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Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 1
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(The Importance of Trees and the Need to Protect Them)
Trees are an essential part of our natural environment. Trees provide us with many benefits. They produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for our survival. They also absorb carbon dioxide, which is a harmful gas and contributes to climate change. Trees also provide shade to us, which provides relief to all living beings during the hot summer days.
Forests provide protection to a wide variety of animals, birds, and insects, many of which depend on trees for food and shelter. Trees also help prevent soil erosion, which is important for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Unfortunately, many forests around the world are being destroyed due to deforestation, trees being cut for commercial purposes. Deforestation has many adverse effects on the environment, including soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
It is very important that we should take steps to protect trees and forests. We can plant more trees around us, support reforestation programs, and reduce our consumption of products that contribute to deforestation, such as palm oil. By doing so, we can help ensure a healthy and sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
Read the Questions carefully from the unseen passage for class 4 and answer them according to the passage-
Q.1. What are the benefits of trees mentioned in the passage?
a) Producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide
b) Providing shade
c) Preventing soil erosion
d) All of the above
Answer:— (d) All of the aboveQ.2. What do forests provide protection to?
a) Trees
b) Humans
c) Animals, birds, and insects
d) None of the above
Answer:— (c) Animals, birds, and insectsQ.3. What is deforestation?
a) Cutting down trees for commercial purposes
b) Planting more trees
c) Supporting reforestation programs
d) Reducing the consumption of palm oil
Answer:— a) Cutting down trees for commercial purposesQ.4. What are the adverse effects of deforestation on the environment?
a) Soil erosion
b) Loss of biodiversity
c) Climate change
d) All of the above
Answer:— (d) All of the aboveQ.5. What can we do to protect trees and forests?
a) Plant more trees
b) Support reforestation programs
c) Reduce consumption of products that contribute to deforestation
d) All of the above
Answer:— (d) All of the aboveUnseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 2
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(Laborer and Nightingale)
There was a poor person. He would go to the forests and cut wood. It was a rainy day, and dry wood had stopped being available in the forest. The laborer started working by cutting dry bushes, and selling them. Dry bushes were also not going to cooperate for long. He was lying in the shadow of the tree in the afternoon full of anxiety, when a nightingale came to the tree and started singing. Pleased with his singing, the laborer thought of catching him. He thought that he would get money by making people listen to Bulbul’s songs.
The next day he spread a trap under the tree and caught the nightingale and put it in the cage. “I’ve got you.” He happily said – “Now you will always have to sing for me.”
“We never sing in the nightingale cage.” The nightingale of that song said. “Then I will eat you.” The laborer threatened – “I have heard that nightingale is very tasty to eat.”
“No, don’t hit me.” Nightingale said fearfully – “If you free me, I will tell you three valuable things in exchange for my life. Those three things will be of great use to you.” The laborer thought that she is a wonderful bird, surely she will tell such a thing, which will remove his poverty.
He freed her. The nightingale immediately flew up and sat on the branch of a tree. He said- “Now listen to my three words.
“First, never believe the promise of a prisoner, second, do not get what you want by threats, third is the most valuable thing, don’t be sad for what you have lost, and work hard to find a new way.” ” After that the nightingale flew away singing the song. The laborer kept rubbing his hands. He thought – he got nothing in his hands due to greed.
Read the Questions carefully from the unseen passage for class 4 and answer them according to the passage-
Q.1. Who is the protagonist in the story?
a) The nightingale
b) The laborer
c) The forest
d) The dry bushes
Answer:— (b) The laborerQ.2. What did the laborer do when he heard the nightingale’s song?
a) He ignored it and continued with his work
b) He caught the nightingale and put it in a cage
c) He tried to imitate the nightingale’s singing
d) He ran away in fear
Answer:— (b) He caught the nightingale and put it in a cageQ.3 What did the nightingale offer to the laborer in exchange for its life?
a) Money
b) Three valuable pieces of advice
c) A magic spell
d) Nothing
Answer:— (b) Three valuable pieces of adviceQ.4. What was the laborer’s reaction to the nightingale’s advice?
a) He was grateful and followed it
b) He didn’t believe it and ignored it
c) He got angry and threw the cage away
d) He felt sad and started crying
Answer:— (a) He was grateful and followed itQ.5. What lesson can we learn from the story?
a) Greed can lead to loss
b) Catching birds is a good way to make money
c) Always trust promises made by prisoners
d) Threats are an effective way to get what you want
Answer:— (a) Greed can lead to lossQ.6. What did the nightingale mean by “don’t be sad for what you have lost, and work hard to find a new way”?
a) It’s okay to give up when you fail
b) You should be content with what you have
c) You should never give up and keep trying to find new opportunities
d) You should always focus on the past and try to get back what you lost.
