Poem Comprehension Worksheet for Class 4

Reading comprehension lesson 15: Poems with questions · Set 344 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Line by line, then the whole): Read the poem aloud, line by line. Find the line that answers the question. Rhyming words end with the same sound; the title or main idea covers the whole poem.

1. 1.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!”
   
   What colour is the kite? (a) Green (b) Red (c) Yellow
2. 2.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 word rhymes with “shout”? (a) about (b) green (c) blue
3. 3.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) head (c) doors
4. 4.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.
   
   Whom do the clouds wake? (a) The frogs (b) The peacocks (c) The children
5. 5.The moon climbs up behind the hill,
   The night is dark, the trees are still.
   She pours her silver on the lake,
   While little frogs and crickets wake.
   Some nights she’s round, some nights she’s thin,
   Some nights she hides and won’t come in.
   But every month she comes once more,
   A round white lamp outside my door.
   
   What does the moon pour on the lake? (a) Gold (b) Silver (c) Water
6. 6.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 ears (b) A bucket (c) Her trunk
7. 7.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) Pink (b) Purple (c) Yellow
8. 8.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 boy (b) A crocodile (c) Her baby
9. 9.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.
   
   Where does the banyan tree stand? (a) In a forest (b) Near the river (c) In the village square
10. 10.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 leaf (b) A crumb (c) A stone
11. 11.In summer, when the days are long,
    The koel sings her mango song.
    The mangoes hang so ripe and sweet,
    Yellow and gold, a summer treat.
    We climb the tree and shake a branch,
    Down they tumble — what a chance!
    The juice runs down from chin to toe,
    The best of summer, as you know!
    
    Where does the mango juice run? (a) On the floor (b) From chin to toe (c) Into a cup
12. 12.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) warm (b) wall (c) best

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