This post provides comprehensive answers and explanations for all end-of-lesson exercises from My Early Home, New Oxford Modern English Class 4. It includes all textbook exercise items like Comprehension (Q&A), working with words, learning about language and composition sections of the textbook exercise for the lesson ‘My early Home’ given in the book ‘New Oxford Modern English’ for class 4.
Textbook Questions & Answers – ‘My Early Home’ | Class 4 New Oxford Modern English
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COMPREHENSION
1. Answer the following questions.
a. Where did the horses live?
b. What did Black Beauty live on before he could eat grass?
c. What happened once Black Beauty was old enough to eat grass?
d. What advice did Black Beauty’s mother give him?
e. What job does the master do?
f. What do we learn about Black Beauty’s grandparents?
g. What did the master call Black Beauty and why?
h. What was the name of Black Beauty’s mother?
i. Who is Old Daniel?
Answers:
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Answer Set – 1
a. Where did the horses live?
Ans. The horses lived in a large meadow with a pond, trees, and a shed near the grove.
घोड़े एक बड़े मैदान में रहते थे जहाँ तालाब, पेड़ और एक शेड था।
b. What did Black Beauty live on before he could eat grass?
Ans. Before eating grass, Black Beauty lived on his mother’s milk.
घास खाने से पहले ब्लैक ब्यूटी अपनी माँ का दूध पीता था।
c. What happened once Black Beauty was old enough to eat grass?
Ans. Once he could eat grass, his mother went out to work in the daytime and came back in the evening.
जैसे ही वह घास खाने लायक हुआ, उसकी माँ दिन में काम पर जाती और शाम को लौट आती थी।
d. What advice did Black Beauty’s mother give him?
Ans. She told him to be gentle, well-mannered, never bite or kick, and always do his work with good will.
उसने उसे सिखाया कि नम्र और शिष्ट रहना, कभी काटना या लात मारना नहीं, और हमेशा पूरे मन से काम करना।
e. What job does the master do?
Ans. The master was a farmer. He took care of the horses and used them for work, like going to town on market day in a gig.
मालिक एक किसान था। वह घोड़ों की देखभाल करता था और उन्हें काम में लगाता था, जैसे बाज़ार जाने के लिए गाड़ी खींचना।
f. What do we learn about Black Beauty’s grandparents?
Ans. His grandfather won the Newmarket races twice, and his grandmother had the sweetest temper.
उसके दादा ने दो बार न्यूमार्केट की दौड़ जीती, और उसकी दादी का स्वभाव सबसे मधुर था।
g. What did the master call Black Beauty and why?
Ans. The master called him “Darkie” because he was dull black in color.
मालिक उसे “डार्की” कहता था क्योंकि उसका रंग गहरा काला था।
h. What was the name of Black Beauty’s mother?
Ans. Her name was Duchess, but the master often called her Pet.
उसका नाम डचेस था, लेकिन मालिक उसे अक्सर पेट कहते थे।
i. Who was Old Daniel?
Ans. Old Daniel was the man who looked after the horses. He was gentle and kind, like the master.
ओल्ड डेनियल वह आदमी था जो घोड़ों की देखभाल करता था। वह भी मालिक की तरह दयालु और नम्र था।
Answer Set – 2
a. Where did the horses live?
Ans. The horses lived in a large, pleasant meadow. There was a clear pond in it, shady trees around, and a shed near the grove where they stayed in cold weather.
b. What did Black Beauty live on before he could eat grass?
Ans. Before eating grass, Black Beauty lived on his mother’s milk, as he was too young to chew grass.
c. What happened once Black Beauty was old enough to eat grass?
Ans. When Black Beauty was old enough to eat grass, his mother started going out to work during the daytime and came back in the evening. Beauty also began to play with other colts in the meadow.
d. What advice did Black Beauty’s mother give him?
Ans. His mother advised him to be gentle and good, to never bite or kick even in play, to work with good will, and to keep his manners as he was from a good family of horses.
e. What job does the master do?
Ans. The master was a kind farmer. He gave food and shelter to the horses and took care of them. He also used them for farm work and to drive to the town on market day in a light gig.
f. What do we learn about Black Beauty’s grandparents?
Ans. We learn that Black Beauty’s grandfather won the Newmarket races twice, which showed his strength and speed. His grandmother had the sweetest temper, which showed her kind and gentle nature.
g. What did the master call Black Beauty and why?
Ans. The master lovingly called Black Beauty “Darkie” because his colour was dull black. He sometimes gave him bread as a treat.
h. What was the name of Black Beauty’s mother?
Black Beauty’s mother’s name was Duchess. The master loved her very much and often called her Pet.
i. Who is Old Daniel?
Old Daniel was the man who looked after the horses. He was gentle, patient, and kind, just like the master. He made sure the horses were well cared for.
