Samacheer Kalvi Class 4 English Solutions Term 1 Chapter 3 Robinson Crusoe

Let Us Understand

 

A. Match the words with the pictures.
Answer:
Robinson (boy on an island)
cannibals (men with spears)
Friday (man with spear, by Robinson)
footprint (footprint in sand)
In simple words: Match each word to the picture that best shows what it means or who it refers to. This helps connect the story to visuals.

🎯 Exam Tip: When matching, look for unique features in each picture that clearly represent the given word. Draw clear lines to avoid confusion.

 

B. Answer Using Yes or No and Pick Sentences From the Story to Support Your Answer.

 

Question 1. Was Robinson interested in sea adventures?
Answer: Yes, Robinson was interested in sea adventures. He loved adventures and took travel in the sea when he was nineteen years old. This shows his strong desire for exploring.
In simple words: Yes, Robinson loved adventures at sea and went on a sea journey when he was 19.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always provide a specific detail or event from the story to support your 'Yes' or 'No' answer for full marks.

 

Question 2. Did Robinson's ship sink?
Answer: Yes, Robinson's ship sank. It started to sink during a great storm, forcing him to swim to an island. The storm was too strong for the ship to handle.
In simple words: Yes, Robinson's ship sank because of a big storm.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked about a specific event, state the outcome clearly (Yes/No) and briefly mention the cause if known.

 

Question 3. Was Robinson alone in the island?
Answer: Yes, Robinson was alone on the island at first. When he woke up, he found a little dog next to him, meaning they were the only two on the island. The dog became his first companion.
In simple words: Yes, Robinson was alone on the island, but he had a dog with him.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to details like "at first" or "later" when describing a character's situation, as it can change over time.

 

Question 4. Did Robinson kill Friday?
Answer: No, Robinson did not kill Friday. Instead, he saved Friday from tribal men and later taught him to speak English, shoot, and eat like a human. They became friends.
In simple words: No, Robinson did not kill Friday; he saved him and taught him many things.

🎯 Exam Tip: It's important to remember key interactions between characters, especially if they involve helping or harming others.

 

Question 5. Do cannibals eat people?
Answer: Yes, cannibals eat people. In the story, Robinson and Friday save some people from the cannibals, implying that this is what cannibals do. They are known for their practice of eating human flesh.
In simple words: Yes, cannibals are groups of people who eat other people.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use context clues from the story to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts like 'cannibals'.

 

C. Arrange the Actions of Robinson by Numbering From 1 to 10.

 

Question 1. Arrange the actions in chronological order.
Answer:
1. Sails in the sea.
2. Searches the island.
3. Finds the ship wreck.
4. Builds a tent, gets food, clothing, and tools.
5. Survives in the ship wreck.
6. Sees a footprint.
7. Saves Friday.
8. Teaches him English.
9. Saves a captain.
10. Leaves the island.
In simple words: Put Robinson's actions in the right order from the first thing he did to the last. This helps us understand the timeline of his story.

🎯 Exam Tip: To arrange events correctly, think about the sequence of the story and what had to happen before the next event could take place.

 

D. Short Answers

 

Question 1. Who is the hero of this story?
Answer: The hero of this story is Robinson Crusoe. He is the main character who survives alone on an island and faces many challenges. His bravery makes him the hero.
In simple words: Robinson Crusoe is the hero because the story is all about his adventures.

🎯 Exam Tip: The hero is usually the main character whose journey or struggles the story focuses on.

 

Question 2. What was the age of Robinson Crusoe when he left for sea?
Answer: Robinson Crusoe was nineteen years old when he left his home to travel the sea. This early age shows his adventurous spirit. He was quite young to embark on such a journey.
In simple words: Robinson Crusoe was 19 years old when he went to sea.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember specific details like ages or dates as they are often directly stated in the text.

 

Question 3. Why did he grow crops?
Answer: Robinson Crusoe grew crops for his food. Being alone on the island, he needed a way to feed himself and survive. Growing crops was a smart way to get a steady food supply.
In simple words: He grew crops to have food to eat on the island.

🎯 Exam Tip: When asked "Why," explain the reason or purpose behind an action clearly.

