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Class 4 English Writing Skills, Reading Comprehension Worksheet with Answers
Letter Writing
Sample Formal Letter
Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him/her for sick leave.
Practice Questions
Question 1.
Write a letter to the Principal asking for leave to attending your cousin’s wedding ceremony in Delhi.
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Question 2.
Write a letter to the Principal requesting him/her to change your section. Give appropriate reason.
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Question 3.
Write a letter to your friend Rudra inviting him to spend the summer vacation at your place in Mumbai. You are Sakshi/ Saksham.
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Paragraph Writing
Sample Paragraph
Look at the following sentences. They are from a single paragraph but not in the correct order. Rewrite the sentences in the correct order in the form of a paragraph.
(i) The park was very quiet in the morning.
(ii) Children were playing on the swings.
(iii) We had a lovely picnic on the grass.
(iv) The Sun was shining brightly overhead.
(v) Birds were chirping happily in the trees.
(vi) We saw many colourful flowers blooming.
(vii) It was a perfect day for a park visit.
Following points are to be kept in mind while writing a paragraph
- A paragraph should be about a single idea.
- All sentences should contribute to that idea/topic.
- Appropriate sentence connectors should be used to have a well-written paragraph.
Practice Questions
Question 1.
Write a paragraph about your favourite hobby. Describe what you enjoy doing and why it is fun. Mention when you usually do it and how it makes you feel. Give a suitable title for it.
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Question 2.
Describe a visit to the zoo. Mention which animals you saw and what they were doing. Share how you felt during the visit and what you enjoyed most. Give a suitable title for it.
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Question 3.
Write about a special family celebration. Explain what the occasion was and how your family celebrated. Include details about the food, activities and the fun you had. Give a suitable title for it.
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Question 4.
Describe your best friend in a paragraph. Talk about their personality and what makes them special. Share some activities you do together and why you value their friendship. Give a suitable title for it.
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Question 5.
Given below is a paragraph on ‘A Day at the Beach’. However, some information is missing. Add the missing information from the box given below at the correct places.
beach Sun towel sandcastle ocean sand
Last summer, we went to the (i) _____ for a fun day. The (ii) ______ was very bright and warm. We brought a big (iii) _____ to sit on and eat. The (iv) _____ was filled with seashells and smooth stones. We built a (v) _____ and played in the waves. It was a perfect day to enjoy the (vi) _____ and relax.
Question 6.
Given below is a paragraph on ‘A Fun Birthday Party’. However, some information is missing. Add the missing information from the box given below at the correct places.
decorations snacks room pinata great games
For my birthday party, we had a (i) _____ with balloons and streamers. My friends and I played (ii) _____ and enjoyed delicious (iii) _____ and cake. We also had a (iv) _____ where everyone took turns to win prizes. The (v) _____ was done with my favourite colours. It was a very (vi) _____ day filled with laughter and joy.
Notice Writing
Sample Notice
You are Parveen, the Cultural Secretary of Gandhi Smarak Primary School, Rohtak. You have been asked to inform all students about taking part in the Annual Day Celebrations with items like Recitation, Speech, Drama, Acting and so on. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for the notice board giving details. Put the notice in a box.
Following points are to be kept in mind while writing a notice
- The entire content of the notice should be enclosed in a box.
- Write the name of the issuing authority in capital letters at the top.
- Write the word ‘NOTICE’ in capital letters.
- Date of issue of the notice should be mentioned on the left hand side.
- The heading is to be written after the date.
- Mention relevant/eye-catching caption.
- Language of the content should be simple, correct and clear.
- Mention name and designation of the writer at the end of the Notice.
- Notice is written in the third person. Don’t use ‘I’, ‘you’, etc.
Practice Questions
Question 1.
Your school is organising a Science Fair. Write a Notice to inform students about the event including the date, time and how to participate.
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Question 2.
The school library will be closed for maintenance. Write a Notice to inform students and staff about the closure including the dates and alternative arrangements.
