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.The station wakes at half past five,
The tea stalls hum and come alive.
A porter carries bags on his head,
A dog sleeps on a bench like a bed.
The whistle blows, the engine roars,
People rush in through open doors.
The train moves off with a clickety-clack,
And waves goodbye along the track.
What does the porter carry on his head? (a) A dog (b) Tea cups (c) Bags -
2.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.
Whom should students meet with questions? (a) The librarian (b) The principal (c) The class teacher -
3.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
Who found the lost thing? (a) Sahil’s teacher (b) The librarian (c) The watchman -
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!
Which word rhymes with “rest”? (a) wall (b) warm (c) best -
5.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 sack race (b) The 100-metre race (c) The relay race -
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.
What colour are the clouds? (a) Grey (b) Pink (c) White -
7.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
Where did Kabir reach on Sunday? (a) Delhi (b) Pune (c) Chennai -
8.How to make a paper boat
Step 1: Take a rectangle of paper and fold it in half from top to bottom.
Step 2: Fold the two top corners down to the middle to make a triangle.
Step 3: Fold the strips at the bottom up on both sides.
Step 4: Open the middle and press it flat into a square.
Step 5: Pull the top corners out gently to get your boat.
Now float it in a tub of water!
What does “gently” mean in Step 5? (a) Softly and carefully (b) Very hard and fast (c) Not at all -
9.Sprouts chaat
You need: one bowl of sprouted moong, one chopped tomato, one chopped cucumber, lemon juice, salt and chaat masala.
Step 1: Wash the sprouts well in clean water.
Step 2: Put them in a big bowl with the tomato and cucumber.
Step 3: Add salt, chaat masala and a few drops of lemon juice.
Step 4: Mix with a spoon and serve at once.
This healthy snack needs no fire at all!
How much lemon juice do you add? (a) Two lemons (b) A full cup (c) A few drops -
10.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 does Kamala call out? (a) Buy my mangoes (b) Boats for sale (c) Fresh fish today -
11.When I lie in bed at night,
And Amma has switched off the light,
I hear the ceiling fan go round,
A soft and sleepy whirring sound.
A cricket sings outside the door,
The neighbour’s dog begins to snore.
A train goes hooting far away,
And then I dream till break of day.
Where does the cricket sing? (a) Under the bed (b) Outside the door (c) On the roof -
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
What covers the water in the morning? (a) Snow (b) Mist (c) Smoke
Answer key
- Bags
- The librarian
- The watchman
- best
- The sack race
- Grey
- Pune
- Softly and carefully
- A few drops
- Fresh fish today
- Outside the door
- Mist
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