Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed
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.Wednesday, 9 August
I lost my water bottle at school today. I looked for it in the classroom and the library. At last, the watchman found it near the swings. He had kept it safe in his cabin. I thanked him and gave him a sweet from my tiffin. From now on, I will write my name on all my things.
Sahil
What did Sahil lose? (a) Water bottle (b) Tiffin box (c) Pencil box -
2.Red and yellow, pink and green,
The brightest colours ever seen!
We throw the gulal, we laugh and shout,
With water guns we run about.
Grandpa’s white kurta is now bright blue,
And my best friend is purple too.
We share gujiyas, sweet and round,
Holi is the happiest day around!
What colour was Grandpa’s kurta at first? (a) White (b) Green (c) Purple -
3.The clouds roll in, all grey and deep,
They wake the frogs from summer sleep.
The first drops fall on dusty ground,
And fill the air with a pattering sound.
The peacock spreads its tail to dance,
The children splash at every chance.
The thirsty fields drink up the rain,
And everything turns green again.
What happens to everything at the end? (a) Turns brown (b) Turns dry (c) Turns green again -
4.Beside the road the potter sits,
His wheel goes round, he shapes and fits.
A lump of clay, all wet and brown,
Becomes a pot as it spins around.
He dries his pots in the summer sun,
Then bakes them hard when the day is done.
Matkas, diyas, cups and more,
He sells them all from his little store.
Where does he dry his pots? (a) In the rain (b) In a fridge (c) In the summer sun -
5.Dear Farah,
Guess what? We have a new puppy! He is brown with one white ear, so we named him Patch. He chews my slippers and runs after the cat. Every evening, I take him for a walk in the lane. Mummy says he must have a bath every Sunday. Come and meet him soon.
Your friend,
Nikhil
When does Nikhil take Patch for a walk? (a) Every Sunday (b) Every evening (c) Every morning -
6.Red and yellow, pink and green,
The brightest colours ever seen!
We throw the gulal, we laugh and shout,
With water guns we run about.
Grandpa’s white kurta is now bright blue,
And my best friend is purple too.
We share gujiyas, sweet and round,
Holi is the happiest day around!
Which word rhymes with “shout”? (a) about (b) blue (c) green -
7.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) Four (b) Two (c) One -
8.An old banyan stands in the village square,
Its roots hang down like long grey hair.
The farmers rest beneath its shade,
The children swing on ropes they made.
The parrots chatter in its crown,
The squirrels scamper up and down.
It has watched the village for a hundred years,
Its leaves have seen our smiles and tears.
Which word rhymes with “crown”? (a) down (b) shade (c) hair -
9.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
Which seeds were roasted? (a) Melon seeds (b) Peanuts (c) Sesame seeds -
10.Dear Lalita,
Onam was wonderful this year! We made a big flower carpet called a pookalam in front of our house. My cousins came from Thrissur to stay with us. On the main day, we ate a feast on banana leaves. I counted twenty dishes! Please send me photos of your Diwali.
Yours lovingly,
Devika
Where did Devika’s cousins come from? (a) Chennai (b) Kochi (c) Thrissur -
11.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 grandmother (b) Kiran’s cousin (c) Kiran’s coach -
12.A little ant upon the wall
Carries a crumb that’s twice as tall.
She does not stop, she does not rest,
She marches on and does her best.
When winter comes, she’s safe and warm,
Her store of food keeps her from harm.
So when a task seems hard to do,
Remember the ant, and march on too!
Where is the ant? (a) Upon the wall (b) In a cup (c) Under a stone
Answer key
- Water bottle
- White
- Turns green again
- In the summer sun
- Every evening
- about
- Two
- down
- Sesame seeds
- Thrissur
- Kiran’s coach
- Upon the wall
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