NCERT Solutions Class 5 English Chapter 2 – Gone with the Scooter

Name: Gone with the Scooter – Class 5 English
Uploaded: 2026-05-31
Description: In “Gone with the Scooter”, Gopi finds a lost hockey ball and returns it to his friends. While playing a game, the ball accidentally lands in a passing scooter’s basket, leaving the children laughing at the unexpected turn of events.

Class 5 English

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

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Chapter Introduction

In “Gone with the Scooter”, Gopi finds a lost hockey ball and returns it to his friends. While playing a game, the ball accidentally lands in a passing scooter’s basket, leaving the children laughing at the unexpected turn of events.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

कहानी “स्कूटर के साथ चला गया” में गोपी एक खोई हुई हॉकी की गेंद पाता है और इसे अपने दोस्तों को लौटाता है। खेलते समय, गेंद गलती से एक गुजरते हुए स्कूटर की टोकर में चली जाती है, जिससे बच्चे अप्रत्याशित घटना पर हँस पड़ते हैं।

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Practice MCQ Questions (15 questions)

Q1. What was Gopi doing in the veranda?

Q2. What did Gopi hear while sitting in the veranda?

Q3. What did Gopi first think had fallen?

Q4. Where did Gopi search first in the garden?

Q5. What did Gopi find on the heap of dry leaves?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Afternoon

Meaning: The time between noon and evening.

अर्थ: दोपहर

"It was a hot summer afternoon."

Veranda

Meaning: A roofed platform along the outside of a house.

अर्थ: बरामदा

"Gopi was sitting in the veranda."

Rustling

Meaning: A soft sound made when things move or rub together.

अर्थ: सरसराहट

"He heard the rustling of dry leaves."

Thud

Meaning: A dull sound made when something heavy falls.

अर्थ: धम्म की आवाज़

"The book fell with a thud."

Wondered

Meaning: Felt curious or surprised about something.

अर्थ: सोचा / आश्चर्य किया

"She wondered what was inside the box."

Perhaps

Meaning: Used to show uncertainty; maybe.

अर्थ: शायद

"Perhaps it will rain today."

Immediately

Meaning: At once; without delay.

अर्थ: तुरंत

"He immediately left the room."

Fence

Meaning: A barrier, often made of wood or wire, around a garden or field.

अर्थ: बाड़

"The cow jumped over the fence."

Bushes

Meaning: Small plants with many branches close to the ground.

अर्थ: झाड़ियाँ

"The rabbit hid in the bushes."

Heap

Meaning: A pile of things placed on top of each other.

अर्थ: ढेर

"There was a heap of clothes on the bed."

Reached out

Meaning: Stretched one’s hand to touch or take something.

अर्थ: हाथ बढ़ाया

"He reached out to take the pen."

Peeped

Meaning: Looked quickly or secretly.

अर्थ: झाँका

"The child peeped through the window."

Hot

Meaning: Having a high temperature.

अर्थ: गर्म

"It is very hot outside."

Mat

Meaning: A piece of material placed on the floor to sit or lie on.

अर्थ: चटाई

"He lay down on the mat."

Playground

Meaning: An outdoor area where children play.

अर्थ: खेल का मैदान

"The children gathered in the playground."

Regularly

Meaning: Done at fixed times or often.

अर्थ: नियमित रूप से

"He exercises regularly."

Recently

Meaning: Not long ago.

अर्थ: हाल ही में

"I met him recently at the market."

Smilingly

Meaning: With a smile.

अर्थ: मुस्कुराते हुए

"She spoke smilingly to her friend."

Boasted

Meaning: Spoke proudly about something.

अर्थ: डींग मारी

"He boasted about his new car."

Brand-new

Meaning: Completely new, not used before.

अर्थ: बिलकुल नया

"He bought a brand-new phone."

Grabbed

Meaning: Took hold of something quickly and roughly.

अर्थ: झपट लिया

"She grabbed the toy from him."

Tossed

Meaning: Threw something lightly.

अर्थ: उछाल दिया

"He tossed the ball to his friend."

Goalpost

Meaning: The posts at each end of a field where players try to score goals.

अर्थ: गोलपोस्ट

"The ball hit the goalpost."

Goalkeeper

Meaning: A player who tries to stop the ball from entering the goal.

अर्थ: गोलकीपर

"The goalkeeper saved the goal."

Dribbled

Meaning: Moved the ball repeatedly with short kicks or hits.

अर्थ: गेंद को धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ाया

"He dribbled the ball skillfully."

Wrist

Meaning: The joint between the hand and the arm.

अर्थ: कलाई

"She wore a watch on her wrist."

Flat

Meaning: Smooth and level, without curves.

अर्थ: समतल

"He wrote on a flat surface."

Scooter

Meaning: A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.

अर्थ: स्कूटर

"He went to school on a scooter."

Scooterist

Meaning: A person who rides a scooter.

अर्थ: स्कूटर चालक

"The scooterist stopped at the signal."

Unaware

Meaning: Not knowing about something.

अर्थ: अनजान

"She was unaware of the danger."