AP 5th Class English Textbook Solutions – 2. My Sweet Memories (2026-27)

CLASS – 5 ENGLISH READER

LESSON – 2 : MY SWEET MEMORIES

PART – A : LET US INTERACT

Activity 1 – Page 78

1. What do you see in the picture? Can you name the animals and people shown in it? (Page 78)
   Answer:
   I see a village scene with many people, cows, bullocks, goats, buffaloes, hens and other animals. I can also see farmers, children and villagers.
2. Where do you think the man on the bullock cart is going? What might they be carrying? (Page 78)
   Answer:
   The man may be going to the village market or farm. He might be carrying agricultural produce, grains or other farm materials.
3. Can you name three things you can find in a village that are also seen in this picture? (Page 78)
   Answer:
   Farms, cows and bullock carts.
4. How is this village different from a town or city? What things are missing or different? (Page 78)
   Answer:
   A village generally has more open fields, farms, trees and domestic animals. Towns and cities have more buildings, vehicles, traffic, shops and busy roads.
5. If you could add one more thing to this picture, what would it be and why? (Page 78)
   Sample Answer:
   I would add a small village school because education is an important part of village life.

PART – B : LET US THINK

Activity 2 – Page 83

Ⅰ. Answer the Questions

1. Name some of the activities of the village children during their vacation. (Page 83)
   Answer:
   The village children played with tyres and sticks, climbed trees, played hide and seek, helped their parents, went to the canal and enjoyed outdoor activities.
2. Did Santhosh enjoy his morning walk? How do you know? (Page 83)
   Answer:
   Yes, Santhosh enjoyed his morning walk. He describes the cool breeze, swaying coconut palms, singing birds, green fields and the enchanting song of the cuckoo.
3. How did Santhosh spend his time when he went to the canal? (Page 83)
   Answer:
   Santhosh sat on a big smooth rock and watched his friends swimming like fish. He also played in the cool water and enjoyed the surroundings.
4. How did Santhosh know that the canal was so clean? (Page 83)
   Answer:
   He could see the pebbles and colourful fish swimming in the clear water of the canal.
5. Why did Santhosh forget to watch television or play video/mobile games? (Page 83)
   Answer:
   He was busy enjoying the village, playing with friends, walking, visiting the canal and experiencing nature. Therefore, he did not feel the need to watch television or play games.
6. Is T.V. or video/mobile game the only way to pass time? Can we do something else? (Page 83)
   Answer:
   No. We can read books, play outdoor games, talk with family and friends, draw pictures, visit nature, help parents and take part in creative activities.

Ⅱ. Choose the Correct Answer

1. Santhosh went to ________. (Page 83)
   A) Ramapuram    B) Krishnapuram    C) Rangapuram
   Answer: A) Ramapuram
2. The paddy fields were ________ in colour. (Page 83)
   A) white    B) green    C) blue
   Answer: B) green
3. ________ helped his father in milking the cows. (Page 83)
   A) Peter    B) Sruthi    C) Aman
   Answer: C) Aman
4. The girls were playing near a ________ tree. (Page 83)
   A) banyan    B) coconut    C) neem
   Answer: A) banyan
5. Santhosh returned home on ________. (Page 83)
   A) April 24^th    B) April 28^th    C) June 11^th
   Answer: B) April 28^th

PART – C : VOCABULARY – ANTONYMS

Activity 3 – Page 84

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Word	Antonym
less	more
fresh	stale
beautiful	ugly
hard	soft
thick	thin
narrow	broad

Rewrite the Sentences Using Antonyms

1. The weather was pleasant in the morning. (Page 84)
   Answer: The weather was unpleasant in the morning.
2. The river was so clean. (Page 84)
   Answer: The river was so dirty.
3. I sat on a smooth rock. (Page 84)
   Answer: I sat on a rough rock.
4. The breakfast was delicious. (Page 84)
   Answer: The breakfast was tasteless.
5. The mango was tasty. (Page 84)
   Answer: The mango was tasteless.

PART – D : EVENTS AND DATES

Activity 4 – Page 85

Match the events with the dates and write the date-wise events of Santhosh's diary.

