Grade 4 · Reading · Challenge
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 16
Grade 4 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Reading Comprehension
Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-16Z3VL7-K864
1.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
2.Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?
3.The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?
4.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
5.The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?
6.The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?
7.Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?
8.The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?
9.The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?
10.Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 16
- The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
- Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
- The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?It previews the main idea
- The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
- The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?Bike lanes encouraged cycling
- The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?Failure can guide improvement
- Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?They can reach water
- The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?Residents raised concerns
- The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?Honesty
- Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.They reduce erosion or shelter fish
Worked example
Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.
Common mistake
Answering from memory instead of using the text.
Helpful hint
Underline the words that support your answer.