NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Chapter 5 - The Old Stag

Let us Think

A. Answer the following.

​Q1: Why was the old stag popular?
Ans: The old stag was popular because of his kindness. Every day, he warmly greeted his fellow animals and birds, and they all loved him.

Q2: Why did the old stag not go down the hillock to meet his friends?
Ans: The old stag did not go down the hillock to meet his friends because he had fallen ill and was too weak to leave the hillock.

Q3: Why did the green cover of the hillock slowly vanish?
Ans: The green cover of the hillock slowly vanished because many animals who came to visit the stag ate the tender grass, and it was consumed quickly, leaving little for the stag.

Q4: Did the animals realise their mistake towards the end? What did they do?
Ans: Yes, the animals realised their mistake when they saw that the stag was not getting enough grass to recover. They felt ashamed and decided to find food elsewhere in the forest. Some animals even brought fresh leaves for the stag. The grass grew back, and the stag recovered.

B. Think and Discuss.

​Q5: Did the animals do the right thing in the end? Why do you think so?
Ans: Yes, the animals did the right thing in the end. They stopped eating the grass on the hillock and brought food for the stag. I think this was right because it helped the stag recover and showed they cared for their friend.

Q6: What would happen to the green plants around us if each one of us thought only of our own needs?
Ans: If each one of us thought only of our own needs, the green plants around us would disappear. Everyone would take too much, and there would be nothing left for others or the future.

Let us Learn

A. Match the words to their meaning.

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B. Draw the image that comes to your mind when you read the following: 

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C. Read the following sentence.

Encircle the adverbs that describe how something is done.

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Now work with your partner and write a sentence for each encircled adverb.
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• I wrote my homework badly because I was in a hurry.
• The children sang cheerfully during the school event.
• We walked quietly so we wouldn’t wake the baby.
• I packed my bag carefully to make sure I didn’t forget anything.
• The dog ran fast to catch the ball.
• I brush my teeth regularly every morning and night.
• The teacher spoke loudly so everyone could hear her.

Let us Write

A. Complete the story by writing dialogues in the speech blurbs. The Monkeys' Fast.
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B. Write about your best friend and complete the paragraph.

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Let us Speak

Look at this picture.

Imagine a large bowl of delicious jalebis is in your classroom. You and your friends start enjoying the sweets, one by one. Everyone loves the jalebis so much that you keep reaching for more. Now, think about what might happen next.

Discuss the following in the class:
Q1: How would you feel if the jalebis were almost finished, but some friends hadn't had enough yet?
Ans: I would feel sad if the jalebis were almost finished and some friends hadn’t had enough. I would want everyone to enjoy them equally.

Q2: What will happen to the bowl of jalebis after some time?
Ans: After some time, the bowl of jalebis will be empty because everyone keeps eating them without waiting for others.

Q3: Why is it important to share when we have something that everyone enjoys?
Ans: It is important to share because it makes everyone happy and shows we care for our friends. If we don’t share, some people might feel left out.

Q4: How can we make sure there are enough jalebis for everyone to enjoy?
Ans: We can make sure there are enough jalebis by taking only a few at a time and passing the bowl to everyone. We can also count how many friends there are and divide the jalebis equally.

Let us Do

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