Chapter 12: The Talkative Barber (Story)
NCERT – Marigold (Class 5) | Engaging, exam-ready notes
Section 1 20 Most Important Words & Meanings (हिंदी में सरल अर्थ)
Barber — नाई (बाल/दाढ़ी बनाने वाला)
Sultan — शासक/राजा
Chatterer — बहुत बोलने वाला व्यक्ति
Defect — कमी/दोष
Spare/Sparing (with words) — कम बोलने वाला
Patience — धैर्य/सब्र
Hastily — जल्दी-जल्दी/हड़बड़ी में
Razor — उस्तरा
Feast — दावत/भोज
Dessert — भोजन के बाद मिठाई
Examine — ध्यान से देखना/जाँचना
At length — काफी देर तक/लंबे समय तक
Exhausted — थका-हारा/तंग आ जाना
Opinion — राय
Generous — उदार
Refuse — मना करना
Quit — छोड़ देना/रुकना
Mention — ज़िक्र करना
Mercy (at the mercy) — दया पर निर्भर
Defective (speech) — खामी वाला/दोषयुक्त
Section 2 Summary (केवल सरल हिंदी)
कहानी कश्मगर के एक बहुत बातूनी नाई की है जिसे सुल्तान ने सिर मुंडाने बुलाया। नाई काम की बजाय लगातार किस्से सुनाता रहा—अपने छह बातूनी भाइयों का, सुल्तान की “महत्वपूर्ण बात” पर राय देने का, फिर दावत की तैयारी तक। सुल्तान अधमुंडे सिर के साथ परेशान हो गया, पर नाई अपनी बातों से बाज़ नहीं आया। कथा हास्य के साथ बताती है कि जगह, समय और शिष्टाचार की समझ रखना जरूरी है; ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा बोलना दूसरों के लिए मुसीबत बन सकता है।
Section 3 सार (सरल हिंदी)
“टॉकैटिव बार्बर” का संदेश—बात कम, काम ज़्यादा; समय की कद्र और दूसरों की सुविधा का ध्यान रखने से ही शिष्टाचार बनता है।
Section 4 All Questions & Perfect Answers
1) How many brothers did the Barber have?
He had six brothers.
2) Why was the Sultan in a hurry?
He had to give a feast to some friends at noon.
3) Why did the Barber take so long to shave the Sultan?
He kept talking, asking for details, giving opinions, going to check the time, and even examining the food—stopping work repeatedly.
4) True or False:
(i) The Barber was shaving the Sultan’s beard. — False (shaving his head)
(ii) The Sultan gave him three gold coins. — True
(iii) The Barber refused to leave the Sultan’s palace. — True
(iv) There were seven brothers altogether in the Sultan’s family. — False (barber’s family, and seven including the barber if counted; the statement is incorrect as phrased)
(ii) The Sultan gave him three gold coins. — True
(iii) The Barber refused to leave the Sultan’s palace. — True
(iv) There were seven brothers altogether in the Sultan’s family. — False (barber’s family, and seven including the barber if counted; the statement is incorrect as phrased)
5) Why did the Barber want a lot of food?
He had invited four or five friends and wanted enough dishes and fruits for their meal.
6) Did the Sultan enjoy the Barber’s talk? Why?
No. He lost patience because the Barber delayed the shaving with endless talking.
7) Which part of the story is the funniest for you? (model)
When the Barber stops midway with the Sultan half-shaved to inspect every dish “at length”.
8) What things did the Sultan give to the Barber?
Three pieces of gold, and all the food (including fruits) prepared for the feast.
9) Was the Sultan very generous? Why?
Yes. He offered gold and his entire feast, mainly to get rid of the Barber politely.
10) Write opposites using un-/im-/dis-.
believe → disbelieve
shaved → unshaved
perfect → imperfect
satisfy → dissatisfy
polite → impolite
respect → disrespect
pure → impure
expected → unexpected
obedient → disobedient
shaved → unshaved
perfect → imperfect
satisfy → dissatisfy
polite → impolite
respect → disrespect
pure → impure
expected → unexpected
obedient → disobedient
11) Fill in the blanks with un-/im-/dis- or like/able/tidy/appear/patient/kind/possible.
(i) The teacher got upset with Rani because her work was untidy.
(ii) The dog was unable to climb the tree to chase the cat.
(iii) I dislike hot milk, I like it cold.
(iv) It is impossible to cross the road during peak traffic hours.
(v) The magician waved his wand and made the rabbit disappear.
(vi) The passengers became impatient when the train was late again.
(vii) It is very unkind to make fun of another person’s weaknesses.
(ii) The dog was unable to climb the tree to chase the cat.
(iii) I dislike hot milk, I like it cold.
(iv) It is impossible to cross the road during peak traffic hours.
(v) The magician waved his wand and made the rabbit disappear.
(vi) The passengers became impatient when the train was late again.
(vii) It is very unkind to make fun of another person’s weaknesses.
12) Fill in with joining words (if/or/till/where/unless/so/while).
Please wait with me till the bus arrives.
Do you like football or cricket?
My father packed my lunch while my mother combed my hair.
We will reach on time if we go by the car. (also acceptable: so → We will go by car, so we will reach on time.)
Your speech cannot be heard by the audience unless you use a powerful mike.
It was a beautiful day so they decided to go for a picnic.
We went to the zoo where we saw many animals.
Do you like football or cricket?
My father packed my lunch while my mother combed my hair.
We will reach on time if we go by the car. (also acceptable: so → We will go by car, so we will reach on time.)
Your speech cannot be heard by the audience unless you use a powerful mike.
It was a beautiful day so they decided to go for a picnic.
We went to the zoo where we saw many animals.
13) What do you do at a feast/race/cricket match/cinema/fair/party? (model)
Feast — eat/serve; Race — run/cheer; Cricket match — cheer/shout; Cinema — sit/enjoy; Fair — buy/ride; Party — dance/sing/greet.
14) Describe a process: How to send an e-mail. (model)
Open your mail app → tap “Compose” → type the receiver’s address → add subject → write your message → attach files if needed → tap “Send”.
15) Describe a process: How to make a salad. (model)
Wash vegetables → chop (cucumber, tomato, onion) → add salt, lemon, pepper → mix gently → garnish with coriander → serve fresh.
Practice chips:
prefix opposites
joining words
process writing