Helen Keller - Class 4 English NCERT Solutions

Get complete solutions for "Helen Keller," Class 4 English NCERT. This inspirational story tells the life of Helen Keller, a deaf and blind woman who overcame her disabilities to become a famous author and activist. The page provides detailed answers, key vocabulary, and extra questions to help students understand her extraordinary achievements and prepare for exams.

Comprehensive Vocabulary List

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1. "Something is wrong," said Helen's mother. What was wrong with Helen?

After her illness, Helen could not see or hear.

2. Although Helen could not hear or see, what kind of girl was she?

Helen was a bright and smart little girl.

3. Who agreed to help Helen?

Miss Sullivan, a young teacher, agreed to help Helen learn to see the world.

4. How did Miss Sullivan help Helen?

Miss Sullivan taught Helen words by spelling them with special hand signs on Helen's hand. She also helped Helen understand the meaning of words by connecting them to physical experiences.

5. What did Helen learn when the teacher put her hand into running water?

Helen understood that W_A_T_E_R meant something wet running over her hand. She realized that words had meanings connected to real things.

6. What was the most important thing that Helen finally understood?

Helen understood that words were the most important things in the world and that words would tell her everything she wanted to know.

Let's talk

1. Using sign language make these letters with your hand 'C', 'H', 'E', 'K'

(This is a practical activity for students to do in class)

2. Spell these words through hand signs (a) Helen (b) was

(This is another practical activity for students to practice in class)

3. How do people who cannot see, read?

People who cannot see read using Braille, a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers.

4. What is the script for people who cannot see called?

The script for people who cannot see is called Braille.

5. How do you think you can help children who cannot see?

Some ways to help children who cannot see include:

• Being patient and understanding
• Describing things clearly
• Offering assistance when needed
• Including them in activities and conversations
• Learning about and respecting their ways of doing things

6. Look at the signs for the letters of the alphabet.

(This refers to the sign language alphabet chart provided in the text)

Let's write

1. Match the two parts of sentences given under column 'A' and 'B'. Add 'but' to join the two parts and write complete sentences.

Here are the matched sentences:

• Helen lived after her illness, but she could not hear or see.
• She could not see or hear, but she was very intelligent.
• People thought that she could not learn anything, but her mother thought she could learn.
• Helen copied the words, but she did not understand what she was doing.
• Miss Sullivan was strict, but she was kind to Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Helen Keller become ill?

Helen became ill when she was a baby, in the summer of 1880.

2. What happened to Helen after her illness?

After her illness, Helen could not see or hear.

3. How did Helen's parents react to her condition?

Helen's parents felt sorry for her and often gave her what she wanted. Her mother believed Helen was smart and wanted to find a way to reach her.

4. How did Helen behave before she had a teacher?

Helen would not let anyone comb her hair, her clothes were always dirty, she was often angry, and sometimes she would lie on the floor and kick her feet.

5. What was the first word Miss Sullivan taught Helen?

The first word Miss Sullivan taught Helen was "doll".

6. How did Miss Sullivan teach Helen words?

Miss Sullivan taught Helen words by spelling them with special hand signs on Helen's hand.

7. Why was the moment with the water important for Helen?

The moment with the water was important because it was when Helen first understood that words had meanings connected to real things.

8. What did Helen's father often say about her?

Helen's father would often say, "Give the poor child what she wants."

9. How did Helen's mother describe her daughter's situation?

Helen's mother said, "Helen is very smart," and added, "the problem is, how can we reach her? She is locked up inside herself."

10. How would you describe Miss Sullivan's approach to teaching Helen?

Miss Sullivan was strict but kind. She persistently spelled words for Helen day and night to help her understand.