Chapter 7 – “Gilli Danda” (Santoor class 5th) Questions and Answers

đź“– Poem Summary (Easy Words)

The poem is about children playing Gilli Danda in a playground.
They use a stick (danda) and a small piece of wood (gilli).
The children swing the stick, hit the gilli, and watch it fly high in the sky.
They play together happily under the bright sun and enjoy the game with their friends.

đź“ť Let Us Think

A. Answer the following questions

1. Which game does the poem mention? What are the things needed?
The poem mentions Gilli Danda. We need a stick (danda) and a small gilli to play.

2. How do the players feel while playing Gilli Danda?
They feel happy, free, and joyful.

3. What happens to the tiny gilli when the stick strikes it?
The gilli flies high up in the sky.

4. Which lines tell us that the children are playing outside?

  • “In the playground, we gather around”
  • “Under the bright blue skies”

5. What is the meaning of the line “our game is so sound”?
It means the game is fun, exciting, and enjoyable.

6. Which word in the poem shows happiness?
The word “joy” shows happiness.

B. Think and discuss

1. Do you enjoy playing outdoors? Why?
Yes, because outdoor games are fun and keep us healthy.

2. Name five outdoor games you enjoy.
Cricket, football, kabaddi, kho-kho, Gilli Danda

3. Imagine you are the gilli. What would you see while flying?
I would see blue sky, trees, friends, and the playground below.

đź“š Let Us Learn

A. Add correct prefixes

PrefixWordNew wordMeaning
un-commonuncommonnot easily found
re-writerewritewrite again
un-awareunawarenot knowing
un-comfortableuncomfortablenot comfortable
re-arrangerearrangearrange again
re-thinkrethinkthink again

B. Nouns you can see, touch, taste, or smell (circle these)

leaf, mountain, sun, shirt, toffee, rose, ice cube, sugar, hat, chessboard, football, deer, tree, cat, spoon, river, cup, tiger

Abstract nouns (not circled):
joy, anger, truth, lie, happiness, fear

C. Fill in the blanks (possessive pronouns)

  1. These crayons are mine.
  2. The toy train is his.
  3. The house is theirs.
  4. The bowls are hers.
  5. The cow is ours.
  6. The things are yours.

🗣️ Let Us Speak

Group game example (Sample)

Game: Kho-Kho
Type: Outdoor
Players: 12
Material: None
Rules: Players must run fast and touch carefully.
Safety: No pushing or hitting.

đź‘‚ Let Us Listen

(Match actions with words – classroom activity)

✍️ Let Us Write

A. Meanings and sentences

  1. Quit – stop
    I quit playing when it got dark.
  2. Gather – come together
    We gather in the playground.
  3. Swing – move back and forth
    He swings the bat.
  4. Underneath – below
    The ball is underneath the table.
  5. Golden – bright or valuable
    The sun looks golden.

B. Rearrange to form questions

  1. Where are the cows?
  2. Which is your house?
  3. What time is it?
  4. Why is the sky blue?
  5. How many birds are on the tree?
  6. When will you return my book?
  7. Do you walk to school?
  8. Can you fly a kite?

C. Double-letter words (examples)

  • tt: butter, letter, kitten
  • pp: apple, happy, slipper
  • ee: green, tree, seed
  • mm: summer, hammer, common
  • bb: rabbit, bubble, hobby
  • rr: carrot, mirror, parrot
  • nn: funny, tunnel, dinner
  • dd: ladder, sudden, hidden
  • ss: class, grass, dress
  • gg: egg, bigger, digging

D. Circle the correct answer

  1. cheap
  2. ignored
  3. stopped
  4. never
  5. boredom
  6. confidently
  7. dull
  8. common

🧠 Riddle Answer

Your name ✨

🔤 Spellathon

Words: tea, eat, hat, rat, hear, reach
Seven-letter word: teacher

🌟 Message of the Poem

Outdoor games bring joy, friendship, and good health.