NCERT Class 3 English • New NEP 2020 / NCF 2023

Chapter 4: Out in the Garden

Q: What does the poet see and hear while walking out in the garden? Identify two rhyming pairs in the poem.

Poem Analysis:1. Sights & Sounds: The poet sees bright blooming flowers, buzzing honeybees collecting nectar, and fluttering butterflies dancing in the gentle breeze.2. Rhyming Pairs:• Day — Play• Breeze — Trees

Q: Match each garden creature with its characteristic sound or action: (1) Bee, (2) Butterfly, (3) Frog, (4) Sparrow. Options: (Flutters, Buzzes, Chirps,

Matching:• 1. Bee → Buzzes• 2. Butterfly → Flutters• 3. Frog → Croaks• 4. Sparrow → Chirps.

Q: Write three descriptive sentences describing your favourite flower in a garden. Use colour words and smell words.

Model Description:1. In my garden, there is a beautiful velvety red rose blooming on a thorny bush.2. In the morning, sweet crystal dewdrops sparkle on its soft red petals.3. It has a delightful, sweet fragrance that attracts colourful butterflies and buzzing bees.

Q: In the poem 'Out in the Garden':(a) What games do the children play out in the garden?(b) Write three pairs of rhyming words from the poem.(c) Why is

Poem Analysis:(a) Games:• Children play with a ball, skipping rope, running races, and hide-and-seek.(b) Rhyming Pairs:• Ball — All• Play — Day• Round — Ground.(c) Health Benefits:• Playing outdoors gives our body sunshine (Vitamin D), strengthens muscles and bones, and keeps our mind active and che

Q: Underline the action verb in each sentence:(a) The children skipped with their ropes.(b) Kabir kicked the red ball high.(c) Birds chirped happily in t

Action Verbs Identified:• (a) Skipped (Verb: skipped)• (b) Kicked (Verb: kicked)• (c) Chirped (Verb: chirped)• (d) Bounced (Verb: bounced)

Q: (a) What should you do when you lose a game while playing with friends?(b) Why is it important to follow rules in any game?

Sportsmanship & Ethics:(a) Grace in Defeat:• We should smile, congratulate the winning friend with a handshake, and try harder next time without crying or arguing.(b) Importance of Rules:• Rules ensure that every player has an equal, fair chance to win, prevent injuries, and keep the game fun for ev

Q: Write the plural form of these playground nouns by adding '-s' or '-es':(a) Bench(b) Ball(c) Bush(d) Tree

Plural Forms:• (a) Bench $\rightarrow$ Benches (adds '-es' after 'ch')• (b) Ball $\rightarrow$ Balls• (c) Bush $\rightarrow$ Bushes (adds '-es' after 'sh')• (d) Tree $\rightarrow$ Trees

Q: In Chapter 4 ('Out in the Garden'), what is the central theme of the story/poem? Summarize in two sentences.

Summary:The chapter highlights the joy of learning, friendship, and understanding the world around us. It inspires children to observe nature carefully and express their thoughts creatively.

Q: Share your thoughts about 'Out in the Garden': What was the most interesting part of the chapter, and why?

Model Response:The most interesting part was when the characters discovered a creative solution to their problem through teamwork. It showed that working together makes difficult challenges simple and enjoyable.

Q: Find words from 'Out in the Garden' that have similar meanings (synonyms) to: (a) Glad (b) Quick (c) Huge.

Synonyms:• (a) Glad — Happy / Joyful.• (b) Quick — Fast / Rapid.• (c) Huge — Big / Enormous.

Plants, Birds, Butterflies, Rhymes, Nature Appreciation & Outdoor Observation | CBSE Session 2026–27

Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts

Observing natural flora and fauna: flower petals, buzzing bees, caterpillars, and butterflies.
Poetic structure: rhyming couplets, musical rhythm, and descriptive imagery.
Life cycle hints: caterpillar changing into a beautiful butterfly.
Sensory words related to sight, smell, and sound in a lush green garden.

