Chapter 9 of 13
Chapter 9: My Name
Self-Identity, Spelling Names, Alphabet Sounds, Letters & Confident Introductions | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Self-expression: Knowing, writing, and pronouncing one's own name with pride.
- Phonics & Alphabet: Counting letters in names, identifying beginning vowels and consonants.
- Grammar rule: Every person's name always begins with a capital letter.
- Social interaction: Greeting new friends and introducing oneself politely.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (14 Questions)
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Q1
Comprehension • Self-Identity
Why is a person's name special?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• Our name gives us our unique identity, helps friends call us, and connects us lovingly with our family.
• Our name gives us our unique identity, helps friends call us, and connects us lovingly with our family.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Unique identity and connection
2 M
Q2
Grammar • Capital Letter Rule
Which letter of a person's name is always written as a capital letter?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The first letter of every name must always be written in a capital letter.
• The first letter of every name must always be written in a capital letter.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
First letter capital
1 M
Q3
Spelling and Counting • Letters in Name
Look at the name 'ANANYA'. How many total letters does it have? How many times does the letter 'A' appear?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• 'ANANYA' has 6 letters.
• The letter 'A' appears 3 times.
• 'ANANYA' has 6 letters.
• The letter 'A' appears 3 times.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
6 letters and 3 'A's
2 M
Q4
Vowels and Consonants • Identification
Name the five English vowel letters.
[2.5 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The five vowels are A, E, I, O, U.
• The five vowels are A, E, I, O, U.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
A, E, I, O, U listed
2.5 M
Q5
Let us Write • Correct the Mistake
Rewrite with correct capitalization: 'my friend is rohit sharma.'
[1.5 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• "My friend is Rohit Sharma."
• "My friend is Rohit Sharma."
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Capital R and S in Rohit Sharma
1.5 M
Q6
Polite Introduction • Conversation
How do you introduce yourself politely to a new classmate?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• "Hello! My name is ______. I am happy to meet you!"
• "Hello! My name is ______. I am happy to meet you!"
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Polite greeting and self-introduction
2 M
Q7
Rhyming Names • Word Fun
Find a rhyming word or name for:
(a) Dan — _______
(b) Jill — _______
[2 Marks]
(a) Dan — _______
(b) Jill — _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
(a) Dan — Pan / Stan / Van
(b) Jill — Bill / Hill / Mill
(a) Dan — Pan / Stan / Van
(b) Jill — Bill / Hill / Mill
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Pan/Stan and Bill/Hill
2 M
Q8
Alphabetical Order • Sorting
Arrange these three names in alphabetical (A-Z) order: Kabir, Aman, David.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
1. Aman (A)
2. David (D)
3. Kabir (K)
1. Aman (A)
2. David (D)
3. Kabir (K)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Aman, David, Kabir in correct order
3 M
Q9
Sentence Writing • Self
Write two complete sentences about yourself.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
1. My name is Aarav and I am seven years old.
2. I study in Class 2 and my favourite fruit is sweet mango.
1. My name is Aarav and I am seven years old.
2. I study in Class 2 and my favourite fruit is sweet mango.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two correct personal sentences
2 M
Q10
Opposites • Simple Adjectives
Write the opposites of:
(a) Short × _______
(b) Young × _______
[2 Marks]
(a) Short × _______
(b) Young × _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
(a) Short × Long / Tall
(b) Young × Old
(a) Short × Long / Tall
(b) Young × Old
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Tall and Old
2 M
Q11
True or False • Names
Write True or False:
(a) Our nickname is usually given by our parents and close family with love.
(b) A name should be written without any capital letters.
[2 Marks]
(a) Our nickname is usually given by our parents and close family with love.
(b) A name should be written without any capital letters.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
(a) True
(b) False.
(a) True
(b) False.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Both answered correctly
2 M
Q12
Classroom Activity • Name Badge
What two things are usually written on a student's school identity card?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
1. Student's full name
2. Class and Section (along with School Name)
1. Student's full name
2. Class and Section (along with School Name)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Full name, class/school name
2 M
Q13
Sound Identification • Phonics
What is the beginning sound of the name 'Tara'?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The beginning sound is the /t/ sound made by the letter 'T'.
• The beginning sound is the /t/ sound made by the letter 'T'.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
/t/ sound stated
1 M
Q14
Personal Reflection • Pride in Name
Who gave you your name, and do you like it?
[1.5 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• My parents and grandparents gave me my name with love, and I feel very proud of it.
• My parents and grandparents gave me my name with love, and I feel very proud of it.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Thoughtful personal reflection
1.5 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
First Day Introduction Circle
On Monday, Mrs. Sen asked every child in Grade 2 to write their name on a colourful badge and tell the class what they love doing. Rohan wrote 'ROHAN' in bold letters and said, 'My name has five letters, starts with R, and I love drawing rockets!'
Analytical Task: How many letters are there in Rohan's name? What important grammar rule must we remember when writing any person's name?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
1. There are 5 letters (R-O-H-A-N) in Rohan's name.
2. We must always write the first letter of a name with a CAPITAL letter.
2. We must always write the first letter of a name with a CAPITAL letter.
Rubric: 1.5 M for 5 letters + 1.5 M for capital letter grammar rule