Gone with the Scooter — Extra Notes
Here’s the Summary, New Words, Moral Lesson, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension + Paragraph Writing Practice for Class 5 English Chapter 2 – “Gone with the Scooter” (Santoor Book).
1. Summary / What Happens
- It was a summer afternoon. Gopi was sitting in the veranda reading a book.
- Suddenly, he heard something rustling and a thud. He wondered what it was (maybe a mango falling).
- He left the book, ran into the garden, and searched among thick grass and bushes — but found nothing.
- At last, he saw a white hockey ball on a heap of dry leaves.
- He wondered whose ball it was. He looked around and peeped outside the gate, but saw no one.
- His mother called him to go inside; Gopi drank water and resolved to ask around.
- In the evening, he went to the playground and showed the ball to his friends, asking if any of them had lost one.
- Manoj said he lost a ball four months ago; Deepak said his father had bought him a brand new football; Ramani claimed it might be hers.
- They began playing. Jay hit the ball so hard that it flew past the gate and landed in the basket of a passing scooter.
- By the time they ran out, the scooter (and the ball) was gone. The children burst into laughter.
2. New / Important Words & Meanings
| Word | Meaning / Explanation |
|---|---|
| Rustling | Soft crackling / swishing sound (of leaves) |
| Thud | A dull sound made when something heavy falls |
| Heap | A pile or mound of things |
| Veranda | A roofed platform outside a house |
| Peeped | Looked quickly or secretly |
| Dribble | Moving a ball by small taps (especially in hockey) |
| Grab | Take suddenly with force |
| Boast | Speak too proudly about oneself |
| Unaware | Not knowing / not conscious |
3. Central Idea / Theme
- The story illustrates how curiosity and honesty play a role in children’s behavior.
- It shows that small surprises and unexpected twists make ordinary situations exciting.
- Friendship, fairness in games, and laughter in moments of surprise are important themes.
4. Moral Lesson
- Be honest: if you find something that belongs to someone else, try to find the owner.
- Life often brings surprises; sometimes things don’t turn out as planned, but we can laugh.
- Friends and games bring joy, even when unexpected events occur.
Reading Comprehension Practice
Paragraph 1
It was a summer afternoon. Gopi was sitting on the veranda reading a book. Suddenly, he heard something rustling past and falling with a thud in the garden. He wondered what it could be. Perhaps, it was a mango falling from the tree. Immediately, Gopi put his book aside, got up, and ran into the garden.
Questions & Answers
- Q: What was Gopi doing on the summer afternoon?
A: Gopi was sitting on the veranda and reading a book. - Q: What sound did Gopi hear while reading?
A: He heard a rustling sound and a thud. - Q: What did Gopi think when he heard the sound?
A: He thought something like a mango might have fallen. - Q: Where was Gopi sitting?
A: He was sitting in the veranda of his house. - Q: How was the weather described in the story?
A: It was a summer afternoon.
Paragraph 2
He searched in between the thick grass near the garden fence. But, he found nothing. He looked among the bushes. Nothing was there again. Then, his eyes fell on a heap of dry leaves. There was a white ball on the heap. Gopi reached out and took the ball in his hands. It was a hockey ball.
Questions & Answers
- Q: What did Gopi do after hearing the sound?
A: He left his book on the chair and ran into the garden. - Q: Where did Gopi search for the source of the sound?
A: He searched among the thick grass and bushes. - Q: What did he find in the garden?
A: He found a white ball on a heap of dry leaves. - Q: What kind of leaves were lying on the ground?
A: There were dry leaves lying in a heap. - Q: What colour was the ball Gopi found?
A: The ball was white in colour.
Paragraph 3
Gopi wondered, “Whose ball could this be?” He looked around, and peeped outside the gate, but could see no one. Just then he heard his mother calling. “Gopi! What are you doing out in the garden? It’s very hot. Come inside.” Gopi went inside, and drank a glass of water. He lay down on the mat, and said to himself, “I can’t keep this ball for myself. I will ask around.”
Questions & Answers
- Q: What did Gopi do after finding the ball?
A: He picked up the ball and looked around. - Q: Was anyone there in the garden or near the gate?
A: No, there was no one there. - Q: Who called Gopi after he found the ball?
A: His mother called him. - Q: Why did his mother call him?
A: She called him to drink water. - Q: What did Gopi do after his mother called him?
A: He went inside the house to drink water.
Paragraph 4
In the evening, Gopi went to the nearby playground where all his friends regularly gathered to play hockey.
“Friends, this afternoon I found a ball. Did any of you lose your ball recently?”
Manoj said, “I lost a ball four months ago.”
Gopi said, “So, the ball that I found cannot be yours.”
Ramani said, “Then the ball is mine.”
Questions & Answers
- Q: Where did Gopi go in the evening?