All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (17 Questions)

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Q1 Let us Think • Poetry Comprehension

What does the poet see and hear while walking out in the garden? Identify two rhyming pairs in the poem.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Poem Analysis:
1. Sights & Sounds: The poet sees bright blooming flowers, buzzing honeybees collecting nectar, and fluttering butterflies dancing in the gentle breeze.
2. Rhyming Pairs:
• Day — Play
• Breeze — Trees

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct sensory details of garden sights and sounds 1.5 M

Two correct rhyming word pairs from poem 1.5 M

Q2 Vocabulary • Nature Words

Match each garden creature with its characteristic sound or action: (1) Bee, (2) Butterfly, (3) Frog, (4) Sparrow. Options: (Flutters, Buzzes, Chirps, Croaks).

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Matching:
• 1. Bee → Buzzes
• 2. Butterfly → Flutters
• 3. Frog → Croaks
• 4. Sparrow → Chirps.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct matching for all 4 creatures (0.5M each) 2.0 M

Q3 Sensory Writing • Descriptive Paragraph

Write three descriptive sentences describing your favourite flower in a garden. Use colour words and smell words.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Description:
1. In my garden, there is a beautiful velvety red rose blooming on a thorny bush.
2. In the morning, sweet crystal dewdrops sparkle on its soft red petals.
3. It has a delightful, sweet fragrance that attracts colourful butterflies and buzzing bees.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Usage of colour and sensory smell adjectives 1.5 M

Grammatical accuracy and descriptive richness 1.5 M

Q4 Poem Rhymes • 'Out in the Garden'

In the poem 'Out in the Garden':
(a) What games do the children play out in the garden?
(b) Write three pairs of rhyming words from the poem.
(c) Why is playing outside in fresh air good for your health?

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Poem Analysis:
(a) Games:
• Children play with a ball, skipping rope, running races, and hide-and-seek.

(b) Rhyming Pairs:
• Ball — All
• Play — Day
• Round — Ground.

(c) Health Benefits:
• Playing outdoors gives our body sunshine (Vitamin D), strengthens muscles and bones, and keeps our mind active and cheerful.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct outdoor games mentioned 1.0 M

Three accurate rhyming pairs 1.0 M

Clear explanation of health benefits 1.0 M

Q5 Action Verbs • Movement Words

Underline the action verb in each sentence:
(a) The children skipped with their ropes.
(b) Kabir kicked the red ball high.
(c) Birds chirped happily in the tree branches.
(d) Meera bounced the basketball.

[4 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Action Verbs Identified:
• (a) Skipped (Verb: skipped)
• (b) Kicked (Verb: kicked)
• (c) Chirped (Verb: chirped)
• (d) Bounced (Verb: bounced)

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct verbs for (a) and (b) 2.0 M

Correct verbs for (c) and (d) 2.0 M

Q6 Speaking & Rules • Fair Play

(a) What should you do when you lose a game while playing with friends?
(b) Why is it important to follow rules in any game?

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Sportsmanship & Ethics:
(a) Grace in Defeat:
• We should smile, congratulate the winning friend with a handshake, and try harder next time without crying or arguing.

(b) Importance of Rules:
• Rules ensure that every player has an equal, fair chance to win, prevent injuries, and keep the game fun for everyone.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Healthy sporting attitude explained 1.5 M

Importance of fairness and safety rules explained 1.5 M

Q7 Singular and Plural • Playground Nouns

Write the plural form of these playground nouns by adding '-s' or '-es':
(a) Bench
(b) Ball
(c) Bush
(d) Tree

[4 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Plural Forms:
• (a) Bench $\rightarrow$ Benches (adds '-es' after 'ch')
• (b) Ball $\rightarrow$ Balls
• (c) Bush $\rightarrow$ Bushes (adds '-es' after 'sh')
• (d) Tree $\rightarrow$ Trees

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct plural spelling for (a) and (b) 2.0 M

