Chapter 5 of 10
Chapter 5: Good Habits & Social Etiquette
Respecting Elders, Sharing, Politeness, Queueing & Kindness | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
- Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
- Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)
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Q1
Good Manners • Golden Words
What polite words should you use when:
(a) You ask someone for a pencil → _______
(b) Someone hands you a glass of water → _______
(c) You accidentally step on someone's foot → _______
[3 Marks]
(a) You ask someone for a pencil → _______
(b) Someone hands you a glass of water → _______
(c) You accidentally step on someone's foot → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Please
(b) Thank you
(c) I am sorry
(a) Please
(b) Thank you
(c) I am sorry
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Please
1 M
Thank you
1 M
I am sorry
1 M
Q2
Speaking Softly • Etiquette
Why should we speak softly and never shout in public places or at home?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Speaking softly shows good manners, respect, and prevents noise disturbance for others.
Speaking softly shows good manners, respect, and prevents noise disturbance for others.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shows respect and courtesy
1 M
Prevents noise disturbance
1 M
Q3
Queue Manners • Taking Turns
Why is it important to stand in a queue at the water cooler or ticket counter?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Standing in a queue ensures fairness, order, and prevents pushing, arguments, and falling down.
Standing in a queue ensures fairness, order, and prevents pushing, arguments, and falling down.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Maintains order and fairness
1 M
Prevents accidents and pushing
1 M
Q4
Greeting Visitors • Hospitality
How should you welcome guests when they ring the doorbell at your house?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Open the door with a smile, say 'Namaste / Welcome, please come in', and offer them a seat and a glass of clean water.
Open the door with a smile, say 'Namaste / Welcome, please come in', and offer them a seat and a glass of clean water.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Polite greeting
1 M
Offer seat and water
1 M
Q5
Table Manners • Eating Politely
State two good table manners every child must practice while dining.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Do not talk with food inside your mouth.
2. Wait until everyone is seated before starting, and wipe mouth neatly with a napkin.
1. Do not talk with food inside your mouth.
2. Wait until everyone is seated before starting, and wipe mouth neatly with a napkin.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two table manners listed
2 M
Q6
Fill in the Blanks • Social Etiquette
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Always knock on a closed door and ask 'May I _______ (come in / run away)?'
(b) We must _______ (respect / mock) our teachers and elders.
(c) We should cover our mouth when we _______ (yawn / sing).
[3 Marks]
(a) Always knock on a closed door and ask 'May I _______ (come in / run away)?'
(b) We must _______ (respect / mock) our teachers and elders.
(c) We should cover our mouth when we _______ (yawn / sing).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) come in
(b) respect
(c) yawn
(a) come in
(b) respect
(c) yawn
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
come in
1 M
respect
1 M
yawn
1 M
Q7
True or False • Behavior
State True or False:
(a) Interrupting two elders when they are talking is a sign of good manners.
(b) Saying 'Excuse me' before passing through a crowded hallway is polite.
[2 Marks]
(a) Interrupting two elders when they are talking is a sign of good manners.
(b) Saying 'Excuse me' before passing through a crowded hallway is polite.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. We should wait until they finish speaking.
(b) True. Saying excuse me shows polite breeding.
(a) False. We should wait until they finish speaking.
(b) True. Saying excuse me shows polite breeding.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q8
Kindness to the Elderly
How can you help an elderly person who is crossing the road or climbing stairs?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We can hold their hand gently to guide them, carry their light bag, or offer them our seat on a bus.
We can hold their hand gently to guide them, carry their light bag, or offer them our seat on a bus.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Hold hand / offer seat / carry bag
2 M
Q9
Truthfulness • Moral Character
What should you do if you accidentally break a glass vase or tear a book page?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Speak the truth immediately, say 'I am sorry, it was an accident', and never blame anyone else.
Speak the truth immediately, say 'I am sorry, it was an accident', and never blame anyone else.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Speak truth and apologize
2 M
Q10
Borrowing Manners • Taking Care of Items
What should you remember when you borrow an eraser or storybook from a friend?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Keep it neat and safe, return it promptly with a 'Thank you', and do not damage or lose it.
Keep it neat and safe, return it promptly with a 'Thank you', and do not damage or lose it.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Return safely with thank you
1 M
Q11
Odd One Out • Manners
Find the odd one out: [Please, Thank you, Shouting, Sorry].
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Shouting is bad and rude behavior, while the other three are polite magic words.
Shouting is bad and rude behavior, while the other three are polite magic words.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shouting with reason
1 M
Q12
Helping Others • Good Deed
What is a 'Good Deed'? Give one example of a good deed you did this week.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A good deed is an act of kindness done to help someone without expecting a reward.
Example: Helped my friend find their lost pencil / Shared my lunch.
A good deed is an act of kindness done to help someone without expecting a reward.
Example: Helped my friend find their lost pencil / Shared my lunch.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Good deed definition
1 M
Authentic example
1 M
Q13
Clean Surroundings • Etiquette
Why is throwing garbage on the road or out of car windows considered very bad manners?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Because it litters public places, spreads disease germs, and makes our city look dirty and ugly.
Because it litters public places, spreads disease germs, and makes our city look dirty and ugly.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Litters public property & spreads germs
1 M
Q14
Telephone Manners • Phone Call
What is the polite way to answer a ringing telephone call?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Say: 'Hello! Good morning. May I know who is speaking, please?' in a polite tone.
Say: 'Hello! Good morning. May I know who is speaking, please?' in a polite tone.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Polite telephone greeting
1 M
Q15
Good Sportsmanship • Games
How should you react when you lose a game against your friend?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We should shake hands, congratulate the winner with a smile, and play happily without crying or throwing a tantrum.
We should shake hands, congratulate the winner with a smile, and play happily without crying or throwing a tantrum.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Congratulate winner with smile
2 M
Q16
Life Value Motto • Politeness
Complete the saying: 'Politeness costs nothing, but ...'
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
'...wins everything (and wins every heart)!'
'...wins everything (and wins every heart)!'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Wins every heart
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Good Habits & Social Etiquette Civic Context Study
Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.
Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Good Habits & Social Etiquette' help us become caring and responsible citizens?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.
Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action