Answer:— (c) You should never give up and keep trying to find new opportunitiesUnseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 3
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(Clever Harini)
Harini, a clever deer in a forest, once wanted to cross a river to eat mouth-watering red fruit on the other side. But, she knew that many crocodiles were in the river.
Harini called the big crocodile loudly. He came onto the shore. Harini said, “Our king Lion is hosting a big feast. I have to count the number of crocodiles also. You can call your friends to form a queue across the river. ” Within minutes all the crocodiles came and formed a queue across the river. Happily, Harini walked on them, crossed the river, and jumped onto the shore. Harini looked back at the crocodiles. She smiled and jumped into the forest heckling, “You fools, how can King Lion feed you people in waters?”
Read the Questions carefully from the unseen passage for class 4 and answer them according to the passage-
Q.1 Why did Harini want to cross the river?
a) To swim with the crocodiles
b) To eat fruits on the other side
c) To count the number of crocodiles
d) To meet the King Lion
Answer:— (b) To eat fruits on the other sideQ.2 How did Harini manage to get the crocodiles to form a queue across the river?
a) By challenging them to a race
b) By offering them food
c) By lying about a feast hosted by the King Lion
d) By asking them nicely
Answer:— (c) By lying about a feast hosted by the King LionQ.3 What did Harini say to the crocodiles after she had crossed the river?
a) “Thank you for helping me cross the river.”
b) “You are such brave and kind crocodiles.”
c) “You are fools, how can King Lion feed you people in the waters?”
d) “I will come back to visit you soon.”
Answer:— (c) “You are fools, how can King Lion feed you people in the waters?”Q.4 What can be inferred about Harini from the passage?
a) She is afraid of crocodiles
b) She is very clever and cunning
c) She is kind and compassionate
d) She is friends with the King Lion
Answer:— (b) She is very clever and cunningQ.5 What is the main lesson that can be learned from this story?
a) It is important to be honest with others
b) Cleverness and cunning can help one overcome obstacles
c) It is not safe to trust strangers
d) Animals should not be trusted
Answer:— (b) Cleverness and cunning can help one overcome obstaclesUnseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 4
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(An Arrogant Horse and A poor Donkey)
A soldier had a horse. The horse was well-built, tall, and strong. But he was very arrogant. One day the soldier was riding his horse on the battlefield. The horse was feeling very proud as it was taking its master to the battlefield. On the way, he met a donkey who was carrying more weight. The cocky horse shook his head and said, “You are a very bad ass.” Move away, we’re going to the battlefield. The donkey turned to one side and the horse went away.
After a few days, the donkey was passing by the same horse. At this time the horse was carrying the load of the wounded soldier and all his belongings. The donkey went to the horse and said, “Some days ago, you called me a bad donkey because I was carrying too much weight.” What are you doing now? The horse was ashamed of itself and could not answer anything.
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
Q.1. What kind of animal was the soldier’s companion in the story?
A) A dog
B) A cat
C) A horse
D) A donkey
Answer:— (C) A horseQ.2. How did the horse feel about himself while taking his master to the battlefield?
A) Confused
B) Arrogant
C) Anxious
D) Scared
Answer:— (B) ArrogantQ.3. What did the horse say to the donkey when they met on the way to the battlefield?
A) “You’re a good friend.”
B) “You’re a strong donkey.”
C) “Move away, you bad ass.”
D) “Let’s go to the battlefield together.”
Answer:— (C) “Move away, you bad ass.”Q.4. What was the donkey carrying when he met the horse again?
A) A wounded soldier
B) His own belongings
C) A heavy load
D) Weapons for the battlefield
Answer:— (A) A wounded soldierQ.5. What did the donkey ask the horse when they met again?
A) “Can I join you on the battlefield?”
B) “Why are you carrying so much weight?”
C) “Are you going to carry the burden from the field?”
D) “Do you need any help?”
Answer:— (B) “Why are you carrying so much weight?”Q.6. How did the horse react when the donkey confronted him about his behavior?
A) He apologized and promised to change.
B) He laughed and ignored the donkey.
C) He tried to justify his behavior.
D) He got angry and kicked the donkey.
Answer:— (A) He apologized and promised to change.Read More:-
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