Correct plural spelling for (c) and (d) 2.0 M

Q8 Reading is Fun • Comprehension

In Chapter 4 ('Out in the Garden'), what is the central theme of the story/poem? Summarize in two sentences.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Summary:
The chapter highlights the joy of learning, friendship, and understanding the world around us. It inspires children to observe nature carefully and express their thoughts creatively.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Accurate central theme 1 M

Clear two-sentence summary 1 M

Q9 Talk Time • Classroom Discussion

Share your thoughts about 'Out in the Garden': What was the most interesting part of the chapter, and why?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Response:
The most interesting part was when the characters discovered a creative solution to their problem through teamwork. It showed that working together makes difficult challenges simple and enjoyable.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Specific part identified 1 M

Valid personal reason 1 M

Q10 Word Building • Vocabulary Enhancement

Find words from 'Out in the Garden' that have similar meanings (synonyms) to: (a) Glad (b) Quick (c) Huge.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Synonyms:
• (a) Glad — Happy / Joyful.
• (b) Quick — Fast / Rapid.
• (c) Huge — Big / Enormous.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 synonyms correct 3 M

Q11 Let us Listen • Rhyme and Phonics

Identify rhyming pairs from the poem or text in 'Out in the Garden'. Give two examples with their rhyming sounds.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Rhyming Pairs:
1. Light - Night (rhyming sound '-ight').
2. Round - Sound (rhyming sound '-ound').

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Two valid rhyming pairs 2 M

Q12 Grammar & Language • Prepositions

Fill in the blanks with in, on, or under:
(a) The bird sits ___ the branch.
(b) The water is ___ the jug.
(c) The tired dog rested ___ the shady tree.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Prepositions:
• (a) on
• (b) in
• (c) under.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

on, in, under correct 3 M

Q13 Let us Write • Sentence Formation

Rearrange the jumbled words to make a meaningful sentence: 'gives / warmth / the / sun / us / light / and'

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Correct Sentence:
The sun gives us light and warmth.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Correct grammatical word order and punctuation 2 M

Q14 Vocabulary • Compound Words

Combine the two words to form a compound word:
(a) Sun + shine = ___
(b) Rain + bow = ___
(c) Class + room = ___.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Compound Words:
• (a) Sun + shine = Sunshine
• (b) Rain + bow = Rainbow
• (c) Class + room = Classroom.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sunshine, Rainbow, Classroom 3 M

Q15 Creative Writing • Picture Description

Look at the illustration of 'Out in the Garden' in your textbook and describe what the characters are doing in two sentences.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
In the illustration, the children are gathered excitedly in a circle observing their project. Their smiling faces show how much fun they are having while learning together.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Description of character actions 1 M

Complete sentences 1 M

Q16 Think & Reflect • Value Question

What important value or moral lesson does 'Out in the Garden' teach us?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Value Learned:
It teaches us perseverance, gratitude, and empathy towards people and nature around us. Being curious and kind makes our world a happier place.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Clear moral/value stated with explanation 2 M

Q17 Review Time • True or False

State whether each statement is True or False based on 'Out in the Garden':
(a) The main character solved the problem alone without any help.
(b) Practicing every day helps us become better at what we do.
(c) We should always be polite when speaking to others.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Answers:
• (a) False: Cooperation and teamwork were essential.
• (b) True: Practice builds skill and confidence.
• (c) True: Politeness and good manners are important.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

False, True, True with explanations 3 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study

Pollinator Protection Campaign

Students in Class 3 notice that gardeners are spraying harsh chemical weedkillers near flowering marigold beds, causing bees and butterflies to disappear.

Analytical Task: Why are bees and butterflies essential for flowers and crops? What safe advice should students give the school gardener?

Evaluation & Model Answer:

1. Bees and butterflies are pollinators: they carry pollen grains from flower to flower, which helps plants produce seeds, flowers, and fruits.
2. Students should advise the gardener to avoid toxic chemicals and use natural organic compost, weeding by hand to protect beneficial pollinators.

Rubric: 1.5M ecological role of pollination + 1.5M eco-friendly alternative advice.