Chandrayaan

Given: The chapter tells us about Rani's behaviour.

Rani was very curious because she kept asking questions about the Moon, rockets, and Chandrayaan. She wanted to know everything about the mission and did not stop until she got all her answers. Her eagerness to learn new things shows that she was very curious.

Given: Pratik was excited about the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

In excitement, Pratik said that Chandrayaan-3 had successfully landed on the Moon. He was very happy and thrilled to share this great news with Rani.

Given: Nandini Aunty is a character in the chapter.

Nandini Aunty was a scientist. She worked with rockets and space missions. She explained to Rani and Pratik all about Chandrayaan and how it travelled to the Moon.

Given: The chapter explains the meaning of the word 'Chandrayaan'.

The word 'Chandra' means Moon and the word 'Yaan' means vehicle or craft. Together, 'Chandrayaan' means a vehicle or craft that travels to the Moon.

Given: The chapter gives information about the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon on 23rd August 2023.

Given: We have to imagine a 10-day trip to the Moon and list items we would carry.

Here is a sample list of items I would like to take with me:

1. Space suit
2. Oxygen cylinders
3. Water bottles
4. Food packets
5. A torch or flashlight
6. A notebook and pencil
7. A camera
8. A first-aid kit
9. A blanket
10. My favourite book

(Note: Students may write their own creative answers. The above is a sample list.)

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'dog' begins with the consonant 'd'.

Answer: A dog is barking at the postman.

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'cow' begins with the consonant 'c'.

Answer: My mother gives chapattis to a cow everyday.

Rule used: We use 'a' before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. The word 'sparrow' begins with the consonant 's'.

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

Rule used: We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. The word 'eagle' begins with the vowel sound 'e'.

Answer: I saw an eagle yesterday.

Rule used: We use 'an' before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. The word 'umbrella' begins with the vowel sound 'u'.

Answer: Maya bought an umbrella for the monsoon.