CTET exam notes for class 5 English subject

 

 

Child Development & Pedagogy – 5 Questions

1.    At which stage, according to Piaget, do children develop logical thinking about concrete events?
(A) Sensorimotor
(B) Preoperational
(C) Concrete Operational
(D) Formal Operational

2.    What concept introduced by Vygotsky emphasizes learning through social interaction?
(A) Classical Conditioning
(B) Operant Conditioning
(C) Zone of Proximal Development
(D) Maturation

3.    Kohlberg identified how many stages in moral development?
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Six

4.    Inclusive education mainly promotes:
(A) Segregated classrooms
(B) Special education centers only
(C) Learning opportunities for all children in the same classroom
(D) Advanced syllabus for special students

5.    Error analysis helps teachers to:
(A) Punish learners for mistakes
(B) Ignore learners’ mistakes
(C) Identify problems to improve teaching and learning
(D) Increase the syllabus difficulty


English Pedagogy – 5 Questions

6.    Which teaching method encourages active participation in language learning?
(A) Lecture-based
(B) Memorization
(C) Activity-based learning
(D) Silent reading

7.    To improve speaking skills, what is the most effective strategy?
(A) Writing essays
(B) Role plays and group discussions
(C) Translation exercises
(D) Reading silently

8.    What is the major purpose of assessment in English learning?
(A) Label students as fail/pass
(B) Provide constructive feedback for improvement
(C) Prepare students for competitive tests
(D) Rank students only

9.    Effective vocabulary teaching involves:
(A) Rote memorization
(B) Contextualized use and examples
(C) Dictionary definitions alone
(D) ignoring unknown words

10.                      Conducting error analysis in English teaching:
(A) Is only for discipline
(B) Labels students negatively
(C) Helps understand learners’ difficulty for targeted help
(D) Reduces motivation


National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – 5 Questions

11.                      NEP 2020 aims that foundational literacy and numeracy should be achieved by:
(A) Grade 1
(B) Grade 5
(C) Grade 3
(D) Grade 8

12.                      NEP 2020 suggests medium of instruction should be:
(A) English only
(B) Hindi only
(C) Mother tongue/local language till Grade 5 or preferably till Grade 8
(D) Sanskrit only

13.                      The assessment reforms under NEP 2020 focus on:
(A) Annual high-stakes exam
(B) Memorization tests
(C) Continuous, comprehensive and competency-based evaluation
(D) Oral exams only

14.                      Which stage is introduced as ‘Preparatory Stage’ in NEP 2020?
(A) Classes 1–2
(B) Classes 3–5
(C) Classes 6–8
(D) Classes 9–12

15.                      Besides academics, NEP stresses development of:
(A) Competitive exam skills only
(B) Critical thinking, creativity, communication and life skills
(C) Memorization ability
(D) Sports only


Content-Based Questions from PDFs – 5 Questions Each

Lesson: Papa’s Spectacles

16.                      What was Papa searching for in the story?
(A) His mobile
(B) His spectacles
(C) His book
(D) His shoes

17.                      Where did Papa finally find his spectacles?
(A) Under the chair
(B) On the table
(C) On his head
(D) Inside the drawer

18.                      What tasks did Papa struggle with without spectacles?
(A) Driving
(B) Cooking
(C) Reading and watching TV
(D) Cleaning

19.                      Which word describes two matching items like shoes?
(A) Couple
(B) Double
(C) Pair
(D) Set

20.                      What activity is suggested to help learners pronounce sounds?
(A) Silent reading
(B) Listening to word pairs and repeating
(C) Writing poems
(D) Group discussions


Lesson: Gone with the Scooter

21.                      What did Gopi find lying in the garden?
(A) Football
(B) Tennis ball
(C) Hockey ball
(D) Baseball

22.                      Who claimed to have lost a ball months ago?
(A) Deepak
(B) Ramani
(C) Manoj
(D) Gopi

23.                      What caused the children to laugh at the end?
(A) Lost ball broke
(B) Scooter crashed
(C) Ball got taken away by a scooter
(D) They fell

