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.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
Where has Tenzin just come from? (a) Sikkim (b) Kerala (c) Punjab -
2.Make a Diwali card
Step 1: Fold a sheet of chart paper in half.
Step 2: Draw a diya on the front with crayons.
Step 3: Stick small bits of shiny paper around the diya.
Step 4: Write “Happy Diwali” inside in your best handwriting.
Step 5: Sign your name below the message.
Now give the card to someone you love!
What kind of paper do you fold for the card? (a) Tissue paper (b) Chart paper (c) Newspaper -
3.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!”
Where does the poet run? (a) On the beach (b) On the roof (c) In the park -
4.How to make a paper boat
Step 1: Take a rectangle of paper and fold it in half from top to bottom.
Step 2: Fold the two top corners down to the middle to make a triangle.
Step 3: Fold the strips at the bottom up on both sides.
Step 4: Open the middle and press it flat into a square.
Step 5: Pull the top corners out gently to get your boat.
Now float it in a tub of water!
Where can you float your boat? (a) In the sand (b) In a tub of water (c) In the air -
5.Quick curd rice
You need: one bowl of cooked rice, one cup of fresh curd, a little salt, some grated carrot and a few curry leaves.
Step 1: Make sure the rice has cooled down.
Step 2: Mash the rice lightly with a spoon.
Step 3: Add the curd and salt, and mix well.
Step 4: Put the grated carrot on top.
Step 5: Ask an adult to add the curry leaves fried in a little oil.
Curd rice keeps you cool on hot days.
Why is curd rice good on hot days? (a) Keeps you cool (b) Makes you sleepy (c) Keeps you warm -
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
When does Nikhil take Patch for a walk? (a) Every morning (b) Every Sunday (c) Every evening -
7.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
What does Kabir miss very much? (a) His comic book (b) Mango pickle (c) The neem tree -
8.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) To fly kites (b) It was very hot (c) To dry clothes -
9.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) Meena (b) Kamala (c) Kalyani -
10.NOTICE
Class 4 Trip to the Science Centre
Class 4 will visit the Science Centre on Friday, 22 September. The bus will leave the school at eight o’clock sharp. Students must wear their school uniform and carry a water bottle. A packed lunch will be given at the centre. Students will be back at school by two o’clock. Each student must bring a signed form from home.
Class Teacher
Where will Class 4 go? (a) The museum (b) The zoo (c) The Science Centre -
11.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) Marigolds (b) Roses (c) Lilies -
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
Where was it found? (a) In the library (b) Near the swings (c) In the classroom
Answer key
- Sikkim
- Chart paper
- On the roof
- In a tub of water
- Keeps you cool
- Every evening
- Mango pickle
- It was very hot
- Kamala
- The Science Centre
- Marigolds
- Near the swings
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