NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Chapter 3

Let us Think

A. Answer the following.

1. What should you do before crossing a road?
See AnswerBefore crossing a road, you should look for a zebra crossing, then look right, then left and again right to ensure that no vehicles are coming. You should cross only when it’s safe.

2. Why should you not play on the footpath?
See AnswerYou should not play on the footpath because it can distract you from being alert about the traffic. Also, footpaths are meant for pedestrians to walk safely and playing there can cause obstruction to others.

3. Why should you hold an adult’s hand while crossing the road?
See AnswerYou should hold an adult’s hand while crossing the road because adults are more experienced in judging traffic and can keep you safe. This is especially important for younger children who may not be fully aware of traffic dangers.

Let us Learn

A. True or False.

1. You should always walk on the footpath. …………………
2. It is safe to run while crossing the road. …………………
3. You should use the zebra crossing to cross the road. …………………
4. Wearing dark clothes in the evening makes you more visible. …………..
5. It is safe to play near the road. ………………..
6. You should wear headphones while walking on the road. ………………..
See Answer1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. False

C. Encircle the correct option.

1. What should you do before crossing a road?
a) Run quickly
b) Stop, look right, then left, again right
c) Close your eyes
2. Where should you walk near the road?
a) On the footpath
b) On the road
c) In the middle of the vehicles
3. Why should you avoid using headphones on the road?
a) It looks bad
b) It makes you run faster
c) It can distract you from traffic sounds
See Answer1. b) Stop, look right, then left, again right
2. a) On the footpath
3. c) It can distract you from traffic sounds

D. Identify the following symbols and write their meanings.

Help box
• School ahead • No honking
• No littering • Ladies restroom
• Gents restroom • Right turn
• Handicapped • No left turn
• Drive slow • Danger ahead
• U turn

See Answer1. Ladies restroom
2. Gents restroom
3. Handicapped
4. U turn
5. No left turn
6. Right turn
7. Drive Slow
8. School ahead
9. No honking
10. No littering
11. Danger ahead

Let us Do

A. Classify the following activities as “safe” and “unsafe”.

• Looking right and left before crossing
• Playing on the road
• Crossing at a zebra crossing
• Walking on the footpath
• Listening to loud music on the road
See Answer• Looking right and left before crossing – Safe
• Playing on the road – Unsafe
• Crossing at a zebra crossing – Safe
• Walking on the footpath – Safe
• Listening to loud music on the road – Unsafe

B. Spot what’s wrong with the picture.
Look at the following picture below and spot six errors.

See Answer1. Bananas growing on a tree – Bananas grow on plants, not on large trees like the one shown.
2. Airplane flying too low between buildings – That’s very unsafe and unrealistic.
3. The traffic light is green for pedestrians but cars are moving – This would cause accidents.
4. The bus driver is seated on the wrong side – In many countries, especially where traffic moves on the left, the driver sits on the right side.
5. The cat is on the road alone – That’s dangerous for the cat and could cause accidents.
6. A person is walking in the middle of the road – Not on the sidewalk or at the crosswalk.

Let us Write

A. Classify the following as “C” (Countable) and “U” (Uncountable).

• Bananas …… • Lemonade ……
• Biscuits …… • Flour ……
• Curd …… • Chocolates ……
• Tomatoes …… • Tomato ketchup ……
• Sandwiches …… • Potatoes ……
• Mashed potatoes …… • Coffee ……
• Coffee jars …… • Tables ……
See Answer• Bananas C • Lemonade U
• Biscuits C • Flour U
• Curd U • Chocolates C
• Tomatoes C • Tomato ketchup U
• Sandwiches C • Potatoes C
• Mashed potatoes U • Coffee U
• Coffee jars C • Tables C

B. Now, Classify the following into countable and uncountable nouns.

Traffic, Pollution, Helmet, Buses, Cars, Speed,
Pedestrian, Bicycle, Safety, Transportation, Fuel
See AnswerCountable Nouns:
Helmet
Buses
Cars
Pedestrian
Bicycle
Uncountable nouns:
Traffic
Pollution
Speed
Safety
Transportation
Fuel

C. Read the recipe below. Underline the countable nouns and circle the uncountable nouns.

Recipe: Yummy banana milkshake
Step 1: Peel two bananas and put them in a blender.
Step 2: Pour one glass of milk into the blender.
Step 3: Add sugar and a little honey for sweetness.
Step 4: Blend everything until smooth.
Step 5: Add some ice cubes and enjoy your banana milkshake!
See AnswerStep 1: Two bananas, Blender – Countable.
Step 2: Glass, Blender – Countable; Milk – Uncountable.
Step 3: Sugar, Honey – Uncountable.
Step 4: Everything – Uncountable.
Step 5: Ice cubes – Countable; Banana Milkshake – Uncountable.

D. Write a letter to the traffic police of Bharat to thank them and promise to follow all the traffic rules and stay safe.

Dear Traffic Police Officer,
Thank you for keeping us safe on the roads. You work so hard to make sure everyone follows the rules and no one gets hurt. I see how you stand in the sun, rain, and cold to help us.
I have read your letter carefully and understood that …………
………………………………
………………………………
………………………………
………………………………
Jai Hind!
Name ………………
Grade ……………..

See AnswerDear Traffic Police Officer,
Thank you for keeping us safe on the roads. You work so hard to make sure everyone follows the rules and no one gets hurt. I see how you stand in the sun, rain, and cold to help us.
I have read your letter carefully and understood that road safety is very important for all of us. I promise to follow all the traffic rules you have taught us. I will always use the zebra crossing when crossing the road and look right, left and right again before crossing. I will walk on the footpath and never play near the roads.
I will also make sure to hold an adult’s hand while crossing busy roads. In the evening, I will wear bright clothes or use reflective stickers so that drivers can see me clearly. I will never use headphones or get distracted while walking near traffic.
I will also share these safety rules with my friends and family members. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.
Thank you once again for all your hard work and for teaching us these important safety rules.
Jai Hind!
Name: [Dipti Verma]
Grade: 4

Class 4 English Marigold Solutions

Mary Daunt encourages children with her thoughtful poem to run. Run to the sun and away from the cities, Run under the raindrops, run under the trees, run with each breath. Run is very important to grow fast and for being fast. The more one person runs the active he gets and the faster he becomes. The poet Mary also asks the children to play under the tree as playing with friends is more important.
Run and be happy and run in the country and become great.

This is the story of a man named Nasruddin. Who was talking to his friends praising his skills in Archery and how nobody can match his skill. So one of the friends went and bought a bow and arrows and asked him to prove the point. Nasruddin accepted the challenge and took the string of the bow and take the aim and shot the arrow. But this time it didn’t struck the target and instead fell somewhere near to it.

Jokingly, His friends mocked him but he replied that this is how Azad shoot the arrow. Then he picked another arrow and string the bow and took the aim and shot 2nd time also it flew past the first arrow but did hit the target. Laughing friends at his shot asked if it was his best shot but defending himself he said no this is how the chief Guards shoot arrows. Friends started to laugh at him and asked who is next on the list doubting as he can’t shoot.

This time again picked the arrow and took aim and shot the arrow but this time it reached and Bang hit the target! Victoriously! Nasruddin said to his friends this is how I shoot.
In this story, we see Nasruddin didn’t stop even after different failures.