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.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) Chennai (c) Pune -
2.Friday, 26 December
I am writing this on the train to Chennai. It is my first long train journey. I have the upper berth, and I climbed up the little ladder by myself. A tea seller walks past calling “chai, chai” every hour. Outside, I can see green paddy fields and coconut trees. We will reach Chennai tomorrow morning.
Aditi
What did Aditi climb by herself? (a) The little ladder (b) A tall wall (c) A coconut tree -
3.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) Dadaji (b) Meher (c) Gauri -
4.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
True or false: Kiran can now swim across the small pool without help. (a) False (b) True -
5.Saturday, 20 July
It rained the whole day today. We could not go to the park, so Didi and I made paper boats. Mine was yellow and hers was blue. We floated them in the puddle near the gate. Her boat sank, but mine sailed to the drain. Then Amma made hot pakoras for us.
Riya
Whose boat sank? (a) Riya’s boat (b) Didi’s boat -
6.Red and yellow, pink and green,
The brightest colours ever seen!
We throw the gulal, we laugh and shout,
With water guns we run about.
Grandpa’s white kurta is now bright blue,
And my best friend is purple too.
We share gujiyas, sweet and round,
Holi is the happiest day around!
Which word rhymes with “shout”? (a) blue (b) green (c) about -
7.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) Keep working hard (b) Rest all day (c) Ants are scary -
8.How to make lemonade
You need: two lemons, four spoons of sugar, a jug of cold water and a pinch of salt.
Step 1: Ask an adult to cut the lemons into halves.
Step 2: Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the jug of water.
Step 3: Add the sugar and the salt.
Step 4: Stir well until the sugar disappears.
Step 5: Pour into glasses and add ice if you like.
Who should cut the lemons? (a) Your friend (b) You (c) An adult -
9.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 is Gauri? (a) A dog (b) A cow (c) A calf -
10.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
What does Dadaji want Meher to do in the holidays? (a) Pick flowers (b) Milk the cow (c) Name the calf -
11.How to make lemonade
You need: two lemons, four spoons of sugar, a jug of cold water and a pinch of salt.
Step 1: Ask an adult to cut the lemons into halves.
Step 2: Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the jug of water.
Step 3: Add the sugar and the salt.
Step 4: Stir well until the sugar disappears.
Step 5: Pour into glasses and add ice if you like.
How long should you stir? (a) For one hour (b) Until sugar disappears (c) Until it is hot -
12.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 100-metre race (b) The sack race (c) The relay race
Answer key
- Pune
- The little ladder
- Dadaji
- True
- Didi’s boat
- about
- Keep working hard
- An adult
- A cow
- Name the calf
- Until sugar disappears
- The sack race
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