AP 4th Class English Textbook Solutions – 2. Major Dhyan Chand (2026-27)

2. Major Dhyan Chand

Activity - 1

( Page - 76)

• 1. What do you see in the picture?
  Ans: I see various sports equipment such as a football, basketball, tennis racket, cricket ball, cricket bat, helmets, tennis ball, and a hockey stick.
• 2. Mention the names of any three balls from the picture.
  Ans: Football, Basketball, and Tennis ball.
• 3. Where do you play?
  Ans: I play in the school playground / near my home.
• 4. Which game do you like the most?
  Ans: I like Cricket / Hockey the most.
• 5. We should wear a helmet while playing certain games. Yes/No. Why?
  Ans: Yes. We should wear a helmet while playing games like cricket or baseball to protect our head from injury caused by hard balls.

Activity - 2

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• I) Answer the following questions.
  1) Who named Dhyan Singh as 'Dhyan Chand'?
  Ans: His coach fondly began to call him 'Dhyan Chand' because he used to practise hockey at night in moonlight.
  2) Where were the 1936 Olympics held?
  Ans: The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany.
  3) Who played against India in the finals?
  Ans: Germany played against India in the finals.
  4) Why do you think Dhyan Chand turned down the offer of the German ruler?
  Ans: Dhyan Chand turned down the offer because he was a true soldier who loved his motherland, India, and wanted to play only for his country.
  5) Why did Dhyan Chand remove his shoes?
  Ans: His spiked shoes were making it difficult for him to run fast on the wet ground, so he removed them to run barefoot.
  6) Which team won the Berlin Olympic Games in hockey?
  Ans: The Indian hockey team won the Berlin Olympic Games.
  7) Whose birthday is celebrated as 'National Sports Day' in India?
  Ans: Major Dhyan Chand's birthday (August 29) is celebrated as 'National Sports Day' in India.
• II) Choose the correct answer.
  1) The captain of Indian hockey team in 1936 was _______ . (  b  )
  (a) Tej Singh                  (b) Dhyan Chand                  (c) Roop Singh
  Ans: (b) Dhyan Chand
  2) The host of the 1936 Olympic Games were _______ . (  c  )
  (a) Spain                      (b) France                                (c) Germany
  Ans: (c) Germany
  3) The ground was uncomfortable to play because it was _______ . (  c  )
  (a) green                      (b) dry                                    (c) wet
  Ans: (c) wet
4) The first goal for India was scored by _______ . (  b  )
(a) Dhyan Chand                  (b) Roop Singh                  (c) Hitler
Ans: (b) Roop Singh
5) The national sport of India is _______ . (  c  )
(a) Kabaddi                      (b) Cricket                                  (c) Hockey
Ans: (c) Hockey

Activity - 3

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Look at the pictures and circle the appropriate word.

Activity - 4

( Page - 82)

• Fill in the blanks with the plural form of the words given in the brackets.
  1. I brush my teeth (tooth) in the morning.
  
  2. Cats like to chase mice (mouse).
  
  3. My brother is six feet (foot)-three inches tall.
  
  4. We saw a flock of geese (goose) in the lake.
  
  5. There are many children (child) in the park.
Activity - 5
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• Activity - 5: Find and circle the names of the games and sports in the box. Write them in the space given.

  T	F	X	K	A	B	A	D	D	I
  E	O	H	Y	M	A	G	N	R	U
  N	O	O	C	R	I	C	K	E	T
  N	T	C	N	A	N	R	C	D	U
  I	B	K	H	W	M	P	H	A	H
  S	A	E	L	E	A	Y	E	S	S
  F	L	Y	S	D	S	E	S	E	A
  F	L	H	E	A	U	S	S	H	R
  V	O	L	L	E	Y	B	A	L	L

  Found Sports / Games Names:
  1. FOOTBALL (Column 2)
  2. KABADDI (Row 1)
  3. CRICKET (Row 3)
  4. TENNIS (Column 1)
  5. VOLLEYBALL (Row 9)
  6. CHESS (Diagonal)

Activity - 6

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• Circle the pronoun in the boxes given below.
  1. She
  
  2. Latha
  
  3. Geetha

  ---

  1. Ramu
  
  2. Rakesh
  
  3. He

  1. Bat
  
  2. It
  
  3. Ball

  ---

  1. They
  
  2. People
  
  3. Players
Activity - 7
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• Rewrite the sentences by changing the underlined words with suitable pronouns.
  Word Options: he      it      we      she      they
  1. The butterfly was pretty.
  → Ans: It was pretty.
  
