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Dear reader, In this section you will find the Objective type unseen passages for class 4 English, all the passages are important with a view to the examination conducted by NCERT, CBSE, and other Boards.
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
Q.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
Q.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
Q.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
Q.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.”
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
Q.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
Q.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
Q.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.
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 5
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(Woodcutter and a Parrot)
Shyama was a woodcutter. He used to go to the forest daily, early in the morning, and return by evening with his load to sell it in the market. He carried his lunch too with him to eat it in the forest. He used to take his food in the afternoon daily and a parrot was his regular visitor by that time. He used to give some food to it daily. There was a small stream nearby. He drank water from it after finishing his lunch. In this way, he passed his days,
One day, he ate his lunch, and gave some food to his parrot. He made a small cup with banyan leaves to drink water from the stream. As he was about to drink the water, the parrot pecked his hand tearing the leafy cup. In this way, he tried more than once but every time the parrot didn’t allow him to drink the water.
Getting disgusted with this, he gave up and threw a stone on its leg and returned to where he kept his wood.
He saw, on the way, some dead animals near the bank of the stream. Thereupon, he understood why the parrot prevented him from drinking the contaminated water.
He thanked the parrot silently for its help in return for what little food he gave to it.
Questions asked from the unseen passage
Q.1 Who was Shyama?
A) A farmer
B) A woodcutter
C) A fisherman
D) A hunter
Q.2 When did Shyama go to the forest?
A) In the afternoon
B) At night
C) Early in the morning
D) Late in the evening
Q.3 What did Shyama carry with him to the forest?
A) His pet dog
B) His lunch
C) His tools for cutting wood
D) His family members
Q.4 Who used to visit Shyama during his lunchtime in the forest?
A) A crow
B) A parrot
C) A squirrel
D) A rabbit
Q.5 What did the parrot do when Shyama tried to drink water from the stream?
A) It ignored him
B) It pecked his hand
C) It flew away
D) It drank the water first
Q.6 What did Shyama discover near the bank of the stream?
A) Some fresh fruits
B) Some dead animals
C) A beautiful flower garden
D) A hidden treasure
Fill in the blanks:
Q.7 Shyama made a small cup with __________ leaves to drink water from the stream.
Q.8 The parrot pecked Shyama’s hand and tore the __________ cup.
Q.9 Shyama threw a stone at the parrot’s _________Shyama.
Q.10.Shyama thanked the parrot for preventing him from drinking __________ water.
Answers:
- B) A woodcutter
- C) Early in the morning
- B) His lunch
- B) A parrot
- B) It pecked his hand
- B) Some dead animals
- Banyan
- Leafy
- Leg
- Contaminated
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 6
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(A Clever Mother Pigeon)
A pigeon laid two eggs in its nest in the shade of a house. After hatching, little kids came out of them. Then winter came. Those kids were shivering in the chilling weather. Their mother was worried about them. She went around and found that some villagers were making fire to warm up. She picked up one fire stick from it and flew back, She gathered some dried twigs and placed them in a heap near the nest.
Then dropped the fire stick in that heap. That’s all. That heap of dried twigs started burning. The kids got abundant warmth with the small fire in front of them. They went to sleep happily. Mother pigeon was also delighted, and went into deep sleep.
Multiple Choice Questions from the unseen passage for class 4:
Q.1 Where did the pigeon lay its eggs?
a) Inside the house
b) Under a tree
c) In its nest in the shade of a house
d) On a rooftop
Q.2 What happened to the little kids when winter came?
a) They flew away
b) They hatched from the eggs
c) They shivered in the chilling weather
d) They built their own nests
Q.3 What did the mother pigeon do to provide warmth for her kids?
a) She built a bigger nest
b) She brought twigs to make a fire
c) She flew south for warmer weather
d) She found a warmer place for them to stay
Q.4 How did the kids feel after the fire was lit?
a) They were scared
b) They went to sleep happily
c) They flew away
d) They were still cold
Fill in the Blanks from the unseen passage for class 4:
Q.6 After hatching, little _____ came out of the eggs.
