Glass Bangles Practice Worksheet Class 5 English Santoor Book Chapter 10 NCERT Notes
Practice Worksheet — Glass Bangles English chapter 10 for CBSE Notes class 5
Here’s a practice worksheet on Past Perfect Tense based on the chapter “Glass Bangles” from Class 5 English — followed by the Answer Key for teachers and self-check.
Vocabulary Exercise
A. Match the words with their meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Artisan | A person skilled in making things by hand |
| Furnace | A structure in which glass or metal is heated |
| Craftsmanship | Skill in making something beautifully |
| Prosper | To do well and become successful |
| Innovative | Showing new and creative ideas |
B. Fill in the blanks with correct words:
( prosperity, demand, Ananya, glass, collection )
- Firozabad is famous for its ________ bangles.
- Ravi’s daughter _______ wanted to help in his work.
- They created a special _______ for Diwali.
- The artisans worked hard to meet the _______.
- The success brought _______ to the entire community.
Grammar Exercises
A. Nouns and Pronouns
- Underline the nouns in the sentence:
Ravi’s workshop was full of activity. - Replace the underlined noun with a pronoun:
Ananya designed new bangles. Ananya showed them to her father.
B. Verbs
- Identify the verbs:
Ravi and his team heat glass and shape it into bangles. - Change to past tense:
They create new designs.
C. Adjectives
Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives:
- The bangles were _______ and _______.
- Ravi was a _______ glass artisan.
D. Prepositions
Fill in the blanks:
- The glass was heated _______ the furnace.
- Ravi worked _______ great care.
- The artisans worked _______ day and night.
E. Articles
Insert a, an, or the:
- Ravi was _____ skilled artisan.
- Firozabad is _______ famous town.
- Ananya designed ______ new pattern for __________ Diwali collection.
Writing Section
A. Short Paragraph Writing (50–60 words)
Write a paragraph about “My Favourite Festival”.
→ You may write about why you love it, how you celebrate it, and what makes it special.
B. Creative Writing (80–100 words)
Imagine you are an artisan in Firozabad. Describe your day at the workshop.
C. Think and Answer
Why do you think it is important to keep traditional crafts alive in modern times?
MCQs
- Firozabad is famous for —
a) Paintings
b) Glass bangles
c) Silver ornaments
d) Wooden toys - Who was Ravi?
a) A teacher
b) A musician
c) A glass artisan
d) A painter - What festival increased the demand for bangles?
a) Holi
b) Diwali
c) Eid
d) Christmas - What did Ananya want to add to the bangle designs?
a) New colors
b) Modern elements
c) Stones
d) Glitter - The success of the new collection helped —
a) Only Ravi’s family
b) The whole community
c) Only Ananya’s friends
d) Only local shops
Practice Worksheet – Glass Bangles – Answers
Here’s a practice worksheet based on the chapter “Glass Bangles” from Class 5 English — followed by the Answer Key for self-check.
A. Vocabulary Exercise
1. Match the Words with Their Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Artisan | A person skilled in making things by hand |
| Furnace | A structure in which glass or metal is heated |
| Craftsmanship | Skill in making something beautifully |
| Prosper | To do well and become successful |
| Innovative | Showing new and creative ideas |
2. Fill in the Blanks with Correct Words
(prosperity, demand, Ananya, glass, collection )
- Firozabad is famous for its glass bangles.
- Ravi’s daughter Ananya wanted to help in his work.
- They created a special collection for Diwali.
- The artisans worked hard to meet the demand.
- The success brought prosperity to the entire community.
B. Grammar Exercises
1. Nouns and Pronouns
- Underline the nouns in the sentence:
Ravi’s workshop was full of activity.
Answer: Ravi’s, workshop, activity - Replace the underlined noun with a pronoun:
Ananya designed new bangles. Ananya showed them to her father.
Answer: Ananya designed new bangles. She showed them to her father.
2. Verbs
- Identify the verbs:
Ravi and his team heat glass and shape it into bangles.
Answer: heat, shape - Change to past tense:
They create new designs.
Answer: They created new designs.
3. Adjectives
- Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives:
The bangles were beautiful and colorful.
Ravi was a skilled glass artisan.
4. Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions:
- The glass was heated in the furnace.
- Ravi worked with great care.
- The artisans worked around day and night.
5. Articles
Insert a, an, or the where necessary:
- Ravi was a skilled artisan.
- Firozabad is a famous town.
- Ananya designed a new pattern for the Diwali collection.
C. Writing Section
1. Short Paragraph Writing (50–60 words)
Topic: My Favourite Festival
My favourite festival is Diwali. It is called the festival of lights. We decorate our house with lamps and candles. I wear new clothes and enjoy sweets with my family. We burst crackers and share gifts. It is a time of joy, love, and happiness.
2. Creative Writing (80–100 words)
Topic: A Day in My Workshop
I am an artisan in Firozabad. Every morning, I enter my workshop filled with the sound of glass clinking. I heat glass in the furnace and shape it into colourful bangles. The heat is strong, but my heart fills with pride when I see the shining bangles. My fellow artisans and I talk, laugh, and work hard to make each piece perfect. By evening, our creations sparkle like jewels under the lights.
3. Think and Answer
Question: Why do you think it is important to keep traditional crafts alive in modern times?
Answer: Traditional crafts are part of our culture and heritage. They keep our history and skills alive. Supporting them gives work to artisans and helps preserve the beauty of handmade art for future generations.
D. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Firozabad is famous for —
a) Paintings
b) Glass bangles
c) Silver ornaments
d) Wooden toys
Answer: b) Glass bangles - Who was Ravi?
a) A teacher
b) A musician
c) A glass artisan
d) A painter
Answer: c) A glass artisan - What festival increased the demand for bangles?
a) Holi
b) Diwali
c) Eid
d) Christmas
Answer: b) Diwali - What did Ananya want to add to the bangle designs?
a) New colors
b) Modern elements
c) Stones
d) Glitter
Answer: b) Modern elements - The success of the new collection helped —
a) Only Ravi’s family
b) The whole community
c) Only Ananya’s friends
d) Only local shops
Answer: b) The whole community
Worksheet: Past Perfect Tense Practice
Instructions:
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
(Remember: First action → had + past participle, Second action → simple past.)
A. Fill in the blanks
- Ravi _______ (finish) shaping the bangles before Ananya _______ (join) him in the workshop.
- The artisans _______ (decorate) many bangles before the customers _______ (arrive).
- When Ananya _______ (show) her new designs, Ravi _______ (already see) their beauty.
- By the time Diwali _______ (come), the new collection _______ (be ready).
- When we _______ (reach) Firozabad, the streets _______ (already light up).
- Ananya _______ (complete) her schooling before she _______ (start) helping her father.
- When the phone _______ (ring), Ravi _______ (just set) the last batch of bangles to cool.
- The women _______ (buy) all the bangles before the festival night _______ (begin).
- When the reporters _______ (visit) their shop, they _______ (already sell) most of the bangles.
- The workers _______ (finish) packing the orders before the truck _______ (arrive).
B. Rewrite these sentences using Past Perfect Tense correctly
- Ananya finished her designs before Diwali started.
- Ravi shaped the glass before he heated it.
- The artisans completed the work before the night came.
- They sold all the bangles before the festival ended.
- The streets lit up before the shops opened.
Answer Key Worksheet: Past Perfect Tense Practice
A. Fill in the blanks
- Ravi had finished shaping the bangles before Ananya joined him in the workshop.
- The artisans had decorated many bangles before the customers arrived.
- When Ananya showed her new designs, Ravi had already seen their beauty.
- By the time Diwali came, the new collection had been ready.
- When we reached Firozabad, the streets had already lit up.
- Ananya had completed her schooling before she started helping her father.
- When the phone rang, Ravi had just set the last batch of bangles to cool.
- The women had bought all the bangles before the festival night began.
- When the reporters visited their shop, they had already sold most of the bangles.
- The workers had finished packing the orders before the truck arrived.
B. Rewritten Sentences
- Ananya had finished her designs before Diwali started.
- Ravi had heated the glass before he shaped it.
- The artisans had completed the work before the night came.
- They had sold all the bangles before the festival ended.
- The streets had lit up before the shops opened.