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CBSE · Class 5 · English

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

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 5 English · 2026-27

Topics in Vocation

1

Main Idea of the Poem

  • The poem is spoken by a child narrator.
  • The child notices different workers while going to school, coming back home, and going to bed.
  • The three admired vocations are hawker, gardener, and watchman.
2

Stanza-wise Summary

  • Morning at ten: the child goes to school by the lane and hears the hawker cry, 'Bangles, crystal bangles!'
  • The hawker has no fixed schedule, no fixed road, no fixed place, and no fixed time to return home.
  • The child wishes to be a hawker and spend the day on the road.
3

Characters and Vocations

  • The child is curious and wishes to have different kinds of freedom.
  • The hawker moves from place to place and sells bangles.
  • The gardener digs the ground and enjoys working in the garden.
4

Language and Literary Devices

  • The poem uses simple and pleasant images from daily life.
  • A simile is used when the street-lamp is compared to a giant.
  • The image of the dark and lonely lane creates a quiet night mood.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The poem Vocation by Rabindranath Tagore shows a child admiring three different workers and wishing to do their work

SpeakerHawkerGardenerWatchmanStreet-lampNew wordsWord meaningsPoetic devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Vocation for CBSE Class 5 English?
Key topics in Vocation include Main Idea of the Poem, Stanza-wise Summary, Characters and Vocations, Language and Literary Devices. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Vocation for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Vocation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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