24.                      Why is wearing a helmet important on scooters?
(A) It looks cool
(B) For safety and head protection
(C) It’s legally required only
(D) To keep warm

25.                      What social value is taught in this story?
(A) Winning at all costs
(B) Keeping secrets
(C) Responsibility and honesty
(D) Avoiding games


Lesson: The Rainbow

What natural phenomenon does “The Rainbow” describe?
(A) Storm
(B) Wind
(C) Rainbow
(D) Fog

26.                      What colors are part of VIBGYOR?
(A) Violet, Indigo, Black
(B) Blue, Yellow, Pink
(C) Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
(D) Green, Orange, Brown

27.                      What does the poem say about bridges?
(A) They are ugly
(B) They are weak
(C) They are beautiful and connect places
(D) They should be avoided

28.                      What sound activity can students practice?
(A) Singing in groups
(B) Rhyming words and tongue twisters
(C) Only silent reading
(D) Writing stories

29.                      What is a ‘bow’ in the poem?
(A) A weapon
(B) An arrow
(C) A curve of colors seen in the sky
(D) A type of bridge


Lesson: The Wise Parrot

31.                      Why did the merchant keep the parrot in a cage of gold?
(A) For safety
(B) Because the parrot was precious and entertaining
(C) To feed it well
(D) For flying practice

32.                      What did the parrot want most?
(A) Food
(B) A bigger cage
(C) To fly free in the sky
(D) More songs

33.                      How did the parrot communicate with its friends?
(A) Singing
(B) Writing messages
(C) Sending greetings through the merchant
(D) Flying to them

34.                      What happened when the merchant passed on the message?
(A) The friends ignored it
(B) One parrot fell suddenly as if shocked
(C) The parrots flew away
(D) Nothing noticeable

35.                      How did the parrot finally escape?
(A) The merchant opened the cage
(B) It learned from its friend’s message and flew out
(C) The cage was broken
(D) The merchant forgot the key


Lesson: The Frog

36.                      Where does the frog spend most of its time?
(A) Dry land
(B) In ponds and water
(C) In trees
(D) Underground

37.                      How does the frog catch its food?
(A) Using claws
(B) Using paws
(C) Flicking its tongue
(D) Running fast

38.                      What helps the frog hide from predators?
(A) Speed
(B) Loud croaking
(C) Its color matching plants and trees
(D) Burrowing

39.                      How do frogs move in water?
(A) Walking
(B) Flying
(C) Swimming with webbed feet
(D) Jumping only on land

40.                      What sound does the frog commonly make?
(A) Barking
(B) Chirping
(C) Croaking
(D) Howling

 

 

Child Development & Pedagogy (7 Questions)

1.    Who emphasized the influence of social and cultural context on children's learning?
A) Jean Piaget
B) Lawrence Kohlberg
C) Lev Vygotsky
D) John B. Watson

2.    Which teaching strategy involves giving cues and support to students as needed?
A) Reinforcement
B) Conditioning
C) Modeling
D) Scaffolding

3.    According to Piaget, which concept refers to the mental structures children use to understand the world?
A) Schemas
B) Conditioning
C) Moral Development
D) Scaffolding

4.    What is an effective way to reduce gender stereotyping in classrooms?
A) Gender-segregated seating
B) Emphasizing gender-specific roles
C) Discussion about gender bias
D) Gender-segregated play groups

5.    Which of the following is an example of activity-based learning?
A) Listening to lectures only
B) Solving problems through hands-on group projects
C) Memorization of facts
D) Copying from the board

6.    Error analysis in mathematics teaching helps students to:
A) Avoid errors completely
B) Critically reason and fix errors
C) Copy correct answers
D) Skip difficult problems

7.    Inclusive education primarily aims to:
A) Segregate students based on abilities
B) Provide equal learning opportunities to all students
C) Focus only on gifted children
D) Separate boys and girls in classrooms


English Pedagogy (7 Questions)

1.    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A) I has recently read a new book.
B) They is coming late.
C) She have done her homework.
D) I have recently read a new book.

