Class 5 English Chapter 2 Menka Question Answer
Answer the questions below orally
- Where was Menka’s brother?
He was on Menka’s back.
- Who took the steep path?
People who wanted to visit the holy place.
- When were many people seen climbing up the hill?
When the sun shone high in the sky.
- Why did the man feel sorry for Menka?
Because she was carrying her brother on her back.
- Were Menka and her brother enjoying their journey? Why do you think so?
Yes, they were happy and cheerful.
- What will you do if your younger brother or sister falls down and hurts himself/herself?
I will help them, take care of them, and make sure they feel better.
- Tick (✓) the correct options
- What kind of a day was it when Menka climbed the steep path?
✓ iii. sunny
- How many years old was Menka?
✓ iii. twelve
- Her brother was _______ years old.
✓ iii. four
Fill in the blanks
- The path went through thick and lovely woods of fir and pine trees.
- The people who visited the holy place took this steep path.
- Many people were climbing up the hill.
- A man in the group looked at Menka.
- The man looked at both of them in wonder.
- He smiled at everyone and waved his hand.
- His hair was curly and eyes were black.
Write T for true and F for false statements..
- Menka carried her brother on her back. T
- It was a cool and rainy day. F
- Menka was twenty years old girl. F
- A man in the group looked at Menka. T
- Menka looked at the man in surprise. T
- The man looked at both of them humbly. F (He looked at them in wonder)
Match the following:
| A | B | Answer |
| 1. Path | steep | 1 steep |
| 2. Boy’s hair | curly | 2 curly |
| 3. The Sun | shining | 3 shining |
| 4. Menka | 12 years | 4 12 years |
| 5. Small boy | girl’s back | 5 girl’s back |
Answer the following questions:
- How did Menka carry her brother?
Menka carried her brother on her back. - Why was the boy on Menka’s back?
The boy was on Menka’s back because he could not walk. - How fresh was boy’s face?
The boy’s face was as fresh as the morning dew. - What did man say to Menka?
The man asked Menka, “My child, why are you carrying this boy on your back? Don’t you feel his load?”
Use the words from the box to complete the paragraph:
Word box: slowly, carefully, steadily, joyfully, strongly
Completed Paragraph:
The path going up the hill was steep and difficult. People were walking very slowly. Menka was a brave girl who carried her brother on her back and journeyed the path steadily. She walked carefully, joyfully, and strongly all through her journey. At last she reached the holy place on the hill top. A man in the group felt sorry for Menka. He asked her, “My child, why are you carrying this boy on your back?” Menka replied strongly, “He is my brother!”
- Choose the correct words from the boxes to complete the sentences:
1.
i. Don’t stand in the middle of the road, you might get hit.
ii. Put the flag in the centre of the circle.
2.
i. The mountain was very high.
ii. My grandmother is very tall.
3.
i. The lady was tired, so she took a nap in the afternoon.
ii. My father goes to sleep only after putting all the lights off.
- Match the following to complete the collective nouns:
| A | B | Answer |
| 1. A pack of | cards | 1 cards |
| 2. A bunch of | roses | 2 roses |
| 3. A pride of | lions | 3 lions |
| 4. A bed of | roses | 4 roses (already used) correct: A bed of clothes is incorrect A bed of cards is not common |
| Correction: A bed of roses | ||
| 5. A bundle of | clothes | 5 clothes |
Corrected Matches:
| A | B |
| 1. A pack of | cards |
| 2. A bunch of | roses |
| 3. A pride of | lions |
| 4. A bed of | roses |
| 5. A bundle of | clothes |
Extra Question Answer
- Where did the path on the hill lead to?
A: The path led to a holy place.
- What was the name of the girl who climbed the hill?
A: Her name was Menka.
- How old was Menka?
A: Menka was twelve years old.
- Who was Menka carrying on her back?
A: She was carrying her little brother.
- How old was Menka’s brother?
A: He was four years old.
- Could Menka’s brother walk?
A: No, he could not walk.
- How did Menka and her brother go up the hill?
A: They journeyed up the hill joyfully and steadily.
Q How did people feel when they saw Menka and her brother?
A: People looked at them in wonder.
- What did the man feel when he saw Menka?
A: He felt sorry for her.
- What question did the man ask Menka?
A: He asked why she was carrying the boy and if she felt his weight.
- How did Menka react to the man’s question?
A: She was surprised and did not understand him at first.
- What did Menka say strongly?
A: She said, “Of course not! He is my brother!”
- How did the man feel after hearing Menka’s reply?
A: He looked at both of them in wonder.
