CBSE Class 4 English Revision Worksheet Set 16

SECTION - A (READING)

Question 1. Why was the Little Fir Tree unhappy?
Answer: The Little Fir Tree was unhappy because he was not big like the other fir trees in the forest.
In simple words: He was sad because he was too small compared to the tall trees around him.

Exam Tip: Always look for reasons near the beginning of the passage where the characters are introduced.

Question 2. What did the Little Fir Tree want the birds to do?
Answer: The Little Fir Tree wanted the birds to sit and rest on his branches.
In simple words: He wanted birds to visit and rest on him just like they did on the big trees.

Exam Tip: Reference paragraph 1 where the little tree invites the birds.

Question 3. What happened to the tall trees that were cut?
Answer: Some of the tall trees that were cut became masts of big ships or parts of fine houses in cities.
In simple words: The big trees were used to build ships and houses.

Exam Tip: Scan paragraph 2 for keywords like "masts of big ships" and "houses in cities".

Question 4. Why was the Little Fir Tree happy at the end of the story?
Answer: The Little Fir Tree was happy at the end because he realized he was a wonderful Christmas tree that brought joy to sick children in a hospital.
In simple words: He felt proud and happy after being decorated as a special Christmas tree.

Exam Tip: Summarize the final paragraph highlighting his role as a Christmas tree.

Question 5. Write 'true' or 'false'.
i) The Little Fir Tree wanted the snow to cover him.
ii) The children took the Little Fir Tree to a hospital.
iii) The Little Fir Tree was decorated with flowers.
iv) The ladies in the white uniforms were teachers.
Answer:
i) True
ii) True
iii) False
iv) False
In simple words: Match each statement with the events described in the reading passage.

Exam Tip: Read each statement carefully against the text to check for exact details (e.g., decorated with chains and bells, not flowers).

Question 6. Find words from the passage that mean the same as:
i) big poles (para 2)
ii) want to know, curious (para 5)
Answer:
i) masts
ii) wonder
In simple words: Find vocabulary synonyms from the specified paragraphs.

Question 7. From para 3 of the passage find two similar spelling words.
Answer: town, down (or row, saw / tree, three - based on words sharing common spelling patterns in para 3)
In simple words: Look for words in paragraph 3 that have similar letter patterns or rhyme.
Exam Tip: Scan paragraph 3 word by word to spot spelling patterns.

SECTION - B (WRITING)

Question 1. Fill in the speech bubbles with the conversation between Giri and Uncle Russi.
Answer:
Giri: Hello Uncle Russi! How are you doing today? Can you help me with my school project?
Uncle Russi: Hello Giri! I am doing great. Of course, I would love to help you with your project. What is it about?
In simple words: Write a polite conversation asking and offering help between a boy and his uncle.

Exam Tip: Ensure dialogue is natural, polite, and fits the characters given in the illustration.

Question 2. Given below is the beginning of a story. Use your imagination and complete the story in around 100 words.
Ruhi was very excited! Finally, she had finished her project. As her ma'am entered the class room Ruhi opened her bag and started looking for her project. She .....................
Answer: She searched frantically through her bag, but her heart skipped a beat. The project file was not there! She remembered leaving it on the study table at home in her hurry. Tears welled up in her eyes. Just then, the classroom door opened again, and her mother walked in, holding the colorful folder up high. Ruhi gasped with relief and ran to hug her mother, thanking her profusely. When she submitted her project to her ma'am, she received heavy praise for her hard work and creativity.
In simple words: Continue the story by introducing a small problem and a happy resolution.

Exam Tip: Maintain a consistent tense and keep the story engaging within the word limit.

SECTION - C (GRAMMAR)

Question 1. Complete the postcard given below by filling in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in the brackets.
Dear Tom
Last Friday we went to the Wildlife Park. After resting for some time we climbed _____ (on/at) the backs of elephants and went _____ (for/into) the jungle. To our delight we saw many animals. Then we sat _____ (on /under) the shady trees and had snacks. We could see a lot of birds flying _____ (over/ into) the trees. In fact a cuckoo bird came and sat _____ (off/beside) me. Later we even walked _____ (across/ along) the stream in the park. It was a great trip!
Lots of love
Raj
Answer:
1. on
2. into
3. under
4. over
5. beside
6. along
In simple words: Choose the correct preposition that shows position or movement correctly.

Exam Tip: Memorize standard prepositions of place and movement (e.g., climb on, walk along).

