NCERT Solutions for Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 9 Hekko

This worksheet is designed for Class 4 students studying English from the NCERT Santoor textbook. It covers Unit 3 Fun with Games, Chapter 9 Hekko. The chapter introduces students to a traditional game from Nagaland through a short story and related language activities. It helps learners understand teamwork, rules of a game, and cultural practices in a simple and engaging way. This worksheet provides complete and accurate NCERT Solutions strictly based on the chapter and follows the NCERT pattern to support clear understanding and confident learning.

Chapter summary: stories, poems & themes

The chapter includes a story-based text that explains the meaning and origin of the game Hekko, which means challenging the tiger. It talks about the folk story of Aami and Aakho and explains how the game is played as a team sport. The chapter focuses on traditional games, teamwork, rules, and fair play. It also includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar activities connected to the theme of games and past actions.

What this NCERT chapter covers?

• Understanding a traditional game through a story  
• Learning new vocabulary related to games and actions  
• Grammar practice using correct word choices and past tense verbs  
• Matching animals with their sounds  
• Listening to descriptions of traditional games  
• Speaking and writing activities based on personal ideas and experiences  

How to use these NCERT solutions?

• Students should first try to answer all questions on their own in this worksheet  
• After attempting, they can check their answers using these NCERT Solutions  
• Parents and teachers can use these solutions to guide learning and correct mistakes  
• The answers follow the exact NCERT order and structure, making revision easy  
• This approach helps improve understanding and accuracy  

Student tips & learning tricks

• Read the story carefully to understand how the game Hekko is played  
• Pay attention to keywords like team names, number of players, and rules  
• For grammar questions, read each sentence fully before choosing the correct word  
• For activity-based questions, express ideas clearly as expected by NCERT  
• Practise writing neat and complete answers  

Why NCERT solutions are important?

• NCERT Solutions help students learn exactly as per the textbook  
• They build strong basics in language and comprehension  
• Accurate answers improve confidence during assessments  
• Following NCERT guidelines prepares students for school exams  
• Clear solutions support regular practice and revision  

Complete answer key – NCERT solutions

Let us Think

A. Answer the following.

1. The word Hekko means “Challenging the tiger.”
2. The two teams are called Aami and Aakho.
3. There are 11 players in each team.
4. The Aami team stays inside the circle, forms a human chain, and tries to catch the Aakho players.
5. The Aakho team must say “Joko” to show surrender, which means they accept defeat and can be released.

B. Think and Discuss

1. I would prefer to be in the Aami team because it requires teamwork and speed.
2. I would add a rule of time limit for each round, which would make the game fair and exciting.

These are student-generated activity-based answers. Answers may vary.

Let us Learn

A. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

1. There  
2. Two  
3. threw  
4. caught  
5. right  

B. Look at the pictures and write their names.

st  
stairs  
star  

ch  
chair  
charger  

gl  
glue  
glass  

C. Match the animals with their sound.

1. Tiger – roars  
2. Horse – neighs  
3. Elephant – trumpets  
4. Dove – coos  
5. Goat – bleats  
6. Monkey – whoops  

D. Read the following sentences.

The underlined words (lived, declared, challenged) show actions that happened in the past.  
Most past tense verbs are formed by adding –ed.

E. Fill in the blanks using –ed.

Last week, we visited the park for a while. There were many children in the park. They were playing different games. My mother pointed at the children playing kabbadi. On our way home, my sister jumped in a puddle and muddied everyone's clothes. I enjoyed my visit to the park.  
My sister wanted to go to the pond but I decided to stay and watch the game of kabbadi. I watched the game for a while and then joined my mother and sister. There were many fishes in the pond. I spotted a goldfish and my sister noticed two tadpoles in the pond.

Let us Listen

1. Lagori / Seven Stones  
2. Kabaddi  
3. Gitte / Gulli Danda  
4. London Bridge  
5. Marbles (Kancha)  

Let us Speak

A. Look at the pictures and identify the games being played.

Skipping (Rope Jumping)  
Hoop Rolling  
Kite Flying  
Top (Lattu)  

Sample points for discussion (answers may vary):

Yes, I have played skipping and kite flying before.  
I recognise skipping, kite flying, and hoop rolling. These are outdoor games that we usually play with friends.  
My favourite game is skipping because it keeps me active, makes me healthy, and is very enjoyable to play with friends.

Let us Write

A. You read how the people of Nagaland made the game of Hekko. Use the space given below to write about a new game that you would like to play.

This is a student-generated activity.

Sample answer (answer may vary):

Game: Circle Catch  
Time: 20 minutes  
Number of players: 10  
Material needed: Chalk, whistle  

Rules:  
Players stand in a circle. One player tries to tag others.  
If tagged, the player is out.  

Foul:  
Players stand in a circle. One player tries to tag others.  
If tagged, the player is out.  

Let us Explore

Sample answer (answer may vary):

Hornbill Festival  
The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland. It shows the culture, dances, music, and food of different tribes. It is called the Festival of Festivals.

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