NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Chapter 08 The Lagori Champions

Let us Read (Page 76)

Question 1. Who joined the group in the end?
Answer: Imran became part of the group at the end.
In simple words: Imran joined the group later.

Exam Tip: Always state who did the action clearly - this is a simple, direct fact question.

Question 2. How many and what kind of stones are used in this game?
Answer: The game uses seven stones, and they are flat in shape.
In simple words: Seven flat stones are needed to play Lagori.

Exam Tip: Always mention both the number and the type/quality of the stones when answering "how many and what kind" questions.

Question 3. In which state of India is the game of lagori also known as Satoliya?
Answer: Satoliya is the name by which Lagori is called in Rajasthan.
In simple words: In Rajasthan, Lagori has another name - Satoliya.

Exam Tip: Regional variations of games are important facts - remember them with their state names for geographical knowledge.

Question 4. What is the name of the opponent team of Sundarpur Tigers?
Answer: The team that plays against the Sundarpur Tigers is the Green Warriors.
In simple words: The Green Warriors are the other team.

Exam Tip: Team names are proper nouns - always write them with capital letters as given in the story.

Question 5. Who blew the whistle to start the match?
Answer: The referee was the one who blew the whistle at the start of the match.
In simple words: The referee blew the whistle to begin the game.

Exam Tip: Officials like referees have specific jobs - identify their roles clearly in your answer.

Question 6. Who took the first shot?
Answer: Deepa was the first one to throw the ball.
In simple words: Deepa took the first shot in the game.

Exam Tip: Direct questions need direct answers - state the person's name clearly and simply.

Question 7. What did Prakash do before the final whistle?
Answer: Prakash put the seventh stone on top of the stack right before the final whistle sounded.
In simple words: Prakash placed the last stone on the stack just before the game ended.

Exam Tip: Questions about specific actions require you to state exactly what happened and when - use clear sequence words like "before" or "after".

Question 8. Who shook hands at the end of the match? Why?
Answer: All the players from both teams shook hands with each other to show respect and recognition for the good game they all played together.
In simple words: Both teams shook hands to show they liked playing together and respected each other.

Exam Tip: "Why" questions always need a reason - connect the action to its purpose or meaning in your answer.

Let us Think (Page 80)

A. Answer the following.

Question 1. What is Lagori, and how is it played?
Answer: Lagori is a game that has been played in villages for many years. It needs seven flat stones stacked on top of each other. One group throws a ball to knock down the stones, while the other group tries to rebuild the stack without getting hit by the ball that comes back at them.
In simple words: Lagori uses stones and a ball. One team knocks the stones down, and the other team puts them back up while staying safe from the ball.

Exam Tip: When explaining a game, mention the materials needed and the basic steps of how it is played in order.

Question 2. What is the name of Deepa's team, and who are they competing against?
Answer: Deepa plays for the Sundarpur Tigers, and they are in a game against a group called the Green Warriors.
In simple words: Deepa's team is the Sundarpur Tigers. Their opponents are the Green Warriors.

Exam Tip: When asked about team names, always provide both the team name and the opposing team's name as they appear in the story.

Question 3. Why is Prakash selected by the captain for playing the Lagori match?
Answer: The captain picks Prakash because he is fast on his feet and moves quickly, both of which are important skills needed for playing Lagori well.
In simple words: Prakash is fast and quick, which helps him play Lagori better.

Exam Tip: Always connect the reason to the specific abilities or qualities that make someone suitable for a role.

Question 4. Who told Prakash about Lagori, and what name does he use for it?
Answer: Imran shared the rules of Lagori with Prakash. Prakash mentioned that in Rajasthan, people call this game Satoliya.
In simple words: Imran taught Prakash about Lagori. The same game is called Satoliya in Rajasthan.

Exam Tip: Two-part questions need two separate answers - identify who told, and then state what regional name was mentioned.

Question 5. What did the villagers do after the Sundarpur Tigers won the match?
Answer: The villagers made sounds of joy by clapping and cheering loudly. They also held a celebration to honor both teams. People showed their appreciation for the way the teams worked together and the happiness the game brought to everyone in the village.
In simple words: The villagers clapped and cheered. They celebrated the teamwork and fun the game brought.

Exam Tip: Include all the actions the villagers took - clapping, cheering, and celebrating - to give a complete answer.

