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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 888 · 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.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

    True or false: There will be no classes on that day.
    (a) True (b) False
  2. 2.I went to the sea with my Appa one day,
    The waves rushed in and ran away.
    I built a castle with a moat around,
    And shells and pebbles I proudly found.
    A crab ran sideways, quick and small,
    It hid in a hole by the old sea wall.
    The sun went down, all orange and red,
    And sleepy I went home to bed.

    What did the poet build?
    (a) A house (b) A castle (c) A boat
  3. 3.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.

    Which salt goes on top?
    (a) Sea salt (b) White salt (c) Black salt
  4. 4.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.

    Why do they go into the forest?
    (a) To find a shady place (b) To find food (c) To meet the lions
  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!

    Where is the ant?
    (a) Upon the wall (b) Under a stone (c) In a cup
  6. 6.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

    When will the bus leave the school?
    (a) Nine o’clock (b) Eight o’clock (c) Two o’clock
  7. 7.How to make lemonade
    You need: two lemons, four spoons of sugar, a jug of cold water and a pinch of salt.
    Step 1: Ask an adult to cut the lemons into halves.
    Step 2: Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the jug of water.
    Step 3: Add the sugar and the salt.
    Step 4: Stir well until the sugar disappears.
    Step 5: Pour into glasses and add ice if you like.

    How many lemons do you need?
    (a) Two (b) One (c) Four
  8. 8.Dear Lin,
    I live in Guwahati, a city on the banks of the Brahmaputra river. In the morning, mist covers the water like a white blanket. My school is near a hill, and we can hear birds during class. Assam is famous for its tea gardens. My uncle works in one of them. Do you also have rivers near your home?
    Your pen friend,
    Barnali

    Which city does Barnali live in?
    (a) Kolkata (b) Guwahati (c) Shillong
  9. 9.NOTICE
    Change in Bus Timings
    From Monday, 4 July, school buses will leave the school at half past two. Earlier, they left at three o’clock. This change is because the school will close earlier in the rainy season. Bus stops will stay the same. Parents should be at the bus stop ten minutes early. Please call the transport desk if you have any doubt.
    Transport In-charge

    When will the buses leave from 4 July?
    (a) At two o’clock (b) At three o’clock (c) At half past two
  10. 10.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 does Nikhil take Patch for a walk?
    (a) Every evening (b) Every morning (c) Every Sunday
  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

    Which animals did they see just after the giraffes?
    (a) The tigers (b) The elephants (c) The crocodiles
  12. 12.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

    Who sat next to Anaya?
    (a) Rosy Ma’am (b) Her cousin (c) Tenzin

Answer key

  1. True
  2. A castle
  3. Black salt
  4. To find a shady place
  5. Upon the wall
  6. Eight o’clock
  7. Two
  8. Guwahati
  9. At half past two
  10. Every evening
  11. The tigers
  12. Tenzin

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