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A Game of Hopscotch (Play) — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'

What A Game of Hopscotch (Play) covers in ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar': 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar' · 2026-27

Topics in A Game of Hopscotch (Play)

1

Characters and Plot Summary

  • Tinku is the main character who lives in a cottage in Duliatal with her parents and cousin Paro.
  • Mirry is a mysterious girl who appears suddenly and claims to be the daughter of a British doctor who visits patients on horseback.
  • Shadow is Mirry’s dog who appears with her and barks when her father’s horse is heard.
2

Themes and Literary Devices

  • Friendship: Tinku is happy to meet Mirry and values their time together.
  • Mystery: The entire story builds a sense of mystery around Mirry’s identity and reality.
  • Imagination vs Reality: The story leaves it open whether Mirry was real or a dream.
3

Grammar: Phrases and Clauses

  • A phrase is a group of words that does not have a subject and verb.
  • A clause has a subject and a verb and can sometimes stand alone as a sentence.
  • Examples of phrases: 'in my pocket', 'very kind and friendly'.
4

Vocabulary and Word Meanings

  • Awful cold – means a very bad cold.
  • Mist – a light fog near the ground.
  • Swirling – moving in circles.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Mystery and Friendship in 'A Game of Hopscotch'

CharactersSettingMystery ElementsFriendshipLanguage and GrammarThemes

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What are the important topics in A Game of Hopscotch (Play) for ICSE Class 4 English Literature- Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in A Game of Hopscotch (Play) include Characters and Plot Summary, Themes and Literary Devices, Grammar: Phrases and Clauses, Vocabulary and Word Meanings. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise A Game of Hopscotch (Play) for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on A Game of Hopscotch (Play). Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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