Badal and Moti — NCERT Solutions

Sample Answer:

Yes, I have a pet dog at home. His name is Bruno. My neighbour also has a pet cat named Mitthu. Pets are very loving and they make us happy.

Sample Answer:

If I were allowed to keep any animal as a pet, I would choose a dog. Dogs are very loyal and friendly. They protect us and play with us. They also love their owners very much, just like Moti loved Badal.

Concept: When an action has already happened (past tense), we add 'ed' to the verb.

$$\text{walk} + \text{ed} = \textbf{walked}$$
$$\text{play} + \text{ed} = \textbf{played}$$
$$\text{talk} + \text{ed} = \textbf{talked}$$
$$\text{ask} + \text{ed} = \textbf{asked}$$
$$\text{touch} + \text{ed} = \textbf{touched}$$

Given: Sentences from the story of Badal and Moti. The first event is already numbered.

Correct sequence:

1. Badal came across a puppy by the side of the road. (1)
2. Badal and his mother named the puppy Moti. (2)
3. One rainy day, he slipped and fell into a deep pit. (3)
4. Moti accompanied Badal's mother to search for him. (4)
5. Moti followed Badal's scent and went near the pit and started barking. (5)
6. Badal hugged Moti. (6)

Given: A story about a dove and an ant with missing words.

Concept: Choose the correct word from the box that fits the meaning of each sentence.

Completed story:

A dove was resting on a branch of a tree near a stream. An ant fell into the stream and cried for help. The dove dropped a leaf into the stream. The ant climbed on the leaf and landed safely. Another day the ant saw a hunter aiming at the dove. She quickly climbed up and bit the hunter's hand. The dove flew away unhurt.

Concept:

• A statement (telling sentence) ends with a full stop ( . )
• A question (asking sentence) ends with a question mark ( ? )

Answers:

1. The sun rises in the east .
2. What is your name ?
3. I like to eat mangoes .
4. May I borrow your English textbook ?
5. Brinda and Namrata are good friends .
6. Whose shoes are these ?