“The Hero” 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.
1. Match the pictures of the persons with their professions:
Answer:
| Persons | Profession |
| Doctor | Takes care of sick people |
| Soldier | Flights for his/her country |
| Athlete | Plays for his/her team in the field |
| Cobbler | Mends shoes |
2. Can we call these persons heroes? Discuss with your friends.
Answer: Yes we can call these persons heroes. Because they all work for the people and for their country.
Activity-1
Complete the following sentences by choosing the most appropriate alternatives:
(i) The writer went to his _____________ (uncle’s house/father’s house/friend’s house)
Answer: The writer went to his – uncle’s house.
(ii) During the afternoons, the writer was __________ (happy/angry/bored)
Answer: During the afternoons, the writer was – bored.
(iii) The writer’s friend played _______________ (cricket or hockey/ football or cricket/ football or kabadi)
Answer: The writer’s friend played – football or cricket.
(iv) The writer felt that he was very ___________ (important/powerful/unimportant)
Answer: The writer felt that he was very – unimportant.
Activity-2
What do you think was the ‘miracle’? Discuss with your partner.
Answer: I think the ‘miracle’ was that he got a chance to play cricket or football.
Activity-3
Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False statements in the given boxes:
(a) Apu went to see a football match. [ ]
Answer: Apu went to see a football match. [ F ]
(b) The team from Motiganj was last year’s winner. [ ]
Answer: The team from Motiganj was last year’s winner. [ T ]
(c) Many people gathered at Burir Math to enjoy the match. [ ]
Answer: Many people gathered at Burir Math to enjoy the match. [ T ]
(d) Nasir pulled Apu to the playground. [ ]
Answer: Nasir pulled Apu to the playground. [ F ]
Activity-4
Match column A with column B to make meaningful sentences:
| A | B |
| (a) Apu and his cousin must go to Burir math | (i) because his mother is ill |
| (b) Apu was anxious | (ii) for our village |
| (c) Nasir hasn’t come | (iii) by 4 o’clock |
| (d) It’s a matter of prestige | (iv) about his role in the match |
Answer:
| A | B |
| (a) Apu and his cousin must go to Burir math | (iii) by 4 o’clock |
| (b) Apu was anxious | (iv) about his role in the match |
| (c) Nasir hasn’t come | (i) because his mother is ill |
| (d) It’s a matter of prestige | (ii) for our village |
Activity-5
Arrange the following sentences in the correct order. Put the numbers in the boxes provided:
(i) I gave a jerk. [ ]
(ii) They caught me easily. [ ]
(iii) l experienced a painful bite. [ ]
(iv) I moved into their part of the ground. [ ]
(v) I felt helpless. [ ]
Answer: (i) I gave a jerk. [ 5 ]
(ii) They caught me easily. [ 2 ]
(iii) l experienced a painful bite. [ 4 ]
(iv) I moved into their part of the ground. [ 1 ]
(v) I felt helpless. [ 3 ]
Activity-6
Answer the following questions:
(a) How did the opponents play?
Answer: The opponents played really well.
(b) Why were the supporters losing their hope?
Answer: The supporters were losing their hope because the Motiganj team was close to victory.
(c) When did Apu give a jerk?
Answer: When Apu experienced a painful bite of an ant then to save himself from more bites he gave a jerk.
(d) Who won the match for Apu’s team?
Answer: Apu won the match for Apu’s team.
Activity-7(a)
Read the following sentences. Circle the nouns and underline the words that describe the quality or the kind of the noun.
(i) He is a brave boy.
Answer: He is a brave boy.
(ii) This is a beautiful dress.
Answer: This is a beautiful dress.
Activity-7(b)
Underline the Qualifying Adjectives in the following sentences:
(a) Today we enjoyed a tasty lunch.
Answer: Today we enjoyed a tasty lunch.
(b) I saw an exciting match yesterday.
Answer: I saw an exciting match yesterday.
(c) My grandma told me an interesting story.
Answer: My grandma told me an interesting story.
(d) The bright moon shines in the clear sky.
Answer: The bright moon shines in the clear sky.
Activity-7(c)
In the following sentences underline the past forms of the verbs that end with “-ed”. Now, circle the past forms of the verbs that are formed by changing letters of the present form.
(a) So I felt myself to be as insignificant as an ant.
Answer: So I felt myself to be as insignificant as an ant.
(b) The large crowd cheered.
Answer: The large crowd cheered.
(c) They caught me easily.
Answer: They caught me easily.
(d) We clapped, we shouted.
Answer: We clapped, we shouted.
Activity-7(d)
Pick out the Regular and Irregular Verbs from the following sentences. Write them in the appropriate boxes.
(a) Torsha sang beautifully.
(b) My brother helped me in my studies.
(c) She walked to school every day.
(d) The soldiers fought for their country.
| Regular Verbs | Irregular Verbs |
| helpedwalked | sangfought |
ACTIVITY-8(a)
Arrange the letters properly to form meaningful words. (You will find the words in the text)
(i) NIOCUS ___________________
(ii) IACELRM __________________
(iii) PSIERETG __________________
(iv) SPOTEUPRRS __________________
Answer:
(i) NIOCUS = COUSIN
(ii) IACELRM = MIRACLE
(iii) PSIERETG = PRESTIGE
(iv) SPOTEUPRRS = SUPPORTERS
Activity-8(b)
Make sentences of your own with the following words.
vacation : ___________________________
anxious : ___________________________
severe : ____________________________
Jump : ____________________________
Answer:
vacation : We will go to Darjeeling this summer vacation.
anxious : People are anxious about the future.
severe : The storm caused severe damage to the trees.
Jump : The cat jumped onto the table.
Activity-9(a)
Write four sentences on how you celebrate India’s Independence Day in your school. Use the following hints:
- involvement of the teachers and students
- activities performed
- your feelings
Answer: In our school, we celebrate India’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm and pride. The day begins with a flag hoisting ceremony where the national flag is unfurled by the school Headmaster. Students and teachers then gather for patriotic songs, speeches, and cultural performances that showcase the rich diversity of our country. The celebration concludes with distributing sweets and exchanging greetings, fostering a sense of unity and patriotism among the school community.
Activity-9(b)
Write four sentences on ‘Your Favourite Game’. Use the following hints:
- name of the game
- how it is played
- why do you enjoy playing it
Answer:
My Favourite Game
My favourite game is cricket. I love to play and watch this game a lot. Cricket is the most popular outdoor game in the world. It was First started in England and then it spread all over the world gradually. It is played between the two teams where each team has eleven players. This sport is played by using a bat and ball.