 

Question 4. What made him frightened?
Answer: Robinson Crusoe became frightened when he found a footprint of a human on the other side of the island. This discovery made him realize he might not be alone and others could be dangerous. He was scared because he thought he was the only human.
In simple words: Finding a human footprint on the island made him very scared.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the specific event or detail that triggers a character's emotion, like fear.

 

Question 5. Why did Robinson name the tribe Friday?
Answer: Robinson named the young fellow he saved Friday because he met him on a Friday. It was a simple way to remember the day they first met. This name became important as they developed a strong friendship.
In simple words: Robinson named him Friday because that was the day they met.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for direct explanations in the story for why a character makes a certain decision, especially for names.

 

Short Additional Questions and Answers

 

Question 1. Why did Robinson's ship sink?
Answer: Robinson's ship sank because of a great storm. The severe weather caused the ship to break apart. It was a powerful storm that led to the wreck.
In simple words: A very big storm made Robinson's ship sink.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always mention the direct cause when asked "why" an event happened.

 

Question 2. How did Robinson count the days?
Answer: Robinson counted the days on a wooden cross. He made a notch or mark on it for each passing day. This method helped him keep track of time while stranded alone.
In simple words: Robinson counted the days by making marks on a wooden cross.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note specific tools or methods characters use to solve problems in their environment.

 

Question 3. How many years did Robinson live in fear?
Answer: Robinson lived in fear for two years after he found the human footprint on the island. This period of fear shows how much the discovery affected him. He was worried about who else might be on the island.
In simple words: Robinson lived in fear for two years.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific durations or quantities mentioned in the story.

 

Choose the Best Answer.

 

Question 1. Robinson taught Friday to speak in
(a) French
(b) Germany
(c) Spanish
(d) English
Answer: (d) English
In simple words: Robinson taught Friday to talk in English, so they could understand each other better.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the specific skills or knowledge that one character shares with another, as this often highlights key plot points.

 

Question 2. The ship's men had rebelled against _______
(a) Cannibals
(b) Friday
(c) The captain
(d) Robinson
Answer: (c) The captain
In simple words: The men on the ship fought against their captain because they were rebelling.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the conflicts and who is involved in them, as this is crucial for plot comprehension.

 

Question 3. Robinson sailed from the island to _______ with Friday.
(a) Spain
(b) England
(c) France
(d) Holland
Answer: (b) England
In simple words: Robinson and Friday sailed back to England from the island.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note the starting and ending locations of journeys or significant movements of characters.

 

Question 4. When Robinson was _______ years old, he left his home.
(a) Seventeen
(b) Eighteen
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twenty
Answer: (c) Nineteen
In simple words: Robinson left his home for sea adventures when he was 19 years old.

🎯 Exam Tip: Specific numbers, like ages or dates, are often tested, so remember them accurately.

 

Question 5. When Robinson woke up, he found a little _______ next to him.
(a) Boy
(b) Hare
(c) Goat
(d) Dog
Answer: (d) Dog
In simple words: Robinson found a small dog next to him when he woke up on the island.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the first interactions or discoveries characters make, as they often introduce important elements to the story.

 

Circle the Vowel Letters.

 

Question 1. Letter 'u' sounds like consonant as in “university”
a c d i f o e h
Answer: The vowel letters in the given set are a, i, o, e. The letter 'u' in "university" has a 'yoo' sound, which is similar to a consonant sound, even though 'u' is a vowel. The question asks to circle the vowel letters from the provided list, not based on the sound example. So, 'a', 'i', 'o', 'e' are the vowels.
(a) (c) d (i) f (o) (e) h
In simple words: The vowels are a, e, i, o, u. From the given letters, the ones that are vowels are 'a', 'i', 'o', 'e'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that the primary vowels are a, e, i, o, u. Be careful with tricky questions that might mention how a vowel sounds like a consonant in some words.

 

Circle the Consonant Letters.

 

Question 1. A syllable is marked by the symbol (/)
p r l o j s a k i y d q
Answer: The consonant letters in the given set are p, r, l, j, s, k, y, d, q. Vowels are o, a, i. The letter 'y' can sometimes act as a vowel, but here it is presented in a context alongside other clear consonants.
(p) (r) (l) o (j) (s) a (k) i (y) (d) (q)
In simple words: Consonants are all letters that are not vowels (a, e, i, o, u). So, from the list, 'p', 'r', 'l', 'j', 's', 'k', 'y', 'd', 'q' are consonants.