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Question 3.
A student has lost their watch on the school premises. Write a Notice to help find it including a description of the watch and how to contact the owner. You are Keshav Ahuja, the head boy of Gitanjali Public School, Daryaganj.
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Question 4.
Your School Coordinator wrote the following notice and gave it to you to put it on the school notice board. However, you spilled some water on it by mistake. As a result, some of the important information got erased. Now complete the missing information from the jumbled notes prepared by your coordinator as rough notes.
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St. Marks School, Shimla 25th January, 20XX School Inspection A _____ will be held on _____ by the _____. Students are requested to maintain _____, _____ and _____ in order to keep up the _____ of your school and live up to the _____ of your teachers and _____. Mrs Kaushik _____. |
Question 5.
Your school St. August, Manali is hosting its Annual Sports Day. Write a notice detailing the events, the date and any preparations required from the students.
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Story Writing
Sample Short Story
Write a short story about a young girl named Mia who finds a magical key in her backyard. The key leads her to a hidden world full of talking animals and enchanted forests. Describe Mia’s feelings and actions as she explores this new world. How does she solve a problem she encounters in this magical land?
| An Unexpected Adventure One sunny afternoon, Mia was playing in her backyard when she discovered an old, rusty key buried in the dirt. Intrigued, she noticed a small, hidden door at the base of an old oak tree. With a deep breath, Mia used the key to unlock the door and stepped into a magical world. She was greeted by talking animals and lush, enchanted forests. Mia felt both excited and nervous as she explored. When a mischievous fox stole her map, she cleverly followed the animal to a hidden treasure that helped her find her way back home. Mia returned with a heart full of wonder and stories to tell. |
Following points are to be kept in mind while writing a story
- The narrative should have a single incident.
- Language should be interesting and effective.
- It should be written in the past tense.
- The story may be fictitious or based on a real-life situation.
- As a form of creative art, it should be original.
- Beginning of the story should capture the reader’s attention.
- All events should be inter-connected.
- There should be a main character in the story.
- The entire narrative should be planned before starting to write.
- A story should have a message for the readers.
- The ending should leave a strong impression on the readers minds.
Practice Questions
Question 1.
Read the story given below carefully and fill in the following gaps with suitable words or phrases.
The frog lived in a (i) _____. The two little frogs took him to a (ii) _____ where an (iii) _____ was grazing. The frog thought that the (iv) _____ was full of air. But he also knew that he wasn’t even as big as the (v) _____. He finally understood that there were others that were (vi) _____ than him in the world.
Question 2.
Write a short story about a girl named Sarah who receives a mysterious box as a birthday gift. When she opens the box, she finds a pair of enchanted glasses that allow her to see things no one else can. Describe Sarah’s adventure as she explores the world with her new glasses and how they change her view of life.
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Question 3.
Write a short story about a group of friends who are performing in their school play. During the performance, something goes wrong with their costumes and props. Describe the preparations for the play, the problem that occurs, and how the friends manage to fix the issue. How does the play end, and what do the friends learn from the experience?
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Question 4.
Write a short story about a boy named Alex who loses his pet cat, Whiskers. Describe how Whiskers went missing and Alex’s efforts to find him. Include the places Alex searches and the help he receives from his friends. How does Alex feel during the search, and how is Whiskers finally found?
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Picture Comprehension
Sample Picture Comprehension
Look at the picture given below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) What are the two children on the floor doing?
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The two children on the floor are solving a puzzle.
(ii) How many people are in the picture?
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There are five people in the picture.
(iii) What is the weather like outside?
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The weather outside is sunny.
(iv) What is on the wall above the couch?
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There is a picture frame on the wall above the couch.
Practice Questions
Question 1.
Look at the picture given below and describe it in your own words. Also, provide an appropriate title to it.
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Question 2.
Look at the picture given below and describe it in your own words. Also, provide an appropriate title to it.
