The Frog NCERT Extra Notes for Class 5 English Chapter 5 Santoor Book
The Frog — Extra Notes Class 5 English
Here are the Complete notes including Stanza-wise Summary, New Words with Meanings, Theme, Moral, and Stanza-wise Questions and Answers, Extra Question and Answers for Class 5 English Chapter 5 – “The Frog” (Santoor / NCERT eesa105.pdf)
Class 5 English Chapter 5 The Frog About the Poem
- The poem describes the life of a frog.
- Frogs are amphibians (live both in water and on land).
- It explains how frogs eat, move, make sounds, and stay safe from enemies.
Summary of the Poem: Class 5 English Chapter 5 The Frog
- Frogs live in water as tadpoles, but later they can live on land too.
- They swim fast in water with the help of webbed feet.
- Frogs hop and jump on land, especially in damp places.
- They catch insects using their long sticky tongue.
- They croak loudly, mostly after rain.
- Their skin colour helps them hide among plants and leaves (camouflage).
- Frogs must be careful of snakes, which are their main enemies.
Important Points
- Life Cycle – Tadpole (water) → Adult frog (land + water).
- Food – Insects, caught with tongue.
- Movement – Swimming in water, hopping on land.
- Sound – Croaking, especially in rainy season.
- Protection – Camouflage helps to hide from snakes.
New Words with Meanings
- Hop – jump on both feet.
- Flick – quick movement.
- Damp – slightly wet.
- Croak – sound made by frogs.
- Webbed – toes joined by skin, useful in swimming.
- Camouflage – blending with surroundings to stay safe.
Stanza-wise Question and Answers – The Frog (Class 5 English)
Stanza 1
I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain.
Q1. Where does the frog sit?
A. The frog sits in ponds and enjoys the rain.
Q2. Where does the frog hop about?
A. The frog hops about in a muddy drain.
Stanza 2
As a tadpole, I swim with cheer,
A tiny fish-like thing, so clear!
Q1. What is a young frog called?
A. A young frog is called a tadpole.
Q2. How does the tadpole look?
A. The tadpole looks like a tiny fish.
Stanza 3
I flick my tongue to catch my food,
It works so fast—now that’s quite good!
Q1. How does the frog catch its food?
A. The frog catches its food by flicking out its long tongue quickly.
Q2. Why is the frog’s tongue special?
A. The frog’s tongue is special because it moves very fast.
Stanza 4
I live on land and water too,
In places damp with drops of dew.
Q1. Where does the frog live?
A. The frog lives both on land and in water.
Q2. Why does the frog like damp places?
A. The frog likes damp places to keep its skin moist.
Stanza 5
My colours match the plants and trees,
I hide so well in grass and leaves!
Q1. How do the frog’s colours help it?
A. The frog’s colours help it hide among plants and leaves.
Q2. Where does the frog hide?
A. The frog hides in grass and leaves.
Stanza 6
But snakes are near, I must beware,
Or else they’ll catch me unaware!
Q1. Who is the frog afraid of?
A. The frog is afraid of snakes.
Q2. Why must the frog beware of snakes?
A. The frog must beware because snakes can catch and eat it.
Stanza 7
I croak my songs, they sound so loud,
Yet in my pond, I feel so proud.
Q1. What sound does the frog make?
A. The frog makes a croaking sound.
Q2. How does the frog feel in its pond?
A. The frog feels proud in its pond.
Stanza 8
I hop around, I jump so high,
Up I go into the sky!
Q1. What does the frog do for fun?
A. The frog hops around and jumps high for fun.
Q2. How high does the frog jump?
A. The frog jumps so high that it seems to go up into the sky.
Stanza 9
With webbed feet, I swim with ease,
And leap so high in joyful breeze!
Q1. What helps the frog to swim easily?
A. The frog’s webbed feet help it to swim easily.
Q2. How does the frog feel when it leaps high?
A. The frog feels joyful when it leaps high in the breeze.
Extra Questions and Answers – The Frog
Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark)
Q1. What type of animal is a frog?
A frog is an amphibian.
Q2. What does a frog eat?
A frog eats insects.
Q3. How does a frog move on land?
It hops and leaps.
Q4. When does a frog croak loudly?
A frog croaks loudly after rain.
Q5. Who is the frog’s enemy?
The snake is the frog’s enemy.
Short Answer Questions (2 marks)
Q1. How does the frog catch insects?
The frog catches insects by flicking its long sticky tongue very quickly.
Q2. What helps the frog to swim in water?
The frog’s webbed feet help it swim easily and quickly in water.
Q3. Why does the frog live in damp places?
The frog’s skin needs moisture, so it prefers to live in damp and wet places.
Q4. How does the frog protect itself from snakes?
The frog blends with plants and leaves using its skin colour (camouflage) to hide from snakes.
Long Answer Questions (3–4 marks)
Q1. Describe how the frog lives both in water and on land.
The frog begins life as a tadpole, living only in water. When it grows into an adult, it can swim in water using its webbed feet and also hop and leap on land using its strong hind legs. This makes it an amphibian.
Q2. Write the main characteristics of a frog as described in the poem.
- Frogs are amphibians, living in both water and on land.
- They eat insects using their long tongue.
- They swim fast with webbed feet and hop on land.
- They croak loudly, especially after rain.
- Their skin colour helps them hide from enemies like snakes.
Q3. What lesson do we learn from the life of a frog?
From the frog we learn to adjust in different situations, stay alert from dangers, and use our unique qualities for survival. Every creature, big or small, has a special role in nature.
Higher Order Thinking (HOTs) Questions
Q1. If you were a frog, what activities would you enjoy the most? Why?
(Students’ own answers may vary, e.g., “I would enjoy hopping high and splashing in the pond because it looks fun.”)
Q2. How are frogs useful to humans?
Frogs eat insects like mosquitoes and flies, which helps keep the environment clean and prevents diseases.
Value Based Question
Q. The frog faces dangers from snakes but still lives happily in ponds. What does this teach us?
This teaches us to be brave, enjoy life despite challenges, and use our natural abilities to stay safe.
Central Idea
The poem shows how a noisy, boastful frog dominates the entire bog with his croaking voice. It highlights how arrogance, self-praise, and false confidence may temporarily give someone power, but they can never earn true respect or admiration.
Theme
- Vanity and Arrogance – People who boast too much and try to dominate others are disliked.
- True Talent vs. Empty Noise – Real talent shines on its own, while only making noise cannot make someone great.
- Criticism and Mockery – Those who exaggerate their abilities often become a subject of ridicule.
Moral
- Bragging and arrogance never win real respect.
- True greatness comes from humility and genuine talent.
- One should recognize one’s own abilities and remain modest.