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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 103 · 12 questions
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Reading tip (Know the kind, use the method): See the kind of text: letter, diary, notice, recipe or poem. Use that lesson’s method to find the line with the answer. Choose the option the line proves.

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  1. 1.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) One minute (b) One hour (c) Ten minutes
  2. 2.Before the sun has warmed the sand,
    Kamala walks with a basket in hand.
    The boats come in with nets so wide,
    Full of fish from the morning tide.
    She picks the best, the silver and blue,
    And carries them off to the market too.
    She calls out loud, “Fresh fish today!”
    And sells them all by the end of the day.

    What does Kamala call out?
    (a) Buy my mangoes (b) Boats for sale (c) Fresh fish today
  3. 3.My grandmother’s hands are wrinkled and brown,
    They knit me a sweater when winter comes down.
    They roll out rotis, round as the moon,
    They rock my baby sister to sleep at noon.
    They plant marigolds in an old clay pot,
    They hold my hand when the road is hot.
    Her hands are busy the whole day through,
    But they always have time to hug me too.

    What are the rotis as round as?
    (a) The sun (b) A plate (c) The moon
  4. 4.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

    How long is the meeting?
    (a) One hour (b) Five hours (c) Two hours
  5. 5.The station wakes at half past five,
    The tea stalls hum and come alive.
    A porter carries bags on his head,
    A dog sleeps on a bench like a bed.
    The whistle blows, the engine roars,
    People rush in through open doors.
    The train moves off with a clickety-clack,
    And waves goodbye along the track.

    When does the station wake?
    (a) Twelve noon (b) Half past five (c) Half past six
  6. 6.Saturday, 20 July
    It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
    Riya

    Whose boat sank?
    (a) Riya’s boat (b) Didi’s boat
  7. 7.Dear Ammamma,
    I have learnt to swim at last! My coach, Sunita Akka, held my hands on the first day. On the second day, I kicked my legs and floated for a few seconds. Now I can swim across the small pool without help. My ears hurt a little at first, but now they are fine. I will show you when you visit us.
    Love,
    Kiran

    Who is Sunita Akka?
    (a) Kiran’s cousin (b) Kiran’s grandmother (c) Kiran’s coach
  8. 8.Ding-dong goes the morning bell,
    We line up straight and sing as well.
    Ding-dong, it’s time for maths and art,
    For reading books and learning by heart.
    Ding-dong, the lunch bell rings at last,
    We open our tiffins and eat so fast.
    Ding-dong, the last bell, home we go,
    Till tomorrow’s bell, cheerio!

    What do the children open at the lunch bell?
    (a) Their books (b) Their tiffins (c) The gates
  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.

    Whom should students meet with questions?
    (a) The librarian (b) The principal (c) The class teacher
  10. 10.Sunday, 2 October
    Today we visited the zoo in Mysuru. First, we saw the giraffes eating leaves from tall trees. Then we watched the tigers sleeping in the shade. My little sister was scared of the crocodiles. Papa bought us corn cobs near the gate. It was a long but happy day.
    Vikram

    What were the giraffes doing?
    (a) Eating leaves (b) Drinking water (c) Sleeping
  11. 11.Dear Nani,
    I reached Pune safely on Sunday. The train was late by two hours, so I read my comic book. Our new flat is on the fifth floor. From my window I can see a big neem tree. I miss your mango pickle very much.
    Love,
    Kabir

    Why did Kabir read his comic book?
    (a) He was bored at home (b) Nani asked him to (c) The train was late
  12. 12.Saturday, 11 January
    Today I helped Nani make til laddoos for Makar Sankranti. She roasted the sesame seeds while I watched from a safe distance. Then she mixed them with melted jaggery. When the mixture cooled a little, we rolled it into small balls. My hands became sticky, but the laddoos tasted great. Tomorrow we will fly kites on the roof.
    Harsh

    For which festival did they make laddoos?
    (a) Holi (b) Makar Sankranti (c) Diwali

Answer key

  1. One minute
  2. Fresh fish today
  3. The moon
  4. Two hours
  5. Half past five
  6. Didi’s boat
  7. Kiran’s coach
  8. Their tiffins
  9. The librarian
  10. Eating leaves
  11. The train was late
  12. Makar Sankranti

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