Class 4 EVS Unit 3 – Animals Around Us
Workbook Answers (Worksheets 1–5 & Assessment)
📘 WORKSHEET – 1
Concept: Behaviour of birds
I. Rewrite the following words two times.
(Answer: correct spelling of each word, written twice as practice.)
| Field | Surprise | Roaming | Behaviour | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field, Field | Surprise, Surprise | Roaming, Roaming | Behaviour, Behaviour | Sound, Sound |
| Condition | Survival | Sunrise | Sunset | Guide |
| Condition, Condition | Survival, Survival | Sunrise, Sunrise | Sunset, Sunset | Guide, Guide |
II. Fill in the blanks using the clues. (food, signals, sleep, sun, nests)
1. Birds start their day when the sun rises.
2. Birds come out of their nests to find food .
3. In the evening, birds return to their nests .
4. Birds make calls as signals to each other.
5. At night, birds sleep in their nests.
III. Read the paragraph. True (T) or False (F).
1. Birds come out of their nests in the morning to find food. — True
2. Birds stay quietly in their nests during the daytime. — False (They stay quiet at night, not during the day.)
3. In the evening, birds return to their nests and call to each other. — True
4. Most birds rest in their nests at night. — True
IV. Match the following.
1. The flying shape of birds
2. Birds go in search of food
3. Birds return to their nests
4. Birds make loud calls
5. Birds are active
A. In the evening
B. To communicate with other birds
C. During the day time
D. V-shape
E. In the morning
Answers: 1 → D, 2 → E, 3 → A, 4 → B, 5 → C
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. Why do birds make loud calls in the evening?
Birds make loud calls in the evening to communicate with each other. These calls act as signals to guide the little ones back and to help birds find and stay with their mates.
2. Why do birds build nests?
Birds build nests to have a safe place to rest and sleep. Nests also protect their eggs and young ones from enemies and bad weather.
3. If you find an injured bird on the road, what should you do?
I should gently pick up the injured bird and place it in a small box with air holes. I should give it water and take it to a nearby vet or bird rescue centre for treatment.
VI. Fill the following table.
1. Observe the birds in your surroundings for two days.
| Name of the bird | Time seen | Movement pattern (fly/walk/hop/swim) | Sounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow | 7:00 AM | Fly | Caw-caw |
| Sparrow | 6:30 PM | Hop | Chirp-chirp |
2. Is it right to keep birds in cages? Why or why not?
No, it is not right to keep birds in cages. Birds need the open sky to fly freely, search for their own food, and live with their family. Keeping them in cages takes away their freedom and natural way of life.
📗 WORKSHEET – 2
Concept: Types of animals based on their behaviour
I. Rewrite the following words two times.
| Crepuscular | Diurnal | Nocturnal | Dawn | Day light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crepuscular, Crepuscular | Diurnal, Diurnal | Nocturnal, Nocturnal | Dawn, Dawn | Day light, Day light |
| Dusk | Territory | Animals | Active | Night |
| Dusk, Dusk | Territory, Territory | Animals, Animals | Active, Active | Night, Night |
II. True (T) or False (F).
1. Owls are nocturnal animals. — True
2. Dogs are diurnal animals. — True
3. Deer are active at night. — False (Deer are crepuscular — active at dawn and dusk.)
4. Bats are active during the day. — False (Bats are nocturnal — active at night.)
5. Crepuscular animals are active at dawn and dusk. — True
III. Read the paragraph and answer the given questions.
1. When are nocturnal animals active?
Nocturnal animals are active during the night.
2. Which animals are called crepuscular animals?
Animals that are active in the early morning and evening (dawn and dusk) are called crepuscular animals.
3. How do animal habits help them?
Animal habits help them find food easily and stay safe from their enemies at the right time of day.
4. What are animals that are active during the day called?
Animals that are active during the day are called diurnal animals.
IV. Multiple Choice Questions.
1. Animals active during the day are called: A) Nocturnal B) Wild C) Diurnal ✔ D) Crepuscular
2. Which animal is nocturnal? A) Cow B) Dog C) Owl ✔ D) Deer
3. Animals active at dawn and dusk are: A) Diurnal B) Nocturnal C) Domestic D) Crepuscular ✔
4. Which of the following is a diurnal animal? A) Bat B) Rat C) Dog ✔ D) Owl
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. What are crepuscular animals? Give two examples.
Crepuscular animals are animals that are most active during dawn (early morning) and dusk (evening). Examples: Deer and Rabbit.
2. When are rabbits most active?
Rabbits are most active during dawn and dusk, that is, early morning and evening, because they are crepuscular animals.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
1. Explain the three types of animals based on their behaviour.
Animals can be grouped into three types based on their behaviour. Diurnal animals are active during the day, like most birds, cows and dogs. Nocturnal animals are active at night, like owls, bats and rats. Crepuscular animals are most active at dawn and dusk, like deer, rabbits and foxes. These habits help each animal find food and stay safe at the right time.
