CBSE Class 4 English Comprehension And Grammar Worksheet

I. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

Playing Catch

by Liana Mahoney

She tosses me the ball. I toss it back to Sis.

She throws it really high: “Let‟s see you catch this!”

The sun is in my eyes! Where IS that ball now?

I‟ve got to spot the ball and catch it somehow.

I‟m waiting and I‟m waiting. My glove is waiting, too.

I‟m looking up, not looking down. I trip on my left shoe.

I‟m diving toward the ground. My arms are stretched out straight.

I open up my glove, but I‟m afraid that I‟m too late.

I can‟t believe my eyes. I think I see the ball!

It‟s nestled in my glove; I caught it after all!

I hear my sister cheering. She saw my super catch.

But Fido stole the ball from me. He thinks we‟re playing fetch!

1. Choose another appropriate title for this poem.

a. My Sister's Amazing Toss b. Fido's Bad Day

c. My Amazing Catch d. The Ball That Went Up, But Never Came Down

2. Why the girl had difficulty catching the ball?

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3. What silly event happened in the last line of the poem?

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4. What does the word nestled mean in line 10?

a. fell from above

b. held on by a little bit

c. rolling around

d. held snugly or tightly.

5. The word „trip‟ is a homograph, make two sentences with the word to bring out its meanings.

II. Read the passage carefully:

Australia is an island. It is surrounded by the sea. However, as it is large in size, it is called a continent. It has long sandy beaches, grassy farmland and high mountains. It also has vast deserts and forests.

Australia is famous for sheep rearing. There are millions of sheep all over the country. These sheep are bred for their meat and wool. There are also many large cattle farms in Australia.

Kangaroos live in Australia too. These animals are native to Australia. The mother kangaroo carries her young in her pouch. Kangaroos can run very fast because they have powerful hind legs.

Like kangaroos, koalas can only be found in Australia. These animals are very quiet and they live in gum trees. They seldom climb down from their trees. Koala babies cling on to their mothers‟ bodies. They also ride on their mothers‟ back.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Why is Australia an island?

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2. Name the two animals that can be found only in Australia.

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3. Which animal lives most of the time in trees?

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4. What helps the kangaroo to run fast?

III. Identify the part of speech each word belongs to:

IV. Fill in the blanks according to the instructions given in the brackets:

1. I have a _______________ pencil. (adjective)

2. That restaurant serves _____________________ food. (adjective)

3. He is a ____________________ player. (adjective)

4. The fire spread ____________________. (adverb)

5. He told us to talk __________________ in the classroom. (adverb)

6. The old man drank the juice ____________________. (adverb)

7. I will not go _______________ you ________________ that cave. (preposition)

8. He stood ______________ top of the mountain and looked _____________ his new land. (preposition)

9. The horse galloped __________________ the open gate. (preposition)

10. There are gardens of coral _______________ the sea. (Preposition)

V. Identify the type of each sentence:

1. Mushrooms have no flowers, seeds, leaves or roots. _______________________

2. Who was India‟s first prime minister? _______________________

3. Hurray! Our team won the match. _______________________

4. Bake the cake in a hot oven. _______________________

5. Oh my god! That is Sachin Tendulkar in front of me. _______________________

6. Sign your name here, please. _______________________

7. Tennis is my favourite sport. _______________________

8. Why are you crying? _______________________

9. What a wonderful party! _______________________

10. Stop talking. _______________________

VI. Circle the subject and underline the predicate:

1. Juan and Julian worked so hard on their project.

2. A large number of swimmers competed in the race this year.

3. The tired old man came in from the rain.

4. People really need to stop littering.

5. I am very hungry.

6. This beautiful 15th century painting is priceless.

7. The wild bunny hopped across the road.

8. The bird‟s feathers were long and colorful.

VII. Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject:

1. Everyone (is/are) going to the park.

2. Tonight, Ralph and I (is/are) going out.

3. (Is/Are) the jury going to decide on the case tomorrow?

