SYLLABUS - CLASS 4

SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION 2016-2017

Themes

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NATURE
Animals and plants

Animal groups (mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish) and their

features, endangered animals, extinct animals, plants (leaves, fruits, seeds,
stems, roots etc. and their functions), different types of plants found in
different places such as plants found in deserts, evergreen forests etc,
their peculiarities etc. , pollination, photosynthesis, role of plants and animals
in preserving the earth.

Preserving the earth

Exploitation of earth and its natural resources (deforestation, mining etc.),

the problems due to exploitation of nature, measures to control the abuse
of nature and natural resources, air, water, land and sound pollution its effects on humans and other living things, pollution control, waste
management

Natural phenomena

Wind, rain, rainbow, tide, volcano, flood, drought, earthquake, tsunami etc.

Energy

Why do we need energy?, various sources of energy, the benefits of using

alternative energy resources such as solar energy and wind energy, energy
saving measures at home (switching off unnecessary electrical equipment)

The Earth

Oceans, continents, countries, major rivers, mountains and deserts in the

world, types of soil, stones, minerals etc., earths interior, climates in
various geographical regions (places), 7 wonders of ancient / modern world
/ India

Space

Stars, solar system, galaxy, space, satellites, space missions and

organisations which carry out space mission

HUMAN BODY
Food, health and hygiene

Different types of food and their nutritional values and healthy food habits,
safety consciousness, healthy habits, exercises, common diseases,
communicable diseases their causes and preventive measures

Our body

Parts of our body, internal and external organs and their functions.

SOCIETY, PEOPLE, CULTURE

People and life

Civilization, progress of human race through various ages (stone age, bronze
age etc.), life in a city and in a village, people and culture (food, clothes,
lifestyle, houses, customs), industry and agriculture, cottage industries,
small scale / large scale industries in our country

Transportation and
communication

Transporting goods and peopleland, sea, air, vehicles and safety rules to
to be followed while using or driving them, various modes of communication
(TV, radio, newspaper, telephone, computer and internet)

States, countries

States in India, India and her neighbours, important days we celebrate

(Independence day, Republic Day etc.), languages spoken in various states
and in various countries

Famous people and human

achievements

Famous people from various walks of life (social reformers, artists,

sportsmen, writers, activists etc.), inventions, discoveries etc.

Famous tourist spots

Famous tourist spots in the state, in the country and around the world,
their specialities

Sports and games

Popular sports and games, popular sports stars

MATHS & REASONING

Money

Selling and buying, saving money, converting of rupee to paisa and vice
versa, studying rate charts and bills
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Addition / Subtraction /
Multiplication / Division
Geometry

Addition and subtraction , multiplication and division

Problem solving
Reasoning

Tables, charts based on data analysis and problem solving

Which will come next in the pattern, complete the pattern, grouping,
odd one out, analogy

Basics of geometry, radius and diameter, area, perimeter, interpreting

simple graphs and tables
Fractions, factors and multiples Basics of fraction and ratio
Series
Addition, subtraction and multiplication based series (arithmetic series)
Comparison & analysis
Area, volume, weight, converts smaller units to higher and vice versa

Time, days, week, month

Clock, calendar (days, weeks, months, year)
Number- place value
Forming greatest / smallest numbers using given digits
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
Sentences, short paragraphs,
riddles and puzzles

Word building, selecting the right word / sentence, synonyms, antonyms,

one word, idioms and phrases, rearranging words / sentence, word /
sentences completion, matching the sentences with suitable pictures

Verbal reasoning
Dictionary work and
vocabulary
Reading comprehension
Using appropriate grammar

Verbal reasoning puzzles and riddles, finding similar sounding words,

sentence making with similar sounding words
Arranging the words in alphabetical order, searching of meaning, creating
new words from given words, recognising meaning from the context
Reading the paragraph and answering the questions
Uses time (past, present, future), person (singular/plural) references
accurately, recognising grammatical errors and selecting / forming
appropriate questions, adjective, adverbs

CREATIVITY

Reading and drawing, reading and completing the story / rhyme

SPECIMEN QUESTIONS
1.

Study the picture carefully and answer the following questions:

(2 5 = 10)

Rainwater Harvesting : Save water for the future

(a) Which of the following can cause drought? Tick your answer.

2.
3.

4.

