CBSE Class 4 English Anansi Worksheet

Word - Meanings

Question 1. trickster -
Answer: A person who cheats or tricks people to get what they want.
In simple words: A clever person who plays tricks on others.

Exam Tip: Learn definitions of tricky characters for vocabulary tests.

Question 2. brooded -
Answer: Thought deeply about something that makes one unhappy or angry.
In simple words: Thinking long and hard about a worry or problem.

Exam Tip: Note that brooded is the past tense of brood.

Question 3. sly -
Answer: Acting in a sneaky or cunning way, often to deceive someone.
In simple words: Being tricky and deceitful in a quiet way.

Question 4. tug -
Answer: To pull hard or suddenly.
In simple words: A sharp, quick pull.

Exam Tip: Tug can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Question 5. no sign -
Answer: No evidence, indication, or trace of someone or something.
In simple words: Completely absent or not visible anywhere.

Exam Tip: Use phrase matching for common idiomatic expressions.

Make meaningful sentences

Question 1. Brooded -
Answer: Anansi brooded over his missing pot of wisdom for hours.
In simple words: Use the word to show deep, worried thinking.

Exam Tip: Ensure the sentence clearly reflects the meaning of the word.

Question 2. No sign -
Answer: There was no sign of rain even after the dark clouds gathered.
In simple words: Show that something expected could not be found or seen.

Exam Tip: Keep sentences simple and grammatically correct.

Question 3. Ashamed -
Answer: Anansi felt ashamed when his sons caught him hiding his foolish plan.
In simple words: Expressing a feeling of guilt or embarrassment.

Exam Tip: Check spelling of emotional adjectives like ashamed.

Question 4. Feast -
Answer: The villagers prepared a grand feast to celebrate the harvest.
In simple words: A large, special meal for many people.

Exam Tip: Feast refers to a large celebratory meal, not just a normal dinner.

Answer these questions

Question 1. Why was Anansi called a trickster?
Answer: Anansi was called a trickster because he was clever, cunning, and loved playing tricks on other animals to get what he wanted.
In simple words: He earned the name because he constantly tricked others.

Exam Tip: Answer in complete sentences starting with capital letters.

Question 2. What clever plan did Anansi think of?
Answer: Anansi thought of a clever plan to collect all the wisdom of the world in a pot and hide it at the top of a tall tree so that he would be the only wise person.
In simple words: He wanted to store all wisdom in a pot and keep it hidden for himself.

Exam Tip: Mention both the pot of wisdom and the hiding place.

Question 3. What help did Anansi want from his sons?
Answer: Anansi wanted his sons to help him carry the heavy pot of wisdom up the slippery tree trunk.
In simple words: He needed his sons to help lift the heavy pot up the tree.

Exam Tip: Focus on the interaction between Anansi and his sons in the story.

Question 4. Why did Anansi's plan fail?
Answer: Anansi's plan failed because his youngest son pointed out a much easier way to climb with the pot, which made Anansi realize he was not the wisest after all. Out of anger and embarrassment, he dropped the pot, and all the wisdom scattered away.
In simple words: His son showed a better way to climb, making Anansi drop and break the pot.

Exam Tip: Explain the climax of the story clearly in sequence.

Join the two parts of sentences from A and C using the correct word from B

Question 1. Match and rewrite the complete sentences.
Answer:
1. He fell off a horse and hurt his leg.
2. Her writing is good but her spellings are weak.
3. The train stops at Agra and Mathura.
4. Do not tease the dog or it may bite you.
5. Carry the jug carefully or you will spill the water.
In simple words: Match column A and C using the correct conjunctions from B.

Exam Tip: Read both parts to ensure the combined sentence makes logical sense.

Complete the sentences using suitable words from the box.

[ pain - danger - a fix - trouble - a hurry ]

Question 1. I broke my father's pen. I think I'm __________.
Answer: in trouble
In simple words: Breaking someone's pen without permission puts you in trouble.

Exam Tip: Choose the phrase that fits the context of making a mistake.

Question 2. I was __________ to go home.
Answer: in a hurry
In simple words: Moving fast because you want to reach home quickly.

Exam Tip: Recognise common phrases like "in a hurry".

Question 3. As I was going ahead I realised I was __________.
Answer: in danger
In simple words: Realising a risky situation ahead.

Exam Tip: Danger indicates a risky or threatening situation.

Question 4. She was __________ to catch the bus.
Answer: in a hurry (or in a fix)
In simple words: Rushing to catch public transport.

Exam Tip: Match words based on contextual speed and urgency.

Question 5. The cat was __________ as it got hurt.
Answer: in pain
In simple words: Experiencing physical hurt or suffering.

Exam Tip: Pain is associated with physical injury.

Make a single sentence using 'and', 'but' or 'or'

Question 1. Don't tell Sara about the party. You'll spoil the surprise.
Answer: Don't tell Sara about the party, or you'll spoil the surprise.
In simple words: Combine two statements using 'or' to show a consequence.

Exam Tip: Use 'or' when the second part states the negative result of the first.

Question 2. I'll go shopping this Saturday. I'll buy some new clothes.
Answer: I'll go shopping this Saturday and buy some new clothes.
In simple words: Link two related actions using 'and'.

Exam Tip: 'And' connects two similar positive ideas or actions.

Question 3. He is intelligent. He is careless.
Answer: He is intelligent, but he is careless.
In simple words: Use 'but' to join two opposite qualities.

Question 4. Is the train late? Is it on time?
Answer: Is the train late or on time?
In simple words: Offer alternatives using 'or'.

Exam Tip: 'Or' presents a choice between two possibilities.

Question 5. Zain dived to one side. He caught the ball.
Answer: Zain dived to one side and caught the ball.
In simple words: Join sequential actions using 'and'.

Exam Tip: Combine sentences by removing repeated pronouns when the subject is the same.

Rewrite the sentences putting in quotation marks and commas in the right places. Use capitals where necessary.

Question 1. Manal asked the shopkeeper do you have any lollipops?
Answer: Manal asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have any lollipops?"
In simple words: Put a comma before direct speech and enclose the spoken words in quotation marks with a capital letter.

Exam Tip: Direct speech always begins with a capital letter inside quotation marks.

Question 2. Gandhiji said one should never tell a lie.
Answer: Gandhiji said, "One should never tell a lie."
In simple words: Add quotation marks around the spoken message.

Question 3. The teacher said hard work is the key to success.
Answer: The teacher said, "Hard work is the key to success."
In simple words: Capitalise the first word of the quotation and enclose it in quotes.

Exam Tip: Always close quotation marks after the end punctuation of the quote.

Question 4. My father says everybody can lead a happy life.
Answer: My father says, "Everybody can lead a happy life."
In simple words: Use quotation marks for exact spoken words.

Exam Tip: Ensure commas are placed outside the quotation marks when separating dialogue tags.

Question 5. The poet said I have written a new poem.
Answer: The poet said, "I have written a new poem."
In simple words: Format the quoted sentence correctly with punctuation.

Exam Tip: 'I' must always be capitalised when used as a pronoun.