NCERT Solutions Class 5 English Chapter 4 – The Wise Parrot
Class 5 English
Last Updated: 31 May 2026
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Practice MCQ Questions (24 questions)
Q1. Where did the merchant keep the parrot?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q2. What was special about the parrot?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q3. What did the parrot long for?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q4. Why did the merchant talk to the parrot before leaving?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q5. What did the parrot request from the merchant?
✓ Correct Answer: B

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Tough Words (Glossary)
Quiet
Meaning: Without noise or disturbance.
अर्थ: शांत
"It was a quiet village."
Village
Meaning: A small group of houses in the countryside.
अर्थ: गाँव
"My grandparents live in a village."
Merchant
Meaning: A person who buys and sells goods.
अर्थ: व्यापारी
"The merchant traded silk and spices."
Bright
Meaning: Shining or full of light; also clever.
अर्थ: चमकीला / बुद्धिमान
"The sun is very bright today."
Talkative
Meaning: Fond of talking a lot.
अर्थ: बातूनी
"The talkative boy told many stories."
Cage
Meaning: A structure of bars or wires for keeping animals or birds.
अर्थ: पिंजरा
"The parrot was kept in a cage of gold."
Entertained
Meaning: Provided amusement or enjoyment.
अर्थ: मनोरंजन किया
"The magician entertained the children."
Longed
Meaning: Wanted something very much.
अर्थ: लालायित हुआ
"She longed to visit her family."
Skies
Meaning: The space above the earth.
अर्थ: आकाश
"Birds fly high in the skies."
Beloved
Meaning: Dearly loved.
अर्थ: प्रिय
"The king spoke to his beloved queen."
Far-off
Meaning: A long distance away.
अर्थ: दूरस्थ
"He came from a far-off land."
Master
Meaning: A person who has control or authority over others.
अर्थ: स्वामी
"The dog followed its master."
Tender
Meaning: Soft and easy to chew.
अर्थ: नरम
"The mango was very tender."
Chillies
Meaning: A small spicy vegetable used in cooking.
अर्थ: मिर्च
"She added chillies to the curry."
Bear
Meaning: To tolerate or endure something.
अर्थ: सहन करना
"I cannot bear the pain."
Sighed
Meaning: Let out a long, deep breath showing sadness or relief.
अर्थ: आह भरी
"She sighed after hearing the news."
Greetings
Meaning: Words used to express good wishes.
अर्थ: शुभकामनाएँ
"He sent greetings to his uncle."
Flight
Meaning: A group of flying birds.
अर्थ: पक्षियों का झुंड
"A flight of geese flew overhead."
Relatives
Meaning: People connected by family or relations.
अर्थ: रिश्तेदार
"We visited our relatives during holidays."
Distressed
Meaning: Very worried, upset, or unhappy.
अर्थ: परेशान
"She was distressed by the accident."
Journey
Meaning: The act of traveling from one place to another.
अर्थ: यात्रा
"They went on a long journey."
Perch
Meaning: A place where a bird rests or sits.
अर्थ: डाली / आसन
"The parrot sat on the perch."
Windowsill
Meaning: The shelf at the bottom of a window.
अर्थ: खिड़की की चौखट
"The cat sat on the windowsill."
Stirred
Meaning: Began to move slightly after being still.
अर्थ: हलचल की
"The child stirred in bed."
Escape
Meaning: To get free from a place or situation.
अर्थ: भाग निकलना
"The bird escaped from the cage."