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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 160 · 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.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.

    When will the library open again?
    (a) On Monday (b) On Saturday (c) On Tuesday
  2. 2.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) Downwards (b) Sideways (c) Upwards
  3. 3.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

    What is a pookalam?
    (a) A sweet dish (b) A boat race (c) A big flower carpet
  4. 4.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!

    What keeps the ant from harm in winter?
    (a) Her friends (b) A warm blanket (c) Her store of food
  5. 5.Tuesday, 14 May
    There was a power cut in our area this evening. It was very hot, so we all sat on the terrace. Nanu told us stories about his school days in Lucknow. My cousin Zoya and I counted the stars. When the lights came back at nine o’clock, we did not want to go inside!
    Ayaan

    Why did the family sit on the terrace?
    (a) To fly kites (b) It was very hot (c) To dry clothes
  6. 6.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 bird dances in the poem?
    (a) The crow (b) The parrot (c) The peacock
  7. 7.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

    Which animals did they see just after the giraffes?
    (a) The tigers (b) The crocodiles (c) The elephants
  8. 8.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

    When did they roll the mixture into balls?
    (a) Before roasting seeds (b) After it cooled a little (c) While it was boiling
  9. 9.NOTICE
    Drawing Competition
    An inter-house drawing competition will be held on 12 August in the school hall. The topic is “My Clean India”. Students of Classes 3 to 5 can take part. Bring your own crayons and colour pencils. Drawing sheets will be given by the school. Give your names to your class teacher by 8 August.
    Art Teacher

    Where will the competition be held?
    (a) In the library (b) In the school hall (c) In the playground
  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.

    When should you eat the fruit chaat?
    (a) The next day (b) After a week (c) Fresh
  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

    What does Kabir miss very much?
    (a) His comic book (b) Mango pickle (c) The neem tree
  12. 12.Dear Lin,
    I live in Guwahati, a city on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. In the morning, mist covers the water like a white blanket. My school is near a hill, and we can hear birds during class. Assam is famous for its tea gardens. My uncle works in one of them. Do you also have rivers near your home?
    Your pen friend,
    Barnali

    Why can Barnali hear birds during class?
    (a) The teacher has a parrot (b) Birds live in class (c) School is near a hill

Answer key

  1. On Tuesday
  2. Upwards
  3. A big flower carpet
  4. Her store of food
  5. It was very hot
  6. The peacock
  7. The tigers
  8. After it cooled a little
  9. In the school hall
  10. Fresh
  11. Mango pickle
  12. School is near a hill

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