Chapter 14 of 20
Chapter 14: Sundari
Story: Bobby's Kite Flying Free in the Wind | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of Sundari: Understanding key narrative actions and poetic rhythm.
- Vocabulary building, rhyming words, and simple sight word recognition.
- Sentence formation and moral values: friendship, courage, and cleanliness.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Reading Comprehension • Story Characters
Who made the kite, and what was the kite's name in 'Sundari'?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A boy named Bobby made the kite, and he called her Sundari.
A boy named Bobby made the kite, and he called her Sundari.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bobby made kite
1 M
Name was Sundari
1 M
Q2
Reading Comprehension • Why Named Sundari
Why did Bobby name the kite 'Sundari'?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Because she was very beautiful ('Sundari' means beautiful in Hindi).
Because she was very beautiful ('Sundari' means beautiful in Hindi).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Because she was beautiful
1 M
Q3
Reading Comprehension • Kite Appearance
What did Sundari look like?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Sundari was a big, beautiful kite made of red, white, and blue paper with a big smiling face.
Sundari was a big, beautiful kite made of red, white, and blue paper with a big smiling face.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Red, white, and blue paper
1 M
Big smiling face
1 M
Q4
Reading Comprehension • Fair & Flying
Where did Bobby take Sundari to fly her?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Bobby took Sundari out to the open green fair / field.
Bobby took Sundari out to the open green fair / field.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
To the fair / open field
1 M
Q5
Reading Comprehension • The Puppy's Mischief
What happened when Bobby tried to fly Sundari the first time?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A little puppy ran up and caught Sundari's long tail in his mouth!
A little puppy ran up and caught Sundari's long tail in his mouth!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Little puppy
1 M
Caught long tail in mouth
1 M
Q6
Reading Comprehension • Chasing Away Puppy
How did Bobby free Sundari's tail from the puppy?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Bobby shouted: 'Shoo! Shoo!' and shooed the puppy away.
Bobby shouted: 'Shoo! Shoo!' and shooed the puppy away.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shooed the puppy away
1 M
Q7
Reading Comprehension • The Great Flight
What did Sundari do when a strong wind blew?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Sundari leaped up into the air, gave a big tug on the string, and flew high, high up into the blue sky!
Sundari leaped up into the air, gave a big tug on the string, and flew high, high up into the blue sky!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Tugged on string
1 M
Flew high into the sky
1 M
Q8
Reading Comprehension • Bobby's Action
What did Bobby do when Sundari tugged so hard?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Bobby had to let the string go, cheering: 'Wheee! Look at Sundari go!'
Bobby had to let the string go, cheering: 'Wheee! Look at Sundari go!'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Let the string go
1 M
Q9
Let us Listen • Rhyming Words
Find words that rhyme with:
(a) Tail
(b) Big
(c) Tug
[3 Marks]
(a) Tail
(b) Big
(c) Tug
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Rhyme with Tail: Sail, Mail, Nail, Pale.
(b) Rhyme with Big: Pig, Dig, Fig, Wig.
(c) Rhyme with Tug: Hug, Rug, Bug, Mug.
(a) Rhyme with Tail: Sail, Mail, Nail, Pale.
(b) Rhyme with Big: Pig, Dig, Fig, Wig.
(c) Rhyme with Tug: Hug, Rug, Bug, Mug.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Tail rhyme
1 M
Big rhyme
1 M
Tug rhyme
1 M
Q10
Let us Write • Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with correct story words:
(a) Bobby called his kite _______ (Sundari / Sweety).
(b) Sundari had a big _______ (smiling / crying) face.
(c) A little _______ (puppy / kitten) held her long tail in his mouth.
[3 Marks]
(a) Bobby called his kite _______ (Sundari / Sweety).
(b) Sundari had a big _______ (smiling / crying) face.
(c) A little _______ (puppy / kitten) held her long tail in his mouth.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Bobby called his kite Sundari.
(b) Sundari had a big smiling face.
(c) A little puppy held her long tail in his mouth.
(a) Bobby called his kite Sundari.
(b) Sundari had a big smiling face.
(c) A little puppy held her long tail in his mouth.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Sundari
1 M
smiling
1 M
puppy
1 M
Q11
Let us Write • Missing Letters
Complete the spellings:
(a) P U P P _
(b) S M _ L E
(c) S T R _ N G
[3 Marks]
(a) P U P P _
(b) S M _ L E
(c) S T R _ N G
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) P U P P Y (PUPPY)
(b) S M I L E (SMILE)
(c) S T R I N G (STRING)
(a) P U P P Y (PUPPY)
(b) S M I L E (SMILE)
(c) S T R I N G (STRING)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
PUPPY
1 M
SMILE
1 M
STRING
1 M
Q12
Let us Write • Story Sequencing
Put these story events in order (1 to 4):
(A) A puppy grabbed Sundari's tail.
(B) Bobby made a beautiful kite named Sundari.
(C) Sundari tugged hard and flew away freely into the clouds.
(D) Bobby shooed the puppy away.
[2 Marks]
(A) A puppy grabbed Sundari's tail.
(B) Bobby made a beautiful kite named Sundari.
(C) Sundari tugged hard and flew away freely into the clouds.
(D) Bobby shooed the puppy away.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. (B) Bobby made a beautiful kite named Sundari.
2. (A) A puppy grabbed Sundari's tail.
3. (D) Bobby shooed the puppy away.
4. (C) Sundari tugged hard and flew away freely into the clouds.
1. (B) Bobby made a beautiful kite named Sundari.
2. (A) A puppy grabbed Sundari's tail.
3. (D) Bobby shooed the puppy away.
4. (C) Sundari tugged hard and flew away freely into the clouds.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct order B -> A -> D -> C
2 M
Q13
True or False • Story Facts
State True or False:
(a) Sundari was angry and refused to smile.
(b) Sundari wanted to fly freely without being tied to a string.
[2 Marks]
(a) Sundari was angry and refused to smile.
(b) Sundari wanted to fly freely without being tied to a string.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. Sundari had a big smiling face.
(b) True. She tugged hard to fly free in the wind.
(a) False. Sundari had a big smiling face.
(b) True. She tugged hard to fly free in the wind.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q14
Think and Share • Wind
Can you see the wind with your eyes? How do you know wind is blowing?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We cannot see the wind, but we know it is blowing when leaves rustle, tree branches sway, and kites fly high.
We cannot see the wind, but we know it is blowing when leaves rustle, tree branches sway, and kites fly high.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Cannot see wind directly
1 M
Feel it and see leaves/branches move
1 M
Q15
Let us Do • Design a Kite
If you made a kite, what three colors would you paint on it, and what name would you give it?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
I would paint it with yellow, orange, and purple, and name it 'Pawan' (Breeze) / 'Rani' (Queen).
I would paint it with yellow, orange, and purple, and name it 'Pawan' (Breeze) / 'Rani' (Queen).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Creative child response
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Sundari Real-World Analysis
In 'Sundari', children engage with everyday life lessons, discovering how friendship, family, nature, and positive actions bring happiness and solve daily challenges.
Analytical Task: What is the key lesson or joyful message conveyed in 'Sundari'?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
The chapter teaches children the importance of kindness, observation, and creative problem solving through engaging storytelling and rhythmic poetry.
Rubric: 1.5 M for core concept identification + 1.5 M for value application