NCERT Solutions: Thank God

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1. Let us think
2. Let us learn
3. Let us Listen
4. Let us Speak
5. Let us write
6. Let us explore
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Let us think

[Page No. 82]

A. Answer the following.

1. What did the farmer grow on his farm?
Ans: The farmer grew a variety of fruits on his farm but he took special care to grow grapes and watermelon in a small corner.
2. What did his wife say?
Ans: The farmer's wife suggested that the best fruits on their farm that year were the watermelon and grapes.

3. Why did the farmer decide to take the grapes?
Ans: The farmer decided to take the grapes to the king because they were easier to carry.

4. What did the King do playfully?
Ans: The king in a playful mood took a bunch of grapes and threw them at the farmer while he was sitting in front of him.
5. Why did the farmer say, "Thank God!?
Ans: The farmer said, "Thank God!" when the grapes thrown by the king hit him on the forehead. He expressed gratitude because he realized that if he had brought watermelons instead of grapes, they could have caused more harm due to their weight.

B. Think and Say
1. The farmer in the story grew fruits. What else can a farmer grow?
Ans: A farmer can grow vegetables, grains, nuts, flowers, herbs, and livestock such as cows, chickens, or sheep.

2. Are there women farmers? Do you know any?
Ans: Yes, there are women farmers! They work just like men farmers and help grow food all around the world. They plant seeds, take care of plants, and make sure we have lots of food to eat.
3. If you meet a farmer, what would you say to them?
Ans: If you meet a farmer, you might say, "Thank you for all your hard work! Your efforts provide us with the food we eat. It's important and appreciated."

Let us learn

[Page No. 83]

A. The farmer knew that the watermelon was heavy and the grapes were light.
The words heavy and light are opposite in meaning.
Write the opposite of the underlines word.
Ans: 

B. Read the sentences.
1. The ball is round
2. The tables are brown.

C. Fill in the blanks with 'is' or 'are'.

Ans:

Let us Listen

[Page No. 85]

Let us Speak

[Page No. 86]

Imagine you are visiting the Big Elephant. You know that the elephant has a cold. What food items will you take with you? 

Say them aloud. 
Ans: If I am visiting the Big Elephant who has a cold, I might bring:

• Warm soup: It's comforting and easy to eat.
• Soft fruits: Like bananas, which are easy to chew.
• Carrots: Cooked carrots are soft and gentle.
• Oatmeal: It's soft and soothing.
• Teas: Like ginger tea, which can help with a sore throat.

These foods are gentle and can help the elephant feel better.

Let us write

[Page No. 86]

Chandu's Fruit Salad
Chandu has written the steps for preparing a salad on a few slips of paper. He mixed them up. Think of the proper order and write down in the space given below.

( ) Next, I put in papaya cubes.
( ) Mother cuts some fruits for me.
( ) First I take some banana slices.
( ) Finally, I squeeze a lemon on it, adding a pinch of salt.
( ) Then I add the apple slices.
( ) Then I mix them all.
( ) After that, I add some grapes from a bunch.
Ans: (1) First I take some banana slices.
(2) Next, I put in papaya cubes.
(3) After that I add some grapes from a bunch.
(4) Mother cuts some fruits for me.
(5) Then I add the apple slices.
(6) Then I mix them all.
(7) Finally, I squeeze a lemon on it, adding a pinch of salt.

Let us explore

[Page No. 87]

A. Find fruits in the grid given below.
Ans: