In Chapter 4 – One Thing at a Time from the Class 4 English Santoor book, students learn the importance of doing one task at a time with full attention. The poem explains that focusing on one thing makes work easy, useful, and enjoyable. If we try to do many things at once, nothing gets done properly. This chapter teaches good habits like working carefully, completing one job before starting another, and valuing time.
NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Santoor Unit 2(My Beautiful World) Chapter 4 One Thing at a Time
Let us Think
A. Answer the following.
1. Why is it important to focus on doing one thing at a time?
Answer: It is important to focus on one thing at a time because when we do so, we can do the work properly and finish it well. If we try to do many things at once, we may make mistakes or not finish anything properly.
2. Make a list of words that rhyme in the poem ‘One thing at a time’.
Answer:
- work – play
- might – right
- well – tell
- away – play
3. How do you feel after finishing a task that you have done well?
Answer: I feel happy, proud, and satisfied when I finish a task properly. It makes me confident to do more good work.
4. What are some of the things you do every day that help you stay calm and focused?
Answer: I read books, play outdoor games, listen to music, do some drawing or colouring, and sometimes do breathing exercises. These things help me feel calm and focused.
Let us Learn
A. Match the words with their meanings:
1. might helpful or beneficial
2. useful short periods of time
3. moments strength or power
Now use the words and frame meaningful sentences.
Answer:
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 1. might | strength or power |
| 2. useful | helpful or beneficial |
| 3. moments | short periods of time |
Use the words and frame meaningful sentences:
1. Might:
The elephant used all its might to move the heavy log.
2. Useful:
A dictionary is very useful when you want to learn new words.
3. Moments:
We spent some happy moments playing in the park.
Let us Listen
Your teacher will read aloud a few words to you. Circle the words in which you don’t hear the ‘l’ sound.
Answer: 
Let us Write
Write down your daily routine in the space given below.
Tick () if they are work or play.
Answer: My Daily Routine
| Time | What I Do | Work | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | Wake up | ✓ | |
| 7:30 am | Brush teeth & take bath | ✓ | |
| 8:00 am | Eat breakfast | ✓ | |
| 8:30 am | Go to school | ✓ | |
| 10:30 am | Play during recess | ✓ | |
| 1:30 pm | Study in class | ✓ | |
| 4:00 pm | Do homework | ✓ | |
| 5:00 pm | Play with friends | ✓ | |
| 7:00 pm | Watch TV | ✓ | |
| 8:00 pm | Eat dinner | ✓ | |
| 9:00 pm | Read storybook | ✓ | |
| 9:30 pm | Go to bed | ✓ |
Now write the above routine as a paragraph.
My Routine
I begin my day at ……………………… a.m.
I …………………………. and then ……………………… . After this,
I ……………………… . By …………………………. a.m.,
I am ready for ……………………………….. . My mother helps
me to ……………………… and then I leave for school at
Answer:
I begin my day at 7:00 a.m.
I wake up and then brush my teeth and take a bath. After this,
I eat breakfast. By 8:30 a.m.,
I am ready for school. My mother helps me to pack my school bag and get dressed and then I leave for school at 8:30 a.m.
At School
My school starts at ……………… a.m./p.m. I have ………………
periods before recess. When the time on the big clock
reads ………………, the students goes to the playground
and play many games together. The school ends at
……………… p.m.
Answer:
My school starts at 9:00 a.m. I have four periods before recess. When the time on the big clock reads 10:30, the students go to the playground and play many games together. The school ends at 3:00 p.m.
At Home
Answer:
After school, I reach home at 3:30 p.m. I wash my hands and eat some snacks. Then I rest for a while. After that, I do my homework and study for some time. In the evening, I go outside to play with my friends. I return home by 6:30 p.m. After playing, I watch TV or read storybooks. I eat dinner with my family at 8:00 p.m. and then get ready for bed. I go to sleep by 9:30 p.m.
Let us Do
A. Guess the following riddles.
1.
Thirty white horses
On a red hill
Now they chomp
Now they stomp
Now they stand still
Answer: Teeth
2.
Hard and brown outside
Soft and white inside
Answer: Coconut
3.
Tall lady
In a white frock,
With a yellow face,
And a red nose.
The longer she stands,
The shorter she grows.
Answer: Candle
B. Use the space to draw activities that you enjoy doing in holidays. You may also paste pictures from old newspapers or magazines.
Answer:
My Holiday Fun! 🎨✂️
👉 In the space below, draw pictures of the activities you enjoy doing during your holidays.
These can include:
- Playing with friends 🏏
- Going to the park 🌳
- Visiting grandparents 🏡
- Reading storybooks 📚
- Watching cartoons 📺
- Travelling to new places ✈️
💡 Tip:
If you want, you can also cut and paste pictures from old newspapers or magazines to make your holiday scene look more colourful and fun!