We are all Indians — NCERT Solutions

When you want to enter the classroom, you say: 'May I come in, please?' or 'Excuse me, may I enter the class?'

This is a polite way to ask permission before entering.

When you want to visit the washroom, you say: 'May I go to the washroom, please?' or 'Excuse me, may I be excused?'

Always ask politely before leaving the classroom.

When you want to borrow a book from your friend, you say: 'May I borrow your book, please?' or 'Can I please use your book for some time?'

It is important to ask politely and return the book on time.

When you hurt someone by mistake, you say: 'I am sorry!' or 'I am really sorry, I did not mean to hurt you.'

Saying sorry shows that you care about others' feelings.

When your friend gives you a pencil, you say: 'Thank you!' or 'Thank you so much for helping me!'

Always thank people who help you — it shows good manners.

Sample Answer (student fills in their own language):

Question: What language do you speak?

Answer: I speak Hindi (or Tamil / Telugu / Bengali / Marathi — whichever is your language). I also speak a little English.

(Students should answer with the language they speak at home.)

Sample Answer:

Question: Can you speak more than one language?

Answer: Yes, I can speak more than one language. I speak Hindi at home and I am learning English at school.

(Students may mention any two or more languages they know, even a few words count!)

Sample Answer:

Question: Which is your favourite dish?

Answer: My favourite dish is dal chawal (or idli / biryani / roti sabzi — whichever the student likes).

(Students should name their own favourite food dish.)

Sample Answer:

Question: Which is your favourite tree?

Answer: My favourite tree is the mango tree because it gives us sweet mangoes and provides shade in summer.

(Students may name any tree they like and give a simple reason.)

Activity-based question — no fixed answer.

Steps to complete this activity:

1. Think about the thing you like the most in your home. It could be your bed, your toy, your bookshelf, your television, your pet, or anything you love.
2. Draw it neatly in the space given.
3. You may colour your drawing to make it look beautiful.

Example: A student may draw their favourite toy, a cosy chair, or a plant at home.

(This is a creative activity. Every student's answer will be different and all correct answers are accepted.)

Given example sentences:
It was a bright sunny day. My brother went to buy bread. He crossed the bridge to reach the shop.

More sample sentences using 'br-' words:

1. The bright sun shone in the sky.
2. My brother plays cricket every evening.
3. We eat bread and butter for breakfast.
4. We crossed the bridge over the river.

A short paragraph using all the words:

One morning, it was a bright and sunny day. My brother said he wanted to eat bread. We walked to the shop. On the way, we crossed a big bridge over the river. It was a fun walk!

(Students should try to use the 'br-' words in their own sentences. Any correct sentence is acceptable.)

Answer: The people who live in India are called Indians.

All of us who live in India are Indians. India is our country and we are proud to be Indians.