Class 5 English — Chapter 15: The Little Bully

What you'll learn

• ▸Story Comprehension: The Little Bully
• ▸Moral of the Story: Empathy and Consequences of Bullying
• ▸Vocabulary: New Words and Meanings
• ▸Grammar: Adverbs of Manner
• ▸Grammar: Articles (A, An, The)
• ▸Grammar: Contractions
• ▸Vocabulary: Antonyms
• ▸Figurative Language: Idioms
• ▸Writing Skills: Describing a Scene
• ▸General Knowledge: Animal Defenses

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- The Little Bully Do you know of any child who teases others or pushes them around? What would you call such a child? Read this story and see how Hari, a little boy troubles other children. Once upon a time, not so very long ago, there was a small boy called Hari. Although he wasn't very big, he was strong, and he loved to tease all the boys and girls who went to school with him. What he loved to do most was to pinch. He could make a big bruise appear in half a second. Another trick he played was pricking people with a pin. NCERT republished So you can guess how all the children hated him. They tried pinching him back, but that was no good because he could always pinch harder. They didn't like telling their teacher, because that was telling tales. It so happened that the class went for a picnic to the seaside for a whole day. All the children were most excited. 131 Reprint 2024-25 --- PAGE 2 --- On that day, the sun shone bright, and all the children were wild with…

Practice Questions from this Chapter

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5. What did Hari love to do most to the other children? Get Solution →
6. Where did Hari's class go for a picnic? Get Solution →
7. What was the second trick Hari played on people, besides pinching? Get Solution →
8. What was the first creature Hari saw coming out of the rocky pool? Get Solution →

Did you know?

• 💡 The word "bully" once meant "fine fellow" in the 16th century.
• 💡 Some animals, like chimps, show empathy, sharing food with those in need.
• 💡 Crabs can regrow a lost claw if it gets broken off during a fight.
• 💡 Lobsters have two different claws: a crusher claw and a ripper claw for tearing.
• 💡 A tiny mantis shrimp can punch its prey with the force of a .22 caliber bullet.

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