Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Notices

Reading comprehension lesson 14: Notices, instructions and recipes · Set 891 · 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.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
   
   What was found? (a) A red water bottle (b) A green bag (c) A blue lunch box
2. 2.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) Tomato and cucumber (b) Onion and carrot (c) Potato and peas
3. 3.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.
   
   Where should you keep the jar? (a) Near a sunny window (b) In the fridge (c) In a dark cupboard
4. 4.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) Some money (c) A signed form
5. 5.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 rice has cooled (c) The oil is ready
6. 6.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) Until it is hot (b) Until sugar disappears (c) For one hour
7. 7.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.
   
   Which way does the green shoot grow? (a) Upwards (b) Downwards (c) Sideways
8. 8.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.
   
   Why will the library be closed on Monday? (a) For cleaning (b) For painting (c) For a holiday
9. 9.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
   
   Where will students get their lunch? (a) At the centre (b) On the bus (c) At home
10. 10.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) An adult (b) Your sister (c) You
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!
    
    What does “gently” mean in Step 5? (a) Very hard and fast (b) Not at all (c) Softly and carefully
12. 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
    
    When will the bus leave the school? (a) Two o’clock (b) Nine o’clock (c) Eight o’clock

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