Half Yearly Class 4 English Set 2

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

2. What does an elephant use its trunk for?

a) Only breathing

b) Flying

c) Drinking water and picking up food

d) Sleeping

3. What are groups of elephants called?

a) Packs

b) Schools

c) Herds

d) Flocks

4. True or False: Elephants are herbivores.

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

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

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

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

9. How do elephants communicate with each other?

10. How do elephants help 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

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

a) Mountain

b) Road

c) Lake

d) Desert

3. What fills rivers and lakes?

a) Wind

b) Rain

c) Soil

d) Fire

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why should we keep water clean?

10. Mention one way to save water.

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.

(ii) Give a suitable title to the picture.

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

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

OR

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

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

OR

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

Section C

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

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

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

Q7. Write the opposite words. (2 Marks)

i) happy × __________

ii) tall × _________

Q8. Punctuate the following sentences. (2 Marks)

i) what is your name asked tina

ii) 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.

ii) The garden looks beautiful.

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

i) note + book = __________

ii) foot + path = __________

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

i) pen, pencil, eraser, banana

ii) dog, cat, cow, 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.

ii) She gave her mother a __________ of flowers.

iii) Our school __________ 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?

(ii) What should we do while we work?

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

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

(v) What does this stanza teach us?

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

(i) Where did Chinna see the tinkling bells?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q16. Match the following. (4 Marks)

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

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

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

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

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

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