CBSE Class 4 English Open Book Assignment Worksheet Set 01

SECTION- [A]

I. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow:

Question 1. Write the qualities of the poet of which the elephant is proud of?
Answer: The elephant is proud of the poet's strength and guts.
In simple words: The elephant thinks the poet is very strong and brave.

Exam Tip: Always look for keywords like "proud" in the poem to locate the exact line ("He's proud of my strength and guts").

Question 2. Where does the elephant follow the poet?
Answer: The elephant follows the poet into school.
In simple words: The elephant goes wherever the poet goes, including school.

Exam Tip: Read the first stanza carefully where places and actions are mentioned.

Question 3. Find the words from the passage which- (a) means same as- courageous and confident- _________ (b) opposite of- unkind- ___________
Answer:
(a) Brave and bold
(b) Kind and generous
In simple words: Synonyms and antonyms are found by matching the meanings given in the question with the vocabulary used in the poem.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to whether the question asks for a synonym ("means same as") or an antonym ("opposite of").

SECTION- [B]

Question II. Write a short story with the following clues and give a title to the story- An ant - dreams of becoming big and strong- prays hard - God grants him the boon of being as big as an elephant- at first the ant is very happy- but later faces problems
Answer:
Title: The Giant Ant
Once upon a time, a tiny ant lived in a bustling colony. While working hard all day, the ant often felt insignificant and dreamed of becoming big and strong. Every night, it prayed earnestly to God to change its size. One day, touched by its persistence, God granted the ant's wish and transformed it into a creature as big as an elephant. At first, the ant was overjoyed and walked around proudly, enjoying its massive size and newfound power. However, it soon realized the heavy burdens of being giant. It could no longer fit into its anthill, its friends were terrified of it, and it required massive amounts of food just to survive. Realizing that being small had its own special advantages and safety, the giant ant learned to appreciate the form nature had originally given it.
In simple words: A little ant wishes to be huge, gets its wish granted, but soon realizes that being big brings unexpected troubles.

Exam Tip: Always give an interesting title and make sure your story covers all the provided clues in a logical sequence.

SECTION- [C] (GRAMMAR)

Question III. Use the simple past tense or past continuous tense to fill in the blanks-

1. I ___________(drive) to my office last week.
Answer: drove
In simple words: Use the simple past tense ("drove") because "last week" indicates a completed action in the past.

Exam Tip: Time markers like "last week" usually require the simple past tense.

Question 2. He ______ (have) lunch when the teacher entered the class.
Answer: was having
In simple words: Use the past continuous tense ("was having") for an action that was ongoing when another action interrupted it.

Exam Tip: When one past action interrupts another, the ongoing action takes the past continuous tense.

Question 3. We _____________ (sleep) very late last night
Answer: slept
In simple words: Use the simple past tense ("slept") for an action completed at a specific time last night.

Exam Tip: Check for time expressions like "last night" to determine the correct past tense form.

Question 4. Manya ___________ (wait) for me in the hall.
Answer: was waiting (or waited)
In simple words: Past continuous ("was waiting") shows an action happening at a particular point in the past.

Exam Tip: Context often determines whether an action was a simple completed event or an ongoing process in the past.

Question IV. Rewrite the sentences by changing the tense as directed-

1. My father will attend the meeting tomorrow. (Present Continuous Tense)
Answer: My father is attending the meeting tomorrow.
In simple words: Change "will attend" to the present continuous form "is attending".

Exam Tip: Present continuous uses is/am/are + verb-ing.

Question 2. We share our tiffins with each other. (Future Continuous Tense)
Answer: We will be sharing our tiffins with each other.
In simple words: Change "share" to "will be sharing" to show a continuing action in the future.

Exam Tip: Future continuous is formed using "will be" plus the -ing form of the main verb.

Question 3. I will be going to Lucknow tomorrow. (Past Perfect Tense)
Answer: I had gone to Lucknow.
In simple words: Change the future continuous verb phrase to the past perfect form "had gone".

Exam Tip: Past perfect tense is formed using "had" + the past participle of the verb.

Question V. Fill in the blanks with a/an/the-

1. _________ dense forest is full of trees.
Answer: A
In simple words: Use "A" before a singular countable noun starting with a consonant sound.

Exam Tip: Use indefinite articles (a/an) when mentioning something for the first time.

Question 2. Ram lives in __________ big mansion.
Answer: a
In simple words: Use "a" because "big" starts with a consonant sound.

Exam Tip: The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the starting sound of the word immediately following the blank.

