Class 4 Reading Comprehension Passage

Class 4 Reading Comprehension Passage

Class 4 Reading Comprehension Passage

Class: 4
Subject: English
Topic: Reading Comprehension
Time: 20–30 Minutes
Marks: 10

Passage 1: The Clever Rabbit

Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit who lived in a forest. One day, a hungry lion came to the forest and wanted to eat the animals. The rabbit thought of a plan to save all the animals.

He invited the lion to a meeting and told him, “There is another lion in the forest who is stronger than you.” The lion became angry and asked the rabbit to show him the other lion.

The rabbit led the lion to a deep well. He pointed inside and said, “The other lion is in the water.” The lion looked into the well, saw his reflection, and thought it was another lion. He jumped in to attack it and drowned.

All the animals in the forest were safe, and they thanked the clever rabbit for saving them.

Questions

A. Choose the correct answer:

  1. Who lived in the forest?
    a) A lion
    b) A clever rabbit
    c) A farmer
  2. Why did the lion come to the forest?
    a) To play
    b) To eat the animals
    c) To sleep
  3. What did the rabbit tell the lion about another lion?
    a) That it was friendly
    b) That it was stronger than him
    c) That it was sleeping
  4. How did the lion die?
    a) He fell from a tree
    b) He drowned in the well
    c) He ran away
  5. Who saved the animals?
    a) The lion
    b) The rabbit
    c) The farmer

B. True or False:
6. The lion was clever. (True / False)
7. The rabbit was hungry. (True / False)
8. The lion saw another lion in the well. (True / False)
9. All the animals were safe in the end. (True / False)
10. The rabbit drowned in the well. (True / False)

C. Write short answers:
11. What plan did the rabbit make to save the animals?
12. Where did the rabbit lead the lion?
13. Why did the lion jump into the well?
14. How did the animals feel after the lion was gone?
15. Write one lesson we learn from this story.

Answer Key

A. Multiple Choice:

  1. b) A clever rabbit
  2. b) To eat the animals
  3. b) That it was stronger than him
  4. b) He drowned in the well
  5. b) The rabbit

B. True or False:
6. False
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. False

C. Short Answers:
11. The rabbit made a plan to trick the lion and save the animals.
12. The rabbit led the lion to a deep well.
13. The lion thought the reflection in the water was another lion and jumped to attack it.
14. The animals were happy and thanked the rabbit.
15. One lesson is that clever thinking can solve problems and help others.

Passage 2: The Honest Woodcutter (Fable)

Once a woodcutter was cutting trees near a river. His axe slipped and fell into the water. He was very sad because he could not afford a new axe. Suddenly, a fairy appeared and asked why he was crying. He told her everything honestly. The fairy gave him a golden axe, a silver axe, and his own axe. The woodcutter took only his own axe. The fairy was pleased with his honesty and let him keep all three axes.

Questions:

  1. What happened to the woodcutter’s axe?
  2. Who appeared near the river?
  3. What axes did the fairy give him?
  4. Why did the fairy reward him?
  5. True or False: The woodcutter took all the axes.

Answer Key:

  1. It fell into the river.
  2. A fairy
  3. Golden, silver, and his own axe
  4. Because he was honest
  5. False

Passage 3: The Sunflower (Informational Text)

Sunflowers are bright yellow flowers that grow tall in the fields. They follow the direction of the sun throughout the day. Sunflowers are grown for their seeds, which are used to make oil and snacks. Birds love to eat sunflower seeds. Farmers grow sunflowers because they are useful and beautiful.

Questions:

  1. What color are sunflowers?
  2. Why do sunflowers follow the sun?
  3. Name one use of sunflower seeds.
  4. Who eats sunflower seeds besides humans?
  5. True or False: Sunflowers are only grown for decoration.

Answer Key:

  1. Yellow
  2. To get sunlight
  3. To make oil or snacks
  4. Birds
  5. False

Passage 4: A Rainy Day (Story / Personal Experience)

Yesterday it rained all day. I wore my raincoat and boots. I jumped in puddles and played with my friends. The garden was fresh and colorful. I love rainy days because they are fun and cool.

Questions:

  1. What did the writer wear in the rain?
  2. What did the writer do in the garden?
  3. How did the garden look?
  4. Why does the writer like rainy days?
  5. True or False: It rained only in the morning.

Answer Key:

  1. Raincoat and boots
  2. Jumped in puddles and played
  3. Fresh and colorful
  4. Because they are fun and cool
  5. False

Passage 5: The Water Cycle (Informational / Science)

Water from rivers, lakes, and oceans evaporates into the air and forms clouds. When the clouds become heavy, they release water as rain. The rainwater goes back into rivers, lakes, and oceans. This process continues and is called the water cycle.

Questions:

  1. Where does water evaporate from?
  2. What happens when clouds become heavy?
  3. Where does the rainwater go?
  4. What is the name of this process?
  5. True or False: Water only moves once.

Answer Key:

  1. Rivers, lakes, and oceans
  2. It rains
  3. Back to rivers, lakes, and oceans
  4. Water cycle
  5. False