NCERT Solutions – Class 5 English Book Santoor – Chapter 2: Gone with the Scooter
Here’s the Complete NCERT CBSE solution for Class 5 English Chapter 2 – “Gone with the Scooter” (Santoor Book).
New Words / Vocabulary (suggested)
- Rustling
- Thud
- Veranda
- Afternoon
- Heap
- Bushes
- Peep
- Playground
- Claim
- Burst into laughter
Let Us Think (Page 15)
1. What was Gopi doing on the veranda?
Gopi was sitting on the veranda, reading a book.
2. What sound did Gopi hear before he went to the garden?
He heard a rustling sound followed by a thud, as if something had fallen.
3. Describe Gopi’s search for the ball.
Gopi searched for the ball near the garden fence and among the bushes. Finally, he found it lying on a heap of dry leaves.
4. Complete the table given below:
| Dialogue | Who said it | To whom |
|---|---|---|
| “The ball I found is a hockey ball.” | Gopi | His friends / the group |
| “My father bought me a brand-new football.” | Deepak | Gopi / his friends |
| “I lost a ball four months ago.” | Manoj | Gopi / the group |
| “Show me.” | Ramani | Gopi |
5. Who grabbed the ball from Gopi? How did the game start?
Manoj grabbed the ball from Gopi. The game started when Gopi passed the ball to Deepak, who hit it towards Ramani.
6. Why did everyone laugh at the end of the story?
Everyone laughed because Jay hit the ball so hard that it flew out of the ground and landed in a passing scooter’s basket. The scooter went away with the ball.
Think and Answer
1. What would you have done if, like Gopi, you had found a ball that did not belong to you?
I would try to find the owner of the ball by asking my friends or neighbors. If no one claimed it, I would keep it safely.
2. Imagine what happens to the hockey ball after it is taken away by the scooter. Where does it go? Who finds it?
The scooterist might reach home and later find the ball in his basket. Maybe his children start playing with it.
3. Why is it important to wear a helmet? Should the pillion rider also wear a helmet?
A helmet protects our head during accidents. Yes, the pillion rider should also wear a helmet for safety.
Let Us Learn (Page 16)
A. Match the following
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Dribble | moving a ball with small taps while playing hockey |
| Boast | to speak too proudly |
| Rustle | a soft crackling sound |
| Grab | take something with a sudden movement |
B. Fill in the blanks with correct words. Complete the following story using the words given in the box. (since, however, because, when):
- Gopi completed his work because he wanted to go outside and play.
- However, when he reached the playground, nobody was there.
- Since his friends were yet to join him, he decided to take a walk.
- They decided to play hopscotch when they got to know Ramani would not join them.
C. Adverbs Exercise
Example: Gopi usually plays hockey at school but today he is studying for his test.
- “usually” is an adverb of frequency
- “today” is an adverb of time
Encircle the adverbs in the following sentences
(Also note what each adverb shows — whether it tells how many times the action happens or the time of the action.)
| Sentence | Adverb(s) | What it tells |
|---|---|---|
| a. Gopi immediately got up and ran into the garden. | immediately | Time / Manner of the action (how quickly) |
| b. Shama often writes in her diary. | often | How many times the action happens (frequency) |
| c. All his friends regularly gathered to play hockey. | regularly | Frequency (how often) |
| d. I always complete my homework. | always | Frequency (how many times) |
| e. Yesterday I ate an ice cream after lunch. | yesterday | Time of the action |
| f. Monika never eats junk food. | never | Frequency (how many times) |
| g. Now they are going to sing their favourite song. | now | Time of the action (when it happens) |
Final List of Adverbs:
immediately, often, regularly, always, yesterday, never, now
Adverbs of Frequency:
often, regularly, always, never
Adverbs of Time:
immediately, yesterday, now
Let Us Listen (Page 19)
The teacher reads out a short passage. Students follow instructions and draw as they listen.
(This is a classroom listening activity.)
A. Listen to your teacher. Follow the instructions and draw accordingly in the space provided below.
- Draw a few big dry leaves at the centre with no gap between the leaves.
- Draw a ball in the middle of the leaves.
- Draw a few twigs here and there around the leaves.
- Colour the leaves yellow and brown.
- Colour the twigs brown.
- Now you have found the ball!
Let Us Speak (Page 20)
A. Story building activity:
One student starts a story, others continue one by one.
Teacher: “Once upon a time, a boy found a magic key.”
Student 1: “The key opened a door to a secret garden.”
Student 2: “In the garden, he saw a talking rabbit.”
Student 3: “The rabbit told him about a hidden treasure buried under a big oak tree.”
