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.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.
Why should you add water every day? (a) To fill the jar (b) To wash the bean (c) So the tissue stays wet -
2.Banana milkshake
You need: two ripe bananas, two glasses of cold milk, one spoon of honey and a pinch of cardamom powder.
Step 1: Peel the bananas and break them into pieces.
Step 2: Put the pieces, milk and honey into the mixer jar.
Step 3: Ask an adult to run the mixer for one minute.
Step 4: Add the cardamom powder and stir.
Step 5: Pour into two glasses and enjoy it cold.
What happens just before you add the cardamom? (a) Peel the bananas (b) Run the mixer (c) Pour into glasses -
3.NOTICE
Greenfield Public School
The school library will be closed on Monday for cleaning. Students must return all library books by Saturday. Books returned late will not be accepted on Monday. The library will open again on Tuesday at nine o’clock. For any questions, please meet the librarian, Mrs Joshi. Thank you for your help.
Which school is this notice from? (a) Sunrise Public School (b) Greenfield Public School (c) Hilltop Public School -
4.LOST AND FOUND
A blue lunch box was found under a bench in the playground on Wednesday. It has a picture of a parrot on the lid. There is a small spoon inside it. The owner can collect it from the school office. Please bring a note from your parents. The office is open from nine o’clock to one o’clock.
School Office
Where was it found? (a) In the library (b) Near the gate (c) Under a bench -
5.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 comes out in about four days? (a) A green shoot (b) A tiny root (c) A flower -
6.Make a Diwali card
Step 1: Fold a sheet of chart paper in half.
Step 2: Draw a diya on the front with crayons.
Step 3: Stick small bits of shiny paper around the diya.
Step 4: Write “Happy Diwali” inside in your best handwriting.
Step 5: Sign your name below the message.
Now give the card to someone you love!
What do you stick around the diya? (a) Shiny paper (b) Leaves (c) Cotton -
7.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 shape of paper do you start with? (a) A circle (b) A triangle (c) A rectangle -
8.Quick curd rice
You need: one bowl of cooked rice, one cup of fresh curd, a little salt, some grated carrot and a few curry leaves.
Step 1: Make sure the rice has cooled down.
Step 2: Mash the rice lightly with a spoon.
Step 3: Add the curd and salt, and mix well.
Step 4: Put the grated carrot on top.
Step 5: Ask an adult to add the curry leaves fried in a little oil.
Curd rice keeps you cool on hot days.
What must you check first? (a) The curd is hot (b) The oil is ready (c) The rice has cooled -
9.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 many lemons do you need? (a) Two (b) Four (c) One -
10.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
Who will guide the students? (a) The class monitor (b) A yoga teacher (c) The principal -
11.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
Where will the competition be held? (a) In the school hall (b) In the library (c) In the playground -
12.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
What must each student bring from home? (a) A storybook (b) A signed form (c) Some money
Answer key
- So the tissue stays wet
- Run the mixer
- Greenfield Public School
- Under a bench
- A tiny root
- Shiny paper
- A rectangle
- The rice has cooled
- Two
- A yoga teacher
- In the school hall
- A signed form
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