Question 2. Fill in the blanks with correct similar sounding words from the brackets.
i) Shelly could not _____ to see the poor child _____ of any woollens in winter. (bare / bear)
ii) The children _____ some nuts at the monkey. The monkey caught them _____ the bars of the cage. (threw/through)
iii) Rahul _____ his cycle carefully as there was a lot of traffic on the _____. (road/rode)
iv) The girl in the television _____ who was eating _____ is my neighbour. (cereal/serial)
Answer:
i) bear, bare
ii) threw, through
iii) rode, road
iv) serial, cereal
In simple words: Select the correct homophone that fits the meaning of each sentence.

Exam Tip: Understand the meaning of homophones to avoid confusion in spelling.

Question 3. Fill in the blanks with Past Tense of the verbs given in the brackets.
Yesterday, Jaya _____ (see) a kitten on a high branch of a tree. It looked scared. Jaya _____ (decide) to help it. She _____ (run) to a nearby shop and _____ (get) a ladder. She _____ (climb) up the ladder and _____ (take) the kitten in her arms. She then _____ (put) it in her bag. Later, she _____ (give) it warm milk to drink. The kitten looked at her smilingly.
Answer:
1. saw
2. decided
3. ran
4. got
5. climbed
6. took
7. put
8. gave
In simple words: Convert each action verb into its past tense form.

Exam Tip: Practice regular and irregular past tense verbs thoroughly.

Question 4. Fill in the blanks with the Simple Present Tense or Present Continuous Tense of the verbs given in the brackets.
1. My pet dog, Toffee, usually _____ (sleep) under my chair. At the moment Toffee _____ (sit) on my chair and he _____ (play) with his bone.
2. Sana's younger brother always _____ (disturb) her. He often _____ (hide) her things. Look, how he _____ (run) around her!
3. It _____ (rain) just now and all my friends _____ (play) in the rain.
Answer:
1. sleeps, is sitting, is playing
2. disturbs, hides, is running
3. is raining, are playing
In simple words: Use Simple Present for habits/routines and Present Continuous for actions happening right now.

Exam Tip: Look for time markers like "usually" (Simple Present) and "at the moment" or "Look" (Present Continuous).

SECTION - D (LITERATURE)

Question 1. Answer the following questions:
i) Why did Giri take Uncle Russi's help?
ii) How did the Djinn travel?
iii) Why did all the villagers respect Yuuki's grandfather?
iv) Why did Saina Nehwal dedicate her Padma Shri to her parents?
Answer:
i) Giri took Uncle Russi's help because he needed guidance and assistance with his task.
ii) The Djinn travelled on a magical carpet / by flying through the air using his magical powers.
iii) The villagers respected Yuuki's grandfather because he was wise, experienced, and had saved the village from a massive tsunami by setting fire to the rice sheaves.
iv) Saina Nehwal dedicated her Padma Shri to her parents because they made immense sacrifices, supported her career, and traveled long distances with her for training.
In simple words: Answer based on the textbook literature chapters.

Exam Tip: Mention key characters and main plot points in literature answers.

Question 2. Read the lines given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
a) "I had to find a way to get everyone to go to the top of the mountain."
i) This line has been taken from the lesson _____
ii) Who is the speaker of these words?
iii) Why did the speaker want everyone to go to the top of the mountain?
iv) Pick out a verb from the line given above. Also give its present continuous tense.
Answer:
i) The Mountain of Fire (or the respective textbook chapter name)
ii) The leader / main character of the story
iii) The speaker wanted everyone to go to the top of the mountain to escape danger / reach safety.
iv) Verb: find (or go). Present continuous tense: finding (or going).
In simple words: Identify the source, speaker, reason, and grammar from the given extract.

b) "If my coach tells me to do something, I do it blindly."
i) This line has been taken from the lesson _____
ii) Who is the speaker of these words?
iii) Which quality has helped the speaker the most?
Answer:
i) Saina Nehwal: The Badminton Queen (or related biographical chapter)
ii) Saina Nehwal
iii) Complete trust and obedience towards her coach, coupled with hard work and dedication.
In simple words: This shows the athlete's immense faith and dedication to her trainer.
Exam Tip: Highlight values like discipline and trust when answering biographical extracts.

Question 3. Match the words with their meanings using numbers.
1) idle _____ hold tightly
2) paid off _____ not working or lazy
3) hesitate _____ given good results
4) clasp _____ breathing heavily
5) tawny _____ to be unwilling to do something
6) panting _____ brownish yellow
Answer:
1) idle - not working or lazy
2) paid off - given good results
3) hesitate - to be unwilling to do something
4) clasp - hold tightly
5) tawny - brownish yellow
6) panting - breathing heavily
In simple words: Match each vocabulary word to its correct dictionary definition.

Exam Tip: Learn word meanings from glossary sections of your textbook.