Date: 24th Nov 2019 – 5th Dec 2019

Class: IV

Subject: Moral Science

IN SCHOOL TEACHING – SUNDAY TO THURSDAY

Shyamal’s Gift House

Textual questions:
QI. Answer the following questions?
1. Why did Shyamal want to retire from work?
Ans. Shyamal wanted to retire from work because he was becoming old and he use to get tired
easily.
2. What did Shyamal’s employer request him?
Ans. Shyamal’s employer requested him to build one last house for him before he leaves. 3.
How did Shyamal complete his last assignment?
Ans. Shyamal completed his last assignment in a careless manner by not giving his much time
and putting in much effort.
4. What did the employer give Shyamal as his farewell gift?
Ans. The employer gave Shyamal as his farewell gift a house that Shyamal had built.
5. Why did Shyamal despise himself?
Ans. Shyamal despised himself because if he had knew that house was for him he would have
done it in a different way.

QII. Fill in the blanks:

1. Our lives are like Shyamal’s house that we build everyday.
2. It depends on us how well we build life by putting in our best effort.
3. It is later, we are in for a shock that we could have performed better. But, the time is
gone.
4. You must know that life is a ‘do it yourself’ game.
5. Your actions today will decide your winning or losing tomorrow.
6. Always remember, your life gives back to you what you give to it.
7. Therefore, when you play life’s match, be sure to give in your best.

AT HOME PRACTICE – SUNDAY TO THURSDAY