Chapter 8 of 12
Chapter 8: Thank God!
Gratitude, Appreciation of Senses, Nature's Blessings & Daily Thanksgiving | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Gratitude for human senses: eyes to see, ears to hear, tongue to taste, hands to hold.
- Appreciation for daily life necessities: clean water, nutritious food, shelter, and family love.
- The psychological benefits of practicing thankfulness every morning and night.
- Rhyming scheme and prayer-song cadence.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (17 Questions)
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Q1
Let us Think • Poem Comprehension
List four things the poet is thankful for in the poem 'Thank God!'. Why is it important to count our blessings?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Poem Analysis:
1. Four Blessings:
• The sweet world filled with singing birds
• Nutritious food to eat each day
• Loving parents, family, and good teachers
• Healthy eyes, ears, and hands to learn and play.
2. Importance: Counting blessings cultivates positivity, contentment, and empathy, preventing complaints about trivial troubles.
1. Four Blessings:
• The sweet world filled with singing birds
• Nutritious food to eat each day
• Loving parents, family, and good teachers
• Healthy eyes, ears, and hands to learn and play.
2. Importance: Counting blessings cultivates positivity, contentment, and empathy, preventing complaints about trivial troubles.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Four correct blessings mentioned from poem
2.0 M
Moral reflection on contentment and thankfulness
1.0 M
Q2
Vocabulary • Sense Organs & Verbs
Match each sense organ with its primary function: (1) Eyes, (2) Ears, (3) Tongue, (4) Skin. Actions: (Feel texture, Hear melodies, Taste flavours, See colours).
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Matching:
• 1. Eyes → See colours
• 2. Ears → Hear melodies
• 3. Tongue → Taste flavours
• 4. Skin → Feel texture.
• 1. Eyes → See colours
• 2. Ears → Hear melodies
• 3. Tongue → Taste flavours
• 4. Skin → Feel texture.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct matching for all 4 pairs
2.0 M
Q3
Personal Writing • Gratitude Journal
Write three things you are grateful for today in your personal life.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Sample Gratitude Journal Entry:
1. I am grateful for the delicious breakfast my mother made for me this morning.
2. I am grateful for my school teacher who taught us an exciting story in English class.
3. I am grateful for my friends who played football with me in the afternoon.
1. I am grateful for the delicious breakfast my mother made for me this morning.
2. I am grateful for my school teacher who taught us an exciting story in English class.
3. I am grateful for my friends who played football with me in the afternoon.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Three personal, sincere reflections
1.5 M
Grammar, spelling, and sentence construction
1.5 M
Q4
Gratitude & Manners • Thank God!
In 'Thank God!':
(a) What prayer or expression of gratitude did the family recite before eating their meals?
(b) Name the three main meals eaten in a day from morning to night.
(c) Why should we not waste food on our plates?
[3 Marks]
(a) What prayer or expression of gratitude did the family recite before eating their meals?
(b) Name the three main meals eaten in a day from morning to night.
(c) Why should we not waste food on our plates?
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Response:
(a) Gratitude Prayer:
• The family folded hands and thanked God, the farmers who grew the crop, and mother who cooked it with love.
(b) Three Main Meals:
• 1. Morning: Breakfast
• 2. Afternoon: Lunch
• 3. Night: Dinner / Supper.
(c) Preventing Food Waste:
• Farmers work hard in fields under the scorching sun for months to grow grain, and millions of poor people sleep hungry. Wasting food disrespects human labor and nature.
(a) Gratitude Prayer:
• The family folded hands and thanked God, the farmers who grew the crop, and mother who cooked it with love.
(b) Three Main Meals:
• 1. Morning: Breakfast
• 2. Afternoon: Lunch
• 3. Night: Dinner / Supper.
