CBSE Class 3 English Unit 1: Good Morning & The Magic Garden - NCERT Solutions

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This resource provides detailed NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class 3 English, Unit 1, covering the poems 'Good Morning' and 'The Magic Garden'. Students will find clear explanations and answers to all questions related to the poems' themes, characters, and vocabulary. The solutions break down the meaning of the poems, helping young learners understand the joy of morning greetings and the enchanting world of a magical garden. These solutions are designed to aid students in comprehending the text, improving their reading comprehension skills, and preparing effectively for their English exams by offering a step-by-step approach to understanding the content.

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BoardCBSE
ClassClass 3
SubjectEnglish
Session2026
LanguageEnglish
TypeNCERT Solutions
ChapterUnit-1

Chapter summary

This chapter's NCERT Solutions for Class 3 English, Unit 1, focuses on two distinct pieces: the cheerful poem 'Good Morning' and the imaginative 'The Magic Garden'. Solutions cover comprehension questions about the child's happiness, greetings, and desires in 'Good Morning', alongside vocabulary and rhyming words. For 'The Magic Garden', solutions address why flowers and birds loved children, identifying flowers, and the sounds heard. The exercises encourage interaction and observation, making learning engaging.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the themes and messages of the poems 'Good Morning' and 'The Magic Garden'.
  • Identify and explain the reasons for the child's happiness in 'Good Morning'.
  • Recognize and use rhyming words from the poem.
  • Describe the interactions between children and nature in 'The Magic Garden'.
  • Name different types of flowers mentioned in the poem.
  • Practice saying 'Good Morning' and 'Good Night' in different contexts.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Poem: Good Morning
  • Poem: The Magic Garden
  • Morning greetings
  • Nature and its elements
  • Rhyming words
  • Vocabulary building
  • Flower identification
  • Children's interaction with nature
  • Fairy tales and imagination
  • Reading comprehension

Important topics

  • Understanding the poems 'Good Morning' and 'The Magic Garden'
  • Identifying rhyming words
  • Explaining character motivations (flowers/birds loving children)
  • Vocabulary related to nature and gardens
  • Answering comprehension questions accurately

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Questions and Solutions

Question 1

Why is the child in the poem happy?
Solution: The child is happy because it is a beautiful morning. This allows her to greet and interact with various elements of nature like the sky, trees, bees, and birds, filling her with joy and a desire to play.

Question 2

To whom does the child say 'Good Morning'?
Solution: The child joyfully says 'Good Morning' to the sky, the sun, the wind, the birds, the trees, the grass, and the bees, embracing the start of a new day.

Question 3

What does the child want to do?
Solution: The child wants to play outside. She wishes to spend her time playing in the company of the sky, the wind, the birds, and other natural elements around her.

Question 4

How would you wish them when you leave school in the evening?
Solution: When leaving school in the evening, one would typically wish their friends and teacher 'Good Evening' or 'Goodbye'. This is a polite way to end the school day and part ways until the next meeting.

Question 5

Find words in the poem which rhyme with bees, day, too.
Solution: The words from the poem that rhyme with the given words are:
  • Rhyming with bees: trees
  • Rhyming with day: away
  • Rhyming with too: you

Question 6

Write two words each from the two pictures you have drawn.
Solution: This question requires students to draw pictures of what they see during the day and at night and then write two words related to each picture. For example:

Day Picture:

  • Sun
  • Birds

Night Picture:

  • Moon
  • Stars
(Note: Students should draw their own pictures and write words based on their drawings.)

Question 7

Why did the flowers love the little children?
Solution: The flowers in the magic garden loved the little children very much. They loved them because the children were kind and took good care of them by watering their thirsty roots and digging the ground gently around them.

Question 8

Why did the birds love children?
Solution: The birds loved the children because the children were generous and thoughtful towards them. They would give the birds bread to eat, which the birds appreciated.

Question 9

Name five flowers growing in the magic garden.
Solution: The magic garden was filled with many beautiful flowers. Five of the flowers mentioned in the poem are:
  1. Sunflowers
  2. Poppies
  3. Pansies
  4. Marigolds
  5. Roses

Question 10

What sounds could the children hear in the garden?
Solution: The children visiting the magic garden could hear the most delightful sounds. They could hear the sweet and melodious songs sung by the fairies who lived in the garden.

Question 11

Which one is your favourite flower? Learn its name in English.
Solution: This is a personal question for each student. Students should choose their favourite flower from the ones they know or have seen, and then find out and remember its name in English. For example, if a student's favourite flower is a 'Gulab', they should learn that its English name is 'Rose'.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the reasons why flowers and birds love children.
  • Difficulty in identifying rhyming words.
  • Not understanding the context of greetings like 'Good Morning' and 'Good Night'.
  • Forgetting to draw and color pictures as instructed in 'Word Building'.

Revision tips

  • Read both poems aloud to grasp their rhythm and mood.
  • Focus on the 'Reading is Fun' sections to ensure complete comprehension of each poem.
  • Practice identifying rhyming words and their usage.
  • Use the 'Talk Time' and 'Team Time' sections for interactive learning and discussion.
  • Review the names of flowers and the reasons for the birds' and flowers' affection.

Practice MCQs

Q1. According to the poem 'Good Morning', why is the child happy?

Q2. Who does the child say 'Good Morning' to in the poem?

Q3. In 'The Magic Garden', why did the flowers love the little children?

Q4. Which of these flowers is NOT mentioned in 'The Magic Garden' poem?

Q5. What sound could the children hear in the magic garden?

Frequently asked questions

What is Unit 1 of CBSE Class 3 English about?

Unit 1 of CBSE Class 3 English includes two poems: 'Good Morning', which is about the joy of a new day and greeting nature, and 'The Magic Garden', which describes an enchanting garden and the children's connection with it.

How do these NCERT Solutions help Class 3 students?

These solutions provide clear, step-by-step answers to all textbook questions, helping students understand the poems better, improve their vocabulary, and build confidence for their English exams.

What kind of questions are covered in the 'Good Morning' poem solutions?

The solutions for 'Good Morning' cover why the child is happy, who she greets, and what she wishes to do, focusing on comprehension and the cheerful theme of the poem.

What are the key elements covered in 'The Magic Garden' solutions?

The solutions for 'The Magic Garden' explain why flowers and birds loved children, list the names of flowers, and describe the sounds heard in the garden, emphasizing imagination and nature.

Are there any vocabulary or word-building exercises included?

Yes, the solutions address word-building aspects, including finding rhyming words from the poems and practicing spoken greetings like 'Good Morning' and 'Good Night'.

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