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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 752 · 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 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
  2. 2.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) head (b) track (c) doors
  3. 3.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 does the poem teach us?
    (a) Rest all day (b) Ants are scary (c) Keep working hard
  4. 4.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 must Patch have a bath?
    (a) Every day (b) Every Sunday (c) Every evening
  5. 5.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!

    Where did the little seed lie?
    (a) In a pot (b) On a leaf (c) In the ground
  6. 6.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 does the ant carry?
    (a) A crumb (b) A stone (c) A leaf
  7. 7.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 the air (c) In a tub of water
  8. 8.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!

    What sound does the bell make?
    (a) Tring-tring (b) Clickety-clack (c) Ding-dong
  9. 9.NOTICE
    Save Water Week
    Our school will celebrate Save Water Week from 1 to 7 March. Every class will make a poster about saving water. Please turn off taps tightly after use. Do not throw extra drinking water on the ground; pour it into the plant pots. The class that saves the most water will get a prize. Let us save every drop!
    Eco Club

    When is Save Water Week?
    (a) 7 to 14 March (b) 1 to 7 March (c) 1 to 7 May
  10. 10.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.

    Who rests in its shade?
    (a) The farmers (b) The squirrels (c) The parrots
  11. 11.Friday, 26 December
    I am writing this on the train to Chennai. It is my first long train journey. I have the upper berth, and I climbed up the little ladder by myself. A tea seller walks past calling “chai, chai” every hour. Outside, I can see green paddy fields and coconut trees. We will reach Chennai tomorrow morning.
    Aditi

    Which berth does Aditi have?
    (a) The middle berth (b) The upper berth (c) The lower berth
  12. 12.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) Corn cobs (b) Ice creams (c) Balloons

Answer key

  1. The second day
  2. doors
  3. Keep working hard
  4. Every Sunday
  5. In the ground
  6. A crumb
  7. In a tub of water
  8. Ding-dong
  9. 1 to 7 March
  10. The farmers
  11. The upper berth
  12. Corn cobs

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