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.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
How did Gurpreet feel at the end of the day? (a) Sad and angry (b) Bored (c) Tired but very happy -
2.NOTICE
Book Fair
Our school will hold a book fair from 10 to 12 January in the activity room. You will find storybooks, comics, quiz books and books in Hindi and Tamil. Prices start from twenty rupees. Every student who buys a book will get a free bookmark. The fair will be open during the lunch break and after school. Happy reading!
Library Committee
True or false: The fair is open during the lunch break. (a) True (b) False -
3.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.
What is the fisherwoman’s name? (a) Kalyani (b) Kamala (c) Meena -
4.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) Four (b) One (c) Two -
5.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.
What do grandmother’s hands knit? (a) A cap (b) A sweater (c) A shawl -
6.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
What will everyone get after yoga? (a) Sweets (b) Fresh fruit (c) Biscuits -
7.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
Why did they name the puppy Patch? (a) He likes patches (b) One white ear (c) He is very small -
8.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 Tuesday (b) On Monday (c) On Saturday -
9.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 does the poem teach us? (a) Ants are scary (b) Keep working hard (c) Rest all day -
10.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
Which city does Barnali live in? (a) Kolkata (b) Shillong (c) Guwahati -
11.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.
Which salt goes on top? (a) White salt (b) Sea salt (c) Black salt -
12.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.
Which school is this notice from? (a) Hilltop Public School (b) Sunrise Public School (c) Greenfield Public School
Answer key
- Tired but very happy
- True
- Kamala
- Two
- A sweater
- Fresh fruit
- One white ear
- On Tuesday
- Keep working hard
- Guwahati
- Black salt
- Greenfield Public School
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