🎯 Exam Tip: To identify consonants, first recall the vowels (a, e, i, o, u), and all other letters in the alphabet are consonants.

 

A. Divide the Words That Have Same Pattern as the Rabbit.

 

Question 1. Divide the words into syllables.
Answer:
1. Dog (one syllable)
2. But/ton
3. Sun/set
4. Sky/blue
5. Kit/ten
6. Tur/tle
In simple words: Break each word into its sounding parts, which are called syllables. For example, 'button' has two parts: 'but' and 'ton'.

🎯 Exam Tip: To divide words into syllables, listen for the natural breaks in sound or look for vowel sounds that often start a new syllable.

 

Additional Divide the Words That Have Same Pattern as the Rabbit

 

Question 1. Divide the words into syllables.
Answer:
1. as/set
2. oc/cur
3. at/tack
4. al/lot
5. af/fect
6. cot/tage
7. hap/pen
8. cof/fin
9. ad/dict
10. driz/zled
In simple words: Split these words into their sound parts. Each part will have a vowel sound.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice sounding out words slowly to hear where the natural breaks for syllables occur.

 

Question 2. Divide the words into syllables.
Answer:
1. u/nit
2. e/vil
3. o/mit
4. bo/nus
5. mu/sic
6. mo/tel
7. mi/nus
8. i/tem
9. ba/sic
In simple words: Break these words into smaller sound units. For example, 'unit' has two parts: 'u' and 'nit'.

🎯 Exam Tip: Look for vowel-consonant-vowel patterns; often, the consonant goes with the second vowel, creating two syllables.

 

Question 3. Divide the words into syllables.
Answer:
1. no/ble
2. ti/tle
3. rum/ble
4. sam/ple
5. an/gle
6. ri/fle
7. ca/ble
8. cy/cle
9. nee/dle
10. un/cle
In simple words: Divide each word into its smaller, natural sounding parts. Notice how many times you hear a vowel sound.

🎯 Exam Tip: Many words ending in '-le' after a consonant will have a syllable break before the consonant preceding the '-le'.

 

B. Write the Word Under the Correct Group and Divide It.

 

Question 1. Group the words by pattern and divide them.
Answer:

In simple words: Look at each word and decide which group it fits into based on its syllable pattern, then write it with the syllables separated.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and the consonant blends to correctly group and divide words into syllables.

Robinson Crusoe was a brave young man. He loved adventures. When he was nineteen years old, he left his home and took travel in the sea. One day, his ship started to sink because of a great storm. Robinson managed to swim to an island. When he reached the island, he was so tired that he just slept on the sand. When he woke up, he found a little dog next to him. They both were all alone in that place.

Robinson explored the island, and he found the broken ship. He took some food, guns, clothing and tools from it. He made a tent and lived in it. He counted days on a wooden cross. From then on, he was able to keep a calendar. On the island, he found many kinds of goats and hares which he shot and ate. Then, he made a small boat.

One day, Robinson found a footprint of a human, on the other side of the island. He was frightened. For two years he lived in fear. Then, one day he saw some tribal men chasing a young fellow. Robinson took out his gun and shot twice. The tribal men got scared and ran away. He named him Friday as he met him on Friday. At last, he had a human friend in the island. Robinson taught Friday to speak in English, to shoot and eat like a human.

One day, they both saved some people from the cannibals. Among them, they found Friday's father and his friends. They stayed with Robinson and Friday for a few days and left the island. Another day, Friday informed Robinson about a ship. Robinson learnt that the ship's men had rebelled against the captain. After killing some of the rebels, Robinson, Friday and the captain retook the ship. At last, Robinson sailed from the island to England with Friday, after twenty-eight years, two months and nineteen days.

 

Robinson Crusoe Glossary

Adventure - a risky or unexpected undertaking
Explore - to travel through an unknown area to learn more about it
Tent - a portable canvas shelter
Tribal - related to a social or ethnic group
Cannibals - humans who eat other humans

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