2. Draw a flow chart of types of animals based on their behaviour along with examples.
Most active at dawn & dusk
Ex: deer, rabbit, fox, beetles
Active during the day
Ex: most birds, cows, dogs
Active during the night
Ex: owls, bats, rodents, glowworms
📙 WORKSHEET – 3
Concept: Flocking and Herding
I. Rewrite the following words two times.
| Flocking | Herding | Group | Safety | Enemies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flocking, Flocking | Herding, Herding | Group, Group | Safety, Safety | Enemies, Enemies |
| Protection | Birds | Search | Energy | Leads |
| Protection, Protection | Birds, Birds | Search, Search | Energy, Energy | Leads, Leads |
II. Fill in the blanks using the clues. (Herding, V-shape, Flocking, Safe, Elderly)
1. Birds flying in groups is called Flocking .
2. Animals moving together for protection is called Herding .
3. Birds fly in V-shape to save energy.
4. In elephants, the Elderly female leads the herd.
5. Living in groups helps animals stay Safe .
III. Read the paragraph and answer the given questions.
1. What is flocking?
Flocking is when birds fly together in a group. It helps them stay safe and save energy.
2. Why do birds fly in groups?
Birds fly in groups to stay safe from enemies and to save energy during long flights.
3. What is herding?
Herding is when animals like elephants and buffaloes move together in a group for protection.
4. Which animals show herding? Why?
Animals like elephants, buffaloes and deer show herding. They move together for protection from danger.
5. Who leads the elephant herd?
An elderly (senior) female elephant leads the herd.
IV. Match the following.
1. V-formation
2. Elderly female
3. Geese
4. Buffaloes
5. Birds
A. Herding
B. Flocking
C. Save energy
D. Leads the herd
E. Fly in V-shape
Answers: 1 → C, 2 → D, 3 → E, 4 → A, 5 → B
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. Why do birds fly in V-formation?
Birds fly in V-formation to save their energy during long journeys. This formation reduces air resistance and helps the birds flying behind the leader.
2. Why do animals like deer live in herds?
Deer live in herds because it helps them stay safe from predators. Being in a group gives them better protection through numbers.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
1. Explain flocking with examples.
Flocking is when birds fly together in a large group. Birds fly in groups to stay safe from enemies and to save their energy during long journeys. When they fly together, they often make a V-shaped formation. This helps the birds behind to fly more easily. Cranes and geese are good examples of birds that show flocking.
2. "Animals should be protected because they are important for nature." Do you agree? Give reasons.
Yes, I agree that animals should be protected because they are very important for nature. Animals help keep the balance of nature in many ways. Many animals like bees and butterflies help in pollination, which helps plants grow. If animals disappear, it will harm the environment and other living things too. So, we must protect and take care of animals.
📕 WORKSHEET – 4
Concept: Schooling and Swarming
I. Rewrite the following words two times.
| Schooling | Swarming | Fish | Insects | Swimming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schooling, Schooling | Swarming, Swarming | Fish, Fish | Insects, Insects | Swimming, Swimming |
| Teamwork | Direction | Colony | Hive | Wasps |
| Teamwork, Teamwork | Direction, Direction | Colony, Colony | Hive, Hive | Wasps, Wasps |
II. Match the following.
1. Fish
2. Ants
3. Honeybees
4. Wasps
A. Hive
B. Schooling
C. Swarming
D. Colony
Answers: 1 → B, 2 → D, 3 → A, 4 → C
III. Read the paragraph and answer the given questions.
1. What is schooling?
Schooling is when fish swim together in large groups. It helps them move in the same direction and stay safe from bigger fish.
2. Why do fish swim together?
Fish swim together to stay safe from predators and to move easily in the same direction as a group.
3. What is swarming?
Swarming is when insects like ants and bees live and work together in groups, sharing work like building homes and finding food.
4. Name two insects that show swarming.
Ants and Honeybees.
5. How does group living help animals?
Group living helps animals stay safe from enemies, find food easily, and share work among themselves.
IV. Multiple Choice Questions.
1. Fish swimming together is called: A) Swarming B) Herding C) Schooling ✔ D) Flocking
2. Ants and bees show: A) Schooling B) Swarming ✔ C) Hunting D) Nesting
3. Schooling helps fish to: A) Sleep B) Stay safe ✔ C) Fight D) Hide
4. Honeybees live in: A) Caves B) Holes C) Hives ✔ D) Trees
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. Why should we not destroy anthills in gardens?
Anthills are the homes of ants. Ants help keep the soil healthy and eat harmful pests. Destroying anthills disturbs their homes and affects nature's balance.
2. Name some insects that are useful to us.
Honeybees, butterflies, silkworms, and ladybird beetles are useful insects.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
1. Explain schooling with examples.
Schooling is when a large group of fish swim together in the same direction. They move together like a team, almost like a wave in water. When many fish of the same size swim close together, it confuses bigger fish that want to eat them. This helps the small fish stay safe from danger. Small fish like sardines swimming together in the ocean show schooling.
2. What is swarming? Explain swarming with examples.
Swarming is when a large group of insects live and move together like a team. Ants live together in colonies and share work like finding food and building homes. Honeybees also work together to build hives and collect food. This teamwork helps insects find food, build homes, and stay safe from danger. Ants, bees, and wasps are examples of insects that show swarming.
