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.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 white cloud (b) A big balloon (c) A tiny red dot -
2.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!
Which word rhymes with “art”? (a) heart (b) bell (c) fast -
3.My grandmother’s hands are wrinkled and brown,
They knit me a sweater when winter comes down.
They roll out rotis, round as the moon,
They rock my baby sister to sleep at noon.
They plant marigolds in an old clay pot,
They hold my hand when the road is hot.
Her hands are busy the whole day through,
But they always have time to hug me too.
Which flowers do the hands plant? (a) Lilies (b) Roses (c) Marigolds -
4.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 Brahmaputra (b) The Ganga (c) The Godavari -
5.Down by the river, slow and grey,
An elephant comes to bathe each day.
She fills her trunk and sprays it high,
A fountain flashing in the sky.
Her baby splashes by her side,
The water’s cool, the river’s wide.
Then off they go through the forest deep,
To find a shady place to sleep.
Who splashes by her side? (a) A crocodile (b) A boy (c) Her baby -
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.
In the poem, who is “she”? (a) The lake (b) The night (c) The moon -
7.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
Which game did they play at the party? (a) Chess (b) Ludo (c) Carrom -
8.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) Meher (b) Gauri (c) Dadaji -
9.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 swim (b) To ride a cycle (c) To dance -
10.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.
Who switched off the light? (a) Amma (b) Appa (c) The poet -
11.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.
Who should cut the apple? (a) An adult (b) You (c) Your sister -
12.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) Two hours (b) One week (c) Three days
Answer key
- A tiny red dot
- heart
- Marigolds
- The Brahmaputra
- Her baby
- The moon
- Carrom
- Dadaji
- To swim
- Amma
- An adult
- Three days
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