NCERT Class 3 English Santoor: Chapter 5 — Talking Toys
This NCERT Class 3 English Santoor chapter, 'Talking Toys', describes a holiday scene at a bustling market and a toy shop. The toys inside the shop, including wooden and soft toys, eagerly await customers. The chapter narrates the anticipation of the toys as people pass by. Eventually, a girl and a boy, accompanied by their father, stop at the shop. The girl expresses interest in the board games and ultimately chooses 'Snakes and Ladders'. This chapter introduces children to descriptive language and the concept of personification, making learning engaging for CBSE students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — Talking Toys |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 134 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of a toy shop and different types of toys.
- Identify and describe characters and their actions.
- Follow a simple narrative sequence.
- Learn new vocabulary related to shopping and toys.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| holiday | a day when no one is at work or school |
| market | a place where people buy and sell goods |
| toy shop | a store that sells toys |
| wooden toys | toys made of wood |
| soft toys | plush or stuffed toys |
| board games | games played on a board with pieces |
| waiting | staying somewhere until something happens |
| shouted | said something loudly |
| passed by | went past a place or person |
| exclaimed | cried out suddenly in surprise, anger, or excitement |
| stopped | came to a halt |
| pointed | directed attention to something with a finger |
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Practice questions
- What was the toy shop waiting for? Answer: The toys were waiting to see who would buy them.
- What kind of toys were mentioned in the shop? Answer: Wooden toys, soft toys, board games, bats, and balls were mentioned.
- Who stopped at the door of the toy shop? Answer: A girl and a little boy, with their father, stopped at the door.
- Which game did the girl choose? Answer: The girl chose the game 'Snakes and Ladders'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of NCERT Class 3 English Santoor Chapter 5?
The name of the chapter is 'Talking Toys'.
What is the setting of the chapter?
The chapter is set in a local market on a holiday, focusing on a toy shop.
What did the toys in the shop do?
The toys were waiting to see who would buy them and reacted when people passed by.
Which game did the girl decide to buy?
The girl decided to buy the board game 'Snakes and Ladders'.
What kind of toys are mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions wooden toys, soft toys, board games, bats, and balls.
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NCERT Class 3 English — Santoor — Chapter 5 — Talking Toys. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.