Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 644 · 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.An old banyan stands in the village square,
   Its roots hang down like long grey hair.
   The farmers rest beneath its shade,
   The children swing on ropes they made.
   The parrots chatter in its crown,
   The squirrels scamper up and down.
   It has watched the village for a hundred years,
   Its leaves have seen our smiles and tears.
   
   Where does the banyan tree stand? (a) Near the river (b) In a forest (c) In the village square
2. 2.In my small garden by the gate,
   The tulsi grows so tall and straight.
   The jasmine smells so sweet at night,
   Its little flowers are snowy white.
   The chillies hang in shiny rows,
   And a tiny lemon tree slowly grows.
   I water them all at the break of day,
   And watch the bees come out to play.
   
   When does the jasmine smell sweet? (a) At noon (b) At night (c) In the morning
3. 3.Saturday, 11 January
   Today I helped Nani make til laddoos for Makar Sankranti. She roasted the sesame seeds while I watched from a safe distance. Then she mixed them with melted jaggery. When the mixture cooled a little, we rolled it into small balls. My hands became sticky, but the laddoos tasted great. Tomorrow we will fly kites on the roof.
   Harsh
   
   When did they roll the mixture into balls? (a) After it cooled a little (b) Before roasting seeds (c) While it was boiling
4. 4.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
   
   What must each student bring from home? (a) A signed form (b) Some money (c) A storybook
5. 5.The station wakes at half past five,
   The tea stalls hum and come alive.
   A porter carries bags on his head,
   A dog sleeps on a bench like a bed.
   The whistle blows, the engine roars,
   People rush in through open doors.
   The train moves off with a clickety-clack,
   And waves goodbye along the track.
   
   Which word rhymes with “roars”? (a) doors (b) head (c) track
6. 6.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
   
   Who made the birthday card? (a) Papa (b) Joseph (c) Arjun
7. 7.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 mat or a large towel (b) A tiffin box (c) A water bucket
8. 8.Grow a bean in a jar
   Step 1: Fold a wet tissue paper and put it inside a glass jar.
   Step 2: Push a bean seed between the tissue and the glass.
   Step 3: Keep the jar near a sunny window.
   Step 4: Add a little water every day so the tissue stays wet.
   In about four days, a tiny root will come out. Soon a green shoot will grow upwards.
   
   What goes into the jar first? (a) Dry sand (b) A wet tissue paper (c) A bean seed
9. 9.A little seed lay in the ground,
   Without a light, without a sound.
   The rain came down, the sun shone bright,
   It pushed and pushed with all its might.
   A green shoot peeped above the earth,
   Then leaves and buds began their birth.
   One summer morning, what a sight,
   A sunflower, golden, tall and bright!
   
   What did the seed grow into? (a) A mango tree (b) A sunflower (c) A rose
10. 10.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) Kerala (b) Sikkim (c) Punjab
11. 11.Sunday, 2 October
    Today we visited the zoo in Mysuru. First, we saw the giraffes eating leaves from tall trees. Then we watched the tigers sleeping in the shade. My little sister was scared of the crocodiles. Papa bought us corn cobs near the gate. It was a long but happy day.
    Vikram
    
    Who was scared of the crocodiles? (a) Vikram (b) Papa (c) His little sister
12. 12.LOST AND FOUND
    A blue lunch box was found under a bench in the playground on Wednesday. It has a picture of a parrot on the lid. There is a small spoon inside it. The owner can collect it from the school office. Please bring a note from your parents. The office is open from nine o’clock to one o’clock.
    School Office
    
    Where can the owner collect it? (a) The school office (b) The staff room (c) The playground

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