HARMONY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PRACTICE WORKSHEET (2018-2019)

SUB: ENGLISH NAME: _________
STD: IV DIV: ____ ROLL NO.______
DATE: __________

Q1) Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Emperor Akbar was in the habit of putting riddles and puzzles to his courtiers. He often
asked questions which were strange and witty. It took much wisdom to answer these
questions. Once he asked a very strange question. The courtiers were dumb folded by his
question.
Akbar glanced at his courtiers. As he looked, one by one the heads began to hang low in
search of an answer. It was at this moment that Birbal entered the courtyard. Birbal who
knew the nature of the emperor quickly grasped the situation and asked, "May I know the
question so that I can try for an answer". Akbar said, "How many crows are there in this
city?" Without even a moment's thought, Birbal replied "There are fifty thousand five
hundred and eighty nine crows, my lord".
"How can you be so sure?" asked Akbar.
Birbal said, "Make you men count, my lord. If you find more crows it means some have
come to visit their relatives here. If you find less number of crows it means some have gone
to visit their relatives elsewhere". Akbar was pleased very much by Birbal's wit.

1. What was the habit of Emperor Akbar?

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2. How were the questions asked by him?
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What happened when he glanced at his courtiers?
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3. What did Birbal ask when he entered?
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 4. What was Birbal's answer for number of crows?
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5. Did you like the story? Suggest a suitable title?
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6. Write synonyms and antonyms of the following:

no Word synonym antonym
1 Low
2 More
3 Enter

Q 2) Read the poem and answer the following questions:

The best of friends,
Can change a frown,
Into a smile,
When you feel down.
The best of friends,
Will understand,
Your little trials,
And lend a hand.
The best of friends,
Will always share,
Your secret dreams,
Because they care.
The best of friends,
Worth more than gold,
Give all the love,
A heart can hold.

1. What can best friends change into a smile?

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2. When will best friends lend hand?
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3. What will best friends always share? Why?
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4. What is more worthy: best friends or gold?
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5. Did you like the poem? Why? Suggest a suitable tile.
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6. Write few lines about your best friend?
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