B. Think and Discuss

Question 1. The Sundarpur villagers clapped for both the teams and the referee lifted the hands of both captains. Why did they do so? Do you agree with them?
Answer: The villagers and the referee showed respect for the hard work that both groups put in during the match. They also wanted to strengthen the idea of good sportsmanship in the village. I believe this was the right thing to do because sports are about much more than just coming first. What matters most is how people take part, work as a unit, and have fun playing the game together.
In simple words: They wanted to say "well done" to both teams because both played well. Sports are not just about winning - they are about playing fairly and enjoying the game.

Exam Tip: For opinion questions, state the reason first, then give your view with clear explanation of why you agree or disagree.

Question 2. How does teamwork help in winning games?
Answer: When players work as a team, each person can use their own special talents to help the group succeed. Team members back each other up and cover for one another's weak spots. By bringing all their abilities together and aiming for the same goal, players are much more likely to win than if each person played alone.
In simple words: Teamwork helps because each player's strength helps the whole group. Everyone works together to reach the goal.

Exam Tip: Explain teamwork benefits clearly - mention cooperation, shared goals, and combining individual strengths.

Question 3. According to Deepa, Lagori was more exciting than video games. Do you think she is right? Why or why not?
Answer: I agree that Deepa has a fair point. Games played outside like Lagori make your body active and strong. They bring real joy and build the spirit of playing together as a group. These experiences feel different from sitting and looking at a screen playing video games. However, people may have different thoughts about this based on what they enjoy doing most.
In simple words: Outdoor games like Lagori are more fun because you move your body, play with friends, and work as a team. But different people like different things.

Exam Tip: Opinion questions can have different right answers - support your view with reasons, but acknowledge that others may think differently.

C. True or False.

Question 1. Satoliya is played in Sundarpur village.
Answer: False
In simple words: Satoliya is the name for Lagori in Rajasthan, not in Sundarpur.

Exam Tip: Read carefully - the story tells us that Satoliya is a different name for the same game used in Rajasthan, not Sundarpur.

Question 2. Ravi plays for Green Warriors team.
Answer: False
In simple words: The story does not mention Ravi as a player for the Green Warriors.

Exam Tip: Always check the story carefully to find information about which player belongs to which team.

Question 3. Prakash set the seventh stone on top.
Answer: True
In simple words: Prakash placed the last stone just before the final whistle.

Exam Tip: This is a key moment in the story - Prakash's action right before the end was an important part of the match.

Question 4. Imran helped Nidhi to dodge the ball.
Answer: False
In simple words: The story does not say that Imran helped Nidhi get away from the ball.

Exam Tip: Careful reading is needed - check if the story actually mentions the action described in the statement.

Question 5. The Sundarpur Tigers won the match.
Answer: True
In simple words: The Sundarpur Tigers were the winning team in the match.

Exam Tip: Key facts about who won are important - remember the winning team's name clearly.

D. Fill in the blanks.

Question 1. Ravi came ________ with ________ dripping down his face.
Answer: running, sweat

Exam Tip: The first blank needs an action showing effort, and the second blank is a body fluid that comes out when you work hard.

Question 2. ________ is the captain of Sundarpur Tigers.
Answer: Deepa

Exam Tip: Proper names are proper nouns - always capitalize them and ensure you spell them correctly as they appear in the story.

Question 3. The Lagori match reminded everyone of the simple joys of ________ and ________.
Answer: teamwork, togetherness
In simple words: The game made people feel happy about working together and being close to each other.

Exam Tip: Look for words that express positive feelings and values the story emphasizes - these often fit in "joys of" blanks.

E. Number the sentences in order as per the events given in the story.

Question 1. Arrange these events in the correct order:
(1) The Sundarpur villagers lifted the hands of both the captains and everyone celebrated.
(2) The Green Warriors took the ball and aimed to hit the Tigers.
(3) Nidhi threw the ball with precision, and the stones scattered.
(4) Cheers erupted from the Tigers' side.
(5) All the players from both the team shook hands and appreciated each other for a good game.
(6) The referee blew the whistle and Deepa took the first shot.
(7) The Sundarpur Tigers began to rebuild the stack of stones.
Answer:
(6) The referee blew the whistle and Deepa took the first shot.
(3) Nidhi threw the ball with precision, and the stones scattered.
(4) Cheers erupted from the Tigers' side.
(2) The Green Warriors took the ball and aimed to hit the Tigers.
(7) The Sundarpur Tigers began to rebuild the stack of stones.
(5) All the players from both the team shook hands and appreciated each other for a good game.
(1) The Sundarpur villagers lifted the hands of both the captains and everyone celebrated.
In simple words: First the game starts, then the stone falls, the Tigers cheer, the Warriors attack, the Tigers rebuild, players shake hands, and finally everyone celebrates.

