Best Friends

The four friends were the Circle, the Square, the Triangle, and the Rectangle.

They were fighting because each one of them thought that he/she was the best among all the friends. Each shape was boasting about its own qualities and arguing that it was more important than the others.

The Star helped them to end their fight. The Star made them realise that each shape is special and useful in its own way, and that they are best when they work together as friends.

The friends learned that no one is the best alone. Every shape has its own special qualities and importance. They learned that instead of fighting, they should appreciate each other's strengths and work together. True friendship means accepting and valuing one another.

a) The circle does not have sharp edges. → T (True)
A circle is a round shape with no corners or sharp edges.

b) A square has four sides but not all of them are equal in size. → F (False)
A square has four sides and all four sides are equal in size.

c) The triangle has two sides. → F (False)
A triangle has three sides, not two.

d) The friends could decide who was the best among them. → F (False)
The friends could not decide who was the best. The Star helped them understand that each one is special in its own way.

*(This is a personal/open-ended question. A sample answer is given below.)*

My friend's name is Riya. She is very kind and helpful. When my friend helps me, I can:
- Say 'Thank you' to show that I am grateful.
- Help her back when she needs me.
- Share my tiffin or toys with her.
- Be honest and loyal to her.
- Stand by her side when she is sad.

A good friend always helps and cares for each other.

*(This is an activity-based speaking question. A sample answer is given below.)*

When I look around me, I can see many shapes:
- The clock on the wall is circular (round like a circle).
- The book on my desk is rectangular (like a rectangle).
- The window pane is square (like a square).
- The slice of bread is square in shape.
- The roof of a house looks like a triangle.
- The pizza slice is shaped like a triangle.

Shapes are all around us!

A dog is barking at the postman.

*Reason:* 'Dog' begins with the consonant 'd', so we use 'a' before it.

My mother gives chapattis to a cow everyday.

*Reason:* 'Cow' begins with the consonant 'c', so we use 'a' before it.

In summers, a sparrow builds its nest on the mango tree near our house.

*Reason:* 'Sparrow' begins with the consonant 's', so we use 'a' before it.

I saw an eagle yesterday.

*Reason:* 'Eagle' begins with the vowel 'e', so we use 'an' before it.

Maya bought an umbrella for the monsoon.

*Reason:* 'Umbrella' begins with the vowel 'u', so we use 'an' before it.

An ice-cream man brings his cart in the evenings.

*Reason:* 'Ice-cream' begins with the vowel 'i', so we use 'an' before it.

A brown hen laid an egg.

*Reason:* 'Brown' begins with consonant 'b' → use 'a'. 'Egg' begins with vowel 'e' → use 'an'.

An eagle sat on a building.

*Reason:* 'Eagle' begins with vowel 'e' → use 'an'. 'Building' begins with consonant 'b' → use 'a'.

Mary ate an apricot, a chikoo and an orange.

*Reason:* 'Apricot' begins with vowel 'a' → use 'an'. 'Chikoo' begins with consonant 'ch' → use 'a'. 'Orange' begins with vowel 'o' → use 'an'.

*(This is a personal activity. A sample answer is given below. Students should fill in details about their own friend.)*

My Friend

1. My friend's name is Arjun.
2. He/She is a boy.
3. He/She is 8 years old.
4. His/Her favourite colour is blue.
5. He/She likes to play cricket.
6. He/She wants to become a doctor.

I love my friend.

*(This is a drawing activity.)*

Draw the following four shapes neatly in the space provided:
1. Circle – a perfectly round shape with no corners or edges.
2. Square – a shape with four equal sides and four corners.
3. Triangle – a shape with three sides and three corners.
4. Rectangle – a shape with four sides where opposite sides are equal, and four corners.

You may colour them with different colours and give each shape a smiling face to show they are friends.

*(This is a creative drawing activity.)*

Use the four shapes — Circle, Square, Triangle, and Rectangle — to draw pictures of everyday objects. Here are some ideas:

- House: Use a rectangle for the walls and a triangle for the roof.
- Sun: Draw a circle for the sun.
- Window: Draw a square for the window.
- Door: Draw a rectangle for the door.
- Tree: Use a triangle for the leaves and a rectangle for the trunk.
- Wheel: Draw a circle for the wheel.

Be creative and colour your drawings with bright colours!