4. Should we watch the news for three (hour/hours) or not?

5. Is anyone (go/goes/going) to the park tomorrow?

6. Johnny, together with his friends, (enjoy/enjoys) going out together.

7. We (want/wants) to go to the movie theater tonight.

8. Either one of us (are/is) going home later.

9. Each person (isn‟t/aren‟t) going to like the final decision.

10. Here (is/are) my papers that you requested.

VIII. Rewrite the following three sentences using full stops and capital letters where necessary.
the pilot was tall his co – pilot was much shorter than him the two became very good friends
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IX. Circle the suffix and prefix and write the base word on the line:

1. Billy is swimming across the pool. _________________________

2. Dave is disliked because he is selfish. _________________________

3. The boys had a disagreement. _________________________

4. The drawing I am doing is still unfinished. _________________________

5. That was a very enjoyable day. _________________________

6. Eating too much fatty food is unhealthy. _________________________

7. The umpire disallowed the free kick. _________________________

8. The shopkeeper refunded the money. _________________________

X. Select the correct meaning of the underlined word using context clues:

1. South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous, lifelong effort on behalf of human rights.
a. Unsuccessful
b. Rich
c. Noble in mind and heart
d. Angry

2. The captain of the pep squad is vivacious when she performs, but the rest of the time she is calm and low-key.
a. Lively and active
b. Sad, unhappy
c. Relaxed and easygoing
d. Bored

3. The ballet dancer was so lithe that she seemed to move smoothly across the stage.
a. Difficult to work with
b. Moving beautifully
c. Tall
d. Proud

4. The aging actor is fastidious about her appearance: her clothes are beautifully tailored, her hair and make-up are flawless, and she is always perfectly groomed.
a. Careless
b. Good sense of Humour
c. Unable to take care of
d. Very careful about

5. My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop him from achieving it.
a. Silly
b. Well – liked by others
c. Refusing to give up
d. always asking help from others

XI. Make 2 sentences with the following Homograph so as to bring out their different meanings:

1. Minute
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2. Clos
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3. Lie
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4. Present
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XII. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense form:

1. I ______________________(return) the library books yesterday.

2. My mother ________________(bake) a cake every Sunday afternoon.

3. The man who __________________(sing) on stage now is a popular singer.

4. Jim ___________________(wait) for his friend at the bus stop when he saw an accident.

5. The boys ______________________ (finish) their football practice when the rain started.

6. The girl _____________________ (pack) her toys before she ate her dinner.

7. My uncle _____________________ (arrive) tomorrow from London.

8. The men ______________________(repair) the road whole of next week.

9. I ____________________________(finish) my exams by this time next month.

XIII. Complete the following table. The first one is done for you.

Q1 Boy: I want to buy a fish.
Woman: Do you want a tropical fish or a cold water one?
Boy: I want a really colorful fish. Can you show me some of the tropical fish you have?
Question: What is the boy looking for? ........
(a) A red and yellow fish
(b) A cold water Goldfish
(c) A tropical fish
Answer. C

Q2 Ray: I need a vacation.
Toni: How about Mexico? I heard it's beautiful at this time of year.
Ray: Maybe, but I was hoping for somewhere a little cooler.
Question: Where does Ray want to go? ........
(a) Mexico because it's beautiful at this time of year
(c) The Bahamas
(b) A place that has a cooler climate than Mexico
Answer. B

Q3 Mary: Did you have fun at the barbeque last night?
Linda: Yes, I thought the games were a great touch.
Mary: Me too. I especially liked the three-legged race.
Question: What did Linda like about the barbeque? ........
(a) The three-legged race
(b) The food
(c) The games
Answer. C

Q4 Michael: My wife and I bought some great house plants yesterday.
Maria: Really. Do you have a lot of sunlight in your house?
Michael: No, so we bought some plants that have low-light requirements.
Question: What kind of plants did Michael buy? ........
(a) Small, house plants
(c) Plants that don't need a lot of sunlight
(b) Plants that need a lot of sunlight
Answer. C

Q5 Frank: I'm going to take my wife to Table Top Mountain this weekend.
Mark: That sounds interesting. Is it far?
Frank: Not too far. It will be about a three-hour drive from here.
Question: How are Frank and his wife traveling to Table Top Mountain? ........
(a) By plane
(b) By car
(c) By ship
Answer. B

Q6 Anne: Do you know the new girl in the mailroom?
Richard: No, but I think she's Cathy's friend.
Anne: We should ask Cathy to introduce us at lunch.
Question: What department is the new girl in? ........
(a) Cathy's department
(b) The reception area
(c) The mailroom
Answer. C