Exam Tip: Read the story carefully and trace each event step by step - the order tells the story of the match from start to finish.

Let us Learn (Pages 82-83)

A. Circle the word that does not have the same meaning as the word in bold.

Question 1. Together, the students built a large sand castle during recess.
Options: huge, tiny, big
Answer: tiny
In simple words: Tiny means small, but the sentence says "large" - so tiny is the word that does not match.

Exam Tip: Always find the synonym of the bold word first, then identify which option means something different or opposite.

Question 2. The whole school praised the victory of the basketball team.
Options: celebrated, ignored, cheered
Answer: ignored
In simple words: Ignored means paid no attention, which is the opposite of praised. The other two words match praised.

Exam Tip: Look for the meaning of the bold word - it may help to think of a sentence using the bold word, then test each option.

Question 3. Diksha coloured the margin of the page.
Options: boundary, border, center
Answer: center
In simple words: Center is the middle part, but margin is the edge of a page - center means something different.

Exam Tip: Margin refers to the outer edge of a page - think about where the margin is located when choosing your answer.

Question 4. The loud noise caused a jolt to everyone in the room.
Options: shock, calm, disturbance
Answer: calm
In simple words: Calm means peaceful and quiet, but a jolt is a sudden shock - these mean opposite things.

Exam Tip: A jolt is a sudden, startling movement or shock - calm is the opposite, so it does not fit.

Question 5. The parents worked together to repair the playground for the children.
Options: rebuild, mend, ruin
Answer: ruin
In simple words: Ruin means to break and destroy, but repair means to fix - these are opposites.

Exam Tip: Repair means to fix something broken - identify the opposite meaning among the choices.

Question 6. Her most-liked subject in school is art.
Options: favourite, beloved, disliked
Answer: disliked
In simple words: Disliked is the opposite of most-liked or loved - it does not match the meaning.

Exam Tip: Most-liked shows preference - choose the word that has an opposite or different meaning.

Question 7. Her rival in the game was her best friend.
Options: opponent, competitor, friend
Answer: friend
In simple words: Friend is someone you like, but rival means someone you compete against - these are different ideas.

Exam Tip: A rival is someone you compete with - opponent and competitor are synonyms, but friend is not.

B. Let's unscramble the letters as per the meaning of the words given.

Question 1. Hint: "a place or region beyond a boundary"
Answer: OUTSIDE (from DEOTIUS)
In simple words: Outside means the area that is not inside a place or beyond an edge.

Exam Tip: When unscrambling, write out all the letters and rearrange them slowly - try to form a word that fits the hint.

Question 2. Hint: "to raise your hand and move it from side to side as a way of greeting someone"
Answer: WAVE (from VEAW)
In simple words: Wave means to lift your hand up and down or side to side to say hello.

Exam Tip: Think of the action described in the hint - it will help you picture the word you need to form.

Question 3. Hint: "a sports competition or event in which two people or two teams compete against each other"
Answer: MATCH (from HMTAC)
In simple words: A match is a game where two sides play against each other.

Exam Tip: The hint mentions competition between two sides - think of words related to sports games.

Question 4. Hint: "a child of a person's aunt or uncle"
Answer: COUSIN (from IOUNSC)
In simple words: Your cousin is your aunt or uncle's child - a family member.

Exam Tip: Family relationships are important vocabulary - memorize the connection between relatives.

Let us Listen (Page 84)

Question. Your teacher will read out short sentences for you. Each sentence has one word in it which is different from the rest. Write down the word that does not fit in each sentence.
Answer:
(1) I'm learning the rules of different sports like football, basketball, reading, running and swimming. - reading (not a sport)
(2) After school in the playground, we play Gill Danda, hide and seek, Satoliya, swimming, hopscotch, skipping and hockey. - swimming (this is done in water, not played as a game on the ground)
(3) My brother likes to play Kabbadi, basketball, badminton, kho-kho, knitting and Lagori. - knitting (not a game or sport)
(4) In the sports class, we get training for climbing, sprinting, jumping, stretching and writing. - writing (not a physical activity)
(5) We use a ball while playing cricket, hockey, skipping, tennis and volleyball. - skipping (you use a rope, not a ball)
In simple words: Find the one word in each group that does not belong with the others based on what they are or what they do.

Exam Tip: Look at all the words in a sentence and find what they have in common - the word that breaks the pattern is your answer.