Question 3. ________ old goat walked into________ shed by mistake.
Answer: An, a
In simple words: Use "An" before "old" (vowel sound) and "a" before "shed" (consonant sound).

Exam Tip: Words starting with vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) take "an".

Question 4. ________ one eyed monster came to see _________ fairy.
Answer: A, a (or the, a)
In simple words: "One" starts with a consonant sound ("w"), so use "A". Use "a" before "fairy".

Exam Tip: "One" is pronounced with a 'w' sound, hence it takes 'a' instead of 'an'.

Question VI. Pick out the adverbs and state their kind-

1. He rang me yesterday. 2. They write neatly. 3. The baby was crying loudly. 4. The boy is sitting downstairs.
Answer:
1. yesterday - Adverb of Time
2. neatly - Adverb of Manner
3. loudly - Adverb of Manner
4. downstairs - Adverb of Place
In simple words: Adverbs tell us when, how, or where an action happens.

Exam Tip: Ask "when?" for time, "how?" for manner, and "where?" for place to identify adverbs correctly.

Rewrite the sentences with the opposites of the underlined adverbs:
1. My friend crossed the road carefully.
Answer: My friend crossed the road carelessly.
In simple words: The opposite of "carefully" is "carelessly".

Exam Tip: Change the adverb to its antonym while keeping the rest of the sentence unchanged.

Question 2. They were talking loudly.
Answer: They were talking quietly.
In simple words: The opposite of "loudly" is "quietly" or "softly".

Exam Tip: Look for adverbs of manner ending in '-ly' and replace them with their direct opposites.

SECTION- [D] (LITERATURE)

Question VII. Give the meaning of the following words- (a) monster (b) courage (c) scared
Answer:
(a) monster - An imaginary fierce, cruel, or ugly creature.
(b) courage - The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
(c) scared - Fearful; frightened.
In simple words: These are standard word meanings from your literature reader.

Exam Tip: Learn exact word meanings to score full marks in vocabulary questions.

Question VIII. Frame meaningful sentences with the following words- (1) cage (2) guard
Answer:
(1) cage - The lion was locked securely inside a strong iron cage at the zoo.
(2) guard - The security guard stood alert at the main gate of the building.
In simple words: Make simple and clear sentences that show you understand the meaning of the word.

Exam Tip: Keep sentences grammatically correct and ensure the given word is clearly highlighted or used properly.

Question IX. Reference to context- Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow- 'Guards....come in quick! Catch this strange monster... quick!

Q.1 Who spoke these lines?
Answer: King Krishnadevaraya spoke these lines.
In simple words: The King shouted for the guards when he saw something unusual.

Exam Tip: Identify the speaker based on the context of the story chapter.

Question 2. Why did he say so?
Answer: He said so because he was frightened and shocked upon seeing a strange and unusual creature in his court.
In simple words: The king panicked and wanted protection from the strange creature.

Exam Tip: Explain the immediate cause behind the speaker's reaction.

Question 3. Who was that strange monster?
Answer: That strange monster was actually a man covered from head to toe in mud and dirty clothes.
In simple words: It was just a muddy man, not a real monster.

Exam Tip: Recall the twist in the story to answer correctly.

Question X. Answer in short-
Q.1 Who was the king of Vijayanagar?
Answer: King Krishnadevaraya was the king of Vijayanagar.
In simple words: Krishnadevaraya ruled the kingdom of Vijayanagar.

Exam Tip: Remember historical or story-based character names accurately.

Question Q.2 Who said that the parrot is unhappy and why?
Answer: Tenali Rama said that the parrot was unhappy because it was trapped inside a cage and longed for freedom.
In simple words: Tenali Rama explained that birds are sad when they are locked up.

Exam Tip: Mention both who made the statement and the underlying reason provided in the story.

Question Q.3 Why was the king speechless?
Answer: The king was speechless because he realized his own foolishness and the clever wisdom behind Tenali Rama's lesson.
In simple words: The king had nothing to say after understanding the clever point Tenali Rama made.

Exam Tip: Focus on the moral or realization that left the king quiet.

Question XI. Answer in detail-

Q.1 Give a character sketch of Tenali Rama.
Answer: Tenali Rama was a witty, intelligent, and humorous court jester in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. He was known for his sharp intellect, presence of mind, and unique ability to solve complex problems and teach important lessons in a lighthearted manner. He deeply loved freedom, fairness, and justice, often using his clever jokes and pranks to guide the king and amuse the royal court.
In simple words: Tenali Rama was a smart, funny, and wise advisor who used his cleverness to solve problems.

Exam Tip: Structure character sketches by mentioning key traits (wit, intelligence, humor) with brief supporting descriptions.