Talking Toys - Class 3 English NCERT Solution

In Talking Toys, from Class 3 English NCERT toys in a shop eagerly wait to be chosen by children. This story sparks imagination and shows how toys come to life in children's eyes. It brings out the excitement and joy of selecting toys, making it a relatable and fun read for young students. This page also features solutions, vocabulary lists, and extra questions, providing a comprehensive learning experience to help students understand and enjoy the story even more.

Word Meanings

A. Answer the following.

1. Name the toys in the toy shop.

As a student, I can see that the toy shop had many toys like wooden toys, soft toys, board games, bats and balls, talking dolls, toy elephants, toy trains (specifically a Vande Bharat train), toy aeroplanes, toy phones, marbles, spinning tops, and dancing dolls.

2. What toy did the little boy request his mother to buy him?

The little boy requested his mother (whom he called "Aayi") to buy him the Vande Bharat toy train.

B. Think and answer.

1. Talk in pairs. How do you feel when someone buys or gives a toy to you?

As a student, I feel very happy and excited when someone buys or gives a toy to me. It makes me feel special and loved. I usually can't wait to play with the new toy and show it to my friends. Sometimes, I even feel grateful and want to thank the person who gave me the toy.

2. Have you seen the 'Jaadui Pitara'?

Yes, I have seen the 'Jaadui Pitara'. It's an e-learning tool developed by NCERT. It's really interesting and has many fun activities and games that help us learn. I especially like the interactive stories and puzzles in it.

A. Read these words.

Add a word from the help box to the given naming words. You may use the same word more than once. One has been done for you.

yellow mango
cold food
cotton kurta
clean water
white paper
large tree

Now try writing more such words.

As a student, I would write: 1. red apple 2. fluffy pillow 3. shiny star 4. tall building 5. colorful butterfly

B. Look at these words.

Write the plural of the given word by adding 's'.

cat - cats
cup - cups
doll - dolls
shop - shops
train - trains

Write the plural of the given word by adding 'es'.

box - boxes
class - classes
bus - buses
pouch - pouches
brush - brushes
mango - mangoes

A. Listen to your teacher. Your teacher will recite a poem about a top. Then, you repeat along with your teacher.

B. Look at the box given. Circle the names of colours used in the poem.

I would circle: red, green, yellow, and brown.

A. Look at the pictures.

Use the following clues to complete the given sentences.

Making a Kite
A baby bird wanted to fly a kite.
The mother bird brought peel from onions.
Then, she collected thread from spider web.
Next, the mother bird gathered gum from a tree.
Finally, she attached a leaf blade from the palm tree to complete the kite.

B. Draw a bird using the letter 'B' as shown in the picture.

As a student, I would follow the instructions to draw the bird using the letter 'B'.

C. Now, draw a picture like this one using any other letter of the alphabet.

As a student, I might choose to draw an elephant using the letter 'E'. I would start with a capital 'E', then add a trunk coming down from the middle bar, ears on the top bar, and legs at the bottom. I'd add details like eyes and tusks to complete my elephant picture.

Let's make jute or cardboard puppets.

As a student, I would follow the steps to make a jute or cardboard puppet, using the materials listed and following the instructions carefully. I'd be excited to color and decorate my puppet, especially adding the woolen thread for hair!

Additional Short Answer Questions

1. Why were all the toys in the shop waiting eagerly?

The toys were waiting eagerly to see who would buy them.

2. What game did the girl choose from the board games?

The girl chose the game 'Snakes and Ladders'.

3. What did the talking doll say when it saw the woman and her son?

The talking doll said, "It would be so nice if they pick me up."

4. How did the toy shopkeeper greet the customers?

The toy shopkeeper greeted the customers by saying, "Namaste! How may I help you?"

5. What toy did the aeroplane think the two girls would like?

The aeroplane thought the girls would like to fly it.

6. What did the girl with long hair like in the toy shop?

The girl with long hair liked the toy elephant.

7. What did the boy with the red cap choose to buy?

The boy with the red cap chose to buy a spinning top.

8. What time did the toy shop open?

The toy shop opened at 9 a.m.

9. What did the boy in the blue shirt like in the shop?

The boy in the blue shirt liked the cute dancing dolls.

10. How did the children leave the shop after buying their toys?

The children left the shop cheerfully after buying their toys.