CBSE Class 4 English Two Brothers Worksheet

I. Word meanings:-

Question 1(a). Sheaves of corn
Answer: Bundles of harvested corn stalks tied together.
In simple words: A bunch of cut corn plants tied up in a group.

Exam Tip: Learn the exact meanings of chapter vocabulary words for word-meaning questions.

Question 1(b). Barn
Answer: A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw, or for housing livestock.
In simple words: A large shed on a farm to keep crops or animals.

Exam Tip: Associate 'barn' with farm storage facilities.

Question 1(c). Carries out
Answer: Performs, executes, or puts a plan or instruction into action.
In simple words: To do or complete a task that was asked.

Exam Tip: Phrasal verbs often have distinct meanings compared to their individual words.

Question 1(d). A stroll
Answer: A leisurely, relaxed, and casual walk.
In simple words: A slow and easy walk for pleasure.

Question 1(e). Well stocked
Answer: Having a large supply or inventory of goods or items available.
In simple words: Having plenty of things stored up.

Exam Tip: Look for compound adjectives and understand their complete meaning.

II. Make meaningful sentences:-

Question 2(a). carefully
Answer: She handled the fragile glass vase very carefully so that it would not break.
In simple words: Use the adverb to show doing something with attention and caution.

Exam Tip: Ensure your sentence clearly reflects the grammatical role of the given word.

Question 2(b). secretly
Answer: The children planned a surprise birthday party for their mother secretly.
In simple words: Doing something without letting others know.

Exam Tip: Place adverbs naturally within the sentence structure.

Question 2(c). disappeared
Answer: The magician waved his wand and the rabbit suddenly disappeared from the box.
In simple words: Went out of sight or vanished.

Exam Tip: Check past tense verb forms when constructing sentences.

Question 2(d). well stocked
Answer: During the winter season, the local supermarket remained well stocked with warm clothes and canned food.
In simple words: Fully supplied with necessary items.

Exam Tip: Use descriptive phrases contextually to make your sentences meaningful.

III. Answer these questions:-

Question 1. Why does Abdulla want to add a few sheaves of corn to his younger brother's barn?
Answer: Abdulla wanted to add a few sheaves of corn to his younger brother's barn because his younger brother was newly married and had a larger household to support, so Abdulla wanted to help him out lovingly and quietly.
In simple words: Abdulla wanted to help his younger brother who had a bigger family to feed.

Exam Tip: Mention the brother's family situation to fully justify the reason.

Question 3. Why was Abdulla confused when he looked at the sheaves of corn in his barn?
Answer: Abdulla was confused because even after taking some corn to his brother's barn the previous night, the number of sheaves in his own barn remained exactly the same.
In simple words: His corn pile did not decrease even though he gave some away.

Exam Tip: Highlight the mystery of the unchanging corn quantity in your answer.

Question 4. Why did Ahmed think that he was walking in a dream?
Answer: Ahmed thought he was walking in a dream because despite giving away sheaves of corn to his older brother every night, his own barn always remained fully stocked with the same number of sheaves the next morning.
In simple words: He could not believe that his corn never ran out despite giving it away.

Exam Tip: Connect Ahmed's action of giving corn with the magical realization that his supply stayed full.

Question 5. What did the old man want to tell Caliph?
Answer: The old man wanted to tell the Caliph about the immense love, selflessness, and mutual affection shared between the two brothers, Abdulla and Ahmed.
In simple words: He wanted to praise the great love and kindness between the two brothers.

Exam Tip: Mention the core moral theme of brotherhood and selflessness.

IV. Choose the right answer:-

Question a. The two brothers are _____ hardworking and honest / lazy and dishonest.
Answer: (a) hardworking and honest
The story depicts Abdulla and Ahmed as diligent workers of high moral character.
In simple words: The brothers worked hard and were very honest.

Exam Tip: Recall character traits of main figures in prose lessons.

Question b. Fatima is _____ cunning and jealous / kind and understanding.
Answer: (b) kind and understanding
Fatima supports her husband's noble intentions of helping his brother.
In simple words: Fatima is good-natured and supportive.

