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 give the watchman? (a) A sweet (b) Some money (c) A bottle -
2.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 big balloon (c) A tiny red dot -
3.Friday, 26 December
I am writing this on the train to Chennai. It is my first long train journey. I have the upper berth, and I climbed up the little ladder by myself. A tea seller walks past calling “chai, chai” every hour. Outside, I can see green paddy fields and coconut trees. We will reach Chennai tomorrow morning.
Aditi
When will they reach Chennai? (a) Next week (b) Tonight (c) Tomorrow morning -
4.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) 5 June (c) 21 July -
5.Thursday, 5 June
Today is World Environment Day. Our class planted ten saplings behind the school hall. I planted a small guava tree with my friend Esther. We dug a hole, put in the plant and pressed the soil around it. Then we watered it with a mug. I will visit our tree every day to see it grow.
Pranav
Who planted the tree with Pranav? (a) Esther (b) His teacher (c) His brother -
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.
Whom do the clouds wake? (a) The peacocks (b) The frogs (c) The children -
7.Make a Diwali card
Step 1: Fold a sheet of chart paper in half.
Step 2: Draw a diya on the front with crayons.
Step 3: Stick small bits of shiny paper around the diya.
Step 4: Write “Happy Diwali” inside in your best handwriting.
Step 5: Sign your name below the message.
Now give the card to someone you love!
What do you write inside the card? (a) Happy Diwali (b) Thank you (c) Happy Birthday -
8.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
What must the owner bring? (a) Some money (b) A note from your parents (c) The lunch box key -
9.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 should you dry your hands with? (a) Your shirt (b) A paper bag (c) A clean towel -
10.Dear Joseph,
Thank you for the birthday card you made for me. I loved the drawing of the rocket on it. My party was small because Papa had a cold. We cut a chocolate cake and played carrom. Next month, I will visit you in Kochi.
Your friend,
Arjun
What was drawn on the card? (a) Ship (b) Rocket (c) Train -
11.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 evening (b) Every Sunday (c) Every morning -
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
Which seeds were roasted? (a) Melon seeds (b) Sesame seeds (c) Peanuts
Answer key
- A sweet
- A tiny red dot
- Tomorrow morning
- 21 June
- Esther
- The frogs
- Happy Diwali
- A note from your parents
- A clean towel
- Rocket
- Every evening
- Sesame seeds
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