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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 157 · 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.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.

    When does he bake the pots hard?
    (a) At sunrise (b) When the day is done (c) At noon
  2. 2.Friday, 15 November
    Today was Sports Day at our school. I ran in the sack race and came second. My best friend Imran won the 100-metre race. Our house, Green House, got the most points. The principal gave us a big silver cup. I was tired but very happy.
    Gurpreet

    In which race did Gurpreet run?
    (a) The relay race (b) The 100-metre race (c) The sack race
  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.

    Which flowers do the hands plant?
    (a) Roses (b) Lilies (c) Marigolds
  4. 4.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) Near the gate (b) Under a bench (c) In the library
  5. 5.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.

    Which word rhymes with “rain”?
    (a) deep (b) ground (c) again
  6. 6.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

    Who roasted the seeds?
    (a) Nani (b) Harsh’s friend (c) Harsh
  7. 7.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 Saturday (b) By Tuesday (c) By Monday
  8. 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.

    For how long has the tree watched the village?
    (a) A hundred years (b) Fifty years (c) Ten years
  9. 9.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.

    Where does Kamala take the fish?
    (a) To the temple (b) To the market (c) To her school
  10. 10.Dear Rohan,
    I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
    Your friend,
    Tanvi

    When will Tanvi help Rohan?
    (a) On Monday (b) On Saturday (c) On Sunday
  11. 11.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) Makes you sleepy (b) Keeps you warm (c) Keeps you cool
  12. 12.My kite is red with a long blue tail,
    It rides the wind like a ship with a sail.
    I run on the roof and let out the string,
    Up, up it goes like a bird on the wing.
    It dips and it dives, then it climbs up high,
    A tiny red dot in the wide blue sky.
    When evening comes, I pull it down slow,
    And whisper, “Tomorrow, again we will go!”

    What does the kite look like high in the sky?
    (a) A white cloud (b) A tiny red dot (c) A big balloon

Answer key

  1. When the day is done
  2. The sack race
  3. Marigolds
  4. Under a bench
  5. again
  6. Nani
  7. By Saturday
  8. A hundred years
  9. To the market
  10. On Saturday
  11. Keeps you cool
  12. A tiny red dot

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