NCERT Class 2 English Mridang: Chapter 9 — My Name
This chapter, 'My Name' from NCERT Class 2 English Mridang, tells the story of a little fly who forgets his name. He asks various creatures like an ant, a tree, a cow, grass, and a leaf for help. None of them know his name. However, when the wind blows a leaf away, the fly is reminded of his name. The story introduces new words like 'little', 'ant', 'shade', 'dear', 'grass', 'wind', and 'remembered', along with sight words such as 'his', 'do you', 'it', 'my', 'one', and 'when'. This chapter helps young learners develop reading comprehension and vocabulary skills, encouraging them to explore the world around them and the joy of remembering.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Mridang |
| Chapter | Chapter 9 — My Name |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 243 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of the fly forgetting his name.
- Identify and learn new vocabulary words from the chapter.
- Recognize and use sight words in sentences.
- Develop reading comprehension skills.
- Appreciate the importance of remembering one's identity.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| little | small in size |
| ant | a small insect that lives in colonies |
| shade | an area of darkness caused by an object blocking light |
| dear | used as a term of endearment or politeness |
| grass | a common green plant with narrow leaves |
| wind | moving air |
| remembered | recalled something from the past |
| fly | a small flying insect |
| name | a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known |
| cow | a large domesticated bovine animal |
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Practice questions
- What did the little fly forget? Answer: The little fly forgot his name.
- Who did the fly ask for help first? Answer: The fly asked an ant first.
- What did the grass say? Answer: The grass said it didn't know the fly's name and suggested asking the leaves.
- How did the fly remember his name? Answer: The fly remembered his name when the wind blew a leaf away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Chapter 2 in NCERT Class 2 English Mridang?
The title of Chapter 2 is 'My Name'.
What is the main story of Chapter 2?
The chapter tells the story of a fly who forgets his name and asks various creatures for help until he remembers it.
Which new words are introduced in this chapter?
New words include little, ant, shade, dear, grass, wind, and remembered.
What are the sight words mentioned in the chapter?
The sight words are his, do you, it, my, one, and when.
What skills does this chapter help develop?
It helps develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, and recognition of sight words.
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NCERT Class 2 English — Mridang — Chapter 9 — My Name. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.