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Gilli Danda — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 5 · English

What Gilli Danda covers in CBSE Class 5 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 5 English syllabus.

39 questions35 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 English · 2026-27

Topics in Gilli Danda

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1. The Poem: Gilli Danda

  • Gilli Danda is an outdoor group game.
  • It is known as tip-cat in English.
  • The game is played with two sticks: one short stick called gilli and one long stick called danda.
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2. Prefixes: un- and re-

  • A prefix is added at the beginning of a word.
  • A prefix changes the meaning of the word.
  • The prefix un- means not.
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3. Abstract Nouns and Concrete Nouns

  • The words not encircled in the activity are abstract nouns.
  • An abstract noun has no physical shape.
  • Abstract nouns cannot be touched, smelt, or seen.
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4. Possessive Pronouns

  • Possessive pronouns show ownership or relationship between people and things.
  • Mine means belonging to me.
  • Hers means belonging to her.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Gilli Danda

PoemGrammar: PrefixesGrammar: NounsGrammar: Possessive PronounsSpeaking and ListeningWriting SkillsCraft and ActivityComprehension and Thinking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Gilli Danda for CBSE Class 5 English?
Key topics in Gilli Danda include The Poem: Gilli Danda, Prefixes: un- and re-, Abstract Nouns and Concrete Nouns, Possessive Pronouns. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Gilli Danda for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 39 practice questions on Gilli Danda. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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