Half Yearly Class 4 English Set 3 (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 lion is known as the king of the jungle because of its strength and loud roar. Lions live in groups called prides and take care of one another. A male lion has a thick mane around its neck, while female lions do most of the hunting. Lions are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They hunt animals like deer and buffalo for food. Lions rest for most of the day and are more active during the night. They use sounds like roaring and body movements to communicate with each other. Lions help maintain balance in nature by controlling the population of other animals.

1. What is the lion known as?

a) King of the sea
b) King of the jungle
c) King of the sky
d) King of the forest

Ans: b) King of the jungle

2. What are groups of lions called?

a) Herds
b) Packs
c) Prides
d) Flocks

Ans: c) Prides

3. What do lions eat?

a) Plants
b) Fruits
c) Meat
d) Seeds

Ans: c) Meat

4. True or False: Lions are carnivores.

Ans: True

5. True or False: Female lions do most of the hunting.

Ans: True

6. Fill in the blank: Lions live in groups called __________.

Ans: prides

7. Fill in the blank: Lions communicate using sounds and __________ movements.

Ans: body

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

Ans: Carnivores

9. How do lions communicate with each other?

Ans: Lions communicate using sounds like roaring and body movements.

10. How do lions help nature?

Ans: Lions help nature by controlling the population of other animals.

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

Air is all around us and is very important for life on Earth. All living things need air to breathe. Plants, animals, and humans cannot survive without air. Air helps plants make their food and allows birds to fly in the sky. Moving air is called wind. Wind helps in drying clothes and spreading seeds. Clean air keeps us healthy, while polluted air can cause breathing problems. We should keep the air clean by planting trees and avoiding smoke from vehicles and factories.

1. Why is air important?

a) Only for plants
b) Only for animals
c) Only for humans
d) For all living things

Ans: d) For all living things

2. What do all living things need air for?

a) Sleeping
b) Breathing
c) Eating
d) Playing

Ans: b) Breathing

3. What is moving air called?

a) Storm
b) Breeze
c) Wind
d) Smoke

Ans: c) Wind

​4. True or False: Birds need air to fly.

Ans: True

5. True or False: Polluted air is good for health.

Ans: False

6. Fill in the blank: Clean air keeps us __________.

Ans: healthy

7. Fill in the blank: Wind helps in spreading __________.

Ans: seeds

8. Write one word from the passage that means "dirty air."

Ans: Polluted

9. Why should we keep the air clean?

Ans: We should keep the air clean to stay healthy and avoid breathing problems.

10. Mention one way to keep air clean.

Ans: We can keep air clean by planting more trees.

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 school garden where students are busy planting saplings. Some children are watering plants using cans. A teacher is standing nearby and guiding the students. There are colourful flowers and green bushes around the garden. Birds can be seen sitting on the trees. The scene looks peaceful and full of life.

(ii) Give a suitable title to the picture.

Ans: Children Caring for Nature

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

Ans: I like the children watering plants the most because it helps plants grow and keeps the environment clean.

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 would like to inform you that my cousin's wedding is scheduled to be held in my hometown next week. I need to attend the wedding with my family. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for three days from 15th March to 17th March 2026.

I promise to complete all my pending classwork after returning to school. I shall be grateful to you for your kind consideration.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,
Neha
Class V-A
Roll No. 9

OR

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

Ans:
House No. 12
Rose Colony
City
15th March 2026

Dear Aarav,
I hope you are in good health. I am excited to tell you that my birthday is on 20th March. I am arranging a small birthday party at my house at 5 p.m.

I would be very happy if you could come and celebrate this special day with me. We will play games and enjoy delicious snacks together. Please convey my regards to your parents.

Waiting eagerly to see you.

Your loving friend,
Kunal

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

Ans: My best friend is Sanya. She studies in my class and is very friendly and cheerful. She always shares her notes with me and helps me understand difficult lessons. We enjoy drawing and reading storybooks together. She respects teachers and elders and is loved by everyone. I feel lucky to have such a caring friend.