These questions are more difficult. Discuss them first. [HOTS]
j. Why did the boy throw stones at the horses?
k. Who was the boy and what happened to him when he was caught?
l. Which parts of the story show us that Black Beauty was happy during this time?
Answers:
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Answer Set – 1
j. Why did the boy throw stones at the horses?
Ans. The boy threw stones just for fun and mischief, not because the horses had harmed him. This shows the boy was unkind and careless. He did not think about how much pain it could cause the animals. Horses are gentle creatures, and they were simply standing in the field when he did this.
k. Who was the boy and what happened to him when he was caught?
Ans. The boy was a farmer’s son, so he should have known better how to treat animals kindly. When he was caught, the master punished him and told him never to throw stones at the horses again. This was a lesson to him that cruelty to animals is wrong.
l. Which parts of the story show us that Black Beauty was happy during this time?
Ans. Black Beauty enjoyed his childhood in the meadow—running around, playing with other colts, and drinking clear water from the pond. He also felt happy because his master was kind, his mother loved him, and Old Daniel cared for him. The way he describes the green grass, shady trees, and his free life shows his happiness.
Answer Set – 2
j. Why did the boy throw stones at the horses?
Ans.
- The boy threw stones at the horses just for fun.
- He did not think about how much it could hurt the horses.
- This shows that the boy was careless and cruel.
k. Who was the boy and what happened to him when he was caught?
Ans.
- The boy was a local village lad who often came near the meadow.
- When he was caught throwing stones at the colts, the master saw him.
- The master was very angry and gave the boy a sound scolding and a blow.
- After this, the boy was afraid and never troubled the horses again.
l. Which parts of the story show us that Black Beauty was happy during this time?
Ans.
- Black Beauty was happy because he lived in a beautiful meadow with fresh grass, water, and shade.
- He had kind masters and caretakers who treated him well.
- He loved running and playing with other colts.
- His master sometimes gave him bread treats and called him by a loving name “Darkie.”
- His mother was always near him and gave him advice.
All these things show that Black Beauty’s childhood was full of love, care, and happiness.
2. Who might have said the following?
a. ‘Have a good day at work, mum.’
b. ‘Remember to behave well.’
c. ‘Would you like some bread?”
d. ‘Come and play with us.’
e. ‘You are my favourite horse.’
f. ‘That boy will never work here again.’
Answers:
a. ‘Have a good day at work, mum.’
Ans. Black Beauty
b. ‘Remember to behave well.’
Ans. Black Beauty
c. ‘Would you like some bread?”
Ans. Master
d. ‘Come and play with us.’
Ans. Other colts
e. ‘You are my favourite horse.’
Ans. Master
f. ‘That boy will never work here again.’
Ans. Master
3. Here is a line from the story. Think about it carefully, then answer the questions.
When he had eaten all he wanted, he would have what he called fun with the colts.
a. Who are these words about?
b. What has he been eating?
c. What is his job?
d. What does he do that he calls fun?
e. Why is it not fun for the colts?
Answer:
a. Who are these words about?
Ans. The plowboy Dick
b. What has he been eating?
Ans. Blackberries from the hedge.
c. What is his job?
Ans. He is a plowboy—a farm boy who works in the fields with a plough.
d. What does he do that he calls fun?
Ans. He throws stones and sticks at the colts to make them gallop.
e. Why is it not fun for the colts?
Ans. Because it hurts and scares them; stones can hit and cause pain.
WORKING WITH WORDS
1. Find the correct meanings ofthe following words in your Oxford dictionary. Write their meanings in the given space. Note that the words may have more. than one meaning.
a. pond
b. clear
c. deep
d. hedge
e. master
f. bank
g. shed
h. temper
i. stroke
j. pluck
Answer:
a. pond: English: A small area of still water, smaller than a lake.
b. clear: English: Easy to see through; not cloudy or muddy.
c. deep: English: Going a long way down from the surface.
d. hedge: English: A fence made of bushes or small trees, usually around a field or garden. (खेत या बगीचे के चारों ओर झाड़ियों/छोटे पेड़ों से बनी बाड़)
e. master: A man who has people or animals working for him.
