Read & Reason: Short Reading Passages for Class 4 

This Class 4 worksheet features five well-crafted short reading passages that help children practise comprehension, attention to detail, and real-world understanding. With stories such as The Morning Weather Chart, The School Wall Painting Day, The Community Cycling Practice, The Heritage Walk Experience, and The Energy Conservation Workshop, learners explore school life, community values, safety, history, and environmental awareness. The passages use clear language, child-friendly themes, and everyday vocabulary to build confident readers. 

Why Short Reading Passages Matter in Grammar? 

Short reading passages help students: 
1. Strengthen comprehension through real-life scenarios. 
2. Identify details, sequence events, and recognise cause-effect. 
3. Build vocabulary from school, community, nature, and everyday situations. 
4. Improve accuracy and fluency in reading before moving to long passages.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five short passages followed by multiple-choice questions. Each passage focuses on a relatable situation and encourages active reading and careful observation.

Passage 1 – The Morning Weather Chart (Page 2) 
Meghna updates the school’s weather chart daily by observing the sky and breeze. She places a magnet on the correct weather box and updates it again later when sunshine appears. Her teacher thanks her for doing her duty sincerely.

Passage 2 – The School Wall Painting Day (Page 4) 
Students paint a long boundary wall to spread messages about cleanliness. Kartiki, Ved, and Puneet paint trees and birds while other groups decorate different areas. The principal praises their patient teamwork, and the children clean the area before leaving.

Passage 3 – The Community Cycling Practice (Page 6) 
Children practice cycling on a safe circular path every morning. Ritwik balances well, Falguni improves her speed, and Samar rides cautiously. They time their laps and practise hand signals for safety, gaining stamina and confidence.

Passage 4 – The Heritage Walk Experience (Page 8) 
Children join a heritage walk to learn about old buildings. They visit a historic post office, a tall clock tower, and a lane filled with houses with carved balconies. The guide explains the importance of respecting old craftsmanship and understanding city history.

Passage 5 – The Energy Conservation Workshop (Page 10) 
Students learn about saving electricity. An engineer demonstrates how LED bulbs use less energy. Groups inspect school areas and give suggestions like reminder stickers, using sunlight, and checking taps weekly. The principal reminds them that small actions save a lot of energy.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – The Morning Weather Chart 
1. b 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. a 

Exercise 2 – The School Wall Painting Day 
1. a 
2. b 
3. b 
4. a 
5. b 

Exercise 3 – The Community Cycling Practice 
1. b 
2. a 
3. b 
4. a 
5. a 

Exercise 4 – The Heritage Walk Experience 
1. b 
2. b 
3. a 
4. a 
5. b 

Exercise 5 – The Energy Conservation Workshop 
1. a 
2. a 
3. b 
4. b 
5. a 

Help your child build stronger comprehension and reasoning skills with these short, meaningful Class 4 passages — perfect for independent reading and classroom practice. 

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