“A girl in a fair?” is a lesson from the Textbook “Butterfly“ approved by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education for Students of Class 4. Here all the Activity Questions are done by teachers.
Activity-1
Complete the following sentences with words from the text:
(a) Lipi is __________ years old.
Answer: Lipi is nine years old.
(b) Lipi and her parents live __________ .
Answer: Lipi and her parents live at Sukhnagar .
(c) Lipi’s father makes ___________ .
Answer: Lipi’s father makes masks of various kinds .
(d) Lipi repeatedly asks her father to take her ___________ .
Answer: Lipi repeatedly asks her father to take her along to the fair .
Activity-2
Why is Lipi so eager to go to the fair? Discuss with your partner:
Answer: Lipi is so eager to go to the fair because she has never been to a fair.
Activity-3
Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements in the given boxes.
(a) Nobody was buying masks. [ ]
Answer: Nobody was buying masks. [ F ]
(b) Lipi’s father sells dolls. [ ]
Answer: Lipi’s father sells dolls. [ F ]
(c) The dolls are made of wood. [ ]
Answer: The dolls are made of wood. [ F ]
(d) Mansur is Rubina’s father. [ ]
Answer: Mansur is Rubina’s father. [ T ]
Activity-4
Match column A with column B:
| A | B |
| 1. Lipi is excited | made of burnt clay |
| 2. Some people gathered | inside Mansur’s shop |
| 3. Lipi meets Rubina | to buy masks |
| 4. Mansur sells dolls | to be at the fair |
Answer:
| A | B |
| 1. Lipi is excited | to be at the fair |
| 2. Some people gathered | to buy masks |
| 3. Lipi meets Rubina | inside Mansur’s shop |
| 4. Mansur sells dolls | made of burnt clay |
Activity 5
Arrange the following sentences in the correct order. Put the numbers in the given boxes. One is done for you:
(a) She has fun riding the merry-go-round. [ ]
(b) Lipi looks around the fair. [ 1 ]
(c) Close by, a puppet show is about to start. [ ]
(d) She wishes to visit the fair again next year. [ ]
(e) She also hears a group of bauls sing some distance away. [ ]
Answer:
(a) She has fun riding the merry-go-round. [ 2 ]
(b) Lipi looks around the fair. [ 1 ]
(c) Close by, a puppet show is about to start. [ 3 ]
(d) She wishes to visit the fair again next year. [ 5 ]
(e) She also hears a group of bauls sing some distance away. [ 4 ]
Activity 6
Answer the following questions:
(a) Who is Lipi’s classmate?
Answer: Sujoy is Lipi’s classmate.
(b) What does Sujoy buy at the fair?
Answer: Sujoy buys a doll and a mask of a tiger.
(c) What does Lipi eat at the fair?
Answer: Lipi eats alu kabli and phuchka.
(d) Why is Lipi very happy?
Answer: Lipi is very happy because she has gone to the fair for the first time and enjoyed the fair very much.
Activity 7
Circle the Nouns in the sentences. Underline the words which replace the Nouns.
1. Lipi looks around the fair. She sees the huge merry-go-round.
Answer: Lipi looks around the fair. She sees the huge merry-go-round.
2. Little Lipi has never been to a fair. So she is very excited today.
Answer: Little Lipi has never been to a fair. So she is very excited today.
3. Sujoy is Lipi’s classmate. He buys a mask.
Answer: Sujoy is Lipi’s classmate. He buys a mask.
4. Lipi’s father buys her a doll. It is made of burnt clay.
Answer: Lipi’s father buys her a doll. It is made of burnt clay.
Activity 8(a)
Replace the underlined words with words from the Help Box having similar meanings:
(i) We see various shops in the fair.
Answer: We see different shops in the fair.
(ii) Rini is delighted to see her friend.
Answer: Rini is glad to see her friend.
(iii) Huge rocks are found under the sea.
Answer: Large rocks are found under the sea.
(iv) The football match is about to start.
Answer: The football match is about to begin.
| Help Box: large, different, begin, glad |
Activity 8 (b)
Make sentences of your own using the following words:
agrees : _________________________________
Answer: My friend Ram agrees with me.
exclaims: ________________________________
Answer: Lipi exclaims in wonder seeing a large crowd in the fair.
crowd : ________________________________
Answer: A huge crowd gathered infront of the shopping mall.
folk : __________________________________
Answer: I love to listen folk songs.
Let’s talk
Suppose you are Lipi’s friend. Lipi has told you about her visit to the fair. Tell the class:
(a) What do you think Lipi enjoyed the most in the fair?
Answer: I think Lipi enjoyed the most merry go round ride, alu- kabli and phuchka.
(b) Why do you think so?
Answer: Because she was telling everyone about the merry go round ride, alu- kabli and phuchka.
Activity 9 (a)
Lipi enjoyed eating alu-kabli and phuchka at the fair. Have you ever tasted these? Write four sentences on what other food you like eating.
Answer: Yes, I have tasted alu-kabli and phuchka.Like lipi I also like to eat phuchka. I like phuchka for it’s spicy taste. I also like to eat jalebis. It is very sweet and tasty.
Activity 9(b)
In this lesson you have read about a village fair. There are many other fairs held in our state. Pictures of two such fairs are given below:
Book Fair
A large variety of books can be found at one place.
Books of different countries are bought and sold here.
Answer:
A Book Fair
A book fair is a fascinating event where book lovers unite to explore a wide range of books. It showcases various genres and authors, allowing people to discover new stories and expand their knowledge. From children’s books to novels, a large variety of books can be found at one place. Books from different countries are bought and sold here. It’s a celebration of literature that encourages reading and ignites the imagination.
Handicrafts Fair
Hand-made objects like pots, flower-vase and other decorative items are sold here.
Artisans from many parts of the state gather here to sell their wares.
Answer:
A Handicrafts Fair
The Handicraft Fair is a vibrant gathering of talented artisans who showcase their exquisite creations. From handmade jewelry to intricately woven textiles, the fair showcases a rich variety of unique crafts like pots, flower-vases and other decorative items that are sold here. Visitors can admire the craftsmanship, buy beautiful souvenirs and support local artists. Also Artisans from many parts of the state gather here to sell their wares. It is a celebration of creativity and cultural heritage.