English Language Studies: Comprehension Worksheets for Grade 4

Worksheet 1: A Day at the Farm

Story:
Emma’s family visited her uncle’s farm on a bright Saturday morning. As they drove up the gravel road, Emma could see rows of cornfields stretching as far as the eye could see. The farm was full of activity. Chickens clucked in their coop, cows grazed in the pasture, and a tractor rumbled in the distance. Uncle Joe greeted them with a big smile and took Emma to see the new lambs in the barn.

The barn smelled of hay, and Emma giggled when a lamb nibbled on her sweater. She helped her uncle bottle-feed the lambs and learned how to gently brush their wool. Afterward, Uncle Joe let Emma ride on the tractor while her father helped load bales of hay. For lunch, they had sandwiches and fresh lemonade under a big oak tree.

In the afternoon, Emma and her cousins picked apples from the orchard. She climbed a ladder and filled her basket with red, shiny apples. Before leaving, Uncle Joe gave Emma a jar of homemade jam. It was a day Emma would never forget, and she couldn’t wait to visit the farm again.

Questions:

What did Emma see as her family drove to the farm?
What did Uncle Joe teach Emma in the barn?
What did Emma and her cousins do in the orchard?
How did Emma help on the farm?
Why was the day special for Emma?

Answers:

Emma saw rows of cornfields stretching as far as the eye could see.
Uncle Joe taught Emma how to bottle-feed the lambs and brush their wool.
Emma and her cousins picked apples from the orchard.
She helped bottle-feed lambs and rode on the tractor.
The day was special because Emma learned new things and spent time with her family.

Worksheet 2: A Busy Morning

Story:
It was a busy morning at the city library. The librarian, Mrs. Carter, had just unlocked the doors when a group of children rushed in. They were excited to return their books and check out new ones. Mrs. Carter smiled and directed them to the return desk.

Samantha, a curious 10-year-old, was searching for a book about whales. She asked Mrs. Carter for help, and together they found a beautifully illustrated book in the marine life section. Meanwhile, Ethan and his little brother were busy at the computer station, learning how to use the online catalog.

At the reading corner, a volunteer was reading a story to a group of preschoolers. They sat in a circle, listening quietly as the story came to life. Upstairs, teenagers were studying for an upcoming math competition. The library was filled with the soft sound of pages turning and keyboards clicking.

By noon, the library had hosted over fifty visitors. Mrs. Carter felt proud knowing the library was a place where people of all ages could learn and explore.

Questions:

Who unlocked the library doors in the morning?
What kind of book was Samantha looking for?
What were Ethan and his brother doing at the library?
What was happening in the reading corner?
Why did Mrs. Carter feel proud?

Answers:

Mrs. Carter, the librarian, unlocked the doors.
Samantha was looking for a book about whales.
Ethan and his brother were learning how to use the online catalog.
A volunteer was reading a story to a group of preschoolers.
She felt proud because the library was a place where people of all ages could learn and explore.

Worksheet 3: The Science Fair

Story:
Every year, Greenwood Elementary School held a science fair in the gymnasium. This year, Mia and her friend Liam decided to create a volcano model. They worked for weeks, using clay, cardboard, and paint to make the volcano look realistic. They even added small trees and houses around it to show how a volcanic eruption could affect a community.

On the day of the fair, Mia and Liam carefully carried their model to the gym. They placed it on their assigned table and set up a sign that read, “The Power of Volcanoes.” As the fair began, students, teachers, and parents walked around, looking at the projects.

When it was their turn to present, Liam explained how magma rises from deep inside the Earth to create lava. Mia demonstrated the eruption by pouring a mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and red food coloring into the volcano. The audience clapped and cheered as the "lava" flowed down the sides. At the end of the fair, Mia and Liam were awarded first place for their creative project.

Questions:

What was the theme of Mia and Liam’s project?
How did they make their volcano look realistic?
What did Mia use to demonstrate the eruption?
Who came to the science fair?
Why did Mia and Liam win first place?

Answers:

Their project was about the power of volcanoes.
They used clay, cardboard, paint, and added small trees and houses.
She used baking soda, vinegar, and red food coloring.
Students, teachers, and parents came to the science fair.
They won first place because their project was creative and well-explained.

Worksheet 4: The Nature Hike

Story:
Mrs. Taylor, the fourth-grade teacher, took her class on a nature hike at Willow Creek Park. The students were excited as they walked along the trail, carrying backpacks filled with snacks and water bottles. Mrs. Taylor pointed out different plants and animals along the way.

Near the creek, they spotted a family of ducks swimming in the water. Sarah, who loved birds, took notes about the ducks for her nature journal. Meanwhile, Lucas found a patch of wildflowers and collected samples to study back at school.

As they climbed a small hill, they saw a deer in the distance. Everyone froze, watching as the deer gracefully moved through the trees. At the top of the hill, they stopped to rest and enjoy the view. The students could see the entire park, with its winding trails and sparkling creek below.

Before heading back, Mrs. Taylor asked the class to pick up any trash they saw along the trail. The students worked together, leaving the park cleaner than they found it. They returned to school tired but happy, proud of their adventure.

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