Class 5 English Chapter 1: Papa’s Spectacles — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the poem 'Papa’s Spectacles', what has Papa lost?
- His spectacles
- His newspaper
- His wristwatch
- His house keys
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Answer: A. His spectacles
Why: The whole poem is about Papa searching everywhere for his lost spectacles, which were his only pair. [p.1]
Why: The whole poem is about Papa searching everywhere for his lost spectacles, which were his only pair. [p.1]
Q2. The child finally tells Papa where his spectacles are. Where are they?
- On top of his head
- Under his chair
- Inside his pocket
- Near the window
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Answer: A. On top of his head
Why: The child goes up close and tells Papa the spectacles are right there on his head. [p.1]
Why: The child goes up close and tells Papa the spectacles are right there on his head. [p.1]
Q3. According to the poem, Papa has two pairs of spectacles.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: The poem says the lost spectacles were his only pair, which is why he is so worried. [p.1]
Why: The poem says the lost spectacles were his only pair, which is why he is so worried. [p.1]
Q4. Which word from the poem rhymes with 'chair'?
- everywhere
- window
- pockets
- spectacles
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Answer: A. everywhere
Why: In the poem 'chair' and 'everywhere' end with the same sound, just as 'everywhere' and 'pair' do. [p.1]
Why: In the poem 'chair' and 'everywhere' end with the same sound, just as 'everywhere' and 'pair' do. [p.1]
Q5. In ascending order of weight, which of these would come FIRST: pumpkin, grape, coconut, mango?
- grape
- mango
- coconut
- pumpkin
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Answer: A. grape
Why: In ascending order we write the lightest object first; a grape is the lightest of the four. [p.3]
Why: In ascending order we write the lightest object first; a grape is the lightest of the four. [p.3]
Q6. Two socks that are worn together are called a ______ of socks.
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Answer: pair
Why: The chapter uses the word 'pair' for two things that go together, such as a pair of shoes or Papa’s pair of spectacles. [p.4]
Why: The chapter uses the word 'pair' for two things that go together, such as a pair of shoes or Papa’s pair of spectacles. [p.4]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 English Chapter 1: Papa’s Spectacles?
31 questions (13 easy, 14 medium, 4 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.