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Communicative English Course Guide

The document is an answer key for a skill-based course in Communicative English, designed for teachers to aid in lesson planning and classroom activities. It includes a detailed outline of the course content, aims, and various exercises for students, emphasizing competency-based learning in line with the National Education Policy. Additionally, it outlines the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens as per Article 51A of the Constitution.

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A SKILL-BASED COURSE IN COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

ANSWER KEY

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Vinita Kumar
Formerly with
Tagore International School, New Delhi
Naval Public School, New Delhi
Academic Coordinator, Amity International School, New Delhi

Prabha Sharma Marium Dushka


M.A. (English) Graduate in English
Formerly with Johnson Language and Linguistics,
Grammar School, Queen Mary, University
Hyderabad of London

CREATIVE KIDS EDU SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.


THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
PART IV A
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
ARTICLE 51A
Fundamental Duties – It shall be the duty of every citizen of India—
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag
and the National Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for
freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people
of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to
renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and
wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures;
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that
the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
1[(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his/her child or,
as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.]
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PREFACE
FOR THE TEACHER
This book, as the name suggests, is a handy aid for teachers and
gives the course a justifiable sense of completeness. It is designed
to provide the teacher with a reliable and practical tool in the
classroom. This reliable guide will help teachers plan their lessons in
advance for the complete academic session with ease and precision.
It is also a great time saver as it is a ready reference for all answers
to questions in the textbook.
Petals Of English, a series for classes 1-8, is a complete graded course
in English. Based on the National Education Policy (NEP 2020)
and National Curriculum Framework- Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy for classes 1-2 (NCF 2022), it emphasises on Competency
Based Learning. All aspects of language in use – listening, speaking,
reading and writing (LSRW) have a prominent place in this series.
AIMS
● To develop an appreciation of good literature.
● To experience through literature, the thoughts and feelings of the
people of the world.
● To develop the capacity to read efficiently and access information
effectively.
● To develop a functional understanding of the grammar, structure
and idiom of the language.
● To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills,
i.e., listening, speaking, reading and writing for the purpose of
effective communication.
Use Cordova Smart Class Software to
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● generate your own Test Paper
Printable Lesson Plans, Worksheets (Grammar, Unseen
Passage, Comprehension, Write, Vocabulary), Test Yourself,
Practice Worksheets Answers are available at
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Contents MAIN COURSEBOOK

1. Rahul’s Rainbow Plate......................................................................................... 5

2. Rainbow In The Sky (Poem)............................................................................... 7

3. Eva Goes To The Doctor...................................................................................... 8

4. The Friendly Doctor (Poem)............................................................................. 10

5. Arjun’s Birthday................................................................................................. 10

6. My Family (Poem).............................................................................................. 13

7. A Dream Of Friends........................................................................................... 14

8. Friends Are Special (Poem)............................................................................... 16

9. Amita Plants A Tree........................................................................................... 18

10. Plant A Tree (Poem)........................................................................................... 20

11. Princess Lily’s Hair ........................................................................................... 21

12. Keeping Clean (Poem)....................................................................................... 23


ANSWER KEY TO TEXTBOOK
1. Rahul’s Rainbow Plate
PRE-READING
Students will choose their favourite vegetables and talk about them in class.
FROM THE STORY
1. Students will read the lesson aloud.
2. cucumber apples
carrots bananas
3. (a) (i) carrot (3)
(b) (i) apple (3)
4. Rahul seems to enjoy the carrot the most, as he describes it as fresh
and crunchy. (Answers may vary.)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
• rat, cat, mat, bat • hen, pen, ten, men
• fit, hit, bit, sit • pot, hot, not, lot
• bun, sun, fun, run
(Answers may vary.)
SPEAK
A. I would put these fruits and vegetables on my Rainbow Plate:
1. Strawberries – They are red and sweet. I love to eat them!
2. Carrots – They are orange and crunchy. They help me see better.
3. Bananas – They are yellow and soft. They give me energy.
4. Broccoli – It is green and healthy. It makes me strong.
5. Blueberries – They are blue and small. They taste yummy in my
snacks.
This way, my plate has lots of colours, and each fruit and vegetable is
good for my health! (Answers may vary.)
B. Students will practise the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.
GRAMMAR
Naming Words
A. 1. The dog runs in the garden.
2. I see a bird on the tree.

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3. The children play with toys.
4. The sun shines in the sky.
5. Mother cooks in the kitchen.
B. 1. I love my mother. (name of a person)
2. A lion lives in a den. (name of an animal)
3. I read a book every day. (name of a thing)
4. I go to the market to buy fruits. (name of a place)
5. I drink milk in the morning. (name of a thing)
C.

lion monkey

sheep giraffe

LEARN NEW WORDS

bee rabbit bird

burrow nest hive

WRITE
Describing a picture
1. Rahul’s family is sitting at the dining table.
2. Mother is putting jam on a slice of bread.

