Gilli Danda

The poem mentions the game of Gilli Danda.

The things needed to play this game are:
- A gilli — a small, short stick (the tiny peg).
- A danda — a longer stick used to strike the gilli.

These two sticks are all that is required to play the game.

According to the poem, the players feel very happy and joyful while playing Gilli Danda. They are laughing and enjoying themselves as they play together outdoors. The game fills them with excitement and cheer.

When the stick (danda) strikes the tiny gilli, it flies up into the air. The gilli shoots upward after being hit, and the other players try to catch it before it lands on the ground.

The lines that tell us the children are playing outside are those that mention playing underneath the golden sun and gathering in the open to play. References to the sun shining above them and the open space where they swing and hit the gilli clearly indicate that the game is being played outdoors.

The line "our game is so sound" means that their game is very good, strong, and full of energy. The word 'sound' here means solid, healthy, and excellent. It suggests that the game of Gilli Danda is a wonderful, lively, and well-established game that the children enjoy thoroughly.

The word "laughing" in the poem shows happiness. When the children are described as laughing while playing, it clearly expresses their joy and happiness during the game.

Sample Answer:
Yes, I enjoy playing outdoors very much. Playing outside gives me fresh air and sunshine, which keeps me healthy and active. Outdoor games like cricket, hide-and-seek, and kho-kho allow me to run, jump, and use my energy. They also help me make new friends and work as a team. Playing outdoors makes me feel free and happy.

Five outdoor games that I enjoy playing with my friends are:
1. Cricket
2. Kho-Kho
3. Kabaddi
4. Hide-and-Seek
5. Gilli Danda

Sample Answer:
If I were the small gilli flying up in the sky, I would see:
- The bright, golden sun shining above me.
- The vast blue sky with fluffy white clouds floating around.
- The green trees and fields looking tiny below me.
- The excited faces of the children looking up at me.
- Birds flying nearby, surprised to see me in their space.
- Houses, roads, and people looking like tiny dots far below.

It would be a thrilling and wonderful view from up so high!

| Prefix | Word | New Word | Meaning |
|--------|------|----------|---------|
| Un- | common | uncommon | Something that is not easily found |
| Re- | write | rewrite | To write again |
| Un- | aware | unaware | Not knowing about something |
| Un- | comfortable | uncomfortable | Not feeling at ease |
| Re- | arrange | rearrange | To arrange again in a different order |
| Re- | think | rethink | To think about something again |

Words to ENCIRCLE (Concrete Nouns — can be seen, touched, tasted, or smelled):
leaf, mountain, sun, shirt, toffee, rose, ice cube, sugar, hat, chessboard, football, deer, tree, cat, spoon, river, cup, tiger

Words NOT encircled (Abstract Nouns — cannot be seen, touched, tasted, or smelled):
joy, anger, truth, lie, happiness, fear

Explanation: Abstract nouns are feelings, emotions, ideas, or qualities that have no physical form. For example, you cannot touch or see 'joy' or 'fear', so they are abstract nouns.

A few more abstract nouns: love, courage, honesty, kindness, freedom, wisdom, patience, pride, sorrow, hope.

1. These crayons belong to me. These are mine.
2. The toy train belongs to Mudit. The toy train is his.
3. The house with the red roof belongs to my cousins. The house is theirs.
4. The little girl has bought a set of bowls to play Jal Tarang. The bowls belong to her. The bowls are hers.
5. We have a cow with large brown eyes. The cow is ours.
6. You should take better care of your things. After all, they belong to you. The things are yours.

Concept: Possessive pronouns show ownership. They replace a noun to tell us who something belongs to. The possessive pronouns are: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.

1. Quit
- *Meaning:* To stop doing something; to leave or give up.
- *Sentence:* Riya decided to quit watching television and go out to play.

2. Gather
- *Meaning:* To come together in one place; to collect.
- *Sentence:* All the children gather in the playground after school.

3. Swing
- *Meaning:* To move back and forth or in a curve; to hit with a sweeping motion.
- *Sentence:* The batsman took a big swing and hit the ball out of the ground.

4. Underneath
- *Meaning:* Below or beneath something; under.
- *Sentence:* The cat was sleeping underneath the table.

5. Golden
- *Meaning:* Having the colour or shine of gold; very precious or excellent.
- *Sentence:* The children played Gilli Danda underneath the golden sun.

1. Where are the cows?
2. Which is your house?
3. What time is it?
4. Why is the sky blue?
5. How many birds are on the tree?
6. When will you return my book?
7. Do you walk to school?
8. Can you fly a kite?

Note: Each question begins with a capital letter and ends with a question mark (?).

Here are three words for each double letter:

| Double Letter | Word 1 | Word 2 | Word 3 |
|---------------|--------|--------|--------|
| ll | ball | bell | hill |
| tt | butter | kitten | bottle |
| ss | grass | class | dress |
| pp | apple | happy | pepper |
| rr | arrow | parrot | carrot |
| nn | funny | running | dinner |
| ff | off | cliff | staff |
| gg | egg | bigger | foggy |
| dd | add | middle | puddle |
| cc | occur | account | soccer |
| bb | rabbit | hobby | pebble |
| zz | buzz | pizza | jazz |

Note: These include nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs to show variety.

1. expensive → Circle: cheap
*(Expensive means costly/precious; cheap is opposite in meaning.)*

2. forgot → Circle: remembered
*(Forgot means did not remember; remembered is the opposite.)*

3. continued → Circle: stopped
*(Continued means kept going; stopped is the opposite.)*

4. always → Circle: never
*(Always means at all times; never means not at any time — they are opposites.)*

5. excitement → Circle: boredom
*(Excitement means enthusiasm/interest; boredom is the opposite.)*

6. nervously → Circle: confidently
*(Nervously means with anxiety/fear; confidently means with boldness — they are opposites.)*

7. vibrant → Circle: dull
*(Vibrant means bright and lively; dull is the opposite.)*

8. unique → Circle: common
*(Unique means one of a kind/unusual; common means ordinary — they are opposites.)*

Answer: Your name!

Explanation: Your name belongs to you, but you rarely use it yourself. It is your friends, family, and others who call you by your name and use it more than you do.