2.    What is the meaning of the word ‘vocation’ as used in the lesson ‘Work is Worship’?
A) A kind of food
B) A type of job or profession
C) A game to play
D) A tool used for gardening

3.    Which prefix added to the word ‘common’ creates a word meaning ‘not common’?
A) Re-
B) Un-
C) Dis-
D) In-

4.    What is a synonym for ‘gather’ as used in the text?
A) Separate
B) Collect
C) Divide
D) Break

5.    Identify the correct sentence using past perfect tense:
A) Ananya joined the school after she completed her education.
B) Ananya had completed her schooling before she joined the factory.
C) Ananya completing schooling before joining the factory.
D) Ananya was completing schooling after joining the factory.

6.    What type of sentence expresses strong emotion?
A) Declarative
B) Interrogative
C) Exclamatory
D) Imperative

7.    Which of the following words is an abstract noun?
A) Rose
B) Happiness
C) Sugar
D) Ice cube


NEP 2020 (6 Questions)

1.    What is the key focus of the National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) under NEP 2020?
A) Skill development for adults
B) Mastery of reading, writing, and arithmetic by Grade 3
C) Building sports infrastructure
D) Teaching foreign languages in Grade 1

2.    NEP 2020 promotes multilingualism by encouraging instruction in which language during foundational years?
A) English only
B) Home or regional language
C) Sanskrit only
D) Hindi only

3.    What new curriculum structure replaces the old 10+2 model in NEP 2020?
A) 4+4+4 model
B) 5+3+3+4 structure
C) 6+6 structure
D) 3+3+3 structure

4.    Which of the following is an assessment reform introduced by NEP 2020?
A) Emphasis on summative exams only
B) Shift to regular and formative competency-based assessment
C) No exams before Grade 10
D) Assessment only through oral tests

5.    NEP 2020 integrates which type of learning from Grade 3 onwards?
A) Vocational education
B) Only academic theory
C) Sports coaching only
D) Foreign language immersion

6.    Which approach does NEP recommend for early learning?
A) Rote memorization
B) Play-based and activity-oriented learning
C) Textbook-centric only
D) Lecture-based teaching


Content-Based Questions from Provided Lessons (40 Questions)

From (Water Conservation)

1.    What is the main function of a water tank?
A) Generate electricity
B) Store and conserve water
C) Attract birds
D) Measure rainfall

2.    Where in India are water tanks shaped like animals and objects commonly found?
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu

3.    What materials are commonly used to make water tanks mentioned in the lesson?
A) Plastic
B) Wood
C) Cement and concrete
D) Clay

4.    What is a unique feature of Punjab's water tanks?
A) They are underground
B) They have unique shapes like flowers or statues
C) They are made of wood
D) They are portable

5.    What is a simple way to conserve water mentioned in the lesson?
A) Use running water to wash clothes
B) Use a mug or tumbler for brushing teeth instead of running water
C) Water the garden twice a day
D) Leave taps open

6.    What is rainwater harvesting?
A) Collecting rainwater for later use
B) Draining rainwater away
C) Using rainwater for cleaning only
D) Wasting rainwater

7.    What did Suma promise after the water supply was restored?
A) To waste more water
B) To never waste water again
C) To buy more water bottles
D) To stop using water

8.    What activities were planned during Water Conservation Week?
A) Building wells
B) Poster-making and planting trees
C) Water tank making
D) Watching water flow

From (Gilli Danda)

1.    Which game involves a short stick called gilli and a long stick called danda?
A) Kabaddi
B) Cricket
C) Gilli Danda
D) Kho-Kho

2.    According to the poem, how do players feel while playing Gilli Danda?
A) Sad
B) Bored
C) Nervous
D) Joyful and free

