🎨 Lesson 4: Some Hearts Speak Best through Art — Complete Solutions
This lesson focuses on the themes of empathy, bullying, and kindness. It tells the story of Medha, a quiet student who is bullied by her classmates but eventually finds support and friendship through art and the kindness of others.
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📘 Section 1: Textbook Activity Solutions
1. Comprehension Questions
i) Who was referred to as ‘the silent queen’ by Dipu?
Answer: Medha was referred to as ‘the silent queen’.
ii) Who was Shreya?
Answer: Shreya was Medha’s new friend.
iii) What did Tanya notice about Medha when others were playing?
Answer: Tanya noticed that Medha was sitting alone and sketching a picture.
iv) What inspired Medha to draw the pelican?
Answer: She was inspired by a book she had read about pelicans the previous day.
v) What message did the teacher try to convey by observing ‘Kindness Week’?
Answer: The teacher wanted students to learn to help rather than hurt, and to support classmates who might feel left out.
vi) What does “Tanya stood for me” mean?
Answer: It means Tanya supported Medha, spoke up for her against bullies, and made her feel included and “seen”.
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2. Character Matching
Medha: A quiet, artistic girl who enjoys sketching.
Tanya: Medha’s friend, a cheerful and brave girl.
Dipu: A loud, tough boy who mocks others.
Vimal: Dipu’s partner who also teases others.
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🧠 Section 2: Grammar & Vocabulary
4. b) Adjectives of Quality
i) Medha felt lonely when no one talked to her during lunch.
ii) We should always be empathetic to those who are being bullied.
iii) Medha was grateful to Tanya.
iv) We should not be rude to others.
v) Tanya was a kind girl who spoke for Medha.
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9. b) Finite vs. Non-finite Verbs
i) Medha enjoys telling (tell) stories to children. (NF)
ii) They go (go) to school every day by bus. (F)
iii) Dipu saw him running (run) in the park. (NF)
iv) The teacher asked me to write (write) the answer. (NF)
v) Rahul finished (finish) his homework before going out. (F)
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10. b) Infinitive Forms (“to” + verb)
i) Do you want to come with me?
ii) Don’t forget to take your umbrella.
iii) My parents are planning to go abroad.
iv) They are planning to give me a surprise.
v) How long do you expect to stay in Guwahati?
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13. b) Anagrams (Rearranging letters)
ii) EAT = TEA (A popular hot beverage)
iii) ACT = CAT (A furry animal)
iv) LEMON = MELON (A sweet, juicy fruit)
v) HEART = EARTH (The planet we live in)
vi) MEAT = TEAM (A group working together)
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✍️ Section 3: Key Concepts & Writing
Bullying: When someone repeatedly hurts or frightens weaker people using their power or strength.
Listening vs. Hearing: Hearing is simply noticing sound (like birds chirping), while listening is paying attention to understand the meaning (like a teacher’s lesson).
Netiquette: Derived from “Internet” and “Etiquette,” it means being respectful and responsible in the online world.
Descriptive Paragraph: A piece of writing that uses adjectives and appeals to the five senses to create a clear picture of a topic.