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3. Grandmother is drinking milk.
4. Rahul is eating an apple.
5. Father is peeling a banana.

2. Rainbow In The Sky (Poem)


A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. (a) (ii) (b) (iv)
2. Students will underline the rhyming words in the poem with the help
of their teacher.
3. The rainbow is ‘smiling’ because it appears after the rain, making
everything look beautiful and bright.
4. I would smile, wave at the rainbow and maybe dance or sing to show
my happiness, just like in the poem. (Answers may vary.)
Art-Integration
Students will colour the rainbow and talk about it in class.
GRAMMAR
Capital Letters
1. The sun shines brightly.
2. Amit plays with his toys.
3. My mother cooks dinner.
4. Riya loves to read books.
5. She goes to the park.
A, An
A. 1. an umbrella 2. an orange
3. an elephant 4. a pencil
5. an egg 6. a chair
B. 1. Ravi has a mango in his lunch box.
2. She found an interesting book to read.
3. There is a bird in the tree.
4. We saw an elephant at the zoo.
5. I need a pencil to write my name.

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3. Eva Goes To The Doctor
PRE-READING
Students will match and show it to their teacher.
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Mother takes Eva to the doctor.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (c) sick
2. (b) a lollipop
3. (a) two
Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) Eva’s mother says this to the nurse.
(b) The doctor says this to Ruff.
2. Eva asks the doctor if Ruff can have a lollipop.
3. The doctor listens to Ruff’s chest and pats him, saying, “Now you will
feel better.”
THINK AND ANSWER
1. Eva feels happy and brave after getting the lollipop.
2. Yes, Eva loves her toy Ruff because she takes him to the doctor, asks
for help for him and even asks for a lollipop for Ruff.
Art-Integration
Students will colour the teddy bear and give it a name of their choice.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
1. doctor 2. round
3. no 4. sweet
SPEAK
1. Pupil A: Can you please give me a toy car?
Pupil B: Sure, here is a toy car.

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2. Pupil A: Can you please give me a storybook?
Pupil B: Of course, here is a storybook.
3. Pupil A: Can you please give me a water bottle?
Pupil B: Yes, here is a water bottle.
4. Pupil A: Can you please give me crayon pencils?
Pupil B: Sure, here are the crayon pencils.

GRAMMAR
Special Names
A. Naming Words
• friends • cat
• bicycle • parrot
• chocolates
Special Names
• Tom • Jerry
• Billoo • Priti
• Mithu • Sangeeta
B. 1. The Red Fort is the special name of a building.
2. The Ganga is the special name of a river.
3. Rohan Sen is the special name of a person.
C. 1. June (3) 4. Barbie (3)
5. Delhi (3) 6. Eva (3)

LEARN NEW WORDS


(a) rain – (iii) bow = rainbow
(b) foot – (i) ball = football
(c) snow – (iv) man = snowman
(d) sand – (v) castle = sandcastle
(e) ice – (ii) cream = ice cream

SPELL
(a) cot (b) car
(c) hat (d) pen

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WRITE
Complete the sentences
1. My mother buys bread, butter and jam for breakfast.
2. She also buys soap to clean the dishes.
3. I love fruits. She buys a basket of it for me and my brother.
4. She also buys tea leaves and milk to make tea.
5. Father likes to have biscuits with tea. So, my mother buys them too.

4. The Friendly Doctor (Poem)


A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. The doctor helps me with medicine. (Answers may vary.)
2. The doctor checks your heartbeat with a stethoscope.
3. (c)
4. ‘With a smile, she checks my heartbeat.’
(a) She is the doctor.
(b) The rhyming word is ‘feet’.
Art Integration Activity
Students will colour the picture. [S T E T H O S C O P E]
GRAMMAR
Am, Is, Are + ing
A. Ruth, Jim and Simi have gone for a picnic. Ruth and Jim are playing
on the beach. Jim is throwing a ball to Ruth. Simi is sitting on the mat.
She is smiling. She is holding a bowl. They are enjoying the weather.
B. 1. Reema is talking on the mobile.
2. Simi is running to her house.
3. Veena is smiling.
4. Rohit is dancing.