Question c. The old man was pleased because _____ Abdulla and Ahmed did not lie to him about the number of sheaves in their barn / Abdulla and Ahmed loved each other so much.
Answer: (b) Abdulla and Ahmed loved each other so much
The old man (the Caliph in disguise) was deeply touched by the selfless affection between the brothers.
In simple words: He was happy to see how much the brothers cared for one another.

Exam Tip: Focus on the central moral message of the story.

V. Write the questions using the past participle of the verbs in brackets:-

Question a. I want to go out. Have you (eat) your lunch?
Answer: Have you eaten your lunch?
In simple words: The past participle of 'eat' is 'eaten'.

Exam Tip: Memorize irregular verb forms like eat-ate-eaten.

Question b. How many ice creams shall I buy? Have you (count) the number of children?
Answer: Have you counted the number of children?
In simple words: Add '-ed' to regular verbs to form the past participle.

Exam Tip: Regular verbs form their past participle simply by adding '-ed' or '-d'.

Question c. Have you (write) the letter to your aunt?
Answer: Have you written the letter to your aunt?
In simple words: The past participle of 'write' is 'written'.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to irregular spelling changes in verbs.

Question d. What happened? Has Rita (break) her wrist?
Answer: Has Rita broken her wrist?
In simple words: The past participle of 'break' is 'broken'.

Exam Tip: Perfect tenses always use auxiliary verbs (have/has/had) followed by the past participle.

Question e. Have you (help) your sister with her homework?
Answer: Have you helped your sister with her homework?
In simple words: The past participle of 'help' is 'helped'.

Exam Tip: Check whether the verb is regular or irregular before modifying.

VI. Look at the situations and complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verbs from below:-

put off - to delay an event or activity until a later time

put on - to cover part of the body with clothes, shoes, make-up

put up - build something

put out - stop something from burning.

Question i. I think I'll ________ my sweater. It's cold outside.
Answer: put on
In simple words: Wear a sweater when it is cold.

Exam Tip: Match the action of wearing clothing with 'put on'.

Question ii. Sports day has been ________ until it stops raining.
Answer: put off
In simple words: Delay an event due to bad weather.

Exam Tip: 'Put off' means to postpone or delay.

Question iii. Firefighters have been called to ________ the fire in the market place.
Answer: put out
In simple words: Extinguish flames using water or equipment.

Exam Tip: Fires are always 'put out' or extinguished.

Question iv. They're planning to ________ a hotel where the playground used to be.
Answer: put up
In simple words: Construct or build a new building.

Exam Tip: 'Put up' can mean to construct or erect a structure.

VII. Tick the right answer:-

Question i. The birds were of
a. the same colour.
b. different colours.
c. two different colours.
Answer: (b) different colours.
Based on the supplementary reading text in the curriculum.
In simple words: The birds in the story had varied colors.

Exam Tip: Read descriptive details in supplementary stories carefully.

Question ii. The flowers of the first tree were
a. blue.
b. purple and orange.
c. purple.
Answer: (b) purple and orange.
The text specifies the colors of the first tree's blossoms.
In simple words: The flowers were purple and orange.

Exam Tip: Note specific color descriptions from the text.

Question iii. The first tree said only purple and orange birds could come inside because
a. they were beautiful.
b. they were of the same colour as the flowers of the tree.
c. the tree liked them.
Answer: (b) they were of the same colour as the flowers of the tree.
Camouflage and matching colors formed the condition set by the tree.
In simple words: Birds had to match the tree flowers.

Exam Tip: Pay attention to narrative conditions and rules in stories.

Question iv. The white bird refused to go inside the tree because
a. he did not want to go without his brothers.
b. he was afraid.
c. his brothers did not want to come with him.
Answer: (a) he did not want to go without his brothers.
The white bird showed loyalty and solidarity with his siblings.
In simple words: He stayed with his brothers instead of going alone.

Exam Tip: Look for themes of loyalty and brotherhood in comprehension questions.

Question v. Which word describes the birds correctly? They were
a. patient.
b. clever.
c. loving.
Answer: (c) loving.
The birds displayed deep care and attachment to each other.
In simple words: They loved each other and stayed together.

Exam Tip: Identify overarching character traits emphasized in stories.