3.    Which word in the poem 'Gilli Danda' shows happiness?
A) Quit
B) Gather
C) Laughing
D) Swing

4.    What type of nouns cannot be touched or seen?
A) Concrete nouns
B) Proper nouns
C) Collective nouns
D) Abstract nouns

5.    What prefix means 'again' as used in words like 'redo'?
A) Un-
B) Dis-
C) Re-
D) Mis-

6.    Which of the following is an abstract noun?
A) Rose
B) Table
C) Joy
D) Book

7.    What is the number of players typically needed for Gilli Danda?
A) One
B) Two
C) Multiple (group game)
D) Four only

8.    What material is typically used to make Gilli and Danda?
A) Plastic
B) Metal
C) Wood or twigs
D) Rubber

From (Decision of the Panchayat)

1.    Why did the farmer buy the well?
A) For drinking water
B) For washing clothes
C) For irrigating his fields
D) For fishing

2.    Why did the farmer become upset?
A) Well was dry
B) Water was dirty
C) Neighbour blocked access to water
D) Well was broken

3.    How did the Panchayat solve the problem?
A) Asked farmer to leave
B) Forced neighbour out
C) Ruled that water belongs to owner of well if neighbour does not take it away
D) Ignored the issue

4.    What was the final judgment?
A) Water belongs to neighbour only
B) Water cannot be used by farmer
C) Neighbour must remove water or it belongs to farmer
D) Well must be shared

5.    What word means 'refusing to change one's mind'?
A) Cunning
B) Worried
C) Prosper
D) Adamant

6.    Who is the village chief in the story?
A) Teacher
B) Farmer
C) Panchayat leader
D) Policeman

7.    Who was called to the Panchayat meeting?
A) Farmer only
B) Neighbour only
C) Both farmer and neighbour
D) No one

8.    How did villagers feel about the Panchayat's decision?
A) Disappointed
B) Angry
C) Confused
D) Praised the wisdom of Panchayat

From (Work is Worship - Vocation)

1.    What does the speaker in the poem “Vocation” wish to be?
A) Teacher
B) Hawker
C) Doctor
D) Driver

2.    What does the speaker admire about the gardener?
A) Works indoors
B) Works very fast
C) Is free to do as he likes
D) Has many tools

3.    What does the street lamp in the poem compare to?
A) A flower
B) A lamp post
C) A horse
D) A giant with one red eye

4.    When does the speaker see the watchman?
A) Morning
B) Afternoon
C) Evening
D) Night

5.    The poem suggests that work:
A) Is all difficult and boring
B) Is unnecessary
C) Only for children
D) Is honorable and respected

6.    What is a "vocation"?
A) A game
B) A tool
C) A profession or job
D) A holiday

7.    What is the main feeling expressed by the speaker about the vocations?
A) Fear
B) Dislike
C) Admiration
D) Indifference

8.    What does the poet want children to understand about work?
A) It is only for adults
B) All kinds of work are important
C) Some jobs are better than others
D) Children should not work

From (Glass Bangles)

1.    What is Firozabad famous for?
A) Textiles
B) Spices
C) Pottery
D) Glass bangles

2.    Who was Ravi?
A) Farmer
B) Teacher
C) Glass artisan
D) Carpenter

3.    What is the first step in making glass bangles?
A) Cooling them
B) Painting them
C) Heating glass in a furnace
D) Packaging

4.    Which festival increased the demand for glass bangles?
A) Holi
B) Eid
C) Christmas
D) Diwali

5.    Why did Ravi's daughter want to add modern designs?
A) To change tradition completely
B) To sell bangles cheaply
C) To blend traditional and modern styles
D) To stop making glass bangles

6.    How did the community benefit from the success of the new bangles?
A) No change
B) Fewer jobs
C) More jobs and prosperity
D) Less work for artisans

7.    What colors were featured in the bangles?
A) Only red
B) Only blue
C) Only pastels
D) Variety including deep reds, blues, and pastels

8.    What materials are used to make the patterns on bangles?
A) Wood
B) Silver
C) Glass coluors and designs
D) Fabric

 

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