Chapter 11: The Smart Monkey
Chapter Introduction
“The Smart Monkey” is a short and meaningful story about two girls, Anju and Farida. One day, they go to the market and buy some things. Later, they sit under a tree to eat.
They throw the empty packet and bottle on the ground. A monkey sitting on the tree sees this. The monkey eats a banana and throws the peel into the dustbin.
When the girls see this, they feel ashamed. They learn an important lesson about keeping the surroundings clean.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
One day, Anju and Farida went to the market. Anju bought a bag and Farida bought a water bottle. They also bought a packet of groundnuts and a bottle of juice.
After shopping, they felt tired. They sat on a bench under a tree to rest. There was a monkey sitting on the branch above them, but they did not notice it.
The girls started eating groundnuts. After finishing, they threw the empty packet on the ground. They drank the juice and threw the empty bottle down.
The monkey was watching them. He had a banana. After eating it, he climbed down the tree. There was a dustbin nearby. The monkey threw the banana peel into the dustbin.
When Anju and Farida saw this, they felt ashamed. They picked up the packet and bottle and threw them into the dustbin.
The monkey taught them a lesson without saying a word.
Message of the Story:
We should not throw waste on the ground.
Always use a dustbin.
Keep your surroundings clean.
Even animals can teach us good habits.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Market | A place where we buy things |
| Groundnuts | Peanuts |
| Branch | Part of a tree |
| Peel | Skin of a fruit |
| Dustbin | A bin for throwing waste |
| Ashamed | Feeling sorry for doing something wrong |
Question & Answers
1. Where did Anju and Farida go?
They went to the market.2. What did Anju buy?
She bought a bag.3. What did Farida buy?
She bought a water bottle.4. What food items did they buy?
They bought groundnuts and juice.5. Where did they sit to rest?
They sat on a bench under a tree.6. Who was sitting on the tree?
A monkey was sitting on the branch.7. What did the girls throw on the ground?
They threw the empty packet and bottle.8. What did the monkey have?
The monkey had a banana.9. Where did the monkey throw the banana peel?
He threw it into the dustbin.10. How did the girls feel after seeing the monkey?
They felt ashamed.11. What did they do in the end?
They picked up the waste and threw it into the dustbin.12. What lesson do we learn from this story?
We learn to keep our surroundings clean.13. Is it good to throw waste on the road?
No, it is not good.14. Where should we throw wrappers and bottles?
We should throw them in a dustbin.15. Who was smart in the story?
The monkey was smart.