(c) Preventing Food Waste:
• Farmers work hard in fields under the scorching sun for months to grow grain, and millions of poor people sleep hungry. Wasting food disrespects human labor and nature.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Explanation of mealtime thanksgiving
1.0 M
Three meals correctly named in chronological sequence
1.0 M
Empathetic, mature reason for not wasting food
1.0 M
Q5
Table Manners • Polite Phrases
Match each social situation with the polite phrase:
• When someone serves you food: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When asking for a dish: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When you sneeze at the table: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When you accidentally spill water: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
[4 Marks]
• When someone serves you food: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When asking for a dish: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When you sneeze at the table: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
• When you accidentally spill water: [Sorry, Thank you, Please pass the salad, Excuse me]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Polite Table Phrases:
• When served food $\rightarrow$ Thank you
• When asking for a dish $\rightarrow$ Please pass the salad
• When you sneeze $\rightarrow$ Excuse me
• When you spill water $\rightarrow$ Sorry
• When served food $\rightarrow$ Thank you
• When asking for a dish $\rightarrow$ Please pass the salad
• When you sneeze $\rightarrow$ Excuse me
• When you spill water $\rightarrow$ Sorry
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct matching for all 4 social etiquette phrases
4.0 M
Q6
Balanced Diet • Healthy Habits
Categorize the following foods into 'Healthy Food' and 'Junk / Occasional Food':
Fresh apples, Potato chips, Boiled dal, Fizzy soda, Green spinach, Fried samosa.
[3 Marks]
Fresh apples, Potato chips, Boiled dal, Fizzy soda, Green spinach, Fried samosa.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Food Categorization:
• Healthy Food: Fresh apples, Boiled dal, Green spinach.
• Junk / Occasional Food: Potato chips, Fizzy soda, Fried samosa.
• Healthy Food: Fresh apples, Boiled dal, Green spinach.
• Junk / Occasional Food: Potato chips, Fizzy soda, Fried samosa.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Accurate separation of healthy nutritious foods
1.5 M
Accurate identification of junk/processed items
1.5 M
Q7
Sentence Completion • Daily Gratitude
Complete this sentence in your own words:
'Today I am thankful for my parents because ____________________.'
[2 Marks]
'Today I am thankful for my parents because ____________________.'
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Sample Meaningful Completion:
'Today I am thankful for my parents because they work tirelessly to provide me with a good education, cook healthy meals, and read stories to me with love every night.'
'Today I am thankful for my parents because they work tirelessly to provide me with a good education, cook healthy meals, and read stories to me with love every night.'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Grammatically sound, heartfelt expression of filial gratitude
2.0 M
Q8
Reading is Fun • Comprehension
In Chapter 8 ('Thank God!'), 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.
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 'Thank God!': 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.
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 'Thank God!' 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.
• (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 'Thank God!'. 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').
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]
(a) The bird sits ___ the branch.
(b) The water is ___ the jug.
(c) The tired dog rested ___ the shady tree.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Prepositions:
• (a) on
• (b) in
• (c) under.
• (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.
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]
(a) Sun + shine = ___
(b) Rain + bow = ___
(c) Class + room = ___.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Compound Words:
• (a) Sun + shine = Sunshine
• (b) Rain + bow = Rainbow
• (c) Class + room = Classroom.
• (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 'Thank God!' 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.
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 'Thank God!' 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.
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 'Thank God!':
(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]
(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.
✅ 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.
• (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
Gratitude & Well-Being Habit
Studies show that children who write down three positive events before going to bed sleep better and feel more confident in school.
Analytical Task: How can maintaining a classroom 'Gratitude Tree' on a soft board improve classroom harmony?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
1. A Gratitude Tree allows students to pin sticky leaf notes expressing appreciation when a classmate shares an eraser or helps with schoolwork.
2. It builds mutual kindness, reduces bullying, and makes every child feel recognized and valued in class.
2. It builds mutual kindness, reduces bullying, and makes every child feel recognized and valued in class.
Rubric: 1.5M explanation of gratitude tree mechanics + 1.5M social-emotional harmony benefit.