Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 504 · 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.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
   
   Why was the party small? (a) Arjun was ill (b) Papa had a cold (c) It was raining
2. 2.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
   
   What did Sahil lose? (a) Pencil box (b) Water bottle (c) Tiffin box
3. 3.Ding-dong goes the morning bell,
   We line up straight and sing as well.
   Ding-dong, it’s time for maths and art,
   For reading books and learning by heart.
   Ding-dong, the lunch bell rings at last,
   We open our tiffins and eat so fast.
   Ding-dong, the last bell, home we go,
   Till tomorrow’s bell, cheerio!
   
   What do the children do at the morning bell? (a) Eat lunch (b) Go home (c) Line up straight
4. 4.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) It was very hot (b) To dry clothes (c) To fly kites
5. 5.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 had a cold (c) He lost his bag
6. 6.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.
   
   From where does the moon climb up? (a) Over the roof (b) Behind the hill (c) Behind the sea
7. 7.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 river is Guwahati on? (a) The Godavari (b) The Ganga (c) The Brahmaputra
8. 8.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 keeps the ant from harm in winter? (a) A warm blanket (b) Her friends (c) Her store of food
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!”
   
   When does the poet pull the kite down? (a) At noon (b) In the morning (c) When evening comes
10. 10.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) Sea salt (b) White salt (c) Black salt
11. 11.Dear Lalita,
    Onam was wonderful this year! We made a big flower carpet called a pookalam in front of our house. My cousins came from Thrissur to stay with us. On the main day, we ate a feast on banana leaves. I counted twenty dishes! Please send me photos of your Diwali.
    Yours lovingly,
    Devika
    
    How many dishes did Devika count? (a) Ten (b) Twenty (c) Fifty
12. 12.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
    
    What did Sahil give the watchman? (a) A sweet (b) A bottle (c) Some money

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