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This page covers 2 chapters and 1 poem, with simple English support, pronunciation help, important questions and answers, grammar guidance, and self-check quizzes.

Chapter
Nodabanni Srirangapattana

A travel lesson about visiting the historical town of Srirangapatna, including its fort, temple, palace, mosque, and Tipu Sultan references.

Poem
Naavu Mattu Namma Shaale

A cheerful poem about school, writing, school bag, colours, and a library, explained in a way that is easy for English-first learners.

Chapter
Naavu Samaanaru

A lesson where trees and plants talk about their usefulness, showing that every plant matters and all are important in different ways.

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Read the meaning
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Say it aloud
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Practice short answers
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Test yourself
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Chapter 14: ನೋಡಬನ್ನಿ ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ

Nodabanni Srirangapattana

A travel lesson about visiting the historical town of Srirangapatna. Students learn about forts, palaces, temples, mosque, and important history around Tipu Sultan.

Children go on a trip to Srirangapatna.
Srirangapatna is a historical place in Mandya district.
Important places include the fort, temple, mosque, palace, and jail.
The lesson helps with travel vocabulary and short-answer writing.
Vocabulary flashcards
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ಗಮನಿಸು
gamanisu
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ಕೋಟೆ
kote
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ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ
aitihasika
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ಸ್ಮಾರಕ
smaraka
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ಅರಮನೆ
aramane
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ಮಸೀದಿ
maseedi
Important questions and answers
ಮಕಳು ಯಾವ ಊರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಹೋದರು? Makkalu yaava oorige pravaasa hodaru?
Answer: ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಹೋದರು.
Meaning: The children went on a trip to Srirangapatna.
ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ ಯಾವ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ಸೇರಿದೆ? Srirangapattana yaava jillege seride?
Answer: ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ ಮಂಡ್ಯ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ಸೇರಿದೆ.
Meaning: Srirangapatna belongs to Mandya district.
ಜಾಮಿಯಾ ಮಸೀದಿ ಯಾರ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಾಯಿತು? Jamiya maseedi yaara avadhiyalli nirmisalayitu?
Answer: ಜಾಮಿಯಾ ಮಸೀದಿ ಟಿಪ್ಪು ಸುಲ್ತಾನನ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.
Meaning: The Jama Masjid was built during Tipu Sultan’s period.
ಟಿಪ್ಪು ಸುಲ್ತಾನನ ಅರಮನೆಯ ಹೆಸರು ಏನು? Tippu Sultanana aramaneya hesaru enu?
Answer: ಟಿಪ್ಪು ಸುಲ್ತಾನನ ಅರಮನೆಯ ಹೆಸರು ಲಾಲ್ ಮಹಲ್.
Meaning: The palace was called Lal Mahal.
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Poem 15: ನಾವು ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ಶಾಲೆ

Naavu Mattu Namma Shaale

A joyful poem about what a school should feel like: beautiful, bright, loving, colourful, and full of books and learning.

School should feel like a blooming garden.
Children’s writing should shine like rows of lamps.
The school bag is compared to a rainbow.
The library is compared to a sweet collection.
Vocabulary flashcards
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ಓದುವ
odhuva
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ತೋಟ
tota
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ಬರಹ
baraha
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ಕಾಮನಬಿಲ್ಲು
kaamanabillu
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ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯ
granthalaya
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ಬೆಳಗುವ
belaguva
Poem memory lines
ಬೆಬಿ ಬೆಬಿ ಶಾಲೆಯ ಚೀಲ
ಇರಬೇಕಮ್ಮ ಹೇಗ?
ಬಣ್ಣದ ಕಾಮನಬಿಲ್ಲಿನ ಹಾಗೆ
ಬೆಬಿ ಬೆಬಿ ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯವು
ಇರಬೇಕಮ್ಮ ಹೇಗ?
ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಅಚ್ಚಿನ ಜೋಡಣೆಯ ಹಾಗೆ
Important questions and answers
ಓದುವ ಶಾಲೆ ಹೇಗಿರಬೇಕು? Oduva shaale hegirabeku?
Answer: ಓದುವ ಶಾಲೆ ಅರಳದ ಹೂವಿನ ತೋಟದ ಹಾಗೆ ಇರಬೇಕು.
Meaning: A school should be like a garden of blooming flowers.
ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಬರಹ ಹೇಗಿರಬೇಕು? Makkala baraha hegirabeku?
Answer: ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಬರಹ ಬೆಳಗುವ ದೀಪದ ಸಾಲಿನ ಹಾಗಿರಬೇಕು.
Meaning: Children’s writing should be like a row of shining lamps.
ಶಾಲೆಯ ಚೀಲ ಹೇಗಿರಬೇಕು? Shaleya cheela hegirabeku?
Answer: ಶಾಲೆಯ ಚೀಲ ಬಣ್ಣದ ಕಾಮನಬಿಲ್ಲಿನ ಹಾಗೆ ಇರಬೇಕು.
Meaning: The school bag should be like a colourful rainbow.
ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯವು ಹೇಗಿರಬೇಕು? Granthalayavu hegirabeku?
Answer: ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯವು ಸಕ್ಕರೆ ಅಚ್ಚಿನ ಜೋಡಣೆಯ ಹಾಗೆ ಇರಬೇಕು.
Meaning: The library should be like a sweet arrangement.
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Chapter 16: ನಾವು ಸಮಾನರು

Naavu Samaanaru

A lesson where plants and trees speak proudly about their usefulness, showing that every plant has value and all are important in different ways.

