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.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 store of food (c) Her friends -
2.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
On which day did Kiran first float? (a) The second day (b) The third day (c) The first day -
3.NOTICE
Book Fair
Our school will hold a book fair from 10 to 12 January in the activity room. You will find storybooks, comics, quiz books and books in Hindi and Tamil. Prices start from twenty rupees. Every student who buys a book will get a free bookmark. The fair will be open during the lunch break and after school. Happy reading!
Library Committee
Which two languages are named in the notice? (a) Hindi and Tamil (b) Hindi and Bengali (c) Tamil and Telugu -
4.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
On which floor is the new flat? (a) The first floor (b) The tenth floor (c) The fifth floor -
5.Thursday, 5 June
Today is World Environment Day. Our class planted ten saplings behind the school hall. I planted a small guava tree with my friend Esther. We dug a hole, put in the plant and pressed the soil around it. Then we watered it with a mug. I will visit our tree every day to see it grow.
Pranav
How many saplings did the class plant? (a) Ten (b) Five (c) Twenty -
6.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
What did Zoya and Ayaan count? (a) The coins (b) The clouds (c) The stars -
7.Thursday, 5 June
Today is World Environment Day. Our class planted ten saplings behind the school hall. I planted a small guava tree with my friend Esther. We dug a hole, put in the plant and pressed the soil around it. Then we watered it with a mug. I will visit our tree every day to see it grow.
Pranav
Who planted the tree with Pranav? (a) His teacher (b) His brother (c) Esther -
8.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 does Kamala call out? (a) Boats for sale (b) Fresh fish today (c) Buy my mangoes -
9.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!
What do the folded top corners make? (a) A triangle (b) A circle (c) A square -
10.NOTICE
International Yoga Day
On 21 June, all students will do yoga in the playground at seven o’clock in the morning. Please wear a white T-shirt and track pants. Bring a mat or a large towel to sit on. Come with an empty stomach or after a light snack. A yoga teacher from the city will guide us. After yoga, everyone will get fresh fruit.
Sports Department
What will everyone get after yoga? (a) Biscuits (b) Sweets (c) Fresh fruit -
11.NOTICE
International Yoga Day
On 21 June, all students will do yoga in the playground at seven o’clock in the morning. Please wear a white T-shirt and track pants. Bring a mat or a large towel to sit on. Come with an empty stomach or after a light snack. A yoga teacher from the city will guide us. After yoga, everyone will get fresh fruit.
Sports Department
What should students bring to sit on? (a) A water bucket (b) A mat or a large towel (c) A tiffin box -
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.
Who should cut the apple? (a) An adult (b) Your sister (c) You
Answer key
- Her store of food
- The second day
- Hindi and Tamil
- The fifth floor
- Ten
- The stars
- Esther
- Fresh fish today
- A triangle
- Fresh fruit
- A mat or a large towel
- An adult
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