Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Notices
Reading tip (Read it in order): A notice: find what, when, where and who. Steps: follow the order — first, next, then, finally. For “which step comes after …”, find that step and read the next one.
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1.How to make a paper boat
Step 1: Take a rectangle of paper and fold it in half from top to bottom.
Step 2: Fold the two top corners down to the middle to make a triangle.
Step 3: Fold the strips at the bottom up on both sides.
Step 4: Open the middle and press it flat into a square.
Step 5: Pull the top corners out gently to get your boat.
Now float it in a tub of water!
What do the folded top corners make? (a) A square (b) A triangle (c) A circle -
2.Grow a bean in a jar
Step 1: Fold a wet tissue paper and put it inside a glass jar.
Step 2: Push a bean seed between the tissue and the glass.
Step 3: Keep the jar near a sunny window.
Step 4: Add a little water every day so the tissue stays wet.
In about four days, a tiny root will come out. Soon a green shoot will grow upwards.
What goes into the jar first? (a) Dry sand (b) A bean seed (c) A wet tissue paper -
3.NOTICE
Class 4 Trip to the Science Centre
Class 4 will visit the Science Centre on Friday, 22 September. The bus will leave the school at eight o’clock sharp. Students must wear their school uniform and carry a water bottle. A packed lunch will be given at the centre. Students will be back at school by two o’clock. Each student must bring a signed form from home.
Class Teacher
When will the bus leave the school? (a) Two o’clock (b) Eight o’clock (c) Nine o’clock -
4.NOTICE
Change in Bus Timings
From Monday, 4 July, school buses will leave the school at half past two. Earlier, they left at three o’clock. This change is because the school will close earlier in the rainy season. Bus stops will stay the same. Parents should be at the bus stop ten minutes early. Please call the transport desk if you have any doubt.
Transport In-charge
True or false: The bus stops will change. (a) True (b) False -
5.How to make lemonade
You need: two lemons, four spoons of sugar, a jug of cold water and a pinch of salt.
Step 1: Ask an adult to cut the lemons into halves.
Step 2: Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the jug of water.
Step 3: Add the sugar and the salt.
Step 4: Stir well until the sugar disappears.
Step 5: Pour into glasses and add ice if you like.
How long should you stir? (a) For one hour (b) Until it is hot (c) Until sugar disappears -
6.Sprouts chaat
You need: one bowl of sprouted moong, one chopped tomato, one chopped cucumber, lemon juice, salt and chaat masala.
Step 1: Wash the sprouts well in clean water.
Step 2: Put them in a big bowl with the tomato and cucumber.
Step 3: Add salt, chaat masala and a few drops of lemon juice.
Step 4: Mix with a spoon and serve at once.
This healthy snack needs no fire at all!
Which two vegetables go into the chaat? (a) Onion and carrot (b) Potato and peas (c) Tomato and cucumber -
7.Fruit chaat
You need: one apple, one banana, a bowl of grapes, half a cup of pomegranate seeds, a pinch of black salt and some lemon juice.
Step 1: Ask an adult to cut the apple into small pieces.
Step 2: Peel the banana and break it into rounds.
Step 3: Put all the fruit in a bowl.
Step 4: Sprinkle black salt and lemon juice on top.
Step 5: Toss gently and eat it fresh.
Who should cut the apple? (a) You (b) An adult (c) Your sister -
8.NOTICE
Change in Bus Timings
From Monday, 4 July, school buses will leave the school at half past two. Earlier, they left at three o’clock. This change is because the school will close earlier in the rainy season. Bus stops will stay the same. Parents should be at the bus stop ten minutes early. Please call the transport desk if you have any doubt.
Transport In-charge
When will the buses leave from 4 July? (a) At three o’clock (b) At half past two (c) At two o’clock -
9.How to make a paper boat
Step 1: Take a rectangle of paper and fold it in half from top to bottom.
Step 2: Fold the two top corners down to the middle to make a triangle.
Step 3: Fold the strips at the bottom up on both sides.
Step 4: Open the middle and press it flat into a square.
Step 5: Pull the top corners out gently to get your boat.
Now float it in a tub of water!
Where can you float your boat? (a) In the air (b) In a tub of water (c) In the sand -
10.How to wash your hands
Step 1: Wet your hands with clean running water.
Step 2: Rub soap on both hands to make a lather.
Step 3: Scrub your palms, fingers, nails and the backs of your hands.
Step 4: Keep rubbing for about twenty seconds.
Step 5: Rinse off the soap with water.
Step 6: Dry your hands with a clean towel.
Clean hands keep germs away!
What should you dry your hands with? (a) A paper bag (b) Your shirt (c) A clean towel -
11.NOTICE
International Yoga Day
On 21 June, all students will do yoga in the playground at seven o’clock in the morning. Please wear a white T-shirt and track pants. Bring a mat or a large towel to sit on. Come with an empty stomach or after a light snack. A yoga teacher from the city will guide us. After yoga, everyone will get fresh fruit.
Sports Department
What should students bring to sit on? (a) A mat or a large towel (b) A water bucket (c) A tiffin box -
12.NOTICE
Drawing Competition
An inter-house drawing competition will be held on 12 August in the school hall. The topic is “My Clean India”. Students of Classes 3 to 5 can take part. Bring your own crayons and colour pencils. Drawing sheets will be given by the school. Give your names to your class teacher by 8 August.
Art Teacher
Which students can take part? (a) Classes 3 to 5 (b) Classes 1 to 3 (c) Classes 6 to 8
Answer key
- A triangle
- A wet tissue paper
- Eight o’clock
- False
- Until sugar disappears
- Tomato and cucumber
- An adult
- At half past two
- In a tub of water
- A clean towel
- A mat or a large towel
- Classes 3 to 5
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