Half Yearly Class 4 English Set 2 (Solutions)

Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. Read the questions carefully.
2. This question paper is divided into four sections: Section A, Section B, Section C, and Section D.
3. Section A carries 20 marks. Section B carries 15 marks. Section C carries 15 marks. Section D carries 30 marks.
4.  Write answers neatly in the space provided.
5. All questions are compulsory.

Section A

Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (10 Marks)

The elephant is the largest land animal on Earth and is known for its strength and intelligence. It has a long trunk which it uses for many purposes such as drinking water, picking up food, and greeting other elephants. Elephants have big ears that help them keep cool in hot weather. They live in groups called herds and take care of one another. Elephants are herbivores, which means they eat only plants like grass, leaves, fruits, and bark. They are gentle animals and are known to have a good memory. Elephants use sounds and body movements to communicate with each other. They play an important role in maintaining balance in nature by spreading seeds through their dung.

1. What is the elephant known for?

a) Speed and agility

b) Strength and intelligence

c) Colorful skin

d) Sharp claws

Ans:   b) Strength and intelligence

2. What does an elephant use its trunk for?

a) Only breathing

b) Flying

c) Drinking water and picking up food

d) Sleeping

Ans: c) Drinking water and picking up food

3. What are groups of elephants called?

a) Packs

b) Schools

c) Herds

d) Flocks

Ans: c) Herds

4. True or False: Elephants are herbivores.

Ans: True

5. True or False: Elephants live alone and do not care for each other.

Ans: False

6. Fill in the blank: Elephants eat grass, leaves, fruits, and __________.

Ans: bark

7. Fill in the blank: Elephants spread __________ through their dung.

Ans: seeds

8. Write one word from the passage that means "animals that eat only plants."

Ans: Herbivores

9. How do elephants communicate with each other?

Ans: Elephants communicate using sounds and body movements.

10. How do elephants help nature?

Ans: Elephants help nature by spreading seeds and maintaining balance in nature

Q2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (10 Marks)

Water is one of the most important natural resources on Earth. All living things need water to survive. We use water for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning, and growing plants. Rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans are sources of water. Rain is the main source that fills these water bodies. Clean water is necessary for good health. Dirty water can cause many diseases. Therefore, we should save water and keep it clean. Simple habits like turning off taps, fixing leaks, and not throwing waste into water bodies can help conserve water for the future.

1. Why is water important?

a) Only for plants

b) Only for animals

c) For all living things

d) Only for humans

Ans: c) For all living things

2. Which of the following is a source of water?

a) Mountain

b) Road

c) Lake

d) Desert

Ans: c) Lake

3. What fills rivers and lakes?

a) Wind

b) Rain

c) Soil

d) Fire

Ans: b) Rain

4. True or False: Dirty water is good for health.

Ans: False

5. True or False: We should save water for the future.

Ans: True

6. Fill in the blank: Rain is the main __________ of water.

Ans: source

7. Fill in the blank: We should not throw __________ into water bodies.

Ans: waste

8. Write one word from the passage that means "saving and protecting."

Ans: conserve

9. Why should we keep water clean?

Ans: We should keep water clean to stay healthy and avoid diseases.

10. Mention one way to save water.

Ans: We can save water by turning off taps when not in use.

Section B

Q3. Look at the picture and answer the following questions : (5 Marks)

(i) Describe what you see in the picture in 5-6 sentences.

Ans: The picture shows a busy playground where children are playing happily. Some children are playing football while others are running around. A few parents are standing nearby and watching the children. There are trees around the playground providing shade. The sky looks clear and bright. Everyone seems active and joyful.

(ii) Give a suitable title to the picture.

Ans: Fun Time at the Playground

(iii) Which activity shown in the picture do you like the most and why?

Ans: I like the children playing football the most because it looks exciting and energetic.

Q4. Write an application to your Principal requesting leave for three days to attend your cousin's wedding. (5 Marks)

Ans:
To
The Principal
ABC Public School
City

Subject: Application for three days' leave

Respected Sir/Madam,
I wish to inform you that my cousin's wedding is going to take place next week in my hometown. I have to attend the wedding with my family. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for three days from 5th February to 7th February 2026.

I assure you that I will complete all my classwork after returning to school. I shall be thankful to you for your kind support.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,
Amit
Class V-B
Roll No. 18

OR

Q4. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party.

Ans:
House No. 45
Sunshine Colony
City
5th February 2026

Dear Neha,
I hope you are doing well. I am very happy to tell you that my birthday is on 10th February. I am planning a small birthday party at my house at 6 p.m.

I would be delighted if you come and celebrate this day with me. We will play games and enjoy tasty food together. Please give my regards to your parents.

Waiting for you.

