Class 5 English • Santoor • Unit My Colourful World • Chapter 3 • Reprint 2026–27
The Rainbow: quick learning answer
This original companion develops poetic imagery, rhyme, expressive recitation, interpretation, compound words, noun and verb use, VIBGYOR, colour mixing and descriptive writing. Use it beside the official chapter: read closely, answer in your own words, practise the language point and complete the application task.
Learning focus
- poetic imagery
- rhyme
- expressive recitation
- interpretation
- compound words
- noun and verb use
- VIBGYOR
- colour mixing and descriptive writing
How to think about the chapter
Imagery uses words that help readers picture, hear or feel something. A strong interpretation names the image and explains the feeling it creates.
Active learning task
Observe the sky or a colourful object. Write five sensory words and use them in a four-line original description.
Practice questions
- What does VIBGYOR help us remember?
- Identify the noun and verb in: Colours brighten the sky.
- Create one compound word and explain its parts.
Answer-writing checklist
- Answer the exact question before adding explanation.
- Use evidence or an example, but do not copy a full passage.
- Check tense, punctuation, spelling and sentence order.
- Read the answer aloud once for clarity.
Frequently asked questions
Which current book contains this chapter?
“The Rainbow” is Chapter 3 in NCERT Class 5 English Santoor (book code eesa1), Reprint 2026–27.
Are the activities separate chapters?
No. Listening texts, puzzles, crafts, self-assessments and projects printed inside a chapter remain supporting activities, not extra chapter pages.
Is this copied from NCERT?
No. This is an independently written study guide. Read the official chapter for its complete text, illustrations and classroom tasks.
Official sources
Source-checked against the current 2026–27 reprint. CIET’s track list is incomplete metadata, so the ten official NCERT PDFs define the canonical chapter count. Legacy Marigold chapters are excluded.