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CBSE Class 3 English★ 3-4 marks through reading comprehension, vocabulary, sequencing, and short writing tasks in CBSE Class 3 English (Santoor)

Badal and Moti

A touching story about Badal and his loyal pet dog Moti. Teaches friendship, love for animals, and the joy of having a faithful companion. CBSE Class 3 English (Santoor) Unit 1 Chapter 2.

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By the end of this chapter you'll be able to…

1Retell the story of Badal and Moti in the correct order
2Understand the values of friendship, loyalty, and caring for animals
3Identify the main characters and key events
4Use new words such as loyal and companion in sentences
5Write a short personal response about a friend or pet

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Why this chapter matters

Badal and Moti is a heartwarming story about a boy and his loyal dog. It teaches friendship, kindness to animals, and responsibility, while building comprehension and the skill of putting events in order.

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Class 2 English foundations

Following a short story and general awareness about pets at home.

Badal and Moti

About the Story

What it is about: Badal is a young boy who has a pet dog named Moti. Moti is not just a pet — he is Badal's BEST FRIEND. The story shows how they play together, care for each other, and share a special bond of loyalty and love.

The Story

Badal lived in a small village with his mother. One day, he found a little puppy on the road. The puppy was hungry and scared. Badal brought him home and named him MOTI.

Moti grew up to be a healthy and happy dog. He followed Badal everywhere — to the fields, to the river, and even to school! He waited outside the school gate till Badal came out.

One day, Badal fell sick. Moti did not leave his side. He stayed by Badal's bed day and night. When Badal got better, Moti wagged his tail with joy.

Badal's mother smiled and said, "A true friend stays with you in good times and bad times. Moti is a TRUE FRIEND."

Let Us Think

Where did Badal find the puppy? Badal found the puppy on the road — hungry and scared.
What name did Badal give the puppy? He named him MOTI.
How did Moti show he was a true friend? Moti stayed by Badal's side when he was sick. He did not leave until Badal got better.
Do you have a pet? How do you take care of it? Answers will vary. Talk about feeding, playing, and keeping your pet safe and healthy.

Let Us Learn

New Words

Word	Meaning
scared	afraid, frightened
loyal	faithful, always there for you
wagged	moved side to side (tail)
companion	a friend who stays with you

Sequence of Events

Put these events in the correct order:

Badal fell sick. (3)
Badal found a puppy on the road. (1)
Moti stayed by Badal's side. (4)
Badal named the puppy Moti. (2)

Fun Activity

My Best Friend: Draw a picture of your best friend (it can be a person or a pet!). Write two sentences about why they are special to you.

Unit 1: Fun with Friends

This chapter is part of Unit 1: Fun with Friends. The three chapters in this unit are:

Chapter 1: Colours
Chapter 2: Badal and Moti
Chapter 3: Best Friends

Key formulas & results

Everything you need to memorise, in one card. Screenshot this for revision.

Text type

story about friendship

Read it as a story: notice how Badal and Moti care for each other.

Main theme

friendship, loyalty, and caring for animals

A true friend stays with you in good times and bad.

Answer habit

Use evidence from the text

Support answers with an event, such as Moti staying by Badal's bed.

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Common mistakes & fixes

These are the exact errors that cost students marks in board exams. Read them once, save yourself the trouble.

WATCH OUT

✗ Mixing up the order of events

✓ Use the order: Badal finds the puppy, names him Moti, Badal falls sick, Moti stays by his side.

WATCH OUT

✗ Writing one-word answers for how/why questions

✓ Use a full sentence with because or so.

WATCH OUT

✗ Forgetting the lesson of the story

✓ State the value: a true friend stays with you in good times and bad.

NCERT exercises (with solutions)

Every NCERT exercise from this chapter — what it covers and how many questions to expect.

Read, observe, and discuss

Discuss how Badal cares for Moti, how Moti shows loyalty, and how you care for a pet before writing answers.

Questions

Notebook practice

Short answers, new-word meanings, and ordering the events of the story.

Questions

Project or activity

Draw your best friend (person or pet) and write two sentences about why they are special.

Questions

Practice problems

Try each one yourself before tapping "Show solution". Active recall > rereading.

Q1EASY· Comprehension

Where did Badal find the puppy?

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He found the puppy on the road, hungry and scared.

Q2EASY· Comprehension

What name did Badal give the puppy?

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He named him Moti.

Q3MEDIUM· Inference

How did Moti show he was a true friend?

▶ Show solution

Moti stayed by Badal's side day and night when Badal was sick, and did not leave until he got better.

Q4MEDIUM· Vocabulary

Write the meaning of 'loyal' and 'companion'.

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Loyal = faithful and always there for you. Companion = a friend who stays with you.

Q5MEDIUM· Sequencing

Put these in order: Moti stayed by Badal; Badal found a puppy; Badal fell sick; Badal named the puppy Moti.

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1. Badal found a puppy. 2. Badal named the puppy Moti. 3. Badal fell sick. 4. Moti stayed by Badal.

Q6HARD· Writing

Write 4-5 lines about your best friend or a pet and why they are special.

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Mention who they are, what you do together, and why they matter to you.

5-minute revision

The whole chapter, distilled. Read this the night before the exam.

•Badal and Moti is Chapter 2 of Unit 1: Fun with Friends in the Class 3 Santoor textbook.
•Text type: a story about friendship.
•Main theme: friendship, loyalty, and caring for animals.
•Badal finds a puppy, names him Moti; Moti stays with Badal when he is sick.
•Lesson: a true friend stays with you in good times and bad.
•Answer in full sentences and give one example from the story.

CBSE marks blueprint

Where the marks come from in this chapter — so you can plan your prep.

Typical chapter weightage: 3-4 marks in school tests, oral checks, notebooks, and activities

Question type	Marks each	Typical count	What it tests
Very Short	1	2-3	Recalling facts, characters, or new-word meanings
Short Answer	2	1-2	Reasoning, ordering events, or vocabulary in sentences
Activity / Project	3	0-1	Drawing a best friend or writing a personal response

Prep strategy

Read the story once for meaning, then retell it in four sentences
Learn the new words and use each in a sentence
Practise putting the events in order
Write a few lines about a friend or pet

Where this shows up in the real world

This chapter isn't just an exam topic — it lives in the world around you.

Being a good friend

The story shows children how loyalty and care build strong friendships.

Caring for animals

It teaches responsibility and kindness towards pets and animals.

Telling events in order

Retelling the story builds clear sequencing and storytelling skills.

Exam strategy

Battle-tested tips from teachers and toppers for this chapter.

Underline the command word: where, what, how, or write
Answer how/why questions in a full sentence with because
For ordering questions, number the events 1 to 4
Check spelling of words like loyal and companion

Going beyond the textbook

For olympiad aspirants and curious learners — topics that build on this chapter.

Write two ways you can take good care of a pet every day.
Think of another title for this story and explain your choice in one line.

Where else this chapter is tested

CBSE board isn't the only one — other exams test this chapter too.

CBSE Class 3 School AssessmentHigh

Class 3 Foundation / Olympiad PracticeMedium

Notebook and Activity EvaluationHigh

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A true friend stays with you in both good and bad times. The story also teaches kindness and responsibility towards animals.

When Badal fell sick, Moti stayed by his bed day and night and did not leave until Badal got better.

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