Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
(i) What is a telephone used for?
(a) Playing games
(b) Listening to music
(c) Talking to people
(d) Watching cartoons
Ans: (c)
A telephone is a means of communication that allows people to talk to each other.
(ii) Which of these is NOT a means of communication?
(a) Television
(b) Bicycle
(c) Letter
(d) Computer
Ans: (b)
A bicycle is used to travel, not to send messages.
(iii) What do you use to send a message to your friend who lives far away?
(a) Mobile phone
(b) Bicycle
(c) Teddy bear
(d) Crayons
Ans: (a)
A mobile phone can be used to call or message someone far away.
(iv) Which of these is a way to send a message quickly?
(a) Sending a letter
(b) Sending an email
(c) Sending a postcard
(d) Sending a gift
Ans: (b)
Email is a quick way to send messages over the internet.
(v) What do you use to write a letter to your grandma?
(a) Computer
(b) Bicycle
(c) Television
(d) Football
Ans: (a)
You can use a computer to type and print a letter.
Fill in the Blanks
(i) We use a _______ to send messages to people who are far away.
Ans: telephone
- A telephone helps us talk to someone even if they are far away.
- It is a tool used for talking and sending messages.
(ii) A postman delivers letters to our _______.
Ans: doorstep
- A postman brings letters and parcels to our homes.
- He leaves them at our doorstep or in the mailbox.
(iii) We watch our favorite cartoons on _______.
Ans: television
- A television shows pictures and sounds.
- We watch cartoons, movies, and news on it.
(iv) To send a quick message, we can use _______.
Ans: email
- An email is a message sent using a computer or phone.
- It goes to your friend almost instantly through the internet.
(v) We write with a _______ on a piece of paper to send a letter.
Ans: pen
- A pen is used to write letters or notes.
- We write the letter, put it in an envelope, and send it.
True or False
(i) A letter can be sent through a mailbox.
Answer: True
- A mailbox is used to post letters.
- The postman collects the letter from the mailbox and delivers it.
(ii) We need an envelope to send an email.
Answer: False
- Emails are sent using a computer or phone, not paper.
- You don’t need an envelope or stamp for emails.
(iii) A message written on paper and sent by post is called a postcard.
Answer: True
- A postcard is a small card used to write short messages.
- It is sent by post without an envelope.
(iv) We can only talk on a mobile phone, not send messages.
Answer: False
- A mobile phone lets us talk and send messages (SMS, chat, email).
- It is a modern and multi-use communication tool.
(v) Computers can help us talk to people using video calls.
Answer: True
- Computers can be used for video calls using the internet.
- You can see and hear the person while talking.
Match the FollowingMatch the items on the left with their corresponding means of communication on the right.
Ans:
Short Answer Type Questions
(i) What is a postman, and what does he do?
Ans:
- A postman is a person who brings us letters and parcels.
- He collects mail from the post office and delivers it to our homes.
(iii) How do you send a message using a mobile phone?
Ans:
- To send a message, open the message app on your phone.
- Type your message and send it to your friend’s phone number.
(iv) Name one thing you can watch on television.
Ans:
- We can watch cartoons on television.
- Television shows pictures and sounds to entertain us.
(v) What is the difference between a letter and an email?
Ans:
- A letter is written on paper and sent by post.
- An email is typed on a computer or phone and sent through the internet.
(vi) Why is a bicycle not a means of communication?
Ans:
- A bicycle is used for travel, not for sending messages.
- It helps us go from one place to another, but we cannot talk or send messages with it.