Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Notices

Reading comprehension lesson 14: Notices, instructions and recipes · Set 42 · 12 questions

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.

1. 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!
   
   In which step do you fold the top corners down? (a) Step 1 (b) Step 5 (c) Step 2
2. 2.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.
   
   Who should cut the lemons? (a) Your friend (b) An adult (c) You
3. 3.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) Pour into glasses (b) Peel the bananas (c) Run the mixer
4. 4.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.
   
   Which sweet thing goes into the milkshake? (a) Honey (b) Sugar (c) Jaggery
5. 5.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
   
   What is the topic of the drawing? (a) My Clean India (b) My Family (c) My Garden
6. 6.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
7. 7.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 half past two (b) At two o’clock (c) At three o’clock
8. 8.NOTICE
   Book Fair
   Our school will hold a book fair from 10 to 12 January in the activity room. You will find storybooks, comics, quiz books and books in Hindi and Tamil. Prices start from twenty rupees. Every student who buys a book will get a free bookmark. The fair will be open during the lunch break and after school. Happy reading!
   Library Committee
   
   What will a student who buys a book get? (a) A free bookmark (b) A free comic (c) A free pencil
9. 9.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.
   
   By when must library books be returned? (a) By Tuesday (b) By Monday (c) By Saturday
10. 10.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 playground (c) In the library
11. 11.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 sand (b) In the air (c) In a tub of water
12. 12.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.
    
    Why is curd rice good on hot days? (a) Keeps you cool (b) Keeps you warm (c) Makes you sleepy

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