Date	Event
April 24th	Packed clothes and toys
April 25th	Started journey
April 26th	Visited farm fields
April 27th	Went for a canal bath
April 28th	Returned home

Answers:
1. Santhosh started his journey on April 24^th.
2. On April 25^th, he started his journey.
3. On April 26^th, he visited the farm fields.
4. On April 27^th, he went for a canal bath.
5. On April 28^th, he returned home.

PART – E : GRAMMAR – INDEFINITE PRONOUNS

Activity 5 – Pages 85–86

Indefinite Pronouns are words used to talk about people, places or things without saying exactly who, where or what they are.

People	Places	Things
anyone anybody	anywhere	anything
everyone everybody	everywhere	everything
no one nobody	nowhere	nothing
someone somebody	somewhere	something

Complete the Sentences

1. I lost my watch. I've looked for it ________. (everywhere / anywhere / nowhere) (Page 86)
   Answer: everywhere
2. ________ broke the window. (nothing / everywhere / someone) (Page 86)
   Answer: someone
3. It's a secret. Don't tell ________. (anyone / something / no one) (Page 86)
   Answer: anyone
4. I'm looking for my glasses. I can't find them ________. (everything / anywhere / something) (Page 86)
   Answer: anywhere
5. The problem is very difficult. ________ knows the answer. (something / anywhere / nobody) (Page 86)
   Answer: nobody

PART – F : GRAMMAR – SIMPLE PAST NEGATIVE

Activity 6 – Page 86–87

Rule: Simple Past Negative = did not + base verb
Example: rained → did not rain

Simple Past	Simple Past Negative
I got your letter.	I did not get your letter.
Aman helped his father.	Aman did not help his father.
Sruthi learnt her lesson.	Sruthi did not learn her lesson.
The lion killed the mouse.	The lion did not kill the mouse.
We saw a movie last week.	We did not see a movie last week.

Change the Following into Their Negatives

1. The bird flew. (Page 87)
   Answer: The bird did not fly.
2. He sold the car. (Page 87)
   Answer: He did not sell the car.
3. She lost her bag. (Page 87)
   Answer: She did not lose her bag.
4. The train left the station. (Page 87)
   Answer: The train did not leave the station.
5. I sang a song. (Page 87)
   Answer: I did not sing a song.
6. We returned home. (Page 87)
   Answer: We did not return home.
7. They enjoyed the trip. (Page 87)
   Answer: They did not enjoy the trip.

PART – G : LET US WRITE – DIARY ENTRY

Activity 7 – Page 88

Diary Entry – Deepavali Celebration

Dear Diary,

Today was a wonderful Deepavali celebration. We decorated our house beautifully and wore new clothes. In the evening, we performed Lakshmi Pooja with our family. We decorated the house with colourful lights and made beautiful rangoli patterns.

Later, we enjoyed the festival by bursting a few crackers safely with our family members. We ate delicious sweets and spent happy time together. I enjoyed Deepavali very much. It was a memorable day.

Santhosh

PART – H : PARAGRAPH WRITING

Activity 8 – Page 89

A paragraph is a group of sentences that conveys a single idea.

Topic

My Favourite Holiday Trip

Supporting Details

My favourite holiday trip was a visit to my grandparents' village. I travelled with my family and enjoyed the beautiful green fields, trees and fresh air. I played outdoor games with my cousins and visited the canal. I also enjoyed eating delicious fruits and talking with my grandparents.

Concluding Sentence

It was a happy and memorable holiday trip that I will always remember.

PART – I : LET US LISTEN AND RESPOND – “MAY”

Activity 9 – Pages 90–91

We use may to say that something is possible.

Question: What will you do this evening?

Answer: I may watch T.V.

Complete the Conversations

1. Which colour dress will you wear tomorrow? (Page 91)
   Sample Answer: I may wear a blue dress tomorrow.
2. I cannot find my bag. Have you seen it anywhere? (Page 91)
   Sample Answer: It may be in the classroom.
3. When will the English test be? (Page 91)
   Sample Answer: It may be next Monday.
4. When will your father arrive? (Page 91)
   Sample Answer: He may arrive in the evening.

PART – J : LET US RECITE – POEM

“Written in March” – Page 92

Written in March

The poem describes the beauty and activity of nature after the rain.

The cock crows, the stream flows and small birds twitter. The lake shines brightly and the green fields enjoy the sunlight.

