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NCERT English stories for Class 1 to 8: what happens, new words, questions with answers and practice.

IS
Class 6

Ila Sachani: NCERT Class 6 Story (Poorvi)

The true story of Ila Sachani, who does Kathiawar embroidery with her feet. Meanings, questions with answers, words of quantity and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
CO
Class 6

Change of Heart: NCERT Class 6 English Story (Poorvi)

Prabhat hates losing, so he cheats to beat Surya at badminton, then learns what sporting spirit means. Meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
TC
Class 6

The Chair: NCERT Class 6 English Story (Poorvi)

Mario's grandfather gives him an invisible chair that shows who his real friends are. Meanings, questions with answers, suffix practice and more.

3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
TU
Class 6

The Unlikely Best Friends: NCERT Class 6 English Story (Poorvi)

A royal elephant and a stray dog become the best of friends. Meanings of new words, questions with answers, the past tense and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
RT
Class 6

Rama to the Rescue: NCERT Class 6 English Story (Poorvi)

A funny folktale in comic form: a couple outsmart a thief with a clever plan. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
AB
Class 6

A Bottle of Dew: NCERT Class 6 English Story (Poorvi)

A folk tale by Sudha Murty about a man who wants a magic potion and finds the real magic of hard work. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
GB
Class 5

Glass Bangles: NCERT Class 5 English Story (Santoor Chapter 10)

In Firozabad, glass artisan Ravi and his daughter Ananya mix old and new designs to make a special Diwali bangle collection. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
TD
Class 5

The Decision of the Panchayat: NCERT Class 5 Story (Santoor Chapter 8)

A cunning neighbour sells a well but says the water is still his, until the Panchayat gives a wise decision. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
TW
Class 5

The Wise Parrot: NCERT Class 5 English Story (Santoor Chapter 4)

A merchant's pet parrot longs to fly free, and a message to its friends shows it the way out of its golden cage. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
GW
Class 5

Gone with the Scooter: NCERT Class 5 English Story (Santoor Chapter 2)

Gopi finds a hockey ball in his garden and tries to return it, but a hockey game ends with a big surprise. With meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 5 min read
AJ
Class 4

A Journey to the Magical Mountains: NCERT Class 4 Story, Santoor Ch 11

Minam and her grandfather walk into the Himalayas and discover their magic. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
TO
Class 4

The Old Stag: NCERT Class 4 English Story (Santoor Chapter 5)

A kind old stag falls ill, and his friends learn not to be greedy with nature. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.

3 Nov 2026 · 4 min read