Worksheet Solutions: Happy as I am... | Living in Harmony Class 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheet PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Why was Swaroop happy?
(a) Because he had many toys
(b) Because it was holiday time, and he was contented
(c) Because he had a new doll
(d) Because the sun was not shining
Ans: (b)
Swaroop found happiness in the simple joys of holiday time and being content with what he had.

(ii) What did Maya want despite having a box full of toys?
(a) A new doll
(b) More books
(c) Another box of toys
(d) A pet dog
Ans: (a)
Maya was discontented and wanted something new, specifically a new doll.

(iii) What did Wayne's friend suggest he do?
(a) Buy a bigger house
(b) Get rid of his one-room house
(c) Bring more animals into his house
(d) Talk to Maya about contentment
Ans: (c)
Wayne's friend had an unexpected suggestion to fill Wayne's house with animals.

(iv) Why did Wayne's house become crowded and noisy?
(a) Because he bought more furniture
(b) Because he followed his friend's advice
(c) Because of a family gathering
(d) Because of a storm
Ans: (b)
Wayne brought more animals into his house as per his friend's advice, making it crowded and noisy.

(v) What did Wayne feel about his house after sending the animals out?
(a) It became more crowded
(b) It became quieter and more spacious
(c) It remained the same
(d) It became messier
Ans: (b)
Wayne's house felt more peaceful and less crowded after he followed his friend's advice to send the animals out.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Wayne decided to talk to his _______ about the crowded house.
Ans: friend
Wayne sought advice from his friend regarding the crowded house.

(ii) Maya was discontented with her old _______.
Ans: toys
Despite having a box full of toys, Maya was unhappy with what she had.

(iii) Contentment is being happy with _______.
Ans: what you have
Contentment as being happy with what one has.

(iv) Wayne's house became even more crowded and full of _______.
Ans: noise
Following his friend's advice, Wayne's house became crowded and noisy.

(v) Being contented makes us thankful for what we _______.
Ans: have
Contentment leads to gratitude for what one possesses.

Q3: Match the Column

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Wayne's friend's advice was expected and common.
Ans: False
Wayne was surprised by his friend's unconventional advice.

(ii) Maya was contented with her old toys.
Ans: False
Maya was discontented and wanted a new doll despite having a box full of toys.

(iii) Contentment is the habit of always wanting more.
Ans: False
Contentment is being happy with what one has, not always wanting more.

(iv) Wayne's house remained the same after following his friend's advice.
Ans: False
Wayne's house became more crowded and noisy after following his friend's advice.

(v) Discontentment is a habit that is easy to break out of.
Ans: False
Discontentment is described as a habit that is challenging to break out of.