Chapter 12: Little Drops of Water
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About Chapter 12 (Little Drops of Water)
Chapter 12 (Little Drops of Water) is chapter 12 of 13 in the new edition of Mridang (NCERT Class 2 English), a textbook for Class 2 students at the Primary stage. This is the new edition, the textbook brought out under the NEP 2020 / NCF-SE 2023 syllabus rollout.
In the book it comes after Chapter 11 (The Smart Monkey) and before Chapter 13 (We Are All Indians), so it helps to be comfortable with the earlier chapters before starting it.
What you will find on NCERT Archive
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How to study Little Drops of Water
- Read the lesson aloud once, then again silently, looking up every unfamiliar word.
- Answer the comprehension questions in full sentences before checking the model answers.
- Note down new vocabulary and the grammar points the lesson uses, and make your own sentences with them.
- Practise the writing tasks (letters, paragraphs, summaries) and compare them with the sample answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which book is Chapter 12 (Little Drops of Water) of Class 2 English from?
It is from the new edition of Mridang (NCERT Class 2 English). The book has 13 chapters, and this is chapter 12.
Where can I read Chapter 12 (Little Drops of Water) of Class 2 English?
On NCERT Archive. Press the "Open Chapter 12" button on this page and you will land on the chapter page there, where you can read it and open its textbook PDF.
Is this the new edition or the old edition?
This page is for the new edition. If your school still uses the earlier textbook, use the Old Edition switch at the top of the page.
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