NCERT Class 2 English Mridang: Chapter 3 — Going Places
This chapter, 'It is Fun Let us recite,' from NCERT Class 2 English Mridang, introduces young learners to the joy of movement and imitation. Through a simple, rhythmic poem, children are encouraged to mimic the actions of various animals like lambs, cats, frogs, fish, horses, and birds. The poem highlights the fun in performing different actions, such as leaping, climbing, hopping, swimming, trotting, and flying. It also introduces essential sight words like 'this', 'that', 'like', 'to', 'them', 'all', and 'none', along with new vocabulary including 'fun', 'climb', 'leap', 'swim', 'trot', and 'fly'. This chapter aims to enhance language skills, vocabulary, and physical coordination, making learning an engaging and enjoyable experience for Class 2 students following the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Mridang |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — Going Places |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 176 |
Learning outcomes
- Recite the poem with actions.
- Identify and use sight words like 'this', 'that', 'like', 'to'.
- Learn new vocabulary related to animal movements.
- Understand the concept of imitation and fun in learning.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fun | enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure |
| leap | jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force |
| climb | ascend or move up, typically using the hands and feet |
| swim | propel the body through water by using the limbs, fins, or tail |
| trot | (of a horse) proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately |
| fly | move through the air using wings |
| this | used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced |
| that | used to identify a specific person or thing at a distance or in the past |
| like | similar to; characteristic of |
| to | expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location) |
| them | used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified |
| all | used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing |
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Practice questions
- What animals does the poem mention that you can leap like? Answer: Lamb.
- What animal does the poem mention you can climb like? Answer: Cat.
- Name two sight words from the poem. Answer: This, that, like, to, them, all, none.
- What new words did you learn from the poem? Answer: Fun, climb, leap, swim, trot, fly.
- What does the poem say is fun to do? Answer: To be this and to be that, and to act like the animals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Class 2 English Mridang Chapter 1?
The title of Chapter 1 is 'It is Fun Let us recite'.
What is the main theme of the poem in Chapter 1?
The poem is about the fun of imitating animal actions and movements.
Can you list some sight words introduced in this chapter?
Yes, the sight words are 'this', 'that', 'like', 'to', 'them', 'all', and 'none'.
What new vocabulary words are taught in this chapter?
The new words are 'fun', 'climb', 'leap', 'swim', 'trot', and 'fly'.
What skills does this chapter help develop in Class 2 students?
It helps develop recitation skills, vocabulary, understanding of sight words, and physical coordination through actions.
Which animals' actions are mentioned in the poem?
Lamb, cat, frog, fish, horse, and bird.
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NCERT Class 2 English — Mridang — Chapter 3 — Going Places. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.