Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 263 · 12 questions

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.

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 many bananas do you need? (a) Two (b) One (c) Four
2. 2.NOTICE
   Class 4 Trip to the Science Centre
   Class 4 will visit the Science Centre on Friday, 22 September. The bus will leave the school at eight o’clock sharp. Students must wear their school uniform and carry a water bottle. A packed lunch will be given at the centre. Students will be back at school by two o’clock. Each student must bring a signed form from home.
   Class Teacher
   
   What must students carry? (a) A camera (b) A packed lunch (c) A water bottle
3. 3.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
   
   What did the girls do with the paper boats? (a) Floated them (b) Painted them (c) Sold them
4. 4.The moon climbs up behind the hill,
   The night is dark, the trees are still.
   She pours her silver on the lake,
   While little frogs and crickets wake.
   Some nights she’s round, some nights she’s thin,
   Some nights she hides and won’t come in.
   But every month she comes once more,
   A round white lamp outside my door.
   
   What does the moon pour on the lake? (a) Water (b) Gold (c) Silver
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) To dry clothes (c) It was very hot
6. 6.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) Mango pickle (b) The neem tree (c) His comic book
7. 7.A little seed lay in the ground,
   Without a light, without a sound.
   The rain came down, the sun shone bright,
   It pushed and pushed with all its might.
   A green shoot peeped above the earth,
   Then leaves and buds began their birth.
   One summer morning, what a sight,
   A sunflower, golden, tall and bright!
   
   What came up first above the earth? (a) A bud (b) A sunflower (c) A green shoot
8. 8.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
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.
   
   When will the library open again? (a) On Monday (b) On Saturday (c) On Tuesday
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 Sunday (b) On Monday (c) On Saturday
11. 11.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 is Grandpa’s kurta now? (a) Bright red (b) White (c) Bright blue
12. 12.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
    
    Who won the 100-metre race? (a) The principal (b) Imran (c) Gurpreet

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