SCERT Class 2 English Chapter 5 Answer 2026 | A Pleasant Surprise | Chapter 5 | Class 2 English | Lesson 5 A Pleasant Surprise | Class 2 English Book Question and Answer Assamese Medium |
Lesson 5
The joy of reading
1. a. Let’s talk about the picture:
i. What do you see in the picture? Ans: I see a library filled with books and two girls. One is reading a book and another is talking to the librarian.
ii. What is the girl doing? Ans: The girl is talking to the librarian and maybe asking for a book.
iii. How do you think the girl is feeling in the library? Ans: The girl looks happy and excited to read new books.
iv. If you were in this library, what would you like to read? Ans: If I were in this library, I would like to read storybooks and comics.
v. Do you like the environment of this library? Why? Ans: Yes, I like the environment because it is peaceful and there are many books to read.
i. Who has written a poem for the newspaper?
Amrit has written a poem for the newspaper.
ii. Who draws pictures for the magazine?
Amrit draws pictures for the magazine.
iii. What is the name of the poem?
The name of the poem is "I am a little squirrel".
iv. Who has recited the poem?
Amrit has recited the poem.
v. Why does Amrit's father say "very good"?
Amrit’s father says "very good" because Amrit wrote a nice poem.
3. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences:
i. have written/I/a poem.
I have written a poem.
ii. nice poem/it's a
It’s a nice poem.
iii. to send it/I want/ to the/ newspaper editor.
I want to send it to the newspaper editor.
iv. please/ to do it/ help me
Please help me to do it.
4. Write answers using "Yes, I can" or "No, I can't":
i. Can you write a story?
Yes, I can. (or) No, I can’t.
ii. Can you recite a poem?
Yes, I can.
iii. Can you draw a picture of a school bag?
Yes, I can. (or) No, I can’t.
iv. Can you tell a story?
Yes, I can. (or) No, I can’t.
5. b. Let's learn some rhyming words:
Kitten – Mitten Warm – Harm Food – Good
6. Talk about things you can do with your friend:
(1) I can recite a poem. Can you, Nina? (2) Yes, I can. (3) Can you write a poem? (4) No, I can’t.
7. Look at the pictures and put a tick (✔) on the correct box:
i. Where is the cat?
✔ The cat is under the chair.
ii. Where is the apple?
✔ The apple is inside the basket.
iii. Where is the book?
✔ The book is on the table.
14. b. Let's talk:
i. Who is wearing a shawl?
The man is wearing a shawl.
ii. Who tried first to take off the man's shawl?
The Wind tried first.
iii. Who won at last?
The Sun won at last.
15. Let’s read words:
cheeks
shawl
strong
wind
shine
hold
blows
puffing
won
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