Poem Comprehension Worksheet for Class 6

Reading comprehension lesson 22: Poems to think about · Set 9 · 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.My grandmother’s hands are wrinkled and brown,
   They knead the dough when the sun goes down.
   They plait my hair before I go,
   They plant the seeds in a tidy row.
   They stitch my shirt when a button is lost,
   They warm my cheeks in the winter frost.
   Her hands are old, but they never rest,
   Of all the hands, I love hers best.
   
   How are grandmother’s hands described? (a) Cold and blue (b) Wrinkled and brown (c) Soft and pink (d) Smooth and white
2. 2.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) The fields got rain (d) Farmers drank water
3. 3.With coloured powder in a tray,
   I start my rangoli at break of day.
   A dot, a line, a curve, a swirl,
   A peacock’s tail begins to twirl.
   Red and yellow, green and white,
   I fill each petal, neat and bright.
   My little brother claps with glee,
   “Now make a rangoli just for me!”
   
   What does “claps with glee” tell us about the brother? (a) He is angry (b) He is scared (c) He is happy (d) He is sleepy
4. 4.Round and round the wheel goes spinning,
   A lump of clay is just beginning.
   The potter’s fingers press and shape,
   A pot appears, a jar, a plate.
   He sets them out to dry in sun,
   And bakes them hard when they are done.
   From muddy earth beneath our feet,
   He makes the bowls from which we eat.
   
   Where does he set the pots to dry? (a) In the rain (b) In the sun (c) In a cupboard (d) In the river
5. 5.With coloured powder in a tray,
   I start my rangoli at break of day.
   A dot, a line, a curve, a swirl,
   A peacock’s tail begins to twirl.
   Red and yellow, green and white,
   I fill each petal, neat and bright.
   My little brother claps with glee,
   “Now make a rangoli just for me!”
   
   What shape begins to twirl? (a) A peacock’s tail (b) A snake (c) A flower stem (d) A fish fin
6. 6.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 are the dark clouds full of? (a) Snow (b) Smoke (c) Dust (d) Rain
7. 7.My grandmother’s hands are wrinkled and brown,
   They knead the dough when the sun goes down.
   They plait my hair before I go,
   They plant the seeds in a tidy row.
   They stitch my shirt when a button is lost,
   They warm my cheeks in the winter frost.
   Her hands are old, but they never rest,
   Of all the hands, I love hers best.
   
   How does the poet feel about grandmother’s hands? (a) Loves them most (b) Finds them ugly (c) Is afraid of them (d) Does not care
8. 8.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 crow (b) The sparrow (c) The peacock (d) The parrot
9. 9.The waves come running up the sand,
   They tickle toes and touch my hand.
   They leave behind a shell or two,
   Some pink, some white, and one bright blue.
   The fishing boats go out at dawn,
   And come back home when day is gone.
   The seagulls cry, the breezes blow,
   I wish I never had to go.
   
   What does “when day is gone” mean? (a) Next week (b) At noon (c) In the evening (d) At dawn
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!”
    
    What does the train do through the dark? (a) Stops (b) Flies (c) Sleeps (d) Rattles
11. 11.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!
    
    Which word rhymes with “rain”? (a) go (b) plain (c) white (d) high
12. 12.My father’s bicycle is black and old,
    Its bell is rusty, but its heart is gold.
    It carried milk cans down the lane,
    In blazing sun and pouring rain.
    It took me to my school each day,
    And never once complained, I say.
    Now Father says it’s time to rest,
    But I still think this bike’s the best.
    
    What does “its heart is gold” mean here? (a) It is made of gold (b) It is good and faithful (c) It is yellow (d) It is very costly

Free reading comprehension lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/reading-comprehension