NCERT Solutions for Class 3 English (Santoor)
Chapter 7 – The Big Laddoo
LET US THINK
1. Have you seen a big laddoo? How big was it? Did you eat it all by yourself? Tell your
friends about it.
Ans: Yes, I have seen a big laddoo! It was at a festival, and the laddoo was as big as a
basketball! Everyone was amazed by its size. We all took pictures with it because it was such
a fun sight.
I didn't eat it all by myself. It was too big for one person. Instead, we shared it with all our
friends and family. We cut it into smaller pieces, and everyone got a taste. It was delicious and
brought us all together, making the celebration even more special.
So, if you ever see a big laddoo, make sure to share it with your friends. It's not just about
eating the sweet treat, but also about enjoying the moment and making memories with the
people you care about.
2. Have you eaten anything that is very big? What was it? Talk about it.
Ans: Yes, I once had the chance to eat a very big pizza! It was at a pizza restaurant that was
famous for making extra-large pizzas. The pizza was so big that it almost didn't fit on the table.
We ordered it for a special occasion with a group of friends. The pizza had all our favourite
toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and extra cheese. When it arrived, we all couldn't
believe how huge it was. It was cut into many slices, and even one slice was bigger than a
regular pizza slice.
We all shared it and had a great time talking and laughing. Even though the pizza was really
big, it was so tasty that we managed to finish it together. It was a fun and memorable
experience, and we still talk about it whenever we meet. Sharing that big pizza made the
occasion even more special and brought us all closer together.
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3. What different kinds of laddoos have you eaten?
Ans: Laddoos come in a variety of delicious types! Here are some popular kinds:
1. Besan Laddoo: Made from gram flour, ghee (clarified butter), and sugar, these are rich
and slightly nutty in flavour.
2. Rava Laddoo: Made with semolina, ghee, and sugar, often flavoured with cardamom
and sometimes mixed with nuts and raisins.
3. Coconut Laddoo: Made from grated coconut, sugar, and milk, these are sweet and have
a lovely coconut flavour.
4. Motichoor Laddoo: Made from tiny gram flour pearls cooked in sugar syrup and then
shaped into laddoos. They have a delicate and sweet taste.
5. Peda Laddoo: Similar to laddoo but often made with condensed milk and flavoured
with cardamom, nuts, and sometimes saffron.
4. Name a few things that are round in shape. Can you eat all of them? Write them in the
correct column.
That can be eaten That cannot be even
Ans:
That can be eaten That cannot be even
Apple Ball
Orange Clock
Watermelon Ring
Tomato Plate
Pizza Button
Cheese balls Coin
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Laddoo Compact Disc (CD)
5. The child threw the Big Laddoo into the sea. What do you think happened to the
Laddoo?
Ans: When the Big Laddoo was thrown into the sea, it probably made a huge splash. It might
have sunk to the bottom, or broken into pieces and floated on the water. The laddoo could have
also been washed away by the waves. In a playful sense, the big splash would be a fun and
exciting sight.
LET US SPEAK
Jithu and Meena are friends. Meena cannot see properly. It was her birthday. Jithu
gifted her a box of mixed sweets. She felt the sweets and excitedly picked up the big
laddoo. She said, “I love laddoos!” Jithu was surprised and asked her, “How did you
know it was a laddoo?”
Think and say what Meena answered
Ans: Meena might have answered, “I couldn’t see, but I felt sweet and knew it was a laddoo
because it was round and soft. I’m used to the way laddoos feel, so I recognized it by touch.
I’m happy it was a laddoo because I love them!”
LET US LEARN
Laddoos are sweets, commonly eaten in every house. Write words that tell us about the
laddoo.
Sweet Nutty
Round Soft
Soft Fried
Delicious Traditional
Sticky Rich
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LET US WRITE
A. Frame a few sentences using the given words.
1. play _________________________________________________________
2. plum _________________________________________________________
3. cloud _________________________________________________________
4. clock _________________________________________________________
5. blue _________________________________________________________
6. blanket _________________________________________________________
Ans:
1. Play: The children love to play in the park every afternoon.
2. Plum: I made a delicious pie using fresh plums from the garden.
3. Cloud: The sky was filled with fluffy clouds on that sunny day.
4. Clock: We need to set the clock for the time change this weekend.
5. Blue: She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
6. Blanket: I wrapped myself in a warm blanket to stay cosy on a chilly evening.
B. Match the following.
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A. Look at these objects shown here. Collect and put them one by one into a tub of water.
See which one will float and which one will sink. Tick the objects that float and cross the
objects that sink.
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Class 3 Chapter 7 Tick the objects that float and cross the objects that sink.
LET US WRITE
Which is your favourite festival? Write the names of some sweets and dishes prepared
on that day.
Ans: My favourite festival is Diwali, which is also known as the Festival of Lights. During
Diwali, many delicious sweets and dishes are prepared. Here are some popular ones:
Sweets:
1. Gulab Jamun: Deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup.
2. Jalebi: Sweet, spiral-shaped fritters dipped in sugar syrup.
3. Rasgulla: Soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in sweet syrup.
4. Barfi: A sweet made from condensed milk, sugar, and various flavours.
5. Laddoo: Round sweets made from ingredients like gram flour or semolina.
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Dishes:
1. Samosa: Deep-fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
2. Paneer Tikka: Marinated and grilled cubes of cottage cheese.
3. Chole Bhature: Spicy chickpeas served with deep-fried bread.
4. Aloo Gobi: A spiced potato and cauliflower curry.
5. Pulao: Flavored rice cooked with vegetables and spices.
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