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Worksheet 1
Question 1.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
‘Loyal Leo’
Leo the Labrador was a loyal and loving dog. He lived with his family in a small house with a big garden. Every morning, Leo would greet his family with a wagging tail and a happy bark to the members of the family. He loved playing fetch with the kids and protecting the house when everyone was away.
One day, Leo’s family went on a picnic at the nearby park. They packed sandwiches, fruits, and Leo’s favourite toy, a bright red ball. At the park, the family played games and enjoyed their meal. Leo was having the best time running around and chasing his ball.
As the Sun began to set, the family decided to head home. But, when they were about to leave, little did Timmy realise that he had lost his favourite teddy bear. He was very sad and started to cry. Seeing Timmy upset, Leo sprang into action. He sniffed the ground and started to search for the teddy bear.
Leo searched high and low running through the park. Finally, he found the teddy bear under a big oak tree. He picked it up gently with his mouth and ran back to Timmy who became overjoyed and hugged Leo tightly. ‘Thank you, Leo! You are the best dog ever!’ he said.
The family was very proud of Leo. They knew they could always count on their loyal friend. That night, Leo slept happily knowing he had helped his family and made Timmy smile.
(i) Leo the Labrador lived with his family in a ____ house with a big garden.
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small
(ii) State whether the following statement is True or False.
Timmy was sad because he lost his teddy bear.
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True
(iii) What did Timmy say to Leo after he found the teddy bear?
(a) ‘Let’s go home.
(b) ‘You are the best dog ever!’
(c) ‘I am hungry.
(d) None of these
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(b)‘You are the best dog ever!’
(iv) What is Leo’s favourite toy?
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Leo’s favourite toy is a bright red ball.
(v) What did Timmy lose at the park?
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Timmy lost his teddy bear at the park.
(vi) Where did Leo find the teddy bear?
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Leo found the teddy bear under a big oak tree.
Question 2.
Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow. The king was sick. His cheek was red,
And his eye was clear and bright;
He ate and drank with a kingly zest,
And peacefully snored at night.
But he said he was sick, and a king should know,
And doctors came by the score;
They did not cure him. He cut off their heads
And sent to the schools for more.
(i) How did the king punish the doctors who couldn’t cure him?
(a) He ate and drank with them
(b) He called them by the score
(c) He cut off their heads
(d) He sent them back to school
Answer:
(c) He cut off their heads.
(ii) Which of the following words in the poem rhymes with ‘bright’?
(a) Fat
(b) Night
(c) Toil
(d) Zest
Answer:
(b) Night
(iii) In the end, the king
(a) cut off his head
(b) called for more doctors
(c) died peacefully
(d) decided to remain sick
Answer:
(b) called for more doctors
(iv) State whether the following statement is True or False.
The king used to have a sound sleep at night. ___________
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True
(v) Complete the following sentences.
(a) The king’s cheek was ___________.
(b) The king’s eye was ___________.
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(a) red
(b) clear and bright
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Worksheet 2
Question 1.
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
A Special Day with Grandma
Ella loved visiting her grandma’s house. Every Saturday, her family would drive to Grandma’s cozy cottage in the countryside. Grandma lived in a small house with a beautiful garden full of colourful flowers. Ella enjoyed spending time there because Grandma always had fun activities planned.
On Saturday, Grandma made a big pot of her famous vegetable soup. Ella helped her wash the carrots and peas. After lunch, they went to the garden to pick fresh strawberries. Grandma taught Ella how to pluck the ripe red berries gently. They also played a game of hide-and-seek among the tall sunflowers.
Ella and Grandma spent the whole afternoon laughing and talking together. At the end of the day, Grandma gave Ella a warm hug and promised more fun next week.
(i) Ella visited her grandma’s house every ___________.
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Saturday
(ii) What game did Ella and Grandma play in the garden?
(a) Kho-Kho Q
(b) Hide-and-seek
(c) Tag Q
(d) Kite flying
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(b) Hide-and-seek
(iii) Ella and Grandma picked in the garden.
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strawberries
(iv) State whether the following statement is True or False.
