Learn Class 4 General Knowledge - Language and Literature

Language is the expressions and words that we use in a group of people. We have to use simple language that can easily express our ideas. While speaking we must have to speak in a simple language. So, that the listener will get the things.

Languages

Types of languages

Language is divided into three main parts. i.e.

Oral
Written
Non-verbal

Examples of language

We will give you many examples of language given below:

We had dinner.
I ate lunch.
She loves chocolates.
The sunset in the evening is pretty.
I know I have to do my homework now.

Literature

Literature consists of many published books and writings by writers. And it helps us in describing the spoken words.

Examples of literature

Here are examples of the literature.

Fiction
Poetry
Manuscripts
Theses
Non-fiction

Benefits of literature

Literature helps in considering things in the best way. Some benefits of literature are:

Literature helps in teaching us our life.
It helps in the improvement of our skills.
Literature is for our entertainment purpose.
Literature expresses the idea of the author.
Literature uses the experiences of the past.
Literature helps us in making our imaginations.
And it helps in leading to creativity.

Language and Literature Sample Questions for Class 4

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the questions 20, 21, 22. The oddly-dressed man in red said to the Mayor, " I will rid you of the rats if you pay me a 1000 guilders." "Agreed!" cried the Mayor, quite sure that the man wouldn't be able to do it. The man put his pipe to his lips and played a tune. To everyone's surprise, out came the rats. Tall ones, short ones, bit ones, fat ones-they followed the piper as he led them through the streets towards the river. Where did he lead the rats that followed him through the streets ?

A. To the Mayor's house

B. To the river

C. To the ocean

D. To a pit

Question 2

A. He sang a song

B. He danced

C. He played a tune on his pipe

D. He called out to them

Question 3

Who among the following is the odd-one-out according to the children's book about Haidi ? Alm-Onji, Tom, Peter, Clara

A. Alm-Onji

B. Tom

C. Peter

D. Clara

Question 4

Which of these words rhymes with 'bead' ?

A. Seed

B. Said

C. Wide

D. Glad

Question 5

Idioms and common sayings. What does the idiom 'to take the bull by the horns' mean ?

A. To boast about oneself

B. To have done something to be proud of

C. To face difficulties boldly

D. To take the back place while someone else leads