  2. Raju and Ravi are friends.
  → Ans: They are friends.
  
  3. The giraffe is tall.
  → Ans: It is tall.
  
  4. The fireman put out the fire.
  → Ans: He put out the fire.
  
  5. Jyothi is a nurse.
  → Ans: She is a nurse.
  
  6. Raju and I went to the park.
  → Ans: We went to the park.

2. Major Dhyan Chand

Page 85 - Let us Write (Activity - 8: Annual Sports Day Description) & Let us Listen and Respond

• Let us Write – Description of an Event (Example)
  School Annual Day Celebrations:
  The Annual Day of our school was celebrated on the 2^nd Friday of February. We decorated our school with flowers and balloons. We participated in games and cultural activities. Prizes were distributed to the winners and the participants. The School Committee Chairman was the chief guest for the function.
• Activity - 8: Now, describe the Annual Sports Day, using the following clues.
  Clues: 3^rd Saturday of December - conducted games - winners - participants - mementos - Sub-Inspector of police.
  Annual Sports Day Description:
  The Annual Sports Day of our school was celebrated on the 3^rd Saturday of December. We conducted various sports and games for all students. Mementos and prizes were distributed to the winners and all the participants. The Sub-Inspector of police was the chief guest for the function.
• Let us Listen and Respond – Expressing Sympathy
  Story Context:
  One morning, Ramu was going to school on a bicycle. Suddenly, he fell down from the bicycle. He was injured. Eswar saw him on the way. He felt sorry for Ramu.
  Key Learning Note: We express our sympathy when somebody loses something or gets injured. We use expressions such as 'I am sorry', 'Don't worry', etc.

Page 87 - Let us Think and Discuss

• Let us Think and Discuss:
  A. Observe how the children are described in the poem, like 'Active boy Akash', 'Graceful girl Geeta' etc. Say one quality that starts with the same letter as your name.
  Ans: Bright Bhargav
  B. Answer the following.
  1. Which game does Akash play?
  Ans: Akash plays the game of hockey.
  2. Who learns every day from the mistakes done during skating?
  Ans: Graceful girl Geeta learns from her mistakes.
  3. What did Sania do after winning a cycle race?
  Ans: After winning a cycle race, Sania happily celebrated her fastest pace.
  4. Which game do you generally play in school?
  Ans: I generally play cricket / football in school.
  5. What do you enjoy more-'playing an indoor game' or 'an outdoor game'?
  Ans: I enjoy playing an outdoor game more.
• Let us Write:
  A. Rhyming words – Find and write the rhyming words from the poem:
  1. Hockey – rocky
  2. Skates – mistakes
  3. Race – pace
  4. Joy – boy
  B. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with words that have double letters. (Ex: Village has 'll' in it.)
  This is my pet parrot.
  It loves to eat chillies
  which are green in colour.
  C. Now go to your kitchen and find out any five things that have double letters in their spelling:
  a) Spoon (oo)
  b) Glass (ss)
  c) Bottle (tt)
  d) Coffee (ff, ee)
  e) Butter (tt)
• Let us Explore:
  Task: Collect information of any Indian Olympic medalist and prepare a chart showing the details.
  Example Activity: Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw – Gold Medalist 2020 Tokyo Olympics).