Q.7 The mother pigeon picked up a ________ from the fire made by villagers.
ANSWERS-
- ANS 1. c) In its nest in the shade of a house
- ANS 2. c) They shivered in the chilling weather
- ANS.3 b) She brought twigs to make a fire
- ANS.4 b) They went to sleep happily
- ANS.7 kids
- ANS.6 fire-stick
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 7
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(The Nest Dispute)
Once a rabbit suddenly occupied the nest of a bird in a big tree in the forest. After returning from food-collection, the bird saw this and demanded that the rabbit should vacate his nest. The rabbit refused. After having a big quarrel, both of them decided to seek justice from some gentle animal. The rabbit said, “Let’s go to the cat. He is a good judge.” The bird agreed.
They went to the cat. The cat said, “Dear kids, I am old and a little deaf. Please come near.” The rabbit and the bird went close to the cat. They started telling the reason for their quarrel. As they were coming nearer to his ears, the cat tried to pounce on them and kill. Both creatures escaped within seconds and ran away. They learnt a lesson and became good friends.
Multiple Choice Questions from unseen passage:
Q.1 Where did the bird’s nest get occupied by the rabbit?
a) In a small tree
b) In a burrow
c) In a big tree in the forest
d) In a bush
Q.2 Why did the bird demand that the rabbit vacate the nest?
a) The bird wanted to share the nest
b) The bird was angry at the rabbit
c) The bird needed the nest for its eggs
d) The bird wanted to build a bigger nest
Q.3 Who did the rabbit and the bird seek justice from?
a) A dog
b) A cat
c) Another bird
d) A human
Q.4 What happened when the rabbit and the bird went close to the cat?
a) The cat ignored them
b) The cat listened to their quarrel
c) The cat pounced on them
d) The cat fell asleep
Fill in the Blanks from unseen passage:
Q.5 As they were coming nearer to his ears, the cat tried to pounce on them and ________.
Q.6 Both creatures escaped within seconds and _______ away.
ANSWERS-
- c) In a big tree in the forest
- c) The bird needed the nest for its eggs
- b) A cat
- c) The cat pounced on them
- ran away.
- kill
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 8
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
(Magic of Reading)
Reading is like a magical adventure. When you open a book, you enter a whole new world. In the book, you can meet brave heroes, explore distant lands, and learn exciting things.
Reading increases your imagination. It’s like a treasure trove full of stories waiting for you. You can read in a cozy corner or under a big tree. So, pick up a book, start reading, and let the adventure begin!
Questions asked from the unseen passage
Q1: What does reading open up for you?
Q2: What can you do in a book?
Q3: What does reading do to your imagination?
Q4: Where can you read a book?
Q5: How can you start your reading adventure?
Answers:-
- Answer 1: Reading opens up a whole new world for you.
- Answer 2: In a book, you can meet brave heroes, explore distant lands, and learn exciting things.
- Answer 3: Reading increases your imagination.
- Answer 4: You can read a book in a cozy corner or under a big tree.
- Answer 5: You can start your reading adventure by picking up a book and diving in.
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 9
(The Three Best Friends)
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
Once upon a time, there were three friends: Tommy the dog, Jimmy the cat, and Nikki the mouse. They lived in a comfortable house.
Tommy loved to play and run. Jimmy loved a sunny spot and chasing yarn. Nikki was small and loved tasty treats.
One day, they played hide and seek. Tommy got Jimmy easily. But Nikki was difficult to find. Tommy searched for it a lot but couldn’t find Nikki, finally, Nikki came out. They become friends and have fun adventures. He learned that even different animals can be good friends. They were the happiest friends in their little house.
Questions asked from the unseen passage
Q1: Who were the three friends in the story?
Q2: What did Tommy like to do?