Student 4: “The boy started digging and found a small wooden box.”
Student 5: “When he opened the box, a bright light filled the garden.”
Student 6: “Inside the box was a tiny fairy holding a golden wand.”
Student 7: “The fairy thanked the boy for freeing her and granted him one wish.”
Student 8: “The boy wished that the garden would always stay green and full of magic.”
Teacher: “From that day on, the garden became the happiest and most magical place in the village.”
B. The title of this textbook is ‘Santoor’. Say the word ‘book’. Next, say the word ‘Santoor’. Do you notice the difference? Although, both the words have ‘oo’ in them, the sound of ‘oo’ in ‘book’ is short; the sound of ‘oo’ in ‘Santoor’ is long. Say aloud the following words. Encircle the words which have a long ‘oo’ sound.
1. Hood
2. School
3. Foot
4. Maroon
5. Scooter
6. Shook
7. Bloom
8. Food
9. Look
10. Moon
11. Book
12. Took
Words with “oo” sound:
- Long “oo” sound: school, scooter, food, moon, bloom, maroon
- Short “oo” sound: book, foot, look, cook, took, hood
Let Us Write (Pages 21–22)
A. Write a short conversation between Gopi and his friends after the ball was lost.
Gopi: Oh no! The ball has gone with the scooter!
Ramani: That was a strong hit, Jay!
Deepak: I hope the man returns it.
Manoj: Next time, we should play in the park.
Jay: Sorry friends! I didn’t mean to hit it so far.
B. Form new words by joining two smaller words:
Examples:
- sun + rise = sunrise
- foot + ball = football
Now, form more new words:
- sun + shine = sunshine
- sun + set = sunset
- basket + ball = basketball
- base + ball = baseball
- moon + light = moonlight
- rain + bow = rainbow
- class + room = classroom
- bed + room = bedroom
Use each of these words in a sentence
I keep my toys in my bedroom.
The sunrise looks beautiful in the morning.
We played football in the school playground.
The sunshine makes the garden look bright.
We watched the sunset from the beach.
I love to play basketball with my friends.
He hit a baseball out of the park.
The moonlight made the night look peaceful.
A colorful rainbow appeared after the rain.
Our classroom is big and clean.
C. You have already noticed that the word ‘scooter’ has ‘oo’ in the middle.
Using the clues given below, write ten words that have ‘ai’ in the middle. One has been done for you.
| Clue | Word |
|---|---|
| 1. Something that has four legs, on which you generally sit. | Chair |
| 2. Water that falls from clouds. | Rain |
| 3. A vehicle that runs on tracks. | Train |
| 4. You use this to colour your wall or pictures. | Paint |
| 5. The part of body that helps you think. | Brain |
| 6. A slow moving creature with a shell. | Snail |
| 7. Letters and packages you send or receive. | |
| 8. The movements of boats on water. | Sail |
| 9. All animals have them, long or short. | Tail |
| 10. Steps that take us from one floor to another. | Stairs |
Answer List:
chair, rain, train, paint, brain, snail, mail, sail, tail, stairs
Let Us Do (Pages 23–24)
Make and play the board game “Tigers and Goats.”
Use pebbles as pieces and follow the rules given in the textbook.
(This is a fun activity.)
Let Us Explore (Pages 25–26)
A. Prepare a chart with categories of games:
| Game | Indoor/Outdoor | Players | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Outdoor | Team | Bat, ball, stumps |
| Football | Outdoor | Team | Ball |
| Kabaddi | Outdoor | Team | None |
| Chess | Indoor | 2 | Chessboard |
| Badminton | Indoor/Outdoor | 2 or 4 | Racket, shuttlecock |
| Carrom | Indoor | 2–4 | Carrom board |
| Table Tennis | Indoor | 2 or 4 | Table, bats, ball |
B. Write a short paragraph on a famous sportsperson.
Example:
Rani Rampal is a famous Indian hockey player. She was the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team. She led India to many victories and inspired young players.
C. Talk about a famous hockey player you admire.
I admire Dhanraj Pillay because he was one of India’s best hockey players. He played in four Olympics and is known for his speed and skill.
Summary of the Chapter – “Gone with the Scooter”
“Gone with the Scooter” is a funny and light-hearted story about Gopi and his friends who find an old ball and start playing hockey. They enjoy the game until Jay hits the ball so hard that it flies away and lands in a scooter’s basket. The scooter drives off, taking the ball with it, leaving everyone laughing.
Moral of the Story
The story teaches us to enjoy small moments of fun and laughter with friends. It also reminds us that unexpected things can happen anytime, and we should take them with a smile.