Q7 Ron: Do you think the business conference went well?
Sarah: Yes, but next year I think the planners should include more about global technology.
Ron: I agree. We should know more about that.
Question: What area does Sarah want to include in next year's conference? ........
(a) The environment
(c) Technology and modern business
(b) Technology around the world 
Answer. B

Q8 Harry: What time does your flight leave?
Deb: Our departure is scheduled for 7:45 in the morning. Could you take me to the airport?
Harry: Sure. We'll have to leave the city at about 5 o'clock then.
Deb: Sounds good.
Question: What time does Deb's flight leave? ........
(a) 7:45 am
(b) 5 am
(c) 7:45 pm
Answer. A

Q9 Axel: Do you know anything about Thai cuisine?
Caroline: Yes, I love Thai food. Why?
Axel: My in-laws are taking my wife and I out to a Thai restaurant tonight. They really like that kind of food.
Question: Who is going for dinner at the Thai restaurant? ........
(a) Axel and his wife
(c) Axel, his wife and his parents
(b) Axel, his wife and her parents
Answer. B

Q10 Jane: How many people were at Brad's wedding?
Bruce: Oh, there must have been at least 150 people there. The reception hall was really big and it was nearly full of guests. We had a great time.
Jane: That's great.
Question: How many people were at Brad's wedding? ........
(a) Much more than 150 people
(c) Less than 150 people
(b) About 150 people
Answer. A

Reading Comprehension

Read the letter below and answer the following questions:

Dear Rachael

You know, it got very cold here this past week, and it snowed! Not much snow for German standards, but a lot nonetheless. I went for a walk across the field near my house today and into the forest. Forests in the wintertime are so beautiful; I am now realizing how fortunate I am to have been born here! I feel privileged to experience such wonderful seasons here. The seasons are very pronounced in Germany, more so than in the UK. Summer is hot and sunny, autumn is painted yellow and red, and winter is cold, sometimes very cold, with lots of snow. And spring is actually quite similar to spring in the UK. I'll try to get hold of a camera; unfortunately I haven't got one at the moment. I can then take some pictures of the forest for you to see. Have you ever seen trees whose long and thin twigs are completely encased in layers of ice?

Where the whole forest is filled with crackling noises when the wind blows through the canopies because the ice around the twigs cracks slightly when they bend? And tall tree trunks, having lost all their leaves, stand firm – their highest branches move back and forth slowly, 30m above you when you throw your head back to take a glance at the sky. You see individual rays of sunlight, shining through the gaps between the trees. You also see very fine snowflakes, like dust of ice, slowly falling through the air. It is so beautiful that you wonder how people could forget how special this earth is and instead, turn to spending all their time sitting in an office, typing letters on a keyboard, not to earn a living, but to earn the admiration of others.

Write to me,

Love

Emma

Q.1: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:

During the rush hour two cars collided. Both the drivers began to argue. The woman behind the two cars stopped her car suddenly. This made the driver following her brake hard. His wife was sitting beside him holding a large cake. She was thrown forward and the cake went right out through the window. It landed on the road. Seeing a cake flying through the air a lorry driver stopped suddenly. There were empty bottles of soft drinks in the lorry. Hundreds of them fell off the back of the vehicle and onto the road. Meanwhile the traffic piled up behind. It took the police nearly an hour to get the traffic on the move again. In the meantime the lorry driver had to sweep up hundreds of broken bottles. Only two stray dogs benefited from all this confusion. They happily ate up what was left of the cake.

1. When was the accident took place?

A._________________________________________________

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2. How did the cake land on the road?

A.__________________________________________________

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3. Why did the lorry driver stop suddenly?

A.__________________________________________________

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4. What was in the lorry?

A.__________________________________________________

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5. What did the lorry driver have to do?

A.__________________________________________________

Q.2: Read the poem carefully and answer the following questions:

Day by day I float my paper boats
One by one down the running stream.
In big block letters I write my name
On them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope that someone in some strange
Land will find them and know who I am.
I load my little boats with shiuli flowers
From our garden and hope
That these blooms of the dawn will
Be carried safely to land in the night.'

Q. 1. Where does the poet float his paper boats?
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Q.2. What does he write on the paper boats?
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Q.3. What does he put into his boats?
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Q.4. Where does the poet get the flowers from?
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Q.5 Write one suitable title for the poem
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