Q3: What was Jimmy’s favorite activity?
Q4: Why was Nikki hard to find in hide and seek?
Q5: What did the friends learn?
Answers:-
- Answer 1: The three friends were Tommy the dog, Jimmy the cat, and Nikki the mouse.
- Answer 2: Tommy liked to play and run.
- Answer 3: Jimmy loved finding sunny spots and chasing yarn.
- Answer 4: Nikki, being a small mouse, was hard to find.
- Answer 5: The friends learned that different animals can be good friends, and they were very happy in their little house.
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 10
(My Pet Dog)
Directions: Read the following unseen passage for class 4 carefully and answer the questions given below the unseen passage:-
My pet dog’s name is Buddy. He is a cute, furry and friendly dog. Buddy is brown, and has white spots on his paws and a wagging tail. He’s not too big, and he’s not too small.
Every day, when I come home from school, Buddy greets me with a wagging tail and lots of licks. He’s always excited to see me. We play fetch in the backyard, and he loves to run after the ball.
Buddy is my best friend. Whenever I am sad, he supports me and makes me laugh with his funny antics. We go on walks together, and he barks at squirrels and birds. He even sleeps under my bed to keep me safe at night.
I love my pet dog Buddy very much. He is part of our family and we take good care of him. Having a dog is so much fun, and I’m lucky to have Buddy as my beloved companion.
Questions asked from the unseen passage–
Objective Type Questions:
1. What is the color of the dog in the passage?
a) Black
b) Brown with white spots
2. How does Buddy greet the author when they come home from school?
(a) He barks loudly
(b) He licks and wags his tail
Fill in the Blank Questions:
3. Buddy loves to run after the __________.
4. Buddy sleeps under the author’s __________ to keep them safe at night.
True or False Questions:
5. Buddy is a very small dog. (True or False)
6. Buddy never barks at squirrels and birds during walks. (True or False)
Similar Questions (Synonyms):
7. What is another word for “excited” as used in the passage?
8. What is a synonym for “companion” in the passage?
Opposite Questions (Antonyms):
9. What is the opposite of “small” as described in the passage?
10. What is the antonym of “laugh” as used in the passage?
Answers:-
Objective Type Questions:
1. Answer: b) Brown with white spots
2. Answer: b) He licks and wags his tail
Fill in the Blank Questions:
3. Answer: ball
4. Answer: bed
True or False Questions:
5. Answer: False (Buddy is described as “He’s not too big.”)
6. Answer: False (Buddy is mentioned as barking at squirrels and birds during walks.)
Similar Questions (Synonyms):
1. Answer: thrilled
2. Answer: friend
Opposite Questions (Antonyms):
3. Answer: big
4. Answer: cry
Unseen Passage for Class 4 English- Passage 11
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below:
(“Unexpected Rain Coins”)
While they were eating, Lencho saw that rain was starting, just like he thought. Big raindrops fell, and there were huge, cloudy mountains in the northeast. The air was nice and fresh. A man went outside just to enjoy the rain on his skin. When he came back, he said, “These raindrops aren’t ordinary. They’re like new coins falling from the sky. The big drops are like ten-cent coins, and the little ones are like five-cent coins.”
Read the questions and choose the correct alternative from the unseen passage –
1. What happened during the meal in the passage?
2. How did Lencho feel when he saw the rain starting?
3. Where did the man go, and why did he go there?
4. According to the man, what did the raindrops look like, and how did he describe them?
5. Which direction did the huge mountains of clouds come from?
Answers:-
1. During the meal, big raindrops started falling, and there were approaching clouds in the northeast.
2. Lencho felt that the rain was starting, just as he had predicted.
3. The man went outside to enjoy the feeling of the rain on his skin.
4. The man thought that the raindrops were like new coins. He described the big drops as ten-cent pieces and the little ones as five-cent pieces.
5. The huge mountains of clouds could be seen approaching from the northeast.
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