Ella helped Grandma with making vegetable soup.
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True
(v) What did Grandma teach Ella to do with the strawberries?
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Grandma taught Ella how to pluck the ripe red berries gently.
(vi) How did Grandma and Ella spend their afternoon?
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Grandma and Ella spent the whole afternoon laughing, talking and playing hide-and-seek.
Question 2.
Read the poem given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.
‘The Little Star’
The little star shines up high,
Twinkling bright in the dark sky.
It lights the night with a gentle glow,
And guides the dreams of those below.
(i) What does the little star do at night?
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The little star lights up the night and guides dreams.
(ii) Where does the star shine?
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The little star shines in the dark sky.
(iii) State whether the following statement is True or False.
The star shines in the morning.
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False
(iv) State whether the following statement is True or False.
The star helps guide dreams.
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True
(v) What does the star light up?
(a) The day
(b) The night
(c) The morning
(d) All of these
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(b) The night
Worksheet 3
Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Television can damage your health. If you sit still for hours at a time, you use a lot less energy than if you are moving. But you don’t eat less- in fact, you are likely to eat more- if you watch TV. Most of us like to snack in front of the box. Not only do you eat more when you watch TV, but you also eat the wrong foods: fatty and salty foods such as chips and sugary sweets.
- You eat more and exercise less, so you get fatter.
- You eat unhealthy foods, so you are less healthy.
- You exercise less. This is bad for your heart and other muscles.
There are some good TV programmes – you should choose the one to watch carefully and then switch the TV off afterwards.
(i) is bad for our heart and other muscles.
(a) Eating more food
(b) Eating less healthy food
(c) Less exercise
(d) Less exercise and more food
Answer:
(d) Less exercise and more food
(ii) Find the word from the passage which means the same as ‘expected’.
(a) Fact
(b) Also
(c) Likely
(d) Snack
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(c) Likely
(iii) State whether the statement is True or False. In passage, television is referred to as a box.
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True
(iv) Television is harmful for our ___________.
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health
(v) and can be termed as unhealthy foods.
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Chips, sugary sweets
(vi) We get fat when
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we eat more and exercise less
Worksheet 4
Question 1.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between rolling hills, there lived a young girl named Mia. She had a special gift-she could speak to animals. Every morning, she would walk through the village chatting with the birds, squirrels and even the stray cats and dogs. The villagers were amazed by her unique talent but they didn’t fully understand it.
One day, a severe storm hit the village. The winds howled and the rain poured down relentlessly. As the storm raged on, the animals that Mia usually talked to were frightened and sought shelter. Mia, however, remained calm and decided to help the animals find a safe place. She guided them to the village barn which was sturdy and dry.
When the storm finally passed, the villagers noticed that all the animals were safe and sound, thanks to Mia’s efforts. They were grateful and began to appreciate Mia’s gift even more. From then on, they not only admired her ability to communicate with animals but also respected her for her bravery and kindness during the storm.
(i) What was Mia’s special gift?
(a) She could sing beautifully.
(b) She could speak to animals.
(c) She could predict the weather.
(d) She could make plants grow quickly.
Answer:
(b) She could speak to animals
(ii) Where did Mia guide the animals to during the storm?
Answer:
Mia guided the animals to the village barn
(iii) The villagers were amazed by Mia’s unique but they didn’t fully understand it.
Answer:
talent
(iv) State whether the following statement is True or False.
Mia was scared during the storm.
Answer:
False
(v) How did the villagers feel about Mia’s gift after the storm?
(a) They were indifferent.
(b) They were frightened.
(c) They admired and respected her more.
(d) They wanted to take her gift away.
Answer:
(c) They admired and respected her more.
(vi) What did Mia help the animals find during the storm?
Answer:
Mia helped the animals find a safe place during the storm.
Question 2.
Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow.
I once had a sweet little doll, dears,
The prettiest doll in the world;
Her cheeks were so red and so white; dears,
And her hair so charmingly curled.
