Q.1 Choose the correct answer: (5 Marks)
- In the poem “Together We Can”, what happens when we join hands with our team?
Ans – (b) We become strong and tall - In the story “The Tinkling Bells”, what did Chinna want to buy for his pet?
Ans – (b) A bell - According to “Be Smart, Be Safe”, where should you cross the road?
Ans – (b) Zebra crossing - In the poem “One Thing at a Time”, what should you do while you work?
Ans – (c) Work - In the story “The Old Stag”, why did the stag become weak?
Ans – (b) He was sick and had no grass to eat
Q.2 Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False: (5 Marks)
- Chinna returned the extra money to the fruit seller. ( T )
- We should use headphones while walking on the road. ( F )
- The old stag lived in a lush forest. ( T )
- Louis Braille invented the Braille alphabet. ( T )
- In the poem “Together We Can”, winning is the only thing that matters. ( F )
Q.3 Match the words with their meanings: (5 Marks)
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Honest | (b) A person who is truthful |
| 2. Lush | (c) Green and dense forest |
| 3. Tender | (d) Soft and delicate |
| 4. Cheerful | (e) Happy and positive |
| 5. Delightful | (a) Very pleasing or enjoyable |
Q.4 Answer the following questions in one sentence: (5 Marks)
- What did Chinna’s mother give him to buy the bells?
Ans – Chinna’s mother gave him money to buy the bells. - What is a Zebra Crossing?
Ans – A zebra crossing is a black and white striped path on the road where pedestrians can cross safely. - Who was Louis Braille?
Ans – Louis Braille was a Frenchman who invented the Braille alphabet for blind people. - In the poem “One Thing at a Time”, what is the golden rule?
Ans – The golden rule is to do one thing at a time and do it well. - Why did the animals feel ashamed in “The Old Stag”?
Ans – The animals felt ashamed because their greed made them eat all the grass that the sick old stag needed.
Q.5 Fill in the blanks with the correct words: (5 Marks)
(might, useful, honest, Braille, traffic)
- We should always follow the traffic rules.
- Louis Braille invented the Braille alphabet.
- Chinna was an honest boy.
- Do your work with all your might.
- The old stag found the tender grass very useful.
Q.6 Write the opposites of the following words: (5 Marks)
- Tall – Short
- Sad – Happy
- Fast – Slow
- Day – Night
- Old – New / Young
Q.7 Answer any TWO of the following questions: (10 Marks)
1. Why did Chinna’s mother ask him to return the extra money? What does this teach us?
Ans – Chinna’s mother asked him to return the extra money because it was not theirs and keeping it would be like stealing. She wanted him to be honest. This teaches us that we should always be truthful and never keep something that does not belong to us.
2. What are the safety rules we should follow while walking on the road?
Ans – We should always walk on the footpath. We should use the zebra crossing to cross the road. We should look right, then left, and again right before crossing. We should follow traffic lights and never play or use headphones on the road. We should also hold an adult’s hand while crossing.
3. How did the old stag’s friends help him when he was sick? What lesson did they learn?
Ans – When the old stag was sick, his friends came to visit him. But they ate all the tender grass on the hillock, leaving none for the stag. Later, they realized their mistake and brought fresh leaves for him. They also stayed away from the hillock so the grass could grow back. They learned that nature has enough for everyone, but we must use its resources wisely.
Q.8 Write a short paragraph on any ONE of the following topics: (5 Marks)
1. My Best Friend
Ans – My best friend’s name is Riya. She is nine years old. She studies in Class 4 with me. She is very kind and honest. She helps me in my studies and plays with me during recess. We share our lunch and our secrets. She is very good at drawing. I like her because she is always happy and caring. She is a true friend.
2. Road Safety
Ans – Road safety is very important for everyone. We should always walk on the footpath. While crossing the road, we must use the zebra crossing. We should look right, then left, and again right before crossing. We should follow the traffic lights and never run on the road. We should not play or use mobile phones while walking on the road. Following these rules keeps us safe.