NCERT Class 4 English Santoor: Chapter 10 — The Swing
This chapter, "The Swing," from the NCERT Class 4 English textbook "Santoor," presents a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. The poem beautifully captures the joy and exhilaration of swinging. The poet describes the experience of soaring high in the blue air, over walls, and gaining a wide perspective of the countryside, including rivers, trees, and cattle. The swing's movement, up and down, is depicted as the most pleasant activity for a child. The chapter also introduces new vocabulary words like 'pleasantest,' 'cattle,' and 'countryside,' and includes comprehension questions to encourage critical thinking about the poem and personal experiences with swings. It concludes with a simple sentence-building exercise, demonstrating how to expand sentences progressively.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — The Swing |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 214 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand and appreciate the poem "The Swing."
- Identify and learn new vocabulary words related to the poem.
- Answer comprehension questions based on the poem's content.
- Engage in discussions about personal experiences with swings.
- Practice sentence construction and expansion.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pleasantest | most enjoyable or agreeable |
| cattle | farm animals like cows and bulls |
| countryside | land outside of towns and cities, with fields and farms |
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Practice questions
- What pleasant thing does the poet think a child can do? Answer: The poet thinks swinging is the most pleasant thing a child can do.
- What does the poet see when the swing goes over the wall? Answer: The poet sees rivers, trees, cattle, and the countryside.
- Name three new words introduced in the chapter. Answer: The new words are pleasantest, cattle, and countryside.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of Chapter 10 in NCERT Class 4 English Santoor?
Chapter 10 is titled "The Swing."
Who is the poet of "The Swing"?
The poem "The Swing" is by Robert Louis Stevenson.
What new words are introduced in this chapter?
The new words introduced are 'pleasantest,' 'cattle,' and 'countryside.'
What does the poet see from the swing?
The poet sees rivers, trees, cattle, and the countryside from the swing.
What is the main theme of the poem "The Swing"?
The main theme is the joy and exhilaration of swinging and the perspective it offers.
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NCERT Class 4 English — Santoor — Chapter 10 — The Swing. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.