5. Arjun’s Birthday
PRE-READING
Students will colour the cake and fill in the blanks.

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FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Arjun’s father is carrying a bag full of fruits.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (a) Arjun’s birthday is on Sunday. (3)
2. (b) Arjun’s grandfather tells him to blow out the candles. (3)
3. (a) Arjun walks to the garden when no one remembers his birthday. (3)
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) Arjun’s father – (ii) carrying fruits
(b) Arjun’s sister – (i) riding a bicycle
(c) Arjun’s mother – (v) playing with his sister
(d) Ray – (iii) doing homework
(e) Grandparents – (iv) talking at the gate
2. (a) Arjun says these words.
(b) The speaker (Arjun) is sad.
3. Arjun is sad because he thinks no one remembers his birthday.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. My family members wish me a happy birthday with hugs and gifts.
(Answers may vary.)
2. Arjun thinks Ray doesn’t remember his birthday because Ray is busy
doing his homework.
3. Yes, Arjun’s family loves him. They surprise him with a birthday
party, which shows they care about him.
Art-Integration
Children will draw and colour a birthday card for their friend and write
their name on the card.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
Students will clap based on the number of the body parts being asked.
1. 2 claps (because we have 2 hands)
2. 4 claps (because a dog has 4 legs)

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3. 2 claps (because we have 2 ears)
4. 1 clap (because we have 1 nose)
5. 1 clap (because we have 1 mouth)
6. 1 clap (because a crow has 1 beak)
7. 0 claps (because a snake has no legs)

SPEAK
A. • Students will draw a cake that they would like to have for their
next birthday.
• 
They will colour the cake and ensure they draw the correct
number of candles on it.
•  fter drawing, the child will talk to a partner about the cake,
A
describing its size, shape, colour and flavour.
Students can talk about things like:
• Size: Is the cake big or small?
• Shape: Is it round, square or any other shape?
• Colour: What colours are on the cake (icing, sprinkles, etc.)?
• Flavour: Is it chocolate, vanilla or any other flavour?
B. Students will practise phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
He Or She
A. 2. tiger (3)
3. brother (3)
B. 1. tigress (3)
2. sister (3)

C. He She
king queen
bull cow
uncle aunt
father mother
cock hen

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LEARN NEW WORDS
2. fun – run, sun
3. well – bell, sell
4. book – hook, look
5. pan – man, fan

DICTIONARY
1. squirrel
2. monkey
3. parrot

WRITE
Describing pictures
1. Arjun’s sister is riding a bicycle.
Arjun is waving to her happily.
3. Arjun is surprised to see the cake.
His family and friends are celebrating his birthday.

6. My Family (Poem)
A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. mother : 3
grandmother: 3
2. (a) (ii) (b) (i) his family (3)
3. Yes, I love my family because they take care of me, support me, and
we have fun together. (Answer may vary.)
4. (a) warm – (ii) storm
(b) small – (iv) all
(c) cheer – (i) near
(d) too – (iii) do

GRAMMAR
Describing Words
A. 1. hot 2. sour
3. yellow 4. sweet

KEY TO ENGLISH-1 13
B. 1. The lion is big. A rabbit is small.
2. This box is heavy. That box is light.
3. This book is thick. That book is thin.
4. It is hot in summer. It is cold in winter.
C. 1. It is a yellow bus. 3
2. It has two windows. 3
3. It has four wheels. 3

7. A Dream Of Friends
PRE-READING
Students will talk about the activities they do with their friends.

FROM THE STORY

ANSWER ORALLY
Isha wants to have friends because she sees that having friends makes
people happy and she wants to feel happy too.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS


1. (b) a fairy
2. (a) fairies and animals playing together
Answer these questions.

READ AND ANSWER


1. (a) Isha has a special dream at night.
(b) In her dream, Isha sees a fairy named Bella.
(c) Bella takes Ishato a place where everyone has friends.
(d) Isha feels happy when she thinks about having friends.
(e) The next day, Isha asks the children at school if she can play with
them.
2. Isha feels happy after she makes friends.

THINK AND ANSWER


1. If I see someone playing alone, I will ask them to join me and play
together.
2. Isha learns that having friends makes life more fun and happy.

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Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher and follow all
the instructions carefully.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
1. Sun 2. Apple
3. Fish 4. Door
A. 1. My friend’s name is Ananya.
2. I like that Ananya always shares her toys with me.
3. Ananya makes me happy because she plays with me every day.
4. Having friends is important because they make us feel happy and
we can share fun things.
(Answers may vary.)
B. Students will practise the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Doing Words
A. • read • walk
• eat • sleep
• cry • drink
• run • kick
• jump • teach
• fall • laugh
• draw
B. 1. Draw a tree with green leaves.
2. I love to eat ice cream in summer.
3. Keep the books on the table.
4. Do not talk loudly, I can hear you.
5. Why don’t you sit?
Sounds Animals Make
1. cat – (f) meows
2. dog – (c) barks

