Chapter 9
Where do they move?
Question:1 Name three types of transport that move on the road and explain their uses.
Answer: Truck – carries goods from one place to another.
Car – carries people for personal travel.
Bus – carries many passengers on fixed routes.
These vehicles make travel and transport easier and faster.
Question:2 How does a train move, and where does it run?
Answer: A train moves on rails and is used to carry passengers or goods over long distances safely and quickly.
Question:3 Where does an aeroplane move, and why is it important?
Answer: An aeroplane flies in the sky. It is important because it helps people travel quickly across countries and continents.
Question:4 How does a ship move, and what is its main use?
Answer: A ship sails on the sea. It is used to transport goods and passengers across water, such as oceans and rivers.
Question:5 How does a bullock cart move, and where is it commonly used?
Answer: A bullock cart moves on the road, usually pulled by oxen. It is commonly used in villages to carry goods and farm produce.
Question:6 What is the main difference between road transport and rail transport?
Answer: Road transport (bus, car, truck) moves on roads and is flexible for shorter distances. Rail transport (train) moves on rails and is suitable for carrying large quantities over long distances.
Question:7 What is the advantage of air transport over other types of transport?
Answer: Air transport is the fastest mode of travel and can cover very long distances in a short time. It is useful for urgent travel and transporting perishable goods.
Question:8 Why is safety important when using any mode of transport?
Answer: Safety prevents accidents, injuries, and loss of life. Rules like wearing seat belts, following traffic signals, and checking vehicles before travel help keep everyone safe.
Question:9 Explain the proverb “Better be safe than sorry” in the context of transport.
Answer: It means it is better to follow safety rules, like wearing helmets, using seat belts, and following traffic rules, than to face accidents or harm later.
Question:10 Name all the means of transport mentioned in the lesson and describe their movement.
Answer: Bullock cart – moves on the road
Truck – runs on the road
Car – runs on the road
Bus – runs on the road
Train – runs on the rails
Ship – sails on the sea
Aeroplane – flies in the sky
Question:11 Unscramble the letters “rac” to form a word related to transport.
Answer: The word is car.
Question:12 Unscramble the letters “pish” to form a word related to transport.
Answer: The word is ship.
Question:13 Unscramble the letters “raint” to form a word related to transport.
Answer: The word is train.
Question:14 Unscramble the letters “cktru” to form a word related to transport.
Answer: The word is truck.
Question:15 Unscramble the letters “napleraoe” to form a word related to transport.
Answer: The word is aeroplane.
Question:16 Why is it important to practice spelling the names of transport?
Answer: Correct spelling helps children read and write accurately, improves vocabulary, and allows them to communicate clearly.
Question:17 Give two examples of rhyming words from the transport list.
Answer: Bus and bus do not rhyme, but for practice: train and plane rhyme because they end with the “-ain” sound.
Question:18 What are the first letters of the following transports: Ship, Car, Train, Truck, Aeroplane?
Answer: S, C, T, T, A.
Question:19 How can children remember the spelling of “aeroplane”?
Answer: By breaking it into parts: aero (air) + plane (aircraft). Repetition and writing it several times also help.
Question:20 How can pictures help in learning transport vocabulary?
Answer: Pictures create a visual connection with the word, making it easier to remember the name, spelling, and function of each vehicle.
Question:21 Match the following vehicles to where they move: Aeroplane, Bus, Ship, Train.
Answer: Aeroplane – flies in the sky
Bus – runs on the road
Ship – sails on the sea
Train – runs on the rails
Question:22 How is a ship different from an aeroplane?
Answer: A ship sails on the sea, while an aeroplane flies in the sky. Ships are slower but can carry heavier loads, while planes are faster but carry limited weight.
Question:23 How is a bus different from a car?
Answer: A bus can carry many passengers at once, while a car usually carries only 3–5 people. Both move on the road.
Question:24 Name a vehicle used for carrying goods.
Answer: A truck is used to carry goods on roads.
Question:25 Name a vehicle used for carrying people on long routes.
Answer: A bus carries passengers on long routes safely and comfortably.
Question:26 Which transport is used to travel between countries or continents?
Answer: An aeroplane is used for international travel because it is fast and can cover long distances.
Question:27 Which transport is used to travel on rivers or oceans?
Answer: A ship is used to travel on water bodies for goods or passengers.
Question:28 Which vehicles are found only on roads?
Answer: Truck, car, bus, and bullock cart move only on roads.
Question:29 Which vehicles require special tracks or pathways?
Answer: A train requires rails to move safely.
Question:30 Which vehicles can move in the air, on water, and on land respectively?
Answer: Aeroplane – air, ship – water, bus/car/truck – land.
Question:31 If you see an aeroplane in the sky, how would you describe it to a friend?
Answer: “It’s an aeroplane. It flies in the sky and carries passengers or goods across long distances.”
Question:32 Describe a bus to someone who has never seen one.
Answer: “It’s a bus. It runs on the road, carries many passengers, and stops at bus stops along its route.”
Question:33 How would you explain a ship to a younger student?
Answer: “A ship sails on the sea and carries people or goods from one place to another safely.”
Question:34 How would you describe a train to someone learning English?
Answer: “A train runs on rails and carries many passengers or goods over long distances. It has many coaches connected together.”
Question:35 How can children use pictures of vehicles to complete sentences?
Answer: They can look at the picture, identify the vehicle, and write its name and movement. Example: “It’s a truck. It runs on the road.”
Question:36 Why is it important to ask and answer questions about vehicles?
Answer: Asking and answering questions helps children practice speaking, learn new words, and remember how vehicles move.
Question:37 How can children collect and paste pictures of vehicles to make a project?
Answer: They can cut pictures from magazines, paste them on paper, and label each vehicle with its name and how it moves.
Question:38 How does joining the dots activity help children learn transport names?
Answer: It improves hand-eye coordination, helps children recognize shapes of vehicles, and reinforces spelling and naming.
Question:39 How can teachers make learning about vehicles interactive?
Answer: Teachers can use charts, flashcards, models, and real-life examples. They can also ask children to act like vehicles, showing movement on the road, rails, water, or air.
Question:40 Why is it important to know different types of transport and their uses?
Answer: Knowing different transport helps children understand travel, trade, and safety, improves their vocabulary, and helps them describe their environment confidently.
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