CBSE Class 4 English Open Book Assignment Worksheet Set 02

SECTION- [A]

I. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow:
My Elephant
My elephant thinks I’m wonderful.
My elephant thinks I’m cool.
My elephant hangs around with me
and follows me into school.
My elephant likes the way I look.
He thinks that I’m fun and smart.
He thinks that I’m kind and generous
and have a terrific heart.
My elephant thinks I’m brave and bold.
He’s proud of my strength and guts.
But mostly he likes the way I smell.
My elephant thinks I’m nuts.

Q.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: Scan the poem for keywords like "proud" to locate the exact stanza.

Q.2 Where does the elephant follow the poet?
Answer: The elephant follows the poet into school.
In simple words: The elephant goes everywhere with the poet, even inside the school.

Exam Tip: Look for action verbs associated with movement, such as "follows".

Q.3 Find the words from the passage which-
(a) means same as- courageous and confident- _________
(b) opposite of- unkind- ___________
Answer:
(a) brave (or bold)
(b) kind (or generous)
In simple words: Courageous means being brave, and the opposite of being mean or unkind is being kind and generous.

Exam Tip: Always verify vocabulary words directly from the provided text stanza.

SECTION- [B]

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's Lesson
Once upon a time, a tiny ant lived near a large banyan tree. Day and night, the ant dreamed of becoming big and strong so that no one would ever step on him. He prayed hard to the heavens for immense size and power.
Moved by his persistence, God granted him a boon, transforming him into a creature as large as an elephant. At first, the ant was overjoyed. He strutted around the forest, proud of his towering new height and massive strength. He felt invincible.
However, his happiness was short-lived. Soon, he faced massive problems. He could no longer fit into his cozy anthill home. Finding enough food to sustain his gigantic body became an impossible struggle, as a few tiny sugar grains were no longer enough. Furthermore, his heavy footsteps accidentally crushed the delicate plants and frightened his fellow forest creatures, leaving him completely lonely. Realizing that his small size was actually a blessing that kept him safe and connected, the ant wished for his old self back, learning to appreciate the unique value of who he truly was.
In simple words: Being big is not always better; every size has its own advantages.

Exam Tip: Give your story a catchy title and ensure all given prompt clues are naturally connected in the narrative.

SECTION- [C] (GRAMMAR)

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 simple past tense ("drove") for an action completed at a definite time last week.

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

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

Exam Tip: When one action interrupts another in the past, use past continuous for the ongoing action.

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

Exam Tip: Look out for past time expressions like "last night".

4. Manya ___________ (wait) for me in the hall.
Answer: was waiting (or waited)
In simple words: Depending on the context, either past continuous ("was waiting") or simple past ("waited") can fit, but past continuous is best for an ongoing past state.

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

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 is formed using is/am/are + verb-ing.

2. We share our tiffins with each other. (Future Continuous Tense)
Answer: We will be sharing our tiffins with each other.
In simple words: Replace "share" with "will be sharing" to show future ongoing action.

Exam Tip: Future continuous requires "will be" or "shall be" followed by the -ing form of the verb.

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" + past participle form of the verb.

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

1. _________ dense forest is full of trees.
Answer: A
In simple words: Use indefinite article "A" for a singular countable noun mentioned for the first time starting with a consonant sound.

Exam Tip: Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds.

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

Exam Tip: The article agrees with the sound of the very next word (adjective or noun).

3. ________ old goat walked into________ shed by mistake.
Answer: An, a
In simple words: Use "An" before "old" because it starts with a vowel sound, and "a" before "shed".

Exam Tip: Vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) always take 'an'.

4. ________ one eyed monster came to see _________ fairy.
Answer: A, a
(Note: Although 'one' starts with the vowel 'o', it is pronounced with a 'w' consonant sound /wʌn/, hence 'A' is correct.)
In simple words: Use "A" before "one" because the pronunciation begins with a consonant sound ('w').

Exam Tip: Always rely on the phonetic sound of the word, not just the spelling letter.

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 (time), how (manner), or where (place) something happens.

Exam Tip: Ask questions to the verb: 'When?' for time, 'How?' for manner, and 'Where?' for place.

Rewrite the sentences with the opposites of the underlined adverbs:
1. My friend crossed the road carefully.
2. They were talking loudly.
Answer:
1. My friend crossed the road carelessly.
2. They were talking quietly (or softly).
In simple words: Replace the adverb with its antonym (carefully to carelessly, loudly to quietly).

Exam Tip: Adverbs of manner often end in '-ly', and their opposites are formed by changing the root adjective.

SECTION- [D] (LITERATURE)

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

VIII. Frame meaningful sentences with the following words-
(1) cage (2) guard
Answer:
(1) cage: The lion paced restlessly inside its iron cage at the zoo.
(2) guard: The security guard stood alert at the main gate of the building.
In simple words: Create clear sentences that show you understand the meaning of the word.

Exam Tip: Keep sentences simple, grammatically correct, and highlight the target word.

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?
Q.2 Why did he say so?
Q.3 Who was that strange monster?
Answer:
Q.1 The King of Vijayanagar (Sri Krishnadevaraya) spoke these lines.
Q.2 He said so because he was startled and frightened upon seeing a strange, unusual creature in the court.
Q.3 The strange monster was actually Tenali Rama in disguise.
In simple words: The king got scared of a disguised Tenali Rama and called for his guards.

Exam Tip: Reference to context questions require you to recall the character, situation, and twist in the story.

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

Exam Tip: Keep short answers direct and precise.

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 away from its natural freedom in the open sky.
In simple words: Tenali Rama explained that birds feel sad when locked in cages.

Exam Tip: Mention both who spoke and the core reason behind the statement.

Q.3 Why was the king speechless?
Answer: The king was speechless because he was completely surprised and astonished by Tenali Rama's clever disguise and witty explanation.
In simple words: The king had no words because Tenali Rama outsmarted him again with a clever trick.

Exam Tip: Recall the climax of the story to explain the king's reaction.

XI. Answer in detail-
Q.1 Give a character sketch of Tenali Rama.
Answer: Tenali Rama was a brilliant, witty, and humorous court jester in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. He was known for his extraordinary intelligence, sharp presence of mind, and unique problem-solving abilities. Whenever problems arose in the kingdom, Tenali Rama used clever tricks and gentle humor to teach important lessons and amuse the king. He was deeply loyal, fearless, and stood out for his creative wisdom, making him one of the most beloved characters in Indian folklore.
In simple words: Tenali Rama was a smart, funny, and wise man who used his clever brain to solve difficult problems.

Exam Tip: In detailed character sketches, highlight key traits such as wit, intelligence, loyalty, and humor with supporting examples.