A: He went to the playground. - Q: What did Gopi show to his friends?
A: He showed them the white ball he found. - Q: What did Gopi ask his friends?
A: He asked if anyone had lost the ball. - Q: What did Manoj say about the ball?
A: Manoj said he lost a ball four months ago. - Q: What did Deepak say?
A: Deepak said his father had bought him a football. - Q: Who said the ball could be hers?
A: Ramani said it could be hers.
Paragraph 5
Seeing this, Gopi said at the top of his voice, “Stop! I say, stop! Let’s play before it gets dark.” Manoj went to the goalpost as he liked to be a goalkeeper. Gopi stood at the centre of the field holding the hockey stick. He passed the ball to Deepak, who drove the ball towards Ramani. Ramani dribbled the ball with the stick and it went to Jay. “Come on Jay, play the shot and drive it towards the goalpost,” Manoj said loudly. Jay tightened his wrist around the stick with the flat side touching the ball. He hit the ball so hard that it went past the playground gate and fell into the basket of a passing scooter. The scooterist who was unaware of what had happened, drove past. By the time the children ran to the gate, the scooter was gone… and so was the ball. They looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Questions & Answers
- Q: What did the children decide to do with the ball?
A: They began to play with it. - Q: Who hit the ball hard?
A: Jay hit the ball hard. - Q: Where did the ball go?
A: It flew past the gate and landed in the basket of a scooter. - Q: What happened to the scooter after the ball fell into it?
A: The scooter moved away quickly and was gone. - Q: How did the children react when the ball went away?
A: They all burst into laughter. - Q: What does the ending show about the children?
A: It shows they could laugh and enjoy even unexpected events.
Summary for Students
“Gone with the Scooter” is a short, funny story about Gopi and his friends. Gopi finds a white hockey ball in his garden and tries to find its owner. In the end, while playing, the ball flies into a scooter’s basket and disappears, making everyone laugh. The story teaches honesty, friendship, and the joy of simple moments.
GONE WITH THE SCOOTER — Grammar, Vocabulary & Writing Practice
Here’s the Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension + Paragraph Writing Practice for Class 5 English Chapter 2 – “Gone with the Scooter” (Santoor Book, NCERT eesa102.pdf).
1. Vocabulary Practice
A. Match the Words with Their Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rustle | A soft crackling sound made by dry leaves |
| Dribble | Moving a ball with small taps while playing |
| Boast | To speak too proudly about oneself |
| Grab | To take something suddenly with force |
| Thud | A dull sound made when something heavy falls |
B. Words with ‘ai’ in the Middle
(Use the clues to find the correct word.)
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 movement of boats on water | Sail |
| 9. All animals have them, long or short | Tail |
| 10. Steps that take us from one floor to another | Stair |
C. Form New Words (Compound Words)
| Examples |
|---|
| sun + rise = sunrise |
| rain + bow = rainbow |
| foot + ball = football |
| class + room = classroom |
| hand + bag = handbag |
| note + book = notebook |
Use in Sentences:
- I saw the sunrise early in the morning.
- The rainbow looked beautiful after the rain.
- We played football in the park.
- Our classroom is large and clean.
- I kept my pencil in my handbag.
- This notebook is full of drawings.
2. Grammar Exercises
A. Encircle the Adverbs
| Sentence | Adverb | Tells us about |
|---|---|---|
| a. Gopi immediately got up and ran into the garden. | immediately | Time of the action |
| b. Shama often writes in her diary. | often | How many times |
| c. All his friends regularly gathered to play hockey. | regularly | How many times |
| d. I always complete my homework. | always | How many times |
| e. Yesterday I ate an ice cream after lunch. | yesterday | Time of the action |
| f. Monika never eats junk food. | never | How many times |
| g. Now they are going to sing their favourite song. | now | Time of the action |
B. Fill in the blanks with suitable joining words
(since, however, because, when)
- I was tired because I had played all day.
- When the bell rang, we went home.
- She was absent since she was ill.
- I wanted to go out, however, it started raining.
3. Paragraph Writing Practice
A. Topic: The Lost Ball
Write a short paragraph about what happens when you find a lost object.
Sample Answer:
One day I found a small puppy outside my school. It looked scared and hungry. I took it to my teacher and told her about it. We gave the puppy some milk. Later, we found its owner and returned it safely. I felt very happy that I helped someone.
B. Topic: An Unexpected Moment
Write a paragraph about a funny or surprising event in your life.
Sample Answer:
Once I was flying my kite, and suddenly it got stuck on a tree. I tried to pull it, but it flew away and landed on a passing car! My friends and I laughed so much. It was a funny and surprising moment I’ll never forget.
Moral of the Story
Always be honest and kind.
Enjoy small surprises in life.
Laughter and friendship make every day beautiful.