NCERT Class 5 English Santoor: Chapter 2 — Gone with the Scooter
This chapter, 'Gone with the Scooter,' from the NCERT Class 5 English book Santoor, tells the story of Gopi. While reading in the veranda on a hot summer afternoon, Gopi hears a rustling sound and a thud in the garden. Investigating, he finds a hockey ball on a heap of dry leaves. He wonders whose it could be and searches around but finds no one. Later, he asks his friends at the playground if anyone lost a ball. Manoj mentions losing one four months ago, and Ramani claims the ball is hers. The chapter focuses on Gopi's curiosity, his search for the owner, and his honesty in trying to return the lost item, contributing to a child's understanding of responsibility and community.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — Gone with the Scooter |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 265 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the importance of honesty and returning lost items.
- Develop curiosity and observational skills.
- Practice reading comprehension and vocabulary building.
- Engage with narrative storytelling in English.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| veranda | a roofed gallery or porch attached to the front or side of a house. |
| rustling | making a soft, muffled crisp sound. |
| thud | a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by a heavy object falling. |
| bushes | a shrub or clump of shrubs with stems, wood, and leaves. |
| heap | a collection of things piled up haphazardly. |
| peeped | looked quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening. |
| gathered | came together; assembled. |
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Practice questions
- What was Gopi doing when he heard a sound in the garden? Answer: Gopi was sitting in the veranda, reading a book.
- What did Gopi find in the garden? Answer: Gopi found a hockey ball on a heap of dry leaves.
- Where did Gopi go in the evening to ask about the ball? Answer: Gopi went to the nearby playground where his friends gathered to play hockey.
- Who claimed the ball might be theirs? Answer: Ramani claimed the ball was hers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Chapter 2 in the NCERT Class 5 English Santoor book?
The title of Chapter 2 is 'Gone with the Scooter'.
What did Gopi find in his garden?
Gopi found a hockey ball in his garden.
Where do Gopi's friends play hockey?
Gopi's friends play hockey at the nearby playground.
What does Gopi decide to do with the ball he found?
Gopi decides not to keep the ball for himself and will ask around to find its owner.
Which book is this chapter from?
This chapter is from the NCERT Class 5 English book 'Santoor'.
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NCERT Class 5 English — Santoor — Chapter 2 — Gone with the Scooter. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.