Class 4 English Worksheet Solutions Chapter 5 The Old Stag

Multiple Choice Questions

(Select the correct option)

Q1. Where did the old stag prefer to stay?
(a) Inside a cave
(b) Near the riverbank
(c) On a small hillock
(d) Under a big tree
Answer: (c) On a small hillock
Solution: The stag chose to stay on a hillock with soft, green grass.

Q2. Why did the old stag become weak?
(a) He got lost in the forest
(b) The other animals stopped visiting him
(c) He had nothing to drink
(d) The grass on the hillock was eaten by other animals
Answer: (d) The grass on the hillock was eaten by other animals
Solution: The animals ate the stag’s grass, leaving him with little food.

Q3. What did the animals do when they realized their mistake?
(a) Brought fresh leaves and stopped eating his grass
(b) Left the forest
(c) Called a doctor
(d) Hid from the stag
Answer: (a) Brought fresh leaves and stopped eating his grass
Solution: The animals decided to find food elsewhere in the forest and not disturb the hillock. Some of them also brought fresh leaves for the old stag.

Q4. What message does the story teach?
(a) Play with your friends
(b) Help others only if they help you
(c) Use nature’s gifts wisely
(d) Always stay alone to be safe
Answer: (c) Use nature’s gifts wisely
Solution: The story ends with the lesson that nature has enough for all if used wisely.

Q5. What helped the grass grow back on the hillock?
(a) Sunshine
(b) Rain
(c) Cold winds
(d) Forest fire
Answer: (b) Rain
Solution: It rained well that week, helping the grass grow again.

Fill in the Blanks

(Use words from the Word Box)

Word Box: recovery, hillock, grass, kindness, ashamed

1. The old stag lived on a small _______.
   Answer: hillock
   Solution: A small hillock with tender grass was his favorite place.

2. The stag was known for his _______ toward all animals.
   Answer: kindness
   Solution: He always greeted animals warmly.

3. The animals felt _______ after they realized they had eaten all the grass.
   Answer: ashamed
   Solution: Their greed made them forget the stag’s needs.

4. The stag began his _______ after the grass grew back.
   Answer: recovery
   Solution: Fresh grass and care helped him regain strength.

5. The tender green _______ was enjoyed by all the animals.
   Answer: grass
   Solution: Everyone liked the juicy green grass on the hillock.
   

True or False

(Write True or False)

1. The old stag was unkind and selfish.
   Answer: False
   Solution: He was kind and loved by all animals.

2. The stag could not meet his friends because he was unwell.
   Answer: True
   Solution: He stayed on the hillock while he rested and recovered.

3. The animals brought water to the stag.
   Answer: False
   Solution: They brought fresh leaves, not water.

4. The grass grew back after it rained.
   Answer: True
   Solution: Rain helped the tender grass grow again.

5. The story teaches us to respect and share natural resources.
   Answer: True
   Solution: It teaches that nature has enough for all if we use it wisely.
   

Match the Following

(Draw a line to match each item in Column A with the correct option in Column B)

Answer:
1 → C (Showed kindness to all)
2 → B (Soft green grass)
3 → A (Realized their mistake)
4 → D (Helped the grass grow again)
5 → E (Use resources wisely)

Solution: 

• Old stag → Showed kindness to all: The stag was known for warmly greeting all animals.

• Hillock → Soft green grass: This small hill was covered in tender grass the stag loved.

• The animals → Realized their mistake: They understood their greed and stopped eating the grass.

• Rain → Helped the grass grow again: Rainfall helped bring back the food source.

• Nature’s lesson → Use resources wisely: The story’s main message is about caring for and sharing nature.

Crossword Puzzle

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