GRADE: 4 SUBJECT:

ENGLISH
Lesson: 1
Poem: ”FOREIGN LAND”
I) Meanings:
1. Abroad – all around
2. Trunk: woody stem of a tree
3. Adorned - decorated
4. Pleasant - Enjoyment.
5. Dimpling River –Creases on its surface as it flows
6. looking-glass - mirror
7. Dusty Roads -covered in dust
8. Tramping -Walks In Rough
9. Slips - Slides smoothly on
10. Fairy land - the imaginary Home of fairies.
11. Playthings -toys
12 .Alive - having life: not dead
II. Answer the following question:
Question:
1) What could be the possible age of the poet?
Answer:
The possible age of the poet in poem could be 9- 10 years.
Question:
2) How does the child poet climb the tree?
Answer:
The child climbs the tree by holding the trunks with his
both hands and forcing the body move upward by the help of
legs.
Question:
3) What is the most beautiful aspect of the garden next door?
Answer:
The most beautiful aspect of the garden next door is that it
is decorated with full of flowers.
 Question:
4) Whose image is reflected in the flowing river?
Answer:
The image of the sun and the sky reflects in the flowing
river.
Question:
5) What do you think the child would have done, if he were to
find a taller tree than the present one?
Answer:
He could see the some more vivid and pleasant scene if he could
find the taller tree than the present one.
Question:
6) What are the contrasting features of the “dimpling river”
and the “dusty roads” in stanza three?
Answer:
The dimpling river shows the beautiful image of the blue sky
and the sun, while the dusty roads is spiral like snake and people
are travelling on it heavily.
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RAMA IN EXILE
I) Meanings:
1. Hermit – a person who lives alone away from society.
2. Rebuked – scolded
3. Exile – banishment
4. Embraced – hugged
5. Oath – promise
6. Entreated – pleaded
7. Beneath – under
8. Rejoicing – being happy
9. Procession – parade
10. Suspicious – doubtful
II) Answer The Following Question:
Question:
1. What did Lakshman see on climbing the tree?
Answer:
Lakshman saw a long procession of people winding towards them
through the forest.
Question:
2. Why did Rama rebuke him?
Answer:
Rama rebukes Lakshman for being suspicious and disbelieving
Bharat.
Question:
3. What did Bharat do on seeing Rama?
Answer:
Bharat flung himself before Rama’s feet on seeing Ram.
Question:
4. Why was Rama overcome with grief?
Answer:
 Listening the death of his father Dashrath, Ram overcome with
grief.
Question:
5. Why did Bharat ask for Rama’s sandals?
Answer:
Bharat asked for Rama’s sandals to keep it on the throne of
Ayodhya as a symbol of Rama’s reign.
Question:
6. What promise did Rama make to Bharat?
Answer:
Rama promise Bharat to return to Ayodhya after completion of
exile.
Lesson – 3
THE LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE
I) Meanings:
1. Wattles – wooden stakes fences
2. Bee loud – Buzzing bees
3. Glade – clear open grass
4. Veil – tin covering
5. Linnet – a small song bird
6. Glimmer – shiny
7. Lapping – moving in gentle waves
8. Core – the inner most part
II) Answer the following:
Question:
1. Where is the poet keen to go?
Answer:
The poet is keen to go to Innisfree.
Question:
2. What is so appealing about the place?
Answer:
Innisfree is far from the hustling and busy life of city. In Innisfree
there is quietness and peace which the speaker is seeking for.
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3. How are the following described in the poem?
Answer:
• Morning: In this poem morning has been described as
dropping veils of night.
• Midnight: Midnight has been mentioned as glimmed by the
moon.
• Noon: Noon has been symbolized as the sun glowing purple.
• Evening: According to poet the fluttering and chirping of
linnets bird depicts evening.
Question:
4. What is “pavement grey” symbolic of?
Answer:
“The pavement grey” this symbolizes the road of the rural areas.