Comprehension Worksheets for Class 4 – Mixed

Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 88 · 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.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
   
   Where will Arjun go next month? (a) Goa (b) Pune (c) Kochi
2. 2.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
   
   Who will guide the students? (a) A yoga teacher (b) The principal (c) The class monitor
3. 3.Red and yellow, pink and green,
   The brightest colours ever seen!
   We throw the gulal, we laugh and shout,
   With water guns we run about.
   Grandpa’s white kurta is now bright blue,
   And my best friend is purple too.
   We share gujiyas, sweet and round,
   Holi is the happiest day around!
   
   What colour is the poet’s best friend? (a) Yellow (b) Pink (c) Purple
4. 4.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 do you draw on the front of the card? (a) A diya (b) A star (c) A kite
5. 5.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!
   
   Which word rhymes with “rest”? (a) wall (b) best (c) warm
6. 6.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
   
   What did Sahil give the watchman? (a) A sweet (b) Some money (c) A bottle
7. 7.Down by the river, slow and grey,
   An elephant comes to bathe each day.
   She fills her trunk and sprays it high,
   A fountain flashing in the sky.
   Her baby splashes by her side,
   The water’s cool, the river’s wide.
   Then off they go through the forest deep,
   To find a shady place to sleep.
   
   Who splashes by her side? (a) A crocodile (b) A boy (c) Her baby
8. 8.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.
   
   What colour are the clouds? (a) Pink (b) White (c) Grey
9. 9.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!”
   
   Which word rhymes with “high”? (a) string (b) slow (c) sky
10. 10.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) track (b) doors (c) head
11. 11.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
    
    What food did Tenzin bring for lunch? (a) Momos (b) Sandwiches (c) Lemon rice
12. 12.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 tenth floor (b) The fifth floor (c) The first floor

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