Let us Speak (Pages 84-85)

Question. Talk about anyone community game or match organised in your village/locality/colony. Have you participated in it?
Answer: Last month, our community held a Lagori match to mark Children's Day. Four separate groups formed teams, and we all got the same colored shirts to wear. I joined the Green Shooters team. We spent a few days getting ready by practicing together. The day of the match was filled with laughter and happy sounds. People cheered loudly from the sides. My team did not finish first, but playing with my friends made me very happy. After the game, every player got a piece of paper saying we did a good job, and we all got cold juice to drink. I wish we could do this more times in the future.
In simple words: Our village held a Lagori match on Children's Day. I was on a team, we practiced together, and it was lots of fun. Even though we didn't win, I loved playing with my friends.

Exam Tip: When describing a community event, include when it happened, who took part, what you did, and how it made you feel.

Let us Write (Pages 85-87)

Question 1. Some words from the story are hidden in the word grid below. One word has been done for you. Find at least six words in the box. Then use these words in sentences of your own.
Answer: Words found in the grid:
(1) Sweat: He worked so hard in the sun that sweat was dripping from his forehead.
(2) Warrior: The players played the game as warriors.
(3) Teamwork: Teamwork wins the game.
(4) Waved: People waved to the players.
(5) Stack: They began to rebuild the stack of stones.
(6) Dodged: Deepa dodged the ball just in time.
(7) Referee: The referee blew the whistle to start the football match.
In simple words: Find the hidden words by looking left to right, right to left, up, and down in the grid. Then make your own sentence using each word you find.

Exam Tip: Word search grids have words hidden in straight lines - look carefully in all directions: horizontal, vertical, and diagonal.

Question 2. A sentence is a group of words that has a complete meaning and makes sense. It begins with a capital letter and generally ends with a full stop.
Answer: Examples of complete sentences:
- Nidhi came running.
- Only one stone was left to be placed.
In simple words: A sentence must start with a capital letter, have a full meaning on its own, and end with a period.

Exam Tip: Check that every sentence you write has a clear subject, a verb, and ends with proper punctuation.

Question 3. Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences.
Answer:
(1) boundary / field / is / the / marked / a / with
Arranged: The field is marked with a boundary.
(2) looked / Prakash / at / surprise / everybody / with
Arranged: Prakash looked at everybody with surprise.
(3) peacock / saw / a / dancing / I / the / in / rain
Arranged: I saw a peacock dancing in the rain.
(4) white / there / and / grey / are / the / clouds / sky / in
Arranged: There are white and grey clouds in the sky.
(5) fresh / need / every day / water / plants
Arranged: Plants need fresh water every day.
In simple words: Take all the mixed-up words and put them in the right order to make a complete thought.

Exam Tip: When rearranging words, identify the subject first, then place the verb, and add details - this helps you build a correct sentence.

Question 4. Tick (✓) the right box - Sentence or Question:
Answer:
(1) My name is Sonam. - Sentence ✓
(2) What is your name? - Question ✓
(3) Where do you stay? - Question ✓
(4) This flower is beautiful. - Sentence ✓
(5) My shirt is blue in colour. - Sentence ✓
In simple words: Sentences tell you something and end with a period. Questions ask you something and end with a question mark.

Exam Tip: Remember - questions always end with a question mark (?), while statements or sentences end with a period (.).

Let us Do (Pages 87-88)

Question 1. Divide the class into small groups and imagine that you are forming a Lagori team. Each team will create your own 'Lagori Team Badge' using art and creativity, reflecting your understanding of teamwork and traditional games.
Answer: Do it yourself.
In simple words: Work with your classmates to design a special badge or symbol for your Lagori team that shows what teamwork and tradition mean to you.

Exam Tip: When making a team badge, think about symbols that represent unity, tradition, and the game - let your creativity show through colors and designs.

Question 2. Point out the eight differences between the two pictures given below.
Answer:
(1) One bird is missing in the second picture
(2) Number of flowers in the left corner is different
(3) A stone is missing at the foot of the tree
(4) A stripe on the boy's T-shirt is missing
(5) The balloon colour is different
(6) Number of conical trees on the right side is different
(7) A cloud is missing in the sky
(8) The boy's socks are missing
In simple words: Find all the things that changed from the first picture to the second picture - there are eight changes to find.

Exam Tip: For "spot the difference" activities, check the picture carefully section by section - sky, ground, characters, objects - this helps you find all the differences.