(i) Rainwater harvesting

(ii)

(iii) Planting vegetables in the garden

(iv) Drinking lot of water

Deforestation

Rearrange the letters to form meaningful word related to actions:

(5 1 = 5)
RTHWO
Read the two statements given below carefully and answer the following
question:
(3 1 = 3)
Statement 1 : People who travel by airplanes are called passengers.
Statement 2 : Jenny is going to Chennai by an airplane.
If the above statements are true, which one of the following is true? Put a tick in the
box against your answer:
(a) All passengers are going to Chennai.
(b) Jenny is a passenger.
(c) People in trains are called travellers.
(d) Jenny will take a taxi to her home.
Read the description and answer the question:
(2 1 = 2)
It is 2:15 pm now. What time was it 3 hours ago? Tick your answer.
11:45 am
11:15 am
12:15 am
12:45 pm
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5.

6.

Match the geographical regions with their characteristics:

(1 5 = 5)
(a) Marsh
Very dry, can get very hot during the day, has very few plants like cactus
(b) Desert
Dense, wet evergreen forest
(c) Grassland
Land covered with ice and snow throughout the year
(d) Rain forest
Windy plains with very less trees and full of grass
(e) Polar region
Wetland including swamp, bogs, moors etc.
Look at the signboard and answer the following questions. Tick the correct answer
in the box:
(2 3 = 6)
(a) What does the picture imply?
(i)

Do not disturb the animals.

(ii) Your speed will disturb animals at play.

(iii) Your speed might hurt or kill the animals.
(iv) The animals might hurt you if you go fast.
7.

A group of 100 students went for a study tour. After the tour the teacher asked the students
which activity they liked the most. The following diagram shows their response. Study the
diagram carefully and answer the following questions. Tick your answer.
(1 5 = 5)
(a) What fraction of students chose visiting the zoo?

1
2

8.
9.

10.

1
4

1
3

2
3

Identify the planets from the following list and draw a circle around them: (1 5 = 5)
Moon
Neptune
Sun
Saturn
Mars
Comet
Venus
Andromeda
Jupiter
Match the following nutrients with their most important function:
(1 5 = 5)
(a) Calcium
Builds and mends muscles and tissues
(b) Protein
Keep body healthy and improves immunity
(c) Minerals and vitamins
Gives strength to bones
(d) Water
Keeps the body temperature steady and stops the body from
drying out
(e) Fat and carbohydrate
Gives energy for work and play
Laly writes a letter to her friend Srinivas. She wonders how it will reach him. The journey
of the letter is given below in a jumbled order. Number them in the right order and help
Laly to trace the journey of her letter to her friend:
(1 5 = 5)
Puts it in the mail box.

Postman gives it to Srinivas.

Writes the address and sticks the stamp.

Postman collects it and takes it to the post office.
Letter is sent to the receivers nearest post office.
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11.

Find the missing number in each sequence. Write it on the line:

(a) 97

12.

85

___

61

49

(2 5 = 10)

37

Read the first part of the story. Use the picture clues and complete the story. Write
your story (preferably 6-8 sentences) in the space given below:
(10 1 = 10)
Ziya is Manus dog. Ziya loves her master a lot. She follows him wherever he goes. One day...

manhole fell down worried

barked for help people gathered rescued
__________________________________________________________________________
13.

14.
15.

Study the calendar and answer the following questions:

(a) Soma works in a leather shop where all Sundays and second Saturdays are holidays.
How many days would she work in July 2016?
Write 3 ideas which can help to reduce pollution and protect our environment. (Each
idea should be written in a sentence)
(3 2 = 6)
Identify the meaning of the words in italics in each sentence from the context. Put a tick
against your answer:
(3 3 = 9)
(a) Leela is a timid child; she finds it difficult to meet new people and talk to them freely.
happy

16.
17.

(2 3 = 6)

energetic

shy

angry

Identify the pattern/number that will best suit to complete the given series: (3 1 = 3)
24
30
_______
42
(6, 12, 36, 40)
Read the following dialogue and fill in the missing parts:
(1 5 = 5)
Ganga : ______________ could you please help me with this address?
Jacob : Sure, show me the address card.
Ganga : Here it is. ______________?
Jacob : No, it is not very far. Just take left and walk straight for another ten metres.
On your right you will find this shop.
Ganga : ______________ Could you please help me with one more information?
Jacob : ______________
Ganga : ______________
Jacob : Bus stand is five minutes walk from here. Take the road that goes to the bridge,
climb down the bridge. On your left, you will find the bus stand.
Ganga : Thank you very much.

DDD
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