Sikkim SCERT Class 5 English Chapter 2D Magnificent Mary Solution
Sikkim SCERT Class 5 English Chapter 2D Magnificent Mary Solution by expert teacher. We have covered all questions and answers.
Board |
Sikkim SCERT |
Class |
5 (V) |
Chapter |
People Around Us |
Part |
2D Magnificent Mary |
1.) Fun with words
Find out the words that mean the same from the text and complete the task
a.) Excellent
M _ G _ _ _ I C E __
Ans. MAGNIFICENT
b.) Strong from inside
T_UG_
Ans. TOUGH
c.) Focus
C_N_E_T __ T_
Ans. CONCENTRATE
d.) Having made a firm decision
_ET_R _ _ N_ D
Ans. DETERMINED
e.) Ambition
D_E_M
Ans. DREAM
3.) Let’s write
Read the following sentences.
- Bigyan visited Mars in his ‘dream’.
- Magnificent Mary’s ‘dream’ was to win a gold medal.
Do you think the word ‘dream’ means the same in both the sentences? Find out the two meanings of ‘dream’ from the
dictionary.
Like ‘dream’, there are words that have the same spelling but different meanings. Use the dictionary to find at least two different meanings of the words given below. Then make sentences to express their different meanings.
a.) Bat: _____________________
Bat: _____________________
Ans.
Meaning 1– a flying mammal
Sentence- There is an old bat that lives in the tree near my home.
Meaning 2 – a wooden equipment used in sports like cricket and baseball
Sentence- My parents bought me a new bat for the cricket match.
b.) Play: __________
Play: ____________
Ans.
Meaning 1- a performance by actors
Sentence- The play about our freedom fighters yesterday was very inspirational.
Meaning 2- to participate in an activity for fun
Sentence- Every evening, me and my friends play in our neighbourhood ground.
c.) Bank: ____________
Bank: _____________
Ans.
Meaning 1- a place where money is kept and borrowed
Sentence- I have deposited my pocket money in the bank.
Meaning 2- an edge of a river or lake
Sentence- We went on a picnic near the river bank.
d.) Park: __________
Park: __________
Ans.
Meaning 1- an area of land left in its natural state for environment preservation or recreation
Sentence- We often go to the city park on weekends.
Meaning 2- an area where one can leave their vehicle
Sentence- We kept our car in the shopping mall car park.
e.) Tank: ___________
Tank: ____________
Ans.
Meaning 1- a closed container for storing liquids or gases
Sentence– There is a huge tank in our society from where we get water.
Meaning 2- an armoured fighting vehicle
Sentence- During the war, the military used tanks to fight against the enemy.
f.) Bark: __________
Bark: __________
Ans.
Meaning 1- the outer, rough covering of a tree
Sentence- The bark of the Cinchona tree is used for making medicines.
Meaning 2- a short, loud noise made by an animal like dog
Sentence- The neighbour’s dog always barks at anyone who passes by the house.
g.) Sink: ___________
Sink: ___________
Ans.
Meaning 1- a basin used for holding water for washing.
Sentence- I filled our kitchen sink with lots of water and got scolded by my mother.
Meaning 2- to move or be moved into something.
Sentence- I might sink in the pond as I cannot swim well.
h.) Iron: ___________
Iron: ____________
Ans.
Meaning 1- a metal derived from within the earth’s surface
Sentence– Many of our tools and machines have been made with iron.
Meaning 2- to pass a hot tool over a cloth to remove creases from it
Sentence- I always iron my uniform before wearing it.
4.) Discuss and write
a.) What was Mary Kom’s dream?
Ans. Mary Kom’s dream was to become a successful boxer and win medals like Dingko Singh.
b.) Who inspired her to achieve her dream?
Ans. Mary’s was inspired by Dingko Singh to earn medals for her country. Her dream was further inspired by her coach, Ojalbomcha, who supported and trained her in boxing.
c.) Was it difficult for her to achieve her dream? What were the problems faced by her to achieve her dream?
Ans. Yes, achieving her dream was difficult for Mary. She faced many problems like lack of support from her parents. Her father did not want her to pursue boxing as he thought it was a sport for men. Her mother was also against her dream of boxing as she was worried about who would marry Mary if she broke her nose. Mary’s mother wanted herto concentrate on studies and help her like other girls did instead.
d.) Do you also have a dream like that of Mary Korn? What will you do to achieve your dream?
Ans. Yes,I also have a dream like that of Mary Kom. I also want to grow up and become a strong and successful person who will bring glory to my country. I will study hard and participate in different activities more so that I have all the required skills for achieving my dream.
e.) You have just read a biography of Mary Korn. A biography is a description of someone’s life written
by someone else. With the help of information provided below, write a short biography of Bhaichung Bhutia.
- Name: Bhaichung Bhutia.
- Date and place of birth: 15th December 1976,
Tinkitam, Sikkim
- Nickname: Sikkimese Sniper, Tinkitam Express
- Schooling: St Xaviers, Pakyong
- When 9 years old, got scholarship from SAI to attend
Tashi Namgyal Academy.
Career
- 1992: Subroto cup, won best player,
was spotted by Bhaskar Ganguly.
- 1993: Joined East Bengal FC in Calcutta.
- Played under many clubs in India as well as abroad
Awards
- Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award in the year 2008
- Arjuna award for football in the year 1998
Bhaichung Bhutia was born in ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________in the year 1998.
Ans.
Bhaichung Bhutia was born in Sikkim in a place called Tinkitam. He was born on 15th December 1976. His schooling was completed at St. Xaviers, Pakyong. When he was 9 years old, he got a scholarship from SAI to attend the reputed Tashi Namgyal Academy. He was nicknamed as the Sikkimese Sniper and Tinkitam Express. In 1992 he went on to win as the best player in the Subroto Cup, where he was spotted by Bhaskar Ganguly. He joined the East Bengal FC in Calcutta in 1993. He played under many clubs in India as well as abroad. In his lifetime he won many prestigious awards like the Padma Shri (fourth highest civilian award) in 2008 and the Arjuna Award for football in the year 1998.
Also See: Bigyan’s Visit to Mars Chapter all Question Answer
Sikkim Class 5 Magnificent Mary