The Little Fir Tree Class 4 Worksheet English

Q1: Fill in the Blanks.

(ii) Shetty found shelter under a ___________.
Ans: pretty little fir tree

(iii) The fir tree wished for leaves like its ___________ friends.
Ans: green

(iv) The fir tree's first wish was for ___________ leaves.
Ans: gold

(v) The fir tree's second wish was for ___________ leaves.
Ans: glass

Q2: True and False.

(i) Shetty turned the fir tree into a magical creature.
Ans: False
Shetty didn't turn the fir tree into a magical creature. He offered wishes to the fir tree.

(ii) The fir tree's first wish was for gold leaves.
Ans: False
The fir tree's first wish was for green leaves, not gold leaves.

(iii) The goat ate all the green leaves of the fir tree.
Ans: True
The goat ate all the green leaves of the fir tree.

(iv) The fir tree's glass leaves were not affected by the wind.
Ans: False
The fir tree's glass leaves were broken by the wind.

(v) The fir tree ultimately wished for its old needle-like leaves.
Ans: True
The fir tree ultimately wished for its old needle-like leaves, considering them the best.

Q3: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What did the fir tree wish for in its first wish?
(a) Green leaves
(b) Gold leaves
(c) Glass leaves
(d) Needle-like leaves
Ans: (a)
The fir tree wished for green leaves like its other friends in its first wish.

(ii) Who granted wishes to the fir tree?
(a) Shetty
(b) A goat
(c) An emu
(d) A magician
Ans: (d)
Shetty, who is described as a magician, granted wishes to the fir tree.

(iii) Why did the fir tree dislike its glass leaves?
(a) They were too heavy.
(b) They were transparent.
(c) They broke easily.
(d) They attracted birds.
Ans: (c)
The fir tree's glass leaves were shattered by the wind.

(iv) What was the fir tree's final wish?
(a) Gold leaves
(b) Glass leaves
(c) Needle-like leaves
(d) Leaves like its friends
Ans: (c)
The fir tree's fourth wish was for its old needle-like leaves, which it considered the best.

(v) What did the wind do to the fir tree's glass leaves?
(a) Stole them
(b) Ate them
(c) Broke them
(d) Turned them green
Ans: (c)
The wind's effect on the fir tree's glass leaves was that it broke them.

(vi) The gold leaves were stolen by
(a) Magician
(b) Tailor
(c) Thieves
(d) All of above
Ans: (c)
The theft of gold leaves was perpetrated by a group of thieves.

(vii) When the sun shone the glass leaves were
(a) Broken
(b) Shining
(c) Looking dull
(d) None of above
Ans: (c)
In the presence of sunlight, the glass leaves appeared lackluster.

(viii) At night when the wind blew glass leaves were
(a) Shining
(b) Broken
(c) Looking dull
(d) None of above
Ans: (c)
During the night, when the wind blew, the glass leaves maintained their subdued and dull appearance.

Q4: Write any Two Differences between the Following

(i) Fir tree's gold leaves and its needle-like leaves.
Ans: Appearance: The fir tree's gold leaves were shiny and metallic, resembling gold. In contrast, its needle-like leaves were thin, green, and needle-shaped, typical of fir trees.
Outcome: The wish for gold leaves led to the tree's branches being cut off and displayed, causing sadness. However, its needle-like leaves were a natural part of its form, providing stability and endurance.

(ii) Fir tree's wishes and the outcomes of those wishes.
Ans: Wishes: The fir tree's wishes were about changing its appearance and experiencing novelty, such as gold and silver leaves.
Outcomes: The outcomes of these wishes taught the fir tree important lessons about appreciating its original form and understanding the consequences of seeking unnatural changes. The outcomes were not always positive and sometimes led to regret.

Q5: Short Answer Type Questions.

(i) Who is Shetty, and why did he offer wishes to the fir tree?
Ans: Shetty is a character who offered wishes to the fir tree. He did this to fulfill the fir tree's desire to be different from other trees and to experience new things. The fir tree wanted to change its appearance and gain unique features.

(ii) Describe the fir tree's first wish and its outcome.
Ans: The fir tree's first wish was to have leaves that shone like gold. However, these leaves attracted unwanted attention, and the tree's branches were cut off to be displayed in a shop. This outcome made the fir tree sad and regretful.

(iii) What happened to the fir tree's glass leaves and why did it dislike them?
Ans: The fir tree's glass leaves were delicate and fragile. It disliked them because they were easily broken and could not endure the changing seasons like its original needle-like leaves.

(iv) How did the fir tree feel after it got its needle-like leaves back?
Ans: After regaining its needle-like leaves, the fir tree felt a sense of relief and contentment. It realized the importance of its original form and was no longer envious of other trees.

(v) What lesson do you think the fir tree learned from its wishes?
Ans: The fir tree learned that its uniqueness and natural form were valuable. It realized that wishing for unnatural changes could lead to negative consequences and that it should appreciate its own identity.