Best Friends - Class 3 English NCERT Solution
Best Friends from Class 3 English NCERT is a charming story about four shapes—Circle, Square, Triangle, and Rectangle—who argue about which is the best. Through the wise words of a star, they learn the value of teamwork and unity, realizing that together they can create beautiful patterns. This page offers detailed solutions, vocabulary lists, and extra questions to support students in understanding the story's core message of collaboration and friendship.
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Word Meanings
| Sl | English Word | Hindi Meaning | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle | वृत्त | A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from a fixed center |
| 2 | Square | वर्ग | A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles |
| 3 | Triangle | त्रिभुज | A plane figure with three straight sides and three angles |
| 4 | Rectangle | आयत | A plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, especially one with unequal adjacent sides |
| 5 | Edges | किनारे | The outside limit of an object, area, or surface |
| 6 | Wise | बुद्धिमान | Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment |
| 7 | Patterns | पैटर्न | A repeated decorative design |
| 8 | Wonders | आश्चर्य | A feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar |
| 9 | Realized | एहसास हुआ | Become fully aware of as a fact; understand clearly |
| 10 | Promised | वादा किया | Assured someone that one will definitely do something |
Answer the following.
1. Who were the four friends?
The four friends were Circle, Square, Triangle, and Rectangle.
2. Why were they fighting?
They were fighting because each of them claimed to be the best shape.
3. Who helped them to end their fight?
A star helped them to end their fight.
4. What lesson did the friends learn in the end?
The friends learned that instead of fighting over who is the best, they should work together because they can create beautiful pictures and patterns when combined.
5. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.
a) The circle does not have sharp edges. (T)
b) A square has four sides but not all of them are equal in size. (F)
c) The triangle has two sides. (F)
d) The friends could decide who was the best among them. (F)
6. Who is your friend? What are the things you can do when your friend helps you?
This is a personal question for students to answer based on their own friendships and experiences.
7. Look around you. Talk about the shapes of what you see.
This is an observational activity for students to identify shapes in their surroundings.
Group Activity
Divide into groups of 5. Each student will be one character in the story — circle, square, triangle, rectangle and the star. Take turns and read out the story. Enjoy by adding actions to what you say.
Grammar: Using 'a' and 'an'
A. Fill in the blanks using 'a'.
1. A dog is barking at the postman.
2. My mother gives chapattis to a cow everyday.
3. In summers, a sparrow builds its nest on the mango tree near our house.
B. Fill in the blanks using 'an'.
1. I saw an eagle yesterday.
2. Maya bought an umbrella for the monsoon.
3. An ice-cream man brings his cart in the evenings.
C. Fill in the blanks using 'a' or 'an'.
1. A brown hen laid an egg.
2. An eagle sat on a building.
3. Mary ate an apricot, a chikoo and an orange.
Writing Activity: My Friend
A. Paste a picture of your friend.
B. Write a few lines about your friend by filling in the blanks.
My Friend
1. My friend's name is _________.
2. He/She is a boy/girl.
3. He/She is _____ years old.
4. His/Her favourite colour is _________.
5. He/She likes to play _________.
6. He/She wants to become _________.
I love my friend.
Drawing Activity
A. Use the space given below to draw the four friends you met in Chapter 3.
B. Draw pictures using the four friends mentioned in Chapter 3. You can use the pictures given below for ideas.
Fun with Words: What do You do?
(This is a poem about different animals and their actions. Students should read and enjoy the rhyme.)
Additional Short Answer Questions
1. Why did Circle think it was the best?
Circle thought it was the best because it is round and beautiful, has no sharp edges, and children use it to draw a smiling face.
2. What did Square say about itself?
Square said it was the best because it has four equal sides, children eat many sweets in square shape, and it looks very beautiful.
3. How did Triangle describe itself?
Triangle said it was the best because it has three sides, children use it to draw mountains, and they enjoy many yummy snacks in triangle shape.
4. What was Rectangle's argument for being the best?
Rectangle argued it was the best because it has four sides (two equally long and two equally short), looks beautiful, and children enjoy biscuits and chocolates in rectangle shape.
5. Why did the shapes decide to ask someone else who was the best?
They decided to ask someone else because they couldn't agree among themselves who was the best.
6. What advice did the star give to the shapes?
The star advised them to stop fighting and work together, saying that they could create beautiful pictures and patterns when combined.
7. How did the shapes react to the star's advice?
The shapes realized their mistake and promised each other that they would never fight again. They remained best friends forever.
8. What is the moral of this story?
The moral of the story is that instead of competing or fighting over who is the best, we should appreciate each other's unique qualities and work together to create something better.
9. Can you think of any objects that combine different shapes?
Students might mention objects like houses (rectangles and triangles), cars (rectangles and circles), or playground equipment (various combinations of shapes).
10. Why is it important to be friends with people who are different from us?
It's important to be friends with people who are different from us because we can learn new things from each other, appreciate different perspectives, and combine our unique qualities to achieve more together.
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