📔 WORKSHEET – 5
Concept: Insects and their uses
I. Rewrite the following words two times.
| Honey | Butterfly | Pollination | Silkworm | Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey, Honey | Butterfly, Butterfly | Pollination, Pollination | Silkworm, Silkworm | Caterpillar, Caterpillar |
| Nature | Crop | Useful | Destroy | Yield |
| Nature, Nature | Crop, Crop | Useful, Useful | Destroy, Destroy | Yield, Yield |
II. True (T) or False (F).
1. All insects are harmful to us. — False
2. Honeybees give us honey. — True
3. Butterflies help in pollination. — True
4. Silkworms give us silk. — True
5. Ladybird beetles protect crops. — True
III. Read the paragraph and answer the given questions. (MCQ)
1. Which insect gives us honey? A) Butterfly B) Honeybee ✔ C) Silkworm D) Ladybird beetle
2. Butterflies and bees help in ___. A) Hunting B) Pollination ✔ C) Cleaning D) Flying
3. Which insects eat harmful insects and protect crops? A) Silkworms B) Butterflies C) Ants D) Ladybird beetles and wasps ✔
4. Which insect gives us silk for making clothes? A) Honeybee B) Wasp C) Butterfly D) Silkworm ✔
IV. Fill in the blanks.
1. Insects have six legs.
2. We get honey from honeybees .
3. Bees and butterflies help in pollination .
4. Silkworms give us silk .
5. Wasps eat harmful insects/caterpillars that destroy crops.
V. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. Your mother keeps honey at home. Which insect helped in making it?
Honeybees helped in making the honey. They collect nectar from flowers and turn it into honey, which they store in their hives.
2. Why are insects important for plants and farmers?
Insects like bees and butterflies help in pollination, which helps plants grow fruits and seeds. Some insects also protect crops by eating harmful pests, which helps farmers get a good yield.
VI. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
1. If all insects disappeared from the earth, what would happen to plants and animals?
If all insects disappeared from the earth, it would be very harmful for plants and animals. Insects like bees and butterflies help in pollination, so without them many plants and flowers would not be able to make fruits and seeds. Many birds and animals eat insects for food, so they would not get enough food to survive. Harmful pests would also increase because insects like ladybird beetles and wasps would not be there to control them. This would badly disturb the balance of nature.
2. Collect information about some insects around your home and write their uses.
| S.No | Name of the Insect | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honeybee | Gives honey; helps in pollination |
| 2 | Butterfly | Helps in pollination of flowers |
| 3 | Silkworm | Gives silk for making clothes |
| 4 | Ladybird beetle | Eats harmful insects; protects crops |
✅ ASSESSMENT
I. Multiple Choice Questions.
1. Dogs bark when they see strangers because: A) They want to play B) They are tired C) They are warning and protecting their home ✔ D) They want food
2. Which of these animals is active at night? A) Cow B) Hen C) Owl ✔ D) Butterfly
3. Which animal usually lives and works in a group? A) Tiger B) Lion C) Ant ✔ D) Snake
4. A farmer sees many butterflies in his field. What does this show about crops? A) Crops will dry B) Crops will get more pollination and grow well ✔ C) Crops will be eaten D) Crops will die
II. Match the following.
1. A flock of
2. A herd of
3. A school of
4. A swarm of
A. Fish
B. Birds
C. Bees
D. Elephants
Answers: 1 → B, 2 → D, 3 → A, 4 → C
III. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
1. Why do birds build nests?
Birds build nests to have a safe place to rest and sleep. Nests also protect their eggs and young ones from enemies and bad weather.
2. Why do animals like deer live in herds?
Deer live in herds because it helps them stay safe from predators. Being in a group gives them better protection through numbers.
IV. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences.
1. "Animals should be protected because they are important for nature." Do you agree? Give reasons.
Yes, I agree that animals should be protected because they are very important for nature. Animals help keep the balance of nature in many ways. Many animals like bees and butterflies help in pollination, which helps plants grow. If animals disappear, it will harm the environment and other living things too. So, we must protect and take care of animals.
2. Is it right to keep birds in cages? Why or why not?
No, it is not right to keep birds in cages. Birds need the open sky to fly freely and search for their own food. They also like to live with their family and friends. Keeping them in cages takes away their freedom, so it is better to let birds live freely in nature.
VI. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences.
1. Write a short story about an animal that helps people.
Once there was a small dog named Tommy who lived in a village. One night, a fire started in a farmer's house while everyone was sleeping. Tommy saw the fire and started barking loudly to wake up the family. The farmer and his family woke up and escaped safely because of Tommy's warning. Everyone in the village praised Tommy for his bravery. This story shows that animals can be true friends and helpers to people.
2. Create a poster idea with four points to protect animals and birds.
- Do not hunt or hurt animals and birds.
- Do not destroy their nests, hives or homes.
- Give food and water to birds and animals near your home.
- Tell others to protect animals and keep nature clean.