Page 88 - Let us Practise

• 1. A person who represents their country in sports is called a: (  C  )
  A) Soldier                  B) Player
  C) National Player      D) Captain
  Ans: C) National Player
• 2. Add the suffix '-er' to make a new word: Play + er = _______ .
  Ans: Player
• 3. Match the sport to the equipment:
  i. Cricket      (  b  )      (a) Stick
  ii. Hockey     (  a  )      (b) Bat
  Ans:
  • i. Cricket → (b) Bat
  • ii. Hockey → (a) Stick
• 4. Fill in the blanks with correct sports words:
  Words: (goal, medal, team, stadium)
  1. The players entered the big stadium.
  2. Dhyan Chand scored a goal.
• 5. Make any four sentences using these words: Victory, Hardwork, Soldier, Country.
  • Victory : Our team celebrated its great victory in the match.
  • Hardwork : Hardwork is the key to success in sports and studies.
  • Soldier : Major Dhyan Chand was a brave soldier in the Indian Army.
  • Country : We are proud to serve and play for our country.
• 6. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. (  C  )
  "The cat chased one mouse, but soon there were three _______ running around!"
  A) mouses                  B) mouse
  C) mice                        D) meese
  Ans: C) mice
• 7. Which pronoun can replace the underlined words? (  A  )
  "Vinod and Suresh are playing cricket."
  A) They                          B) We
  C) Us                             D) She
  Ans: A) They
• 8. The teacher is pointing to a book on the table. She wants to use a pronoun instead of saying "The book" again. (  C  )
  "The book is heavy. Please put _______ on the shelf."
  A) him                          B) her
  C) it                              D) them
  Ans: C) it
• 9. Choose the word that rhymes with "star" to complete the sentence. (  A  )
  "Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you _______ ."
  A) are                          B) see
  C) sky                          D) far
  Ans: A) are
• 10. Select the correct word to fill in the blank: "I bought a red _______ for the party." (  B  )
  A) balon                      B) balloon
  C) baloon                     D) ballon
  Ans: B) balloon
• 11. Which game is Major Dhyan Chand famous for playing? (  B  )
  A) Cricket                     B) Hockey
  C) Football                   D) Tennis
  Ans: B) Hockey
• 12. What is the date of National Sports Day in India?
  Ans: August 29
• 13. Why is Dhyan Chand called the "Wizard of Hockey"?
  Ans: He is called the "Wizard of Hockey" because of his magical ball control and skill; when he dribbled, the ball seemed stuck to his stick.
• 14. In the Berlin Olympics (1936), Dhyan Chand played without his shoes in the second half. Why do you think he did that?
  Ans: His spiked shoes were making it difficult for him to run fast on the wet ground, so he removed his shoes and socks to run faster barefoot.
• 15. Major Dhyan Chand refused Hitler's offer to join the German army. What does this tell you about his character and love for India?
  Ans: It shows that he was a true patriot who loved his country immensely and could not be bribed by higher status or money to play against India.
• 16. Which detail belongs to a biography? (  B  )
  A) A made-up story
  B) Date of Birth and Achievements
  Ans: B) Date of Birth and Achievements
• 17. Write one slogan to encourage sports (e.g., "Play for Health").
  Ans: "Fit Body, Fit Mind, Strong Nation!"
• 18. Write two sentences about why you like to play games.
  Ans:
  1. Playing games keeps my body healthy and active.
  2. It brings me joy and teaches me teamwork with my friends.
• 19. Write a short paragraph on "My Favorite Sports person". Include their name, game, and why you like them.
  Ans:
  My favorite sportsperson is Major Dhyan Chand. He played hockey for India and won three Olympic gold medals. I like him because he was extremely dedicated, hardworking, and loved his country deeply.
• 20. Complete the sentence to show the mood of the poem:
  "The poem describes the children as 'cheerful' because for every girl and boy, playing is a pure _______ ."
  Ans: joy
• 21. Geeta "learns from her mistakes" while practising on her skates. What does this line tell us about Geeta's character? (  C  )
  A) She falls down a lot and is not good at skating.
  B) She gives up easily when things are hard.
  C) She is patient and keeps trying to get better.
  D) She prefers to watch others instead of playing.
  Ans: C) She is patient and keeps trying to get better.
• 22. The poem describes Sania as 'Swift' (fast). Why do you think she "happily celebrates" at the end of her race?
  Ans: She happily celebrates because she won the cycle race through her hard work and fastest speed.