Virtues for Righteousness

25 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Virtues for Righteousness, with worked marking schemes. 25 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Deepa helps her elderly neighbour carry shopping every week without being asked. This shows the virtue of:

   A. Dishonesty

   B. Pride

   C. Greed

   D. Helpfulness

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A learner who says 'thank you' and 'please' and respects teachers is showing the virtue of:

   A. Rudeness

   B. Respect

   C. Pride

   D. Anger

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3. Question 3

   4 marks

   Give TWO reasons why practising good virtues is important for a Hindu child.

   (4 marks)

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   2 marks per explained reason (max 4): it leads to righteous living pleasing to God; it helps one live peacefully with others; it builds good character/reputation; it brings blessings/happiness; it makes the community better. Accept any two explained reasons.

4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Rahul accidentally breaks a window while playing and tells his teacher the truth. Rahul is showing:

   A. Greed

   B. Honesty and courage

   C. Laziness

   D. Fear of plants

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A humble person does NOT:

   A. Help others

   B. Listen to advice

   C. Say sorry

   D. Boast about themselves

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Righteous living in Hinduism means living a life that is:

   A. Full of lies

   B. Good, honest and truthful

   C. Careless and cruel

   D. Selfish and unkind

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which of these behaviours would a righteous person AVOID?

   A. Respecting others

   B. Being honest

   C. Helping the needy

   D. Telling lies

   (1 mark)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Priya shares her lunch with a classmate who forgot theirs. Which virtue is she practising?

   A. Selfishness

   B. Rudeness

   C. Dishonesty

   D. Kindness

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9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Describe THREE ways learners can show kindness to others at home and in school.

   (6 marks)

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   2 marks each (max 6): sharing food/belongings; helping those who are stuck or in need; comforting a sad friend; assisting with chores; being polite and welcoming; caring for the sick or elderly. Accept any three explained ways.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Amit finds a wallet full of money on the school field and returns it to the office. Which virtue is Amit showing?

    A. Greed

    B. Pride

    C. Laziness

    D. Honesty

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Karim sees his friend copying answers during a test.

    (a) Which virtue is his friend failing to show?

    (b) Give TWO reasons why learners should practise this virtue.

    (4 marks)

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    (a) 1 mark: honesty/truthfulness (accept integrity). (b) 1-2 marks each: it builds trust; it pleases God; it helps one learn genuinely; it keeps a good reputation; it brings peace. Max 4 total.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which virtue helps learners to complete their homework and chores without being forced?

    A. Responsibility

    B. Laziness

    C. Dishonesty

    D. Carelessness

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a virtue that leads to righteous living?

    A. Cheating

    B. Stealing

    C. Bullying

    D. Truthfulness

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14. Question 14

    3 marks

    State THREE virtues that lead to righteous living.

    (3 marks)

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    1 mark each (max 3): honesty/truthfulness; kindness; respect; patience; forgiveness; generosity; helpfulness; responsibility; humility. Accept any three genuine virtues.

15. Question 15

    1 mark

    A generous person is one who:

    A. Keeps everything selfishly

    B. Willingly shares with others

    C. Takes from others

    D. Refuses to help

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    When learners cooperate and work together during group activities, they practise:

    A. Laziness

    B. Pride

    C. Selfishness

    D. Cooperation

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17. Question 17

    6 marks

    Explain THREE virtues you can practise to become a righteous person, giving an example of each.

    (6 marks)

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    2 marks each (max 6) — virtue named plus a valid example: e.g. honesty (returning found money); kindness (helping a classmate); respect (greeting elders politely); patience (waiting for one's turn); forgiveness (forgiving a friend). Accept any three virtue-plus-example pairs.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Practising good virtues helps a person to:

    A. Lose friends

    B. Become dishonest

    C. Live peacefully with others

    D. Cause quarrels

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Neha refuses to join her classmates in laughing at a new pupil. Instead she welcomes him. Neha is showing:

    A. Pride and cruelty

    B. Kindness and respect

    C. Jealousy

    D. Dishonesty

    (1 mark)

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    A virtue is best described as a:

    A. Kind of plant

    B. Type of food

    C. Good quality or good behaviour

    D. Musical instrument

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21. Question 21

    4 marks

    Explain how a Grade 4 learner can show honesty at school. Give TWO ways.

    (4 marks)

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    2 marks per explained way (max 4): returning lost property to its owner; not cheating in exams/tests; telling the truth even when in trouble; not taking others' belongings; owning up to mistakes. Accept any two explained examples.

22. Question 22

    1 mark

    When a learner waits patiently for their turn without pushing others, they are showing:

    A. Anger

    B. Jealousy

    C. Patience

    D. Laziness

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23. Question 23

    1 mark

    When Sita forgives her friend who stepped on her toes by mistake, she shows the virtue of:

    A. Jealousy

    B. Hatred

    C. Revenge

    D. Forgiveness

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    Righteous behaviour brings a person closer to God because it makes one:

    A. Unkind

    B. Pure and good in actions

    C. Wicked

    D. Dishonest

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25. Question 25

    1 mark

    Which pair below are both good virtues?

    A. Greed and pride

    B. Cheating and lying

    C. Anger and hatred

    D. Honesty and kindness

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