NCERT Class 2 English Mridang: Chapter 7 — This is My Town
NCERT Class 2 English Mridang Chapter 2, 'This is My Town,' introduces young learners to the concept of nested environments, starting from a personal space and expanding outwards. The chapter uses simple repetitive sentences to describe a sequence: flowers in a basket, a basket on a bed, a bed in a room, a room in a house, a house in a street, and finally, a street in a town. This structure helps build comprehension and vocabulary related to spatial relationships and everyday objects. It also introduces sight words like 'this,' 'that,' 'there,' and 'my,' along with new vocabulary such as 'town,' 'street,' 'house,' 'flower,' and 'basket.' The 'Let us speak' section encourages observation and personal connection by asking about pictures and familiar places, while 'Let us write' focuses on word formation and sentence construction, reinforcing learning through active engagement. This chapter is designed to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills for Class 2 students following the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Mridang |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 — This is My Town |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 161 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and name objects within a nested sequence (e.g., flowers in a basket, basket on a bed).
- Understand and use spatial prepositions implicitly through sentence structure.
- Recognize and read sight words: this, that, there, my.
- Learn new vocabulary: town, street, house, flower, basket.
- Form simple sentences using given letters and context.
- Describe personal surroundings and identify familiar places.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| town | a place larger than a village but smaller than a city |
| street | a public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides |
| house | a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people |
| room | a space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling |
| bed | a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting |
| basket | a container made of woven material, used for carrying or storing things |
| flowers | the part of a plant that is often brightly colored and smells sweet |
| this | used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced |
| my | belonging to or associated with the speaker |
| train | a series of connected railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive |
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Practice questions
- What is in the basket? Answer: Flowers are in the basket.
- Where is the basket? Answer: The basket is on the bed.
- What new words did you learn? Answer: I learned the words: town, street, house, flower, basket, train.
- Form a word using the letters 'e', 'b', 'd'. Answer: BED
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 2 English Mridang Chapter 2?
The chapter 'This is My Town' focuses on nested environments, starting from personal spaces and expanding outwards, while building vocabulary and sentence skills.
Which sight words are introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces the sight words: 'this', 'that', 'there', and 'my'.
What new vocabulary words are taught in 'This is My Town'?
New vocabulary includes 'town', 'street', 'house', 'flower', 'basket', and 'train'.
What activity helps students practice sentence formation?
The 'Let us write' section helps students form words from given letters and then frame sentences using those words.
How does the chapter help in understanding spatial relationships?
Through repetitive sentence structures like 'Flowers in a basket' and 'Basket on the bed', students learn about objects being contained within or placed upon others.
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NCERT Class 2 English — Mridang — Chapter 7 — This is My Town. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.