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3. monkey – (d) chatters
4. lion – (b) roars
5. cock – (j) crows
6. bird – (e) chirps
7. horse – (i) neighs
8. donkey – (g) brays
9. mouse – (a) squeaks
10. duck – (h) quacks

LEARN NEW WORDS


1. best 2. chest 3. test
4. rest 5. nest
SPELL
monkey goat
donkey frog
doctor broom
WRITE
Complete the sentences
Isha is now very happy because she has many new friends. Every day at
school, she plays with them during break time. They share their toys, tell
stories and laugh together. Isha learns that friends help each other and
make every day special. After school, Isha and her friends sometimes visit
the park. They run, play on the swings and have a lot of fun. Isha is happy
and now she never feels lonely.

8. Friends Are Special (Poem)


A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
Answer these questions.
1. Friends make us happy.
2. We share our toys, snacks and gentle pats with our friends.
3. Friends wipe away our tears and comfort us when we are sad.
4. (a) sharing with friends: ‘We share our toys, we share our snacks’.
(b) having fun with friends: ‘We play together, laugh and run’.

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5. Friends are important because they make us happy, play with us and
are there for us when we are sad.

6. rhyming words in two more rhyming


Words
the poem words
run fun sun, bun
near tear hear, dear
see be me, wee

Art-Integration
Students will draw a gift and talk about it in class.

GRAMMAR
He, She, It, I, You
A. 1. I have a cat. It likes to drink milk.
2. Rita is going to the park. She likes to play.
3. Mrs Gupta is my teacher. She loves me.
4. Ravi has a bicycle. He likes to ride on it.
5. Hari is in class I. He is six years old.
6. My house is small. It has four windows and two doors.
B. 1. I am Vivek.
Who are you?
Do you live in a forest?
2. I am a deer.
I live in a forest.
We, You, They
1. They are neighbours.
They help each other.
2. We are friends.
We play together.
3. They give medicines.
4. We both live in Delhi.
5. Do you like cakes?
I am baking a cake for you.

KEY TO ENGLISH-1 17
9. Amita Plants A Tree
PRE-READING
fruits, wood, paper

FROM THE STORY


ANSWER ORALLY
Amita and her friends plant new trees, water them and take care of them
until the village becomes green and full of life again.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (b) proud
2. (b) her grandma
Answer these questions.

READ AND ANSWER


1. (b) Amita notices the tree’s leaves turning brown.
(a) Amita asks her grandma for help.
(d) Amita and her friends plant new trees around the village.
(c) The village is green and full of life again.
2. Amita notices that the tree’s leaves are turning brown and the tree
looks sad.
3. Amita and her friends plant trees to make the village green again and
take care of the earth.

THINK AND ANSWER


(a) banyan tree
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
1. bat – b 2. pen – p
3. fox – f 4. cap – c
5. bird – b 6. monkey – m
7. nap – n 8. dam – d
9. house – h 10. sat – s
11. zebra – z 12. van – v

18 KEY TO ENGLISH-1
SPEAK
A. We can help our earth become happy by planting trees. Trees give us
clean air. We can also help by saving water and keeping our homes,
schools and surroundings clean. Reducing waste, recycling materials
and using less plastic are other ways we can make our earth a better
place. It is also important to use energy wisely and not waste it. These
small actions will help the earth stay healthy and happy.
B. Students will practise phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
One And More Than One
A. 1. bag : bags 2. photo : photos
3. nail : nails 4. pen : pens
B. 2. four potatoes
3. three glasses
4. four brushes
C. • bottles • hut
• glasses • pencil
• fox • doll
• tomatoes • book

LEARN NEW WORDS


• seahorse • shark • turtle
• octopus • whale
Punctuate
1. The baby is drinking milk. (.)
2. How old are you? (?)
3. Can you help me? (?)
4. Come here. (.)
5. What is your name? (?)
WRITE
Complete the story
One sunny day, a little boy and his dog went to the park. The boy took his
favourite ball to play with. At the park, they saw a big tree and sat under
it for shade.

KEY TO ENGLISH-1 19
The dog barked happily and chased a butterfly flying around the flowers.
The boy threw the ball and the dog ran to catch [Link], the boy and his
dog had a picnic on the soft grass. They ate tasty sandwiches and ate some
apples. As the sun began to set, the boy and his dog walked home, feeling
happy after their fun day at the park.