Plants in a garden speak about their importance.
Mango, jackfruit, coconut, banana, hibiscus, and banyan appear in the lesson.
Each tree or plant gives something useful.
The big message is equality and usefulness.
Vocabulary flashcards
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ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ
udyaanavana
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ಉಪಯೋಗ
upayoga
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ಮಾವಿನಮರ
maavinamara
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ತೆಂಗಿನಮರ
tengina mara
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ಬಾಳೆಗಿಡ
baale gida
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ದಾಸವಾಳ
daasavaala
Who said to whom
“ಎಲ್ಲರು ನನ್ನ ಹಣ್ಣಿಗಾಗಿ ಮುಗಿಬೀಳುತ್ತಾರೆ”
Speaker: ಮಾವಿನಮರ
Listener: ಹಲಸಿನ ಮರಕ್ಕೆ
“ನಾನು ಕೊಡುವ ಹಣ್ಣು ನಾಲ್ವರು ಜನರಿಗೆ ಸಾಕು”
Speaker: ಹಲಸಿನ ಮರ
Listener: ಮಾವಿನ ಮರಕ್ಕೆ
“ಛೇ ಬಿಡು ನಿನ್ನ ಹಣ್ಣೇ ಮುಟ್ಟಿದರೆ ಮುಳ್ಳು”
Speaker: ತೆಂಗಿನಮರ
Listener: ಹಲಸಿನ ಮರಕ್ಕೆ
Important questions and answers
ಉದ್ಯಾನವನದಲ್ಲಿನ ಗಿಡ ಮರಗಳು ಏನೆಂದು ಮಾತನಾಡಿಕೊಂಡವು? Udyanavanadallina gida maragalu enendu maatadikonduvu?
Answer: ಉದ್ಯಾನವನದಲ್ಲಿನ ಗಿಡ ಮರಗಳು ತಮ್ತಂದಲೇ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನದ ಅಂದವು ಹೆಚ್ಚುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ಮಾತನಾಡಿಕೊಂಡವು.
Meaning: The plants said the beauty of the garden increases because of each of them.
ಯಾವ ಹಣ್ಣನ್ನು ತಿಂದರೆ ಒಬ್ಬರ ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಯು ತುಂಬುತ್ತದೆ? Yaava hannannu tindare obbara hotte tumbuttade?
Answer: ಮಾವಿನ ಹಣ್ಣನ್ನು ತಿಂದರೆ ಒಬ್ಬರ ಹೊಟ್ಟೆಯು ತುಂಬುತ್ತದೆ.
Meaning: Eating the mango fruit fills one person’s stomach.
ಕೊಬರಿ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಯಾವುದರಿಂದ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ? Kobbari enne yaavudrinda maaduttare?
Answer: ಒಣಗಿದ ತೆಂಗಿನ ಕಾಯಿಯಿಂದ ಕೊಬರಿ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ.
Meaning: Coconut oil is made from dried coconut.
ಬಾಳೆಯ ಎಲೆ ಯಾವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಉಪಯೋಗ? Baaleya ele yaavudakke upayoga?
Answer: ಬಾಳೆಯ ಎಲೆಯನ್ನು ಊಟ ಮಾಡಲು ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ.
Meaning: Banana leaf is used for serving food.
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Grammar and exam patterns

Simple guidance for English-first learners

This syllabus includes vocabulary, fill in the blanks, one-sentence answers, sentence making, split words, match the following, who said to whom, and comprehension. Use this section to understand the pattern clearly.

1. Word Meaning Builder

Learn Kannada words with English meaning and pronunciation.

✅ Say the word aloud.
✅ Read the transliteration.
✅ Use the word in a simple sentence.
2. Fill in the Blanks

Look for clue words from the lesson and match meaning before filling.

✅ Read the full sentence first.
✅ Eliminate wrong options.
✅ Check if the sentence sounds natural.
3. One-Sentence Answers

Practice short, exact answers for exam writing.

✅ Start with the subject.
✅ Use the same key word from the question.
✅ Keep it neat and short.
4. Make Your Own Sentence

Use a word in a very simple everyday Kannada sentence.

✅ Keep it short.
✅ Use home, school, teacher, or friend examples.
✅ Do not try a difficult sentence.
5. Split the Word

Break joined words into smaller meaningful parts.

✅ Look for two smaller hidden words.
✅ Say the word slowly.
✅ Example: ಮಳೆಗಾಲ = ಮಳೆ + ಕಾಲ
6. Match the Following

Find word pairs that naturally go together.

✅ Pair image words first.
✅ Check rhyme or meaning.
✅ Read the matched phrase once.
7. Who Said to Whom

Remember the speaker and listener from the story.

✅ Think of the conversation scene.
✅ Underline speaker name.
✅ Underline listener name.
8. Comprehension

Read a small passage and answer directly from it.

✅ Read twice.
✅ Circle key nouns.
✅ Answer only what is asked.
Useful examples
Split words

ನಮ್ಮೂರು = ನಮ್ಮ + ಊರು
ಮಳೆಗಾಲ = ಮಳೆ + ಕಾಲ
ಇರಬೇಕಮ್ಮ = ಇರಬೇಕು + ಅಮ್ಮ
ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯ = ಗ್ರಂಥ + ಆಲಯ
Match examples

ಅರಳದ → ಹೂವು
ಕಾಮನ → ಬಿಲ್ಲು
ಬೆಳಗುವ → ದೀಪ
ಸಕ್ಕರೆ → ಅಚ್ಚು
ಅಂಕಲ್ → ಆಂಟಿ
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Test yourself in a few minutes

1. What does “ಕೋಟೆ” mean?
2. Which lesson is about a school and rainbow-like bag?
3. “ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯ” means:
4. In Chapter 16, coconut oil is made from:
5. Srirangapatna is in which district?