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 outside the window. The rain was falling heavily and the wind was howling loudly. I felt frightened but decided to look outside carefully. I saw a baby bird fallen near the steps. I gently picked it up and kept it in a box to keep it safe. The next morning, I placed it back on a tree branch. I felt happy for helping a little creature in need.

Section C

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

i) The book is kept __________ the bag. (in/on/under)

Ans: The book is kept in the bag.

ii) The children are sitting __________ the floor. (on/at/in)

Ans: The children are sitting on the floor.

Q7. Write the opposite words. (2 Marks)

i) clean × __________

Ans: dirty

ii) early × __________

Ans: late

Q8. Punctuate the following sentences. (2 Marks)

i) where do you live asked rahul

Ans: Where do you live? asked Rahul.

ii) she likes milk bread and fruits

Ans: She likes milk, bread, and fruits.

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

i) The baby cries loudly.

Ans: Verb

ii) The teacher is very kind.

Ans: Noun

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

i) rain + coat = __________

Ans: raincoat

ii) play + ground = __________

Ans: playground

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

i) rose, lily, mango, lotus

Ans: mango

ii) bus, car, bicycle, apple

Ans: apple

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

i) A __________ of wolves was seen in the forest.

Ans: A pack of wolves was seen in the forest.

ii) He bought a __________ of bananas.

Ans: He bought a bunch of bananas.

iii) Our class __________ is going for a picnic.

Ans: Our class team is going for a picnic.

Section D

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

"Amma, do you know? The fruit seller gave me ten rupees extra by mistake. Can I buy the bells and some chocolates?"

(i) Which story are these lines taken from?

Ans: "These lines are taken from the story 'The Tinkling Bells.'"

(ii) Who said these lines?

Ans: "Chinna said these lines."

(iii) Why did the fruit seller give extra money?

Ans: "The fruit seller gave extra money by mistake when he was giving the change."

(iv) Write one word from the extract that means "error".

Ans: "Mistake"

(v) What did Chinna want to do with the extra money?

Ans: "Chinna wanted to buy tinkling bells and some chocolates with the extra money."

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

(i) What did Chinna do when he reached home feeling sad?

Ans: "When Chinna reached home, he removed his shoes and placed them in the corner. He dropped his school bag on the study table and sat on the chair with his head resting on the table."

(ii) Why should we not use headphones while walking on the road?

Ans: "Headphones can distract us from traffic sounds. We may not hear vehicles coming or warning sounds. This can be very dangerous and lead to accidents."

(iii) According to the poem, what should we do with all our might?

Ans: "According to the poem, we should do all our work with all our might. We should not do things by halves but give our full effort."

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

(i) What did Chinna's mother teach him about honesty?

Ans: "Chinna's mother taught him that keeping someone else's money is stealing. She asked him how he felt when his own money was missing. Chinna replied that he felt very sad and angry. His mother explained that the fruit seller would feel the same way. This made Chinna understand the importance of honesty."

(ii) Describe the six traffic safety rules mentioned in 'Be Smart, Be Safe'.

Ans: "The first rule is to always use the zebra crossing when crossing roads. The second rule is to follow traffic lights and wait for the green signal. The third rule is to walk on footpaths meant for pedestrians. The fourth rule is to hold an adult's hand while crossing. The fifth rule is to use reflective stickers in the dark so drivers can see us. The sixth rule is to be alert and avoid distractions like headphones or mobile phones near traffic."

(iii) What message does the poem 'One Thing at a Time' give us?

Ans: "The poem teaches us to focus on one task at a time and do it well. We should work with all our might and not do things by halves. We should never waste our moments by being careless. The poem tells us to work while we work and play while we play. This is the way to be useful and happy."

Q16. Match the following. (4 Marks)

Ans:

No.	Match
1 Footpath	B (Path for walking)
2 Might	A (Strength or power)
3 Praised	D (Spoke highly of someone)
4 Distract	C (To take attention away)
5 Trifled	E (Wasted carelessly)

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

(i) Kamala scolded Chinna for losing his money.

Ans: "False"

(ii) Footpaths are meant for pedestrians.

Ans: "True"

(iii) The poem says things done by halves are done right.

Ans: "False"

(iv) The fruit seller praised Chinna for his honesty.

Ans: "True"