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Reading comprehension lesson 16: Class 4 practice test · Set 942 · 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.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 chilli (b) The tulsi (c) The jasmine
  2. 2.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.

    What does the elephant fill?
    (a) Her trunk (b) Her ears (c) A bucket
  3. 3.My bicycle is old and blue,
    Its bell is rusty, its tyres too.
    But every morning, rain or shine,
    I ride it down this lane of mine.
    I wave to the milkman, I pass the cow,
    The dog runs after me — bow-wow!
    The wind in my hair makes me feel so free,
    My old blue bicycle and me!

    Who runs after the poet?
    (a) The dog (b) The milkman (c) The cow
  4. 4.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
  5. 5.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

    What must a class do to win the prize?
    (a) Use the most water (b) Make two posters (c) Save the most water
  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

    What must students carry?
    (a) A water bottle (b) A camera (c) A packed lunch
  7. 7.Before the sun has warmed the sand,
    Kamala walks with a basket in hand.
    The boats come in with nets so wide,
    Full of fish from the morning tide.
    She picks the best, the silver and blue,
    And carries them off to the market too.
    She calls out loud, “Fresh fish today!”
    And sells them all by the end of the day.

    What do the boats bring in?
    (a) Sand (b) Fish (c) Shells
  8. 8.How to wash your hands
    Step 1: Wet your hands with clean running water.
    Step 2: Rub soap on both hands to make a lather.
    Step 3: Scrub your palms, fingers, nails and the backs of your hands.
    Step 4: Keep rubbing for about twenty seconds.
    Step 5: Rinse off the soap with water.
    Step 6: Dry your hands with a clean towel.
    Clean hands keep germs away!

    How long should you keep rubbing?
    (a) Five seconds (b) Ten minutes (c) Twenty seconds
  9. 9.My grandmother’s hands are wrinkled and brown,
    They knit me a sweater when winter comes down.
    They roll out rotis, round as the moon,
    They rock my baby sister to sleep at noon.
    They plant marigolds in an old clay pot,
    They hold my hand when the road is hot.
    Her hands are busy the whole day through,
    But they always have time to hug me too.

    What are the rotis as round as?
    (a) The moon (b) The sun (c) A plate
  10. 10.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

    What did Aditi climb by herself?
    (a) A coconut tree (b) The little ladder (c) A tall wall
  11. 11.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
  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.

    What colour are the jasmine flowers?
    (a) Pale blue (b) Bright red (c) Snowy white

Answer key

  1. The tulsi
  2. Her trunk
  3. The dog
  4. A yoga teacher
  5. Save the most water
  6. A water bottle
  7. Fish
  8. Twenty seconds
  9. The moon
  10. The little ladder
  11. Keep working hard
  12. Snowy white

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