Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Notices

Reading comprehension lesson 14: Notices, instructions and recipes · Set 909 · 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
   
   Where was it found? (a) Under a bench (b) Near the gate (c) In the library
2. 2.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 Class 4 go? (a) The museum (b) The zoo (c) The Science Centre
3. 3.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 do you do first? (a) Dry your hands (b) Wet your hands (c) Rub soap
4. 4.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 do you mash the rice with? (a) A spoon (b) A fork (c) A stone
5. 5.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 do you do just after rubbing for twenty seconds? (a) Rinse off the soap (b) Rub soap on hands (c) Wet your hands
6. 6.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.
   
   How long does the mixer run? (a) Ten minutes (b) One minute (c) One hour
7. 7.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
   
   On which date is Yoga Day? (a) 21 June (b) 21 July (c) 5 June
8. 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
   
   How early should parents be at the bus stop? (a) Five minutes (b) One hour (c) Ten minutes
9. 9.NOTICE
   Parent–Teacher Meeting
   A parent–teacher meeting for Classes 1 to 5 will be held on Saturday, 18 November. It will be from ten o’clock to twelve o’clock. Parents can see their child’s notebooks and test papers. Students should come with their parents in school uniform. There will be no classes on that day. Tea will be served in the hall.
   Principal
   
   Who wrote this notice? (a) The principal (b) A parent (c) The class monitor
10. 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
    
    What should students wear? (a) A white T-shirt (b) A raincoat (c) A blue uniform
11. 11.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 is a “lather”? (a) A towel (b) Soapy foam (c) Cold water
12. 12.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 circle (c) A triangle

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