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Little Drops of Water — NCERT Solutions

CBSE · Class 2 · English

NCERT Solutions for Little Drops of Water, CBSE Class 2 English: 10 textbook questions solved step by step. Part of the CBSE Class 2 English syllabus.

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10 Questions Solved · 6 Sections

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New Words

1Learn and understand the following new words: mighty, pleasant, kindness, peaceful, ocean.Show solution

mighty – very strong or powerful. Example: The mighty ocean roared.
pleasant – nice and enjoyable. Example: It was a pleasant morning.
kindness – being friendly and generous. Example: She showed kindness to everyone.
peaceful – calm and quiet. Example: The garden was peaceful.
ocean – a very large sea. Example: The ocean is deep and wide.

Let Us Speak

ASay all the words that come to your mind when you think of the word 'water'.Show solution

Given: We need to think of words related to 'water'.

Words related to water:
Rain, river, ocean, sea, lake, pond, drops, waves, ice, snow, drink, swim, fish, boat, wet, flow, waterfall, tap, well, cloud.

Students may say any words they associate with water. There is no single correct answer — share as many as you can think of!

BWe all use water for many things. Discuss about it in the class. Look at the pictures and describe what you see.Show solution

Given: We use water for many purposes every day.

Discussion points:
We use water for —

  1. Drinking — to quench our thirst.
  2. Cooking — to make food like rice, dal, and soup.
  3. Bathing — to keep our body clean.
  4. Washing clothes — to remove dirt from clothes.
  5. Watering plants — to help plants grow.
  6. Cleaning the house — to mop floors and wash utensils.

Describing the pictures: (Note: Pictures show uses of water such as a child drinking water and plants being watered.)

  • In one picture, we can see water being used for drinking or bathing.
  • In another picture, we can see water being used to water plants or for some household work.

Conclusion: Water is very important for all living things. We must not waste water.

Let Us Listen

AListen to the directions and fill the colours. Colour the birds, the leaves, and the plant.Show solution

Given: The teacher gives instructions to colour different parts of the picture.

Activity Instructions:

  • Listen carefully to the teacher's directions.
  • Colour the birds — use any colour you like (e.g., yellow, red, or blue).
  • Colour the leaves — use green colour.
  • Colour the plant — use brown for the stem and green for the leaves.

Note: Students may use any colour of their choice as instructed by the teacher. The aim is to listen carefully and follow directions correctly.

Let Us Draw

ADraw one thing you feel would help us make our earth a more beautiful place.Show solution

Given: We need to draw something that makes the earth more beautiful.

Suggested ideas for drawing:

  • A tree or a plant (trees give us oxygen and make the earth green).
  • A garden with flowers (flowers make the earth colourful and pleasant).
  • A dustbin (keeping the earth clean makes it beautiful).
  • A pond or a lake (water bodies make the earth beautiful).

Steps to draw a tree (example):

  1. Draw a straight brown trunk in the middle of the page.
  2. Draw branches coming out from the top of the trunk.
  3. Draw a big round or oval shape at the top for the leaves.
  4. Colour the trunk brown and the leaves green.
  5. You may add flowers, birds, or a sun to make it more beautiful.

Conclusion: Planting trees, keeping our surroundings clean, and saving water are some ways to make our earth more beautiful.

Let Us Write

A1Match the words in Column A with words in Column B and complete the phrases from the poem.

Column A: grains of, drops of, deeds of, words of
Column B: kindness, sand, love, water

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A2In the poem we talked about 'drops of water'. We use the word 'drops' with liquid. Circle the words for which you can use 'drops of'. (Refer to the picture in the textbook showing various items.)

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CFill in the blanks, choosing words from the box.

Words: bag, tube, cup, box, slice

1. A ________ of milk
2. A ________ of bread
3. A ________ of toothpaste
4. A ________ of pencils
5. A ________ of clothes

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DRearrange the words to form proper sentences. Remember to begin the sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop.

1. Raghav book took his (done)
2. went Ramona school to
3. they wearing are black both shoes
4. very these beautiful are butterflies
5. Moti go for a walk to likes
6. monkey the took the naughty away banana

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Let Us Do — Project Work

AAsk people at home to allow you to touch and feel the following things in the kitchen. Choose any one that seems 'grainy'. Bring it to the class next day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Little Drops of Water for CBSE Class 2 English?
Key topics in Little Drops of Water include Poem Summary, Important Lines and Meaning, New Words, Speaking Practice. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 2 exams.
Are these NCERT Solutions for Little Drops of Water free?
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How should I revise Little Drops of Water for Class 2 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on Little Drops of Water. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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