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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 648 · 12 questions
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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. 1.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

    Whom does the elephant save in the story?
    (a) A little boy (b) A baby deer (c) The baby monkey
  2. 2.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) Carrom (c) Ludo
  3. 3.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

    On which date is Yoga Day?
    (a) 21 July (b) 5 June (c) 21 June
  4. 4.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

    In “She has just come from Sikkim”, who is “She”?
    (a) Anaya (b) Rosy Ma’am (c) Tenzin
  5. 5.The clouds roll in, all grey and deep,
    They wake the frogs from summer sleep.
    The first drops fall on dusty ground,
    And fill the air with a pattering sound.
    The peacock spreads its tail to dance,
    The children splash at every chance.
    The thirsty fields drink up the rain,
    And everything turns green again.

    Which bird dances in the poem?
    (a) The parrot (b) The peacock (c) The crow
  6. 6.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

    Why could the girls not go to the park?
    (a) It rained the whole day (b) Didi was ill (c) The park was closed
  7. 7.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.

    What goes on top in Step 4?
    (a) Grated coconut (b) Grated carrot (c) Chopped onion
  8. 8.Banana milkshake
    You need: two ripe bananas, two glasses of cold milk, one spoon of honey and a pinch of cardamom powder.
    Step 1: Peel the bananas and break them into pieces.
    Step 2: Put the pieces, milk and honey into the mixer jar.
    Step 3: Ask an adult to run the mixer for one minute.
    Step 4: Add the cardamom powder and stir.
    Step 5: Pour into two glasses and enjoy it cold.

    What happens just before you add the cardamom?
    (a) Peel the bananas (b) Run the mixer (c) Pour into glasses
  9. 9.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

    What did Papa buy near the gate?
    (a) Balloons (b) Corn cobs (c) Ice creams
  10. 10.NOTICE
    Parent–Teacher Meeting
    A parent–teacher meeting for Classes 1 to 5 will be held on Saturday, 18 November. It will be from ten o’clock to twelve o’clock. Parents can see their child’s notebooks and test papers. Students should come with their parents in school uniform. There will be no classes on that day. Tea will be served in the hall.
    Principal

    When will the meeting be held?
    (a) Friday, 17 November (b) Sunday, 19 November (c) Saturday, 18 November
  11. 11.Dear Rohan,
    I am sorry that you broke your arm while playing football. Our class misses you a lot. Our teacher has sent you the homework sheets with this letter. Do not worry, I will help you finish them on Saturday. Get well soon so we can play together again.
    Your friend,
    Tanvi

    What happened to Rohan?
    (a) He lost his bag (b) He had a cold (c) He broke his arm
  12. 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

    What did the principal give them?
    (a) A gold medal (b) A book prize (c) A big silver cup

Answer key

  1. The baby monkey
  2. Carrom
  3. 21 June
  4. Tenzin
  5. The peacock
  6. It rained the whole day
  7. Grated carrot
  8. Run the mixer
  9. Corn cobs
  10. Saturday, 18 November
  11. He broke his arm
  12. A big silver cup

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