Class 4 English Practice Questions Chapter 3 Be Smart, Be Safe

Fill in the blanks:

Q1: Children should always use the _______ crossing when crossing a road.

Ans: zebra

Q2: Before crossing the road, children should look to the _______ and then to the _______ and then to the _______ again.

Ans: right, left, right

Q3: Children should walk on the _______ to stay safe.

Ans: footpaths

Q4: Children should hold an _______’s hand when walking near a road.

Ans: adult

Q5: When walking in the evening or dark, children should wear _______ clothes.

Ans: bright

True or False:

Q1: Children should always run across the road to avoid wasting time.

Ans: False (Running across the road is dangerous. They should walk slowly and safely.)

Q2: It is safe to walk on the footpath next to the road.

Ans: True

Q3: Children should listen to music or use headphones while walking near roads.

Ans: False (Using headphones or mobile phones is dangerous as it distracts them from hearing vehicles.)

Q4: Wearing bright clothes at night helps drivers see children more easily.

Ans: True

Q5: It is safe to cross the road without looking both ways.

Ans: False (Children must always look both ways before crossing the road.)

Passage-Based Questions: 

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

When you need to cross the road, look for a black and white strip which is known as “Zebra Crossing”. Look right, then left, again right to ensure that no vehicles are coming. Cross only when it’s safe.

Q1. What is the black and white strip on the road called?
(a) Traffic Signal
(b) Zebra Crossing
(c) Footpath
(d) Pedestrian Bridge

Ans: (b) Zebra Crossing

Q2. Which direction should you look first before crossing the road?
(a) Left
(b) Right
(c) Straight
(d) Down

Ans: (b) Right

Q3. What should you check before crossing the road?
(a) Weather
(b) Traffic lights
(c) No vehicles are coming
(d) People around

Ans: (c) No vehicles are coming

Q4. When should you cross the road?
(a) When vehicles are far
(b) When it is safe
(c) When others are crossing
(d) Immediately without checking

Ans: (b) When it is safe

Q5. Why should you look right, then left, and then right again?
(a) To find friends
(b) To search for shops
(c) To ensure no vehicles are coming
(d) To waste time

Ans: (c) To ensure no vehicles are coming

Short Answer Questions:

Q1: What should children do before crossing the road at a zebra crossing?

Ans: Children should look to the right, then to the left, and then to the right again before crossing when the road is clear.

Q2: Why should children hold an adult’s hand while walking near a road?

Ans: Holding an adult’s hand helps children stay safe and provides guidance when crossing the road.

Q3: What is the purpose of wearing bright clothes while walking in the dark?

Ans: Wearing bright clothes helps drivers see children clearly, making them safer on the road.

Q4: Why should children stay alert when walking near roads?

Ans: Staying alert helps children avoid distractions and ensures they can hear vehicles, keeping them safe from accidents.

Q5: What are zebra crossings and why are they important?

Ans: Zebra crossings are marked with black-and-white stripes for safe walking. They are important because they help children cross roads safely.

Vocabulary Activity – "Guess the Word":

Q1: This word refers to a person walking on the road or footpath. What is it?

Ans: Pedestrian

Q2: This word means a path next to the road for safe walking. What is it?

Ans: Footpath

Q3: This word means something that shines when light hits it, like stickers. What is it?

Ans: Reflective

Q4: This word refers to a road crossing with black-and-white stripes for safe walking. What is it?

Ans: Zebra Crossing

Q5: This word means signals with red, yellow, and green lights to control vehicles and pedestrians. What is it?

Ans: Traffic Lights