Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4

Reading comprehension lesson 13: Letters and diary entries · Set 300 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Writer, reader, news): “Dear …” names the reader; the name at the end is the writer. In a diary, “I” is the person writing it. Look for the news: what happened, when, and how the writer felt.

1. 1.Friday, 15 November
   Today was Sports Day at our school. I ran in the sack race and came second. My best friend Imran won the 100-metre race. Our house, Green House, got the most points. The principal gave us a big silver cup. I was tired but very happy.
   Gurpreet
   
   In which race did Gurpreet run? (a) The relay race (b) The sack race (c) The 100-metre race
2. 2.Monday, 3 June
   Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
   Anaya
   
   What food did Tenzin bring for lunch? (a) Lemon rice (b) Sandwiches (c) Momos
3. 3.Dear Lin,
   I live in Guwahati, a city on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. In the morning, mist covers the water like a white blanket. My school is near a hill, and we can hear birds during class. Assam is famous for its tea gardens. My uncle works in one of them. Do you also have rivers near your home?
   Your pen friend,
   Barnali
   
   Which city does Barnali live in? (a) Shillong (b) Kolkata (c) Guwahati
4. 4.Dear Meher,
   The winter has come to our village in Punjab. The mustard fields are full of yellow flowers. Every morning I drink a glass of warm milk and walk to the fields. Your cow, Gauri, had a little calf last week. Come in your holidays and give it a name.
   With love,
   Dadaji
   
   Who wrote this letter? (a) Dadaji (b) Gauri (c) Meher
5. 5.Monday, 3 June
   Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
   Anaya
   
   In “She has just come from Sikkim”, who is “She”? (a) Rosy Ma’am (b) Tenzin (c) Anaya
6. 6.Monday, 3 June
   Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
   Anaya
   
   Where has Tenzin just come from? (a) Punjab (b) Kerala (c) Sikkim
7. 7.Dear Lin,
   I live in Guwahati, a city on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. In the morning, mist covers the water like a white blanket. My school is near a hill, and we can hear birds during class. Assam is famous for its tea gardens. My uncle works in one of them. Do you also have rivers near your home?
   Your pen friend,
   Barnali
   
   What covers the water in the morning? (a) Snow (b) Smoke (c) Mist
8. 8.Dear Mausi,
   Thank you for the storybook about the brave little elephant. I finished it in just three days. My favourite part is when the elephant saves the baby monkey from the river. I read it aloud to my little brother at bedtime. Now he wants an elephant toy!
   Lots of love,
   Isha
   
   Whom does the elephant save in the story? (a) The baby monkey (b) A little boy (c) A baby deer
9. 9.Dear Nani,
   I reached Pune safely on Sunday. The train was late by two hours, so I read my comic book. Our new flat is on the fifth floor. From my window I can see a big neem tree. I miss your mango pickle very much.
   Love,
   Kabir
   
   Where did Kabir reach on Sunday? (a) Chennai (b) Pune (c) Delhi
10. 10.Dear Meher,
    The winter has come to our village in Punjab. The mustard fields are full of yellow flowers. Every morning I drink a glass of warm milk and walk to the fields. Your cow, Gauri, had a little calf last week. Come in your holidays and give it a name.
    With love,
    Dadaji
    
    What colour are the mustard flowers? (a) Yellow (b) Pink (c) White
11. 11.Dear Ammamma,
    I have learnt to swim at last! My coach, Sunita Akka, held my hands on the first day. On the second day, I kicked my legs and floated for a few seconds. Now I can swim across the small pool without help. My ears hurt a little at first, but now they are fine. I will show you when you visit us.
    Love,
    Kiran
    
    What hurt a little at first? (a) Ears (b) Legs (c) Hands
12. 12.Dear Ammamma,
    I have learnt to swim at last! My coach, Sunita Akka, held my hands on the first day. On the second day, I kicked my legs and floated for a few seconds. Now I can swim across the small pool without help. My ears hurt a little at first, but now they are fine. I will show you when you visit us.
    Love,
    Kiran
    
    On which day did Kiran first float? (a) The first day (b) The second day (c) The third day

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