Poem Comprehension Worksheet for Class 6

Reading comprehension lesson 22: Poems to think about · Set 528 · 12 questions

Reading tip (What the poet sees and feels): Read the whole poem aloud once. Find the lines that answer the question. For feelings, look for feeling words; for meaning, read the line around the word.

1. 1.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
   The peacock sang its happy song.
   Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
   Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
   The dusty lanes turned into streams,
   The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
   The thirsty fields began to drink,
   And everything turned green, I think.
   
   Which word rhymes with “streams”? (a) ten (b) strong (c) dreams (d) drink
2. 2.Tap, tap, tap on the old tin roof,
   The rain is drumming, here’s the proof.
   It patters soft, then pounds like drums,
   And then a sudden silence comes.
   A frog croaks out beneath the shed,
   My cat curls up beside my bed.
   I pull my blanket to my chin,
   And hear the music, safe within.
   
   What does the rain pound like? (a) Hammers (b) Bells (c) Feet (d) Drums
3. 3.Ayesha lives across the street,
   We share our pencils, share our treats.
   When I was sick with fever high,
   She brought me notes and said, “Don’t cry.”
   We sometimes fight about a game,
   But by the evening, we’re the same.
   A friend is like a shady tree,
   That’s always there for you and me.
   
   What does “by the evening, we’re the same” mean? (a) They make up again (b) They look alike (c) They fight more (d) They go to sleep
4. 4.A little lamp of clay I made,
   I gave it oil, a cotton braid.
   On Diwali night I lit its flame,
   And soon the whole street did the same.
   A thousand lights began to glow,
   On rooftops high and doorsteps low.
   One little lamp can light the way,
   For darkness never wins the day.
   
   Which word rhymes with “glow”? (a) low (b) way (c) made (d) flame
5. 5.The night train rattles through the dark,
   Past sleeping towns and a silent park.
   Its windows glow, a golden line,
   It whistles past the hills of pine.
   Inside, the passengers softly snore,
   A baby giggles near the door.
   And when the morning sun is near,
   It whistles, “Wake up! Delhi’s here!”
   
   Who giggles near the door? (a) A guard (b) A driver (c) A dog (d) A baby
6. 6.Beside the village well it stands,
   With roots that hang like old men’s hands.
   The farmers rest beneath its shade,
   Where children’s games and swings are made.
   The parrots chatter on its crown,
   The squirrels scamper up and down.
   A hundred summers it has seen,
   And still its leaves are fresh and green.
   
   What are the hanging roots compared to? (a) Snakes (b) Ropes (c) Old men’s hands (d) Rivers
7. 7.High in the hills where the cold winds blow,
   Our little village sleeps in snow.
   The yaks stand still with frosty hair,
   The smoke curls up in the morning air.
   We melt the ice to boil our tea,
   And count the stars that shine for free.
   The city has its lights, it’s true,
   But we have mountains, white and blue.
   
   Which word rhymes with “tea”? (a) snow (b) true (c) free (d) air
8. 8.Tap, tap, tap on the old tin roof,
   The rain is drumming, here’s the proof.
   It patters soft, then pounds like drums,
   And then a sudden silence comes.
   A frog croaks out beneath the shed,
   My cat curls up beside my bed.
   I pull my blanket to my chin,
   And hear the music, safe within.
   
   Where does the rain fall? (a) On the trees (b) On the old tin roof (c) On the school bus (d) On the river
9. 9.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
   The peacock sang its happy song.
   Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
   Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
   The dusty lanes turned into streams,
   The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
   The thirsty fields began to drink,
   And everything turned green, I think.
   
   What does “The thirsty fields began to drink” mean? (a) Cows drank water (b) The fields dried up (c) Farmers drank water (d) The fields got rain
10. 10.The night train rattles through the dark,
    Past sleeping towns and a silent park.
    Its windows glow, a golden line,
    It whistles past the hills of pine.
    Inside, the passengers softly snore,
    A baby giggles near the door.
    And when the morning sun is near,
    It whistles, “Wake up! Delhi’s here!”
    
    Which city does the train reach in the morning? (a) Chennai (b) Kolkata (c) Delhi (d) Mumbai
11. 11.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
    The peacock sang its happy song.
    Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
    Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
    The dusty lanes turned into streams,
    The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
    The thirsty fields began to drink,
    And everything turned green, I think.
    
    Which bird sang when the sky turned grey? (a) The parrot (b) The sparrow (c) The peacock (d) The crow
12. 12.Some clouds are fluffy, soft and white,
    They sail like ships in morning light.
    Some clouds are dark and full of rain,
    They rumble over hill and plain.
    Some stretch like feathers, thin and high,
    Brushed gently on the summer sky.
    I lie on the grass and watch them go,
    A lion, a ship, a fat buffalo!
    
    What do the white clouds sail like? (a) Kites (b) Ships (c) Birds (d) Fish

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