Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4

Reading comprehension lesson 13: Letters and diary entries · Set 78 · 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.Tuesday, 14 May
   There was a power cut in our area this evening. It was very hot, so we all sat on the terrace. Nanu told us stories about his school days in Lucknow. My cousin Zoya and I counted the stars. When the lights came back at nine o’clock, we did not want to go inside!
   Ayaan
   
   Why did the family sit on the terrace? (a) To fly kites (b) To dry clothes (c) It was very hot
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
   
   Where has Tenzin just come from? (a) Sikkim (b) Punjab (c) Kerala
3. 3.Dear Farah,
   Guess what? We have a new puppy! He is brown with one white ear, so we named him Patch. He chews my slippers and runs after the cat. Every evening, I take him for a walk in the lane. Mummy says he must have a bath every Sunday. Come and meet him soon.
   Your friend,
   Nikhil
   
   True or false: Patch is black with one white ear. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.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
   
   Who is Sunita Akka? (a) Kiran’s coach (b) Kiran’s cousin (c) Kiran’s grandmother
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.Dear Joseph,
   Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
   Your friend,
   Arjun
   
   Which game did they play at the party? (a) Carrom (b) Chess (c) Ludo
7. 7.Saturday, 11 January
   Today I helped Nani make til laddoos for Makar Sankranti. She roasted the sesame seeds while I watched from a safe distance. Then she mixed them with melted jaggery. When the mixture cooled a little, we rolled it into small balls. My hands became sticky, but the laddoos tasted great. Tomorrow we will fly kites on the roof.
   Harsh
   
   When did they roll the mixture into balls? (a) Before roasting seeds (b) After it cooled a little (c) While it was boiling
8. 8.Dear Farah,
   Guess what? We have a new puppy! He is brown with one white ear, so we named him Patch. He chews my slippers and runs after the cat. Every evening, I take him for a walk in the lane. Mummy says he must have a bath every Sunday. Come and meet him soon.
   Your friend,
   Nikhil
   
   When does Nikhil take Patch for a walk? (a) Every evening (b) Every Sunday (c) Every morning
9. 9.Dear Joseph,
   Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
   Your friend,
   Arjun
   
   Where will Arjun go next month? (a) Pune (b) Goa (c) Kochi
10. 10.Saturday, 20 July
    It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
    Riya
    
    Why could the girls not go to the park? (a) It rained the whole day (b) Didi was ill (c) The park was closed
11. 11.Dear Rohan,
    I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
    Your friend,
    Tanvi
    
    What has the teacher sent with the letter? (a) Sweets (b) Homework sheets (c) Storybooks
12. 12.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
    
    Who sat next to Anaya? (a) Her cousin (b) Tenzin (c) Rosy Ma’am

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