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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 918 · 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.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 do the children do at the morning bell?
    (a) Eat lunch (b) Go home (c) Line up straight
  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 poet water the plants?
    (a) At night (b) At lunchtime (c) At the break of day
  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

    Who will guide the students?
    (a) The principal (b) The class monitor (c) A yoga teacher
  4. 4.Tuesday, 14 May
    There was a power cut in our area this evening. It was very hot, so we all sat on the terrace. Nanu told us stories about his school days in Lucknow. My cousin Zoya and I counted the stars. When the lights came back at nine o’clock, we did not want to go inside!
    Ayaan

    What were Nanu’s stories about?
    (a) Ghosts (b) Animals (c) His school days
  5. 5.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

    In which race did Gurpreet run?
    (a) The 100-metre race (b) The relay race (c) The sack race
  6. 6.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 crocodiles (c) The elephants
  7. 7.Beside the road the potter sits,
    His wheel goes round, he shapes and fits.
    A lump of clay, all wet and brown,
    Becomes a pot as it spins around.
    He dries his pots in the summer sun,
    Then bakes them hard when the day is done.
    Matkas, diyas, cups and more,
    He sells them all from his little store.

    Where does the potter sit?
    (a) In a big shop (b) Beside the road (c) Near the river
  8. 8.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
  9. 9.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!

    Which sweets do they share?
    (a) Jalebis (b) Laddoos (c) Gujiyas
  10. 10.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

    Why was the party small?
    (a) Papa had a cold (b) Arjun was ill (c) It was raining
  11. 11.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

    Who won the 100-metre race?
    (a) Gurpreet (b) The principal (c) Imran
  12. 12.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.

    Which plant grows tall and straight?
    (a) The tulsi (b) The jasmine (c) The chilli

Answer key

  1. Line up straight
  2. At the break of day
  3. A yoga teacher
  4. His school days
  5. The sack race
  6. The tigers
  7. Beside the road
  8. Carrom
  9. Gujiyas
  10. Papa had a cold
  11. Imran
  12. The tulsi

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