f. bank: The land alongside or sloping down to a river or pond. (नदी या तालाब के किनारे की ज़मीन या ढलान)
g. shed: A small simple building for animals, tools, or storage. (जानवरों, औज़ारों या सामान रखने की छोटी झोपड़ी/शेड)
h. temper: The way a person or animal usually behaves, especially whether they are calm or angry. (स्वभाव, ख़ासकर शांत या गुस्से वाला स्वभाव)
i. stroke: The act of gently moving your hand over something, especially an animal. (किसी जानवर पर प्यार से हाथ फेरना)
j. pluck: To pull something quickly to remove it. (तोड़ना या खींचकर निकालना)
2. Which of these words are anagrams? Unjumble all the words. You will find these words in the story. (see the book for the full question)
Answers:
Easy:
| Scrambled | Unjumbled |
|---|---|
| DAIS | SAID |
| THAW | WHAT |
| NEWT | WENT |
| NOTES | STONE |
| MANE | NAME |
| VILE | VEIL, EVIL |
| YALP | PLAY |
| RAWET | WATER |
| NOPD | POND |
| MACE | CAME |
Not So Easy Section
| Scrambled | Unjumbled |
|---|---|
| DEHEG | HEDGE |
| STAMER | MASTER / STREAM |
| GIKNICK | KICKING |
| OY BLOG PUGH | PLOUGHBOY |
LEARNING ABOUT LANGUAGE
ADJECTIVES
1. Underline the adjectives in the following.
a. Once upon a time there lived a young girl.
b. She went to a good school and had a clever teacher.
c. By mistake she brought her old textbook to class instead of the new one.
d. The forgetful girl thought the teacher would shout at her in a loud voice.
e. But the thoughtful teacher noticed the poor girl’s expression.
f. The teacher opened her metal cupboard with a shiny key.
g. ‘You can borrow this spare copy,’ said the kind teacher.
h. With a big smile on her face, the happy girl said, ‘Thanks.’
Answer:
a. Once upon a time there lived a young girl.
Ans. Adjective: young
b. She went to a good school and had a clever teacher.
Ans. Adjectives: good, clever
c. By mistake she brought her old textbook to class instead of the new one.
Ans. Adjectives: old, new
d. The forgetful girl thought the teacher would shout at her in a loud voice.
Ans. Adjectives: forgetful, loud
e. But the thoughtful teacher noticed the poor girl’s expression.
Ans. Adjectives: thoughtful, poor
f. The teacher opened her metal cupboard with a shiny key.
Ans. Adjectives: metal, shiny
g. ‘You can borrow this spare copy,’ said the kind teacher.
Ans. Adjectives: spare, kind
h. With a big smile on her face, the happy girl said, ‘Thanks.’
Ans. Adjectives: big, happy
PHRASES
2. Say which of the following are phrases. Note that the punctuation has not been included.
a. over the fence b. he kicked it
c. she likes mangoes d. in a dish
e. now and then f. I am on the road
g. three or four h. they don’t want any
i. are you coming j. good and bad
Answers:
a. over the fence → ✅ Phrase
b. he kicked it → ❌ Sentence (subject = he, verb = kicked)
c. she likes mangoes → ❌ Sentence (subject = she, verb = likes)
d. in a dish → ✅ Phrase
e. now and then → ✅ Phrase
f. I am on the road → ❌ Sentence (subject = I, verb = am)
g. three or four → ✅ Phrase
h. they don’t want any → ❌ Sentence (subject = they, verb = want)
i. are you coming → ❌ Sentence (interrogative; subject = you, verb = are coming)
j. good and bad → ✅ Phrase
Summary:
✅ Phrases: a, d, e, g, j
❌ Sentences/Clauses: b, c, f, h, i
ADJECTIVE PHRASES
3. Add suitable adjective phrases to the following. You can use the adjective phrases in the box below or make up your own.
with the red stripes of the finest silk
with the loud roar across the deep water
of the best quality with the brown patches
covered in silver stars on the main road
above the tall trees of many colours
Answers:
a. Take the horse with the brown patches.
b. I looked at the sky covered in silver stars.
c. They saw the fox with the red stripes.
d. This is a shirt of the best quality.
e. He heard the tiger with the loud roar.
f. She bought the shirt of many colours.
COMPOSITION
Pick an animal that you know a bit about. What does that animal do? What does it eat? Where does it live?
Write a short passage describing the animal’s life. Or, if you can, write as if you are the animal using ‘I’.
Answers: SAMPLE ANSWERS
Option 1: (About an animal)
The Cow
The cow is a gentle animal. It eats grass, hay, and grains. It also likes to drink water. Cows live in sheds or in fields. People keep cows because they give us milk. Milk is very healthy for children and grown-ups. Cows are friendly and useful animals.
Option 2: (As if I am the animal)
I am a Cat
I am a little cat. I like to drink milk and eat fish. I live in a house with my family. Sometimes I sit on the roof or play in the garden. I can climb trees and run very fast. People love me because I am soft and playful.
More Examples:
In third person (about the animal)
The Cow
The cow is a gentle animal. It lives in villages and towns. It eats grass, hay, and vegetables. People give it water to drink. The cow gives us milk, which is very healthy. It is a calm and useful animal.
In first person (as if the animal is speaking)
I am a Dog
I am a dog. I live with my master in his house. I eat bread, rice, and meat. I guard the house at night. I love my master and he loves me. I am faithful and friendly.