10. Plant A Tree (Poem)


A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
Answer these questions.
1. (a) (ii) keep the earth fresh and clean 3
(b) (iii) digging a hole and dropping in a seed 3
(c) (i) helping nature every day 3
2. (a) You should dig a hole before dropping the seed.
(b) After dropping the seed, you should water it well.
3. (b) You will tell the person not to pull out the plants. 3
(c) You will ask a grown-up to help stop the person from pulling out
the plants. 3
Art-Integration
Students will colour the tree. They can draw leaves, fruits or flowers of
your choice. Then they will write two sentences about trees. They can take
the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Joining Words
A. 1. Ram has a cake and a candle.
2. Mona has a dog and a cat.
3. Rohit has a kite and a balloon.
4. Sonu plays with a bat and a ball.
B. 1. The cat is angry and hungry.
2. Sam likes apples and oranges.
3. Ramu jumps into the park and shouts.
4. Diya likes fruits and milk.

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11. Princess Lily’s Hair
PRE-READING
Things used in hair are:
• Comb
• Hairband

FROM THE STORY

ANSWER ORALLY
Lily trips and falls in the garden because of her tangled hair.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS


1. (a) playing in the garden
2. (a) a shiny ribbon

READ AND ANSWER


1. • Ribbon • Flower Clip
• Comb • Garden
• Nanny Rose • Princess Lily
2. Princess Lily is a little girl with beautiful golden hair, but she does not
like combing it and it often gets tangled.
3. Nanny Rose helps Lily comb her hair.

THINK AND ANSWER


• happy • naughty • kind
Princess Lily seems to enjoy playing and is slightly naughty when she
avoids combing her hair. By the end, she is also kind and happy when she
realises how much fun it is to have her hair combed by Nanny Rose.
Art-Integration
Students will colour the picture and speak two sentences about it in class.
The teacher will help them.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
Students will listen to the instructions and follow them as given by the
teacher in class.

KEY TO ENGLISH-1 21
SPEAK
A.

B. Students will practise the phonic sounds under the guidance of their
teacher in class.
C. Students will practise the phonic sounds under the guidance of their
teacher in class.

GRAMMAR
Has, Have
1. Camels have long legs. They also have big humps.
2. Father has a new car.
3. The car has four wheels.
This, That, These, Those
1. Niki, please paint this picture.
2. That aeroplane is up in the sky.
3. These chairs are new.

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4. You blow this balloon.
5. That peacock on the roof of the house is beautiful.
6. Those clouds are grey in colour.

LEARN NEW WORDS


Nanny Rose
• cherries • apples
• pears • mangoes
• bananas
Princess Lily
• peas • potatoes
• cabbage • brinjals
• spinach

SPELL
1. teacher 2. children
3. shopkeeper 4. goat

WRITE
Complete the sentences
1. I go to the beach with my father.
2. We build a sandcastle in the sand.
3. My father sits under the umbrella.
4. I see a kite flying in the sky.
5. We keep the beach clean.

12. Keeping Clean (Poem)

A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM


Answer these questions.
1. Four habits that make you feel fresh and clean for the day:
• Brush your teeth.
• Comb your hair.
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• Wash your hands.
• Take a bath.
2. (a) 
brush teeth: to keep germs away and maintain clean and healthy
teeth
(b) comb hair: to keep your hair neat and tidy
(c) 
wash hands: to remove germs and keep your hands clean,
especially before eating
3. • feet, neat
• hair, care
• bright, light
• fun, sun
4. (a) Room B is neat and clean.
(b) It is important to keep our rooms clean because it helps us stay
organised, prevents germs and dust from accumulating and
creates a comfortable and peaceful environment.
(c) Yes, I keep my room clean.

GRAMMAR
In, On, Under, Over
A. 1. The tree is in the garden.
2. A bird is on the tree.
3. Tom sits under the tree.
B. 1. Sona is on the swing.
2. Geeta is in the pool.
3. Rita is under the tree.
4. A bird is flying above the tree.
C. 1. The eggs are in the basket.
2. The sandwich is on the plate.
3. The dog jumps over the wall.
4. My friend is sitting near me.
5. The boy sat under the tree.

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Art integration plays a significant role in enhancing students' understanding of lessons by providing a creative outlet that reinforces and contextualizes academic concepts. The document shows art activities like coloring a rainbow or drawing a tree, which align with lessons about colors and environmental awareness. By integrating art, students can express their comprehension in a tangible form, catering to diverse learning styles, and making the subjects more relatable and memorable .

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The fairy named Bella represents the possibility and joy of companionship in Isha's life. Bella shows Isha a world where everyone has friends, highlighting the happiness brought by social interactions. This imaginative scenario influences Isha by instilling in her the value of making friends and the positive impact they can have on her daily life. Consequently, Isha acts on this newfound appreciation by seeking to befriend more classmates .

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