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One Thing at a Time — NCERT Solutions

CBSE · Class 4 · English

NCERT Solutions for One Thing at a Time, CBSE Class 4 English: 13 textbook questions solved step by step. Part of the CBSE Class 4 English syllabus.

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Let us Think

A1Why is it important to focus on doing one thing at a time?Show solution

Given: The poem 'One Thing at a Time' teaches us about the value of focus.

Answer: It is important to focus on doing one thing at a time because when we give our full attention to one task, we do it better and more carefully. If we try to do many things at once, we may make mistakes and nothing gets done properly. As the poem says, 'All that you do, do with all your might; things done by halves are never done right.' Focusing on one task at a time helps us finish it well and feel proud of our work.

A2Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem 'One thing at a time'.Show solution

Given: The poem 'One Thing at a Time' contains several pairs of rhyming words.

The following pairs of words rhyme in the poem:

  1. might – right
  2. halves – (no direct rhyme given in the excerpt, but in the full poem other pairs exist)

From the lines provided in the exercise:

  • 'might' rhymes with 'right'
  • 'hill' rhymes with 'still' (from the riddle verse)

Note: Students should read the full poem and list all rhyming pairs. Common rhyming pairs in the poem include: might/right, time/rhyme, day/way, do/you.

A3How do you feel after finishing a task that you have done well?Show solution

Given: This is a personal response question based on the student's own experience.

Sample Answer: After finishing a task that I have done well, I feel very happy, proud, and satisfied. I feel confident and energetic to start the next task. It gives me a sense of achievement and motivates me to work hard again.

A4What are some of the things you do every day that help you stay calm and focused?Show solution

Given: This is a personal response question.

Sample Answer: Some things I do every day that help me stay calm and focused are:

  1. I take deep breaths before starting my homework.
  2. I do light exercise or yoga in the morning.
  3. I keep my study table neat and tidy.
  4. I avoid using my phone or watching TV while studying.
  5. I drink water and eat healthy food to keep my mind fresh.
BThink and discuss: What do you like doing in your free time?Show solution

Given: This is a discussion-based personal response question.

Sample Answer: In my free time, I like reading storybooks and drawing pictures. I also enjoy playing outdoor games like cricket and badminton with my friends. Sometimes I help my mother in the kitchen or water the plants in our garden. These activities make me feel relaxed and happy.

(Students should discuss their own hobbies and interests with their classmates.)

Let us Learn

AMatch the words with their meanings:
1. might
2. useful
3. momentsShow solution

Given: Three words are to be matched with their correct meanings.

Concept: Vocabulary matching based on word meanings.

Correct Matches:

  1. might → strength or power
  2. useful → helpful or beneficial
  3. moments → short periods of time

Now using the words in meaningful sentences:

  1. might: The lion showed its great might by roaring loudly in the jungle.
  2. useful: A dictionary is very useful when we want to find the meaning of a new word.
  3. moments: There are moments in life that we never forget, like our first day at school.

Let us Speak

1Describe what everyone is doing in the picture. Using the sentence structure (Who | Is/Are | Doing What), create at least seven sentences of your own.Show solution

Given: A picture showing various people doing different activities. The sentence structure to be used is: Who + is/are + action word + -ing.

Example sentences already provided:

  • Two girls are going to school.
  • A woman is typing on a computer.

Seven additional sentences using the same structure:

  1. A boy is reading a book.
  2. Two children are playing in the park.
  3. A man is riding a bicycle.
  4. The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
  5. Some students are sitting in the classroom.
  6. A girl is painting a picture.
  7. A dog is running in the garden.

Note: Students should look at the picture in their textbook and describe the actual activities shown, using the structure 'is/are + verb + ing'.

Let us Listen

1Your teacher will read aloud a few words to you. Circle the words in which you don't hear the 'l' sound.

leaf | calm | pale | jail | palm
hall | clean | calf | shelf | chalk
talk | silk | balm | plum | self

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Let us Write

1Write down your daily routine in the table (Time, What I Do, Work/Play) and then write it as a paragraph under the headings: My Routine, At School, and At Home.

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Let us Do

A1Guess the riddle:
Thirty white horses
On a red hill
Now they chomp
Now they stomp
Now they stand still

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A2Guess the riddle:
Tall lady
In a white frock,
With a yellow face,
And a red nose.
The longer she stands,
The shorter she grows.

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A3Guess the riddle:
Hard and brown outside
Soft and white inside
Who am I?

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BUse the space to draw activities that you enjoy doing in holidays. You may also paste pictures from old newspapers or magazines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in One Thing at a Time for CBSE Class 4 English?
Key topics in One Thing at a Time include Chapter Facts, Main Message of the Poem, Stanza-wise Meaning, Language and Literary Points. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
Are these NCERT Solutions for One Thing at a Time free?
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How should I revise One Thing at a Time for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on One Thing at a Time. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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