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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 418 · 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
    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

    Who will guide the students?
    (a) The class monitor (b) A yoga teacher (c) The principal
  2. 2.Dear Meher,
    The winter has come to our village in Punjab. The mustard fields are full of yellow flowers. Every morning I drink a glass of warm milk and walk to the fields. Your cow, Gauri, had a little calf last week. Come in your holidays and give it a name.
    With love,
    Dadaji

    Who wrote this letter?
    (a) Gauri (b) Meher (c) Dadaji
  3. 3.Dear Ammamma,
    I have learnt to swim at last! My coach, Sunita Akka, held my hands on the first day. On the second day, I kicked my legs and floated for a few seconds. Now I can swim across the small pool without help. My ears hurt a little at first, but now they are fine. I will show you when you visit us.
    Love,
    Kiran

    What has Kiran learnt?
    (a) To ride a cycle (b) To dance (c) To swim
  4. 4.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 Saturday (c) On Monday
  5. 5.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

    For which festival did they make laddoos?
    (a) Makar Sankranti (b) Holi (c) Diwali
  6. 6.My bicycle is old and blue,
    Its bell is rusty, its tyres too.
    But every morning, rain or shine,
    I ride it down this lane of mine.
    I wave to the milkman, I pass the cow,
    The dog runs after me — bow-wow!
    The wind in my hair makes me feel so free,
    My old blue bicycle and me!

    Which part of the bicycle is rusty?
    (a) Handle (b) Bell (c) Seat
  7. 7.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

    Which house got the most points?
    (a) Red House (b) Blue House (c) Green House
  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

    Which animals did they see just after the giraffes?
    (a) The tigers (b) The elephants (c) The crocodiles
  9. 9.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.

    When does the station wake?
    (a) Half past five (b) Half past six (c) Twelve noon
  10. 10.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 playground (b) In the school hall (c) In the library
  11. 11.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
  12. 12.Monday, 3 June
    Today was my first day in Class 4. Our class teacher, Rosy Ma’am, gave us new notebooks. I sat next to a new girl called Tenzin. She has just come from Sikkim. At lunch, we shared my lemon rice and her momos. I think we will be good friends.
    Anaya

    True or false: Rosy Ma’am gave the class new notebooks.
    (a) True (b) False

Answer key

  1. A yoga teacher
  2. Dadaji
  3. To swim
  4. On Saturday
  5. Makar Sankranti
  6. Bell
  7. Green House
  8. The tigers
  9. Half past five
  10. In the school hall
  11. A clean towel
  12. True

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