But I lost my poor little doll, dears,
As I played in the heath one day;
And I cried for her more than a week, dears;
But I never could find where she lay.
I found my poor little doll, dears,
As I played in the heath one day:
Folks say she’s terrible changed, dears,
For her paint is all washed away,
And her arm trodden off by the cows, dears,
And her hair not the least bit curled:
Yet for old sakes’ sake she is still, dears,
The prettiest doll in the world.
(i) What happened to the doll?
(a) Her hair had lost its curls
(b) Her paint was washed away
(c) Her arm was broken
(d) All of these
Answer:
(a) Her hair had lost its curls
(ii) The word which rhymes with ‘world’ is ____.
(a) dears
(b) curled
(c) prettiest
(d) day
Answer:
(b) curled
(iii) State whether the following statement is True or False.
The hair of the doll was all messy.
Answer:
True
(iv) State whether the following statement is True or False.
The poet could never find her doll.
Answer:
False
(v) The poet had the doll in the world.
Answer:
prettiest
(vi) The poet after she lost her doll.
Answer:
cried for more than a week
Worksheet 5
Question 1.
Read the following story carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Lost Kitten
Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Whiskers who lived in a cozy house with her family. One day, while playing in the garden, Whiskers chased a butterfly and wandered too far from home. She got lost and couldn’t find her way back.
Whiskers was scared and started to cry. Just then, a friendly dog named Max heard her cries and came to help. Max sniffed around and used his keen sense of smell to find Whiskers’ house. He led her safely back home where her family was waiting anxiously. They were very grateful to Max and gave him a big thank you.
(i) What happens in the story of Whiskers and Max? Write in 3-4 sentences in your own words.
Answer:
Whiskers, a little kitten, got lost while playing in the garden. She was scared until Max, a friendly dog, heard her cries and helped her find her way back home. Whiskers’ family was very thankful to Max for his help.
(ii) What was Whiskers doing before she got lost?
Answer:
Whiskers was chasing a butterfly in the garden and she got lost.
(iii) Who helped Whiskers find her way back home?
Answer:
Max, the friendly dog, helped Whiskers find her way back home.
(iv) Which word in the given passage means ‘warm and comfortable’?
Answer:
The word ‘cozy’ in the passage means ‘warm and comfortable’.
(v) State whether the following statement is True or False. Whiskers never cried even when she was scared.
Answer:
False
(vi) What kind of a dog was Max?
Answer:
Max was a friendly and kind dog with a very strong sense of smell.
Question 2.
Read the following story carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Brave Little Turtle
Tommy the turtle lived in a peaceful pond. One day, a big storm came and the pond started to flood. All the animals were scared and didn’t know what to do. Tommy decided to be brave and help his friends. He guided them to a higher ground where they would be safe.
After the storm, the animals were grateful to Tommy for his courage and leadership. They all celebrated by having a big party in the safe area. Tommy felt proud for helping his friends during the difficult time.
(i) What happens in the story of Tommy the Turtle? Write in 3-4 sentences in your own words.
Answer:
During a big storm, Tommy the turtle bravely guided his friends to higher ground to keep them safe from the flooding. After the storm, the animals were grateful and celebrated with a big party in the safe area.
(ii) What did Tommy do when the storm came?
Answer:
Tommy helped his friends by guiding them to a higher ground to stay safe from the flooding.
(iii) How did the animals thank Tommy?
Answer:
The animals showed their gratitude by celebrating with a big party in the safe area.
(iv) Which word from the story means ‘being able to control your fear in a dangerous situation’?
Answer:
The word ‘courage’ from the story means ‘being able to control your fear in a dangerous situation’.
(v) State whether the following statement is True or False. Tommy the turtle was helpful and kind by nature.
Answer:
True
(vi) Being brave is a decision as shown by Tommy. Do you agree?
Answer:
I agree that being brave is a decision that people take in dangerous times. Tommy could have been scared too. But, he decided to be brave and help everyone.