Class 4 English A visit to the Taj

Get the complete answer key for Class 4 English A visit to the Taj , including comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, true-false and fill-in-the-blanks.

Tick (✓) the correct answer.

1. Garima had a virtual tour of …
   Answer: (iii) Taj Mahal
2. The ticket checker gave …
   Answer: (ii) mobile phone
3. The usher helped Garima to find her … in the hall.
   Answer: (ii) seat
4. The chief architect of the Taj Mahal was …
   Answer: (i) Ustad Javed Lahauri
5. The Taj Mahal was shining like a … in the full moon night.
   Answer: (ii) jewel

Fill in the blanks.

1. Garima wanted to take a __________ tour of historical monuments.
   Answer: virtual
2. The ticket checker gave Garima a __________ with a __________ attached to it.
   Answer: funny-looking helmet; small key pad
3. Garima was walking through the city of __________ in the year __________.
   Answer: Agra; 1654
4. Garima and Rajesh saw __________ who was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.
   Answer: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
5. It took __________ years and __________ workers to build the Taj Mahal.
   Answer: 20; 22,000

Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.

1. Garima went to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal.
   Answer: F — She went to the National Museum for a virtual tour.
2. Garima was transported to the city of Agra in 1659.
   Answer: F — She was transported to Agra in 1654.
3. The marble of the Taj Mahal came from Makrana in Rajasthan.
   Answer: T
4. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
   Answer: T
5. It took 22 years and 22,000 workers to build the Taj Mahal.
   Answer: F — It took 20 years and 22,000 workers.

Write about the beauty of the Taj Mahal in the boxes.

• Grand and beautiful building.
• Made of shining white marble.
• Looks like a jewel in the moonlight.
• A magnificent monument.
• A beautiful painting in the moonlight.
• One of the seven wonders of the world.
• Surrounded by lovely gardens and fountains.
• Looks especially beautiful on a full-moon night.

Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Garima buy ticket at the National Museum?
   Answer: She bought the ticket because the museum had a special show that gave a virtual tour of historical buildings.
2. Who welcomed Garima at the Taj Mahal?
   Answer: Rajesh, her virtual tour guide, welcomed her at the Taj Mahal.
3. Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
   Answer: Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
4. Where did the marble and the gems come from to build the Taj Mahal?
   Answer: The marble came from Makrana in Rajasthan. The gems came from different parts of Asia, including Afghanistan, Tibet, Iran, China, Turkey and Sri Lanka.
5. How did Garima reach the Taj Mahal?
   Answer: Garima put on her helmet, fastened her seat belt and pressed the blue button on the key pad. She was immediately transported to the city of Agra in 1654.
6. Write a short note on the Taj Mahal.
   Answer: The Taj Mahal is a magnificent white-marble monument in Agra. Shah Jahan built it in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 20 years and 22,000 workers to build. The marble came from Makrana in Rajasthan, while gems came from different parts of Asia. It is one of the seven wonders of the world.
7. Do you think if the Taj Mahal was to be built today, it would take as long as twenty years? Give reasons in support of your answer.
   Answer: No, I do not think it would take as long as twenty years. Modern machines, better transport, advanced construction technology and improved tools could make the work much faster. However, a monument of such size and detail would still require skilled workers and careful planning.

Fill in the blanks with the antonyms of the coloured words.

1. The crocodile was foolish but the monkey was __________.
   Answer: wise
2. I thought she was lazy but she was __________.
   Answer: active
3. Rinki __________ her bangle that she lost yesterday.
   Answer: found
4. He is slow but his partner is __________.
   Answer: fast
5. Please do not tell a lie, always speak the __________.
   Answer: truth
6. Write what these sets of words belong to.
7. pedal, spokes, bell, chain, wheel, handlebar
   Answer: Bicycle
8. spring, second, face, numbers, minute, hands
   Answer: Clock
9. stumps, ball, bat, bail, wicket, pitch
   Answer: Cricket
10. Say It Right — /d/ and /t/ ending words.

Write the words in the correct column. The textbook has already given ‘started’ under /d/ and ‘missed’ under /t/.

Note: In standard pronunciation, words such as started, needed, planted and waited contain the /ɪd/ sound; they are grouped with /d/ here to match the worksheet’s two-column format.

1. Grab the Grammar — Common and Neuter Gender

Underline the nouns that are common gender and circle the nouns that are neuter gender.

1. There are ten students in the library.
   Answer: Common: students | Neuter: library
2. My cousin likes to play the piano.
   Answer: Common: cousin | Neuter: piano
3. I gave the bat to my friend.
   Answer: Common: friend | Neuter: bat
4. The spectators gathered around the stage.
   Answer: Common: spectators | Neuter: stage
5. The fielder dived on the ground to catch the ball.
   Answer: Common: fielder | Neuter: ground, ball
6. The thief stole the diamond necklace.
   Answer: Common: thief | Neuter: necklace
7. Put the following nouns in the appropriate columns.