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GRADE 3

21 Leaves in our lives

Here are some green leaves that are very useful to us.

Read the clues and unscramble the words to name them.

1. They are large and waterproof. In some parts

of India, they are used as plates. (NABNAA)

2. The tree has broad leaves and its juice is

very useful in treating dengue fever. (YAPAPA)

3. The leaves of this plant are sacred in Hindu

religion. It helps to treat cold and cough. (BISAL)

4. The leaves are bitter in taste. They are used
as a medicine. (MENE)

5. The leaves are soft and green. It is used

to flavour food dishes. (RIENCOARD)

6. It is a soft herb and has a cooling flavour.
(NITM)

Help to grow
Info-bites
(Teacher’s note)
In India, the neem plant is classified Take the children out in
into two types. The ‘bitter’ neem the garden and ask them
which is used as medicine and the to collect the leaves
‘sweet’ neem which is also called curry that have fallen on the
leaves. It is used to add flavour to ground. Ask them to
various curries specially in the south. identify the leaves.
It has a sweet smell.

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