People of different ages work together. Cattle graze in the fields. The mountains, fountains, clouds and blue sky make the scene beautiful.

The poem ends by showing that the rain has stopped and nature is fresh, lively and joyful.

– William Wordsworth

Activity 10 – Page 93

Ⅰ. Answer the Following Questions

1. What are the cattle doing? (Page 93)
   Answer: The cattle are grazing.
2. What glitters in the poem? (Page 93)
   Answer: The lake glitters in the poem.
3. Who works along with the strongest? (Page 93)
   Answer: The oldest and youngest work along with the strongest.
4. What shows that the rain is over and gone? (Page 93)
   Answer: The blue sky prevailing and the fresh, lively scene of nature show that the rain is over and gone.
5. Describe the poem in your own words. (Page 93)
   Answer:
   The poem describes a beautiful countryside after the rain. Birds sing, the stream flows and the lake shines. People work in the fields and cattle graze. Mountains, fountains, clouds and the blue sky add to the beauty of nature. The poem gives a feeling of joy and freshness.

Ⅱ. Rhyming Words

1. crowing, flowing, ________, ________ (Page 93)
   Answer: going, growing
2. twitter, ________, ________, ________ (Page 93)
   Answer: glitter, litter, bitter
3. youngest, ________, ________, ________ (Page 93)
   Answer: strongest, longest, highest
4. mountain, ________, ________, ________ (Page 93)
   Answer: fountain, curtain, certain
5. sailing, ________, ________, ________ (Page 93)
   Answer: failing, trailing, wailing

PART – K : LET US EXPLORE – MY MEMORY ALBUM

Activity 11 – Page 94

My Sweetest Memory – Cooking with Grandma

My sweetest memory is cooking with my grandmother during a festival. We made delicious sweet kheer together. The kitchen smelled wonderful and my grandmother taught me how to prepare the dish.

I felt very happy while helping her. It was a special moment with my grandmother and I will always remember it.

GLOSSARY – LESSON 2

Word	Meaning
vacation	holiday
pleasant	nice and enjoyable
numerous	many, a large number of
lush	a thick growth
scarecrow	a human-like object in old clothes
laden	fully loaded
swaying	moving slowly from side to side
threshing	separating grains from a plant / straw
enchanting	pleasing delightfully
splashing	sound made by something striking into water
pebbles	small smooth and round stones
crowing	the characteristic loud cry of a cock
stream	a small, narrow river
twitter	a repeated short sound made by birds
doth	do / does
glitter	shine brightly / sparkle
cattle	a group of animals with horns and cloven hoofs
prevailing	existing at a particular time

PART – L : LET US PRACTISE

Pages 95–96

1. Choose the opposite word for the underlined word: The classroom has broad windows, yet the doorway is very ________. (Page 95)

A) wide    B) long    C) narrow    D) short

Answer: C) narrow

2. Choose the correct indefinite pronoun: The smell of flowers was ________ in the garden. (Page 95)

A) everyone    B) everybody    C) everything    D) everywhere

Answer: D) everywhere

3. Select the correct meaning of the underlined word: The river glitters like silver when the sun shines on it. (Page 95)

A) shines bright    B) preserves silver    C) contains silver    D) shines dull

Answer: A) shines bright

4. Choose the correct indefinite pronoun: I left my book ________ in the classroom. (Page 95)

A) somewhere    B) anywhere    C) everywhere    D) nowhere

Answer: A) somewhere

5. Select the suitable negative verb: I ________ my homework because there was a power cut last night. (Page 95)

A) didn't finish    B) don't finish    C) didn't finished    D) don't finished

Answer: A) didn't finish

6. Select the suitable verb: The students ________ a lot from their mistakes in yesterday's examination. (Page 95)

A) have learnt    B) learnt    C) are learnt    D) were learnt

Answer: B) learnt

7. Match the following. (Page 95)

A	Answer	B
1. Indefinite pronoun	C	everything
2. Opposite of 'start'	D	end
3. Simple past verb	A	rained
4. Simple past negative	B	didn't kill

8. Write a diary entry from Santhosh's point of view after returning from his grandparents' village, recalling his experiences and memories there. (Page 95)

Dear Diary,

Today I returned home after spending three wonderful days at my grandparents' village. I enjoyed the fresh air, green paddy fields, trees and peaceful surroundings.

