Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 443 · 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.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) Meena (c) Kamala
2. 2.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
   
   Where will Arjun go next month? (a) Kochi (b) Pune (c) Goa
3. 3.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
   
   Who made the birthday card? (a) Arjun (b) Joseph (c) Papa
4. 4.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
   
   What will they do tomorrow? (a) Fly kites (b) Go to school (c) Make laddoos
5. 5.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 colour is the kite? (a) Green (b) Yellow (c) Red
6. 6.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
   
   What does Patch chew? (a) Slippers (b) Books (c) Bones
7. 7.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
   
   Who is Sunita Akka? (a) Kiran’s coach (b) Kiran’s cousin (c) Kiran’s grandmother
8. 8.Dear Mausi,
   Thank you for the storybook about the brave little elephant. I finished it in just three days. My favourite part is when the elephant saves the baby monkey from the river. I read it aloud to my little brother at bedtime. Now he wants an elephant toy!
   Lots of love,
   Isha
   
   How long did Isha take to finish the book? (a) One week (b) Three days (c) Two hours
9. 9.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 tiny red dot (b) A white cloud (c) A big balloon
10. 10.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 did Papa buy near the gate? (a) Ice creams (b) Corn cobs (c) Balloons
11. 11.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
    
    What happened to Rohan? (a) He broke his arm (b) He lost his bag (c) He had a cold
12. 12.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 seeds are in the chaat? (a) Sunflower seeds (b) Pomegranate seeds (c) Melon seeds

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