Your loving friend,
Rohan

Q5. Write a paragraph on "My Best Friend". (5 Marks)

Ans: My best friend is Aman. He is my classmate and sits beside me in the classroom. He is polite, caring, and always ready to help others. He helps me with homework and encourages me to do my best. We enjoy playing badminton together after school. I feel happy and safe when I am with him.

OR

Q5. Write a story beginning with: "It was a dark and stormy night when I heard a strange noise..."

Ans: It was a dark and stormy night when I heard a strange noise near the door. Thunder was roaring loudly and rain was pouring heavily. I felt scared but decided to check carefully. I opened the door slowly and saw a small kitten stuck in the rain. I gently picked it up and brought it inside. I gave it some food and kept it warm. The kitten soon felt better, and I felt proud for helping a helpless animal.

Section C

Q6. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. (2 Marks)

i) The cat jumped __________ the table. (on/under/at)

Ans: The cat jumped on the table.

ii) We will meet __________ the school gate. (in/at/on)

Ans: We will meet at the school gate.

Q7. Write the opposite words. (2 Marks)

i) happy × __________

Ans: sad

ii) tall × _________

Ans: short

Q8. Punctuate the following sentences. (2 Marks)

i) what is your name asked tina

Ans: What is your name? asked Tina.

ii) we bought apples oranges and grapes

Ans: We bought apples, oranges, and grapes.

Q9. Identify whether the underlined word is a NOUN or VERB. (2 Marks)

i) Birds fly in the sky.

Ans: Verb

ii) The garden looks beautiful.

Ans: Noun

Q10. Make compound words by joining the words. (2 Marks)

i) note + book = __________

Ans: notebook

ii) foot + path = __________

Ans: footpath

Q11. Circle the odd one out. (2 Marks)

i) pen, pencil, eraser, banana

Ans: banana

ii) dog, cat, cow, chair

Ans: chair

Q12. Fill in the blanks with correct collective nouns from the bracket (team, herd, bouquet). (3 Marks)

i) A __________ of cows was grazing in the field.

Ans: A herd of cows was grazing in the field.

ii) She gave her mother a __________ of flowers.

Ans: She gave her mother a bouquet of flowers.

iii) Our school __________ won the match.

Ans: Our school team won the match.

Section D

Q13. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks)

"Work while you work,
Play while you play;
To be useful and happy,
That is the way."

(i) Which poem are these lines taken from?

Ans: "These lines are taken from the poem 'One Thing at a Time.'"

(ii) What should we do while we work?

Ans: "While we work, we should focus only on our work."

(iii) What is the way to be useful and happy?

Ans: "Working while we work and playing while we play is the way to be useful and happy."

(iv) Write one word from the stanza that means "joyful".

Ans: "Happy"

(v) What does this stanza teach us?

Ans: "This stanza teaches us to focus completely on whatever we are doing at that time."

Q14. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences. (9 Marks)

(i) Where did Chinna see the tinkling bells?

Ans: "Chinna saw the tinkling bells at Chacha's shop. He was coming back from school when he stopped at the shop and saw the beautiful, shiny bells."

(ii) What is a zebra crossing and why is it important?

Ans: "A zebra crossing is a black and white striped path on the road. It is important because it is a safe place for pedestrians to cross the road."

(iii) What does the poem say about things done by halves?

Ans: "The poem says that things done by halves are never done right. We should do everything with all our might."

Q15. Answer any two of the following in 4-5 sentences. (8 Marks)

(i) How did Kamala comfort Chinna when he was upset?

Ans: "When Chinna came home upset, Kamala asked him gently what happened. Chinna hugged his mother and started crying. Kamala wiped his tears and listened to him carefully. She consoled him and promised to give him money to buy the bells. She also advised him to be careful with money in the future."

(ii) What are the safety rules for walking on roads in the evening?

Ans: "In the evening, we should stick reflective stickers on our clothes. This helps drivers see us clearly in the dark. We should always hold an adult's hand while crossing the road. We must stay alert and not use headphones or mobile phones while walking near traffic."

(iii) Why is it important to do one thing at a time according to the poem?

Ans: "When we do one thing at a time, we can do it well. This is a very good rule as many people can tell. We should never waste our moments by doing things carelessly. Doing one thing at a time with full focus helps us complete tasks properly and makes us useful and happy."

Q16. Match the following. (4 Marks)

Ans:

No.	Match
1 Pedestrian	B (A person walking on the road)
2 Moments	A (Short periods of time)
3 Consoled	D (Comforted someone)
4Mischievous	C (Playfully naughty)
5 Reflective	E (Throwing back light)

Q17. State whether the following statements are True or False. (4 Marks)

(i) Chinna's pet goat was named Tara.

Ans: "True"

(ii) We should run quickly while crossing the road.

Ans: "False"

(iii) The poem says we should trifle away our moments.

Ans: "False"

(iv) Traffic lights help regulate movement on busy roads.

Ans: "True"