I played with Pallavi and her friends, watched the farmers working in the fields and enjoyed the canal. I also tasted the first mango of the season. I did not watch television or play mobile games even once.

I had a wonderful time with my grandparents and friends. I will always remember this sweet village experience.

Santhosh

9. Fill in the blanks using the verbs / verb phrases given:
(did not see, learnt, helped, did not get) (Page 96)

The teacher helped the student after noticing his difficulty in studies.

Though he tried hard, he did not get the expected marks in the test.

From this experience, he learnt the importance of regular practice.

Later, he did not see failure as the end of success.

10. Read the passage and answer the questions. (Page 96)

1. Where did the narrator get off before meeting his grandparents?
   Answer: He got off the bus at his grandparents' village.
2. How did the grandparents feel when they saw the narrator?
   Answer: They were delighted to see him.
3. Which tree was heavily laden with fruit?
   A) coconut tree    B) neem tree    C) mango tree    D) banana tree
   Answer: C) mango tree
4. Which tree is NOT mentioned in the passage?
   A) jackfruit    B) pomegranate    C) apple    D) coconut
   Answer: C) apple

11. Compare how Santhosh felt at home with how he felt in the village. (Page 96)

Answer:
At home in the city, Santhosh had television and video/mobile games. In the village, he enjoyed nature, fresh air, green fields, outdoor games, friends, grandparents and the canal. He felt happier and more relaxed in the village.

12. Describe the scene Santhosh saw during his morning walk in the village. (Page 96)

Answer:
During his morning walk, Santhosh enjoyed the cool breeze and saw coconut palms swaying lazily. Farmers were cutting crops and threshing paddy. Birds were singing all around. The song of the cuckoo was especially enchanting. The green fields and peaceful surroundings made the morning beautiful.

13. Write a paragraph about your favourite game that you like the most. (Page 96)

My Favourite Game

My favourite game is cricket. I enjoy playing cricket with my friends in the playground. It keeps me active and healthy. I like batting, bowling and fielding. Playing cricket also teaches me teamwork, discipline and cooperation. I always enjoy playing this game with my friends.

14. Do you think visiting grandparents' village is important for children? Give reasons. (Page 96)

Answer:
Yes, visiting grandparents' village is important for children. It helps them spend time with grandparents, understand village life, enjoy nature and learn about farming and traditional activities. It also gives them opportunities to play outdoors and create happy memories.

15. Evaluate whether outdoor activities are better for health than indoor games. (Page 96)

Answer:
Outdoor activities are generally better for physical health because they provide exercise, fresh air and sunlight. They also help children develop strength and fitness. Indoor games can also be useful, especially when they require thinking and concentration. Therefore, children should have a healthy balance of outdoor and indoor activities.

16. Prepare a short conversation between Santhosh and his friend during their playtime at the canal. (Page 96)

Santhosh: What a beautiful canal! The water is so clean.

Friend: Yes! Look at those colourful fish.

Santhosh: Are you going to swim?

Friend: Yes. Come and play with us.

Santhosh: I cannot swim, but I will sit on this rock and watch you.

Friend: Come on! We will have lots of fun.

17. How does the lesson help us understand the importance of family and relationships? (Page 96)

Answer:
The lesson shows Santhosh's love for his grandparents, cousins and friends. His visit to the village gives him an opportunity to spend valuable time with family members and friends. It teaches us that family relationships, friendship and shared experiences make our lives happy and memorable.

Class – 5 English Reader www.meebadi.in Pages 78–96

QUICK REVISION – MY SWEET MEMORIES

• Santhosh visited his grandparents' village, Ramapuram, during his summer vacation.
• He travelled by bus and enjoyed the beautiful village scenery.
• He saw green paddy fields, trees, farmers, birds and animals.
• He played with Pallavi and her friends.
• He enjoyed walking, outdoor games and visiting the canal.
• He tasted the first mango of the season.
• He did not watch television or play mobile/video games during his stay.
• The lesson teaches us the value of family, friendship, nature and outdoor activities.
• Important grammar topics are indefinite pronouns, simple past and simple past negative.
• The poem in the lesson is “Written in March” by William Wordsworth.

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