The Frog – Class 5 English NCERT
Question Answers, New Words, Hindi Meanings
Let us Recite (Poem):
I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain.
As a tadpole, I swim with cheer,
A tiny fish-like thing, so clear!
I flick my tongue to catch my food,
It works so fast—now that's quite good!
I live on land and water too,
In places damp with drops of dew.
My colours match the plants and trees,
I hide so well in grass and leaves!
But snakes are near, I must beware,
Or else they'll catch me unaware!
I croak my songs, they sound so loud,
Yet in my pond, I feel so proud.
I hop around, I jump so high,
Up I go into the sky!
With webbed feet, I swim with ease,
And leap so high in joyful breeze!
I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain.
As a tadpole, I swim with cheer,
A tiny fish-like thing, so clear!
I flick my tongue to catch my food,
It works so fast—now that's quite good!
I live on land and water too,
In places damp with drops of dew.
My colours match the plants and trees,
I hide so well in grass and leaves!
But snakes are near, I must beware,
Or else they'll catch me unaware!
I croak my songs, they sound so loud,
Yet in my pond, I feel so proud.
I hop around, I jump so high,
Up I go into the sky!
With webbed feet, I swim with ease,
And leap so high in joyful breeze!
New Words with English and Hindi Meanings
| New Word | English Meaning | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hop | To jump with both feet | उछलना, कूदना |
| Muddy | Full of mud | कीचड़ वाला |
| Flick | To move sharply or quickly | झटका देना, फटाफट हिलाना |
| Damp | Slightly wet | गीला |
| Dew | Small drops of water on grass in the morning | ओस |
| Beware | Be careful! | सावधान रहना |
| Croak | Frog's loud sound | मेढक की आवाज (टर्राना) |
| Webbed | With skin connecting the toes | झिल्लीदार (पैर) |
| Surround | To be all around | घेरना |
Let Us Think – Q&A
1. Where does the frog like to sit or spend time?
A frog likes to sit in ponds, in the rain, or hop around in a muddy drain.
2. How does the frog catch its food?
The frog flicks its tongue out very fast to catch its food, like insects.
3. How does the frog move in water and on land?
In water, the frog swims using its webbed feet. On land, it hops and jumps.
4. What helps the frog hide in its surroundings?
The frog’s colors match plants and trees, so it hides well in grass and leaves.
Think and Discuss
- What would it feel like to live like a frog, both in water and on land?
- If you could hop as high as a frog, what fun things would you do?
- How is a frog's life different from a fish's life?
- How are frogs' webbed feet similar to flippers used by scuba divers?
Hot Blog Engagement (Add these to your viral posts!):
- Quiz Poll:
Where does a frog feel most at home?
Pond Forest City Street
(Ask readers to comment below!) - Ask students to share drawings or stories about “A Day as a Frog” in the comments for a feature!
- Challenge: Who can say the tongue twister “Four fierce frogs fight for flies” 10 times fast? Record and share!
Let Us Learn – Exercises
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Fill in the blanks:
- My colours match the plants and trees.
- Would you like to learn about frogs and tadpoles?
- I hop around happily, but I must watch out for snakes!
- Frogs swim easily because they have webbed feet.
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Arrange these words:
Example: the/tiger/hunts/silently/at/night → The tiger hunts silently at night.- Elephants live in large groups in forests.
- A spider carefully weaves its web.
- The crocodile waits silently near the riverbank.
- A turtle swims slowly in the ocean.
Activity Ideas (for Project/Do sections):
- Draw “My Frog’s World”: Create a scene with your frog, pond, grass, and words describing frog life. Share as a photo in blog comments!
- Write a reply to Hopper, the frog (from the lesson message). Share what you love doing or your hobbies.
- Compare frogs and toads – write or draw differences in the comment section!
- Add a “Did you know?” fact: India’s national aquatic animal is the Ganges River Dolphin.
Let Us Speak & Listen
Tongue Twisters:
- Four fierce frogs fight for flies.
- Fast frogs flip-flop across fluffy fields.
- Funny frogs flap floppy feet.
Rhyming Practice: Try “bet/bat, set/sat, man/men, leg/lag” etc. Record and share for a class contest!
Let Us Write
Message Example:
Dear Hopper,
Thank you for your lovely message! I also love to sit by the water and watch frogs jump. My favorite thing to do is play in the rain and draw animals. What do you like to eat the most? Your friend, [Your Name]
Thank you for your lovely message! I also love to sit by the water and watch frogs jump. My favorite thing to do is play in the rain and draw animals. What do you like to eat the most? Your friend, [Your Name]
Let Us Do – Projects
- Find and color all five hidden frogs in a given picture (from textbook or your teacher).
- Draw a duck step by step after seeing the lesson’s pictures.
- Try the crayon “change the direction of fish” puzzle.
Let Us Explore
Choose two creatures and share cool facts:
- Jellyfish: They have no brain but can glow in the dark!
- Starfish: They can regrow lost arms if one is cut off.
Did you enjoy “The Frog”?
Share your frog facts, drawings, or funniest frog joke in the comments to get featured!
Share your frog facts, drawings, or funniest frog joke in the comments to get featured!
