Class 4 English Practice Questions Chapter 8 The Lagori Champions

Fill in the blanks:

Q1: Prakash knows Lagori as _______ in his state.

Ans: Satoliya

Q2: In Lagori, one team throws a ball to knock down the _______.

Ans: stones

Q3: The team rebuilding the stone stack tries to avoid being _______ by the ball.

Ans: hit

Q4: Deepa is chosen as the captain of the Sundarpur _______.

Ans: Tigers

Q5: The children felt that playing Lagori was more enjoyable than _______ games.

Ans: video

Passage-Based Questions:

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Imran: In Lagori, the seven flat stones are stacked one above the other. After that, one team knocks down the stones with a ball, and the other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding the ball thrown by the members of the first team or the opponent team.
Prakash: Oh! Okay, you mean Satoliya.

Q1. What is Lagori?
(a) A board game
(b) A physical game with stones and a ball
(c) A card game
(d) A puzzle

Answer: (b) A physical game with stones and a ball

Q2. How many stones are used in Lagori?
(a) Three
(b) Five
(c) Seven
(d) Ten

Answer: (c) Seven

Q3. What is the objective of the second team in Lagori?
(a) To knock down the stones
(b) To avoid the ball
(c) To rebuild the stack of stones
(d) To pass the ball

Answer: (c) To rebuild the stack of stones

Q4. What must the second team avoid while rebuilding the stack?
(a) Falling stones
(b) The ball thrown by the first team
(c) Getting hit by a person
(d) Touching the ground

Answer: (b) The ball thrown by the first team

Q5. What is the alternate name for Lagori, according to Prakash?
(a) Cricket
(b) Satoliya
(c) Football
(d) Kabaddi

Answer: (b) Satoliya

True or False:

Q1: Prakash is introduced to the game Lagori by Ravi and his friends.

Ans: True

Q2: The players of the Sundarpur Tigers were slow in the game.

Ans: False (The Tigers were swift and quick in the game.)

Q3: Ravi, Deepa, Nidhi, and Prakash work together to stack the stones.

Ans: True

Q4: The match ends with the Green Warriors winning the game.

Ans: False (The Sundarpur Tigers win the match.)

Q5: After the game, the players shake hands and thank each other for the good game.

Ans: True

Short Answer Questions:

Q1: What is the game of Lagori, and how is it played?

Ans: Lagori is a traditional game where one team throws a ball to knock down a stack of seven stones, and the other team tries to rebuild the stack while avoiding being hit by the ball.

Q2: Who is chosen as the captain of the Sundarpur Tigers team?

Ans: Deepa is chosen as the captain of the Sundarpur Tigers team.

Q3: How does the game end, and who wins?

Ans: The game ends when the Tigers successfully stack all seven stones, and they win the match.

Q4: What lesson do the children learn from playing Lagori?

Ans: The children learn that teamwork, friendship, and playing together bring joy and help them win. They also appreciate traditional outdoor games like Lagori for fostering community bonding.

Q5: How do the villagers react after the game?

Ans: The villagers clap and cheer for both teams, showing appreciation and respect for everyone involved.

Vocabulary Activity – "Guess the Word":

Q1: This word refers to a game or competition played between two teams. What is it?

Ans: Match

Q2: This word refers to arranging something one on top of another. What is it?

Ans: Stacked

Q3: This word refers to the team or person you play against in a game. What is it?

Ans: Opponent

Q4: This word refers to a line that marks the edge of the playing area. What is it?

Ans: Boundary

Q5: This word refers to a person who ensures the game is played fairly. What is it?

Ans: Referee