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INDIAN SCHOOL AL WADI AL KABIR DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
TOPIC : REVISION WORKSHEET 2018– 2019
NAME: ROLL NO:
CLASS IV
DATE :
READING COMPREHENSION
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that
follow.
"The Incredible Machine"
Everyone has a favourite attraction at an amusement park, and I
am no different. However,
unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoasters, my
favourite ride is a little gentler. Every
time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier,
I absolutely have to ride the
Ferris wheel.
The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is,
riding it is easy, but how it works
is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel, which
is attached to a rim. That rim
rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity keeps the carts
upright. As simple as the ride
seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris
wheels.
What It Lacks in Thrills…
While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster,
it is still very exciting. The fact of
being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a
lot of rides. I mean, how often
do you hang from that high up in daily life?
Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out
because of their excitement.
Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris
wheel, you get beautiful sights of the
park. You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the
hustle and bustle of the park below.
Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when
they are lit up at night. In fact, the
original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be
ridden.
It Happened at the World’s Fair
The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George
Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He
designed it for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the
tallest attraction there, standing 264
feet high.
Portion:
*Reading Comprehension
*Language Structure Apostrophe (Contraction &
Possession)
Tenses (Past, Present and Future – Continuous Tense) Subject and
Predicate (Simple Subject & Simple Predicate,
Complete Subject & Complete Predicate)
Adjectives and Kinds of Adjectives *Creative Writing – Story
Writing (Picture Based)
* MCB Unit 9- A Thousand Gold Coins Unit 10- The Conceited
Python Unit 11- Sounds in the Evening Includes - Spell Check, Word
Bank- Word Meanings, Framing of Sentences, Questions & Answers,
Reference to Context, Think & Answer * Literature Reader Unit
6- The Archery Competition Unit 8- The Widow’s Donkey Includes -
Spell check, Word Bank- Word Meanings
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However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the
ride as well as the mechanics of
it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered
a sight to see. And the wheel,
which was a machine, was truly incredible to see. Further, as
one visitor put it, the wheel was
amazing because it seemed to be missing support. That is, it did
not look like it could stand on
its own. And yet it did and even rotated!
They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher
Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of
today’s Ferris wheels are much
larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the
"Singapore Flyer," which stands slightly
taller than twice what Ferris’s did!
Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride.
But that does not mean you
should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris’
invention. The next time you’re at
an amusement park, don’t just look up at the impressive wheel in
the sky on your way to a
newer attraction. Take it for a spin!
I. Tick the appropriate option.
1) According to paragraph 1, what is the author attracted
to?
a. machines b. park c. ride d. vision
2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the
Santa Monica Pier are
all examples of:
a. amusement parks b. Ferris wheels c. vacation spots d. boat
docks
3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for
complex?
a. impressive b. beautiful c. exciting d. simple
4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels?
a. the impressive engineering and beauty of them
b. the excitement and thrills they guarantee
c. the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow
d. the fact that most amusement parks have one
5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally
designed for
a. Coney Island b. the world’s fair c. Disneyworld d.
Singapore
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6) This passage was most likely written to
a. describe the author’s favourite amusement park rides
b. explain the original design of Ferris wheels and how they
work today
c. describe the history of Ferris wheels and why they are so
popular
d. explain the history of Ferris wheels and why the author likes
them
7) By reading the passage the reader can understand that the
tallest Ferris wheel in
the world is
a. under 250 feet tall
b. between 250 and 500 feet tall
c. between 500 and 750 feet tall
d. over 750 feet tall
II. Answer the following questions.
8) How are today’s Ferris wheels different from the older
ones?
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9) In paragraph 3, the narrator says, " While the Ferris wheel
is not as thrilling as a
rollercoaster, it is still very exciting ." Can you think of any
other machines that are not
"thrilling" but still "exciting"?
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10) In the final section of the passage, we learn how Ferris
wheels "keep reaching higher and
higher." This seems to be a common trend among the developers of
modern technology. What
makes us want to continually strive to create something bigger
and better? Is this good?
Discuss.
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LANGUAGE STRUCTURE
I) Underline the words that make up each contraction and rewrite
each
sentence with the proper contractions.
1. That is the same restaurant we would have gone to if it had
not snowed last night.
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2. We will not make it to the movie in time if Molly does not
arrive in the next ten minutes.
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3. Who is going to pick up the dogs at three o’clock?
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4. Who is the new next door neighbour and what is her name?
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5. I cannot believe we were not awake during the earthquake last
night.
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6. I have not heard Sally moving about. She must not be awakened
yet.
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7. My parents were not happy with my marks this time.
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8. Unfortunately, the police could not catch the thief.
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9. I wonder if it is going to rain tomorrow.
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10. Can you ask what they will serve tonight for dinner?
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11. The plane landed late and now it is leaving late.
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12. I think you have aced the test!
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13. Where would you get that great looking haircut?
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14. I think he will finish in first place.
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II) Underline the words that are missing apostrophes and add
apostrophes to
the word.
1. The students books were scattered all over the floor.
2. The librarys collection of books also contains audio
books.
3. Scientists studies of cancer helps them to find cures.
4. Dont write in Guss diary.
5. Texas weather has been strange as of late.
6. I have 6 months work to do before my holidays.
7. Janes and Joes yo-yos are fun to play with.
8. The birds chirping in the morning wake me up.
9. Todds taking his sons helmet to the game for him.
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10. My two cousins I-pods are so awesome!
11. We heard the childrens voices from the other room.
12. This exercise will help you use apostrophe correctly.
13. Bob and Bill are going to the mens tennis tournament.
III) Rewrite the following sentences by using the apostrophe to
show
contraction and possession wherever necessary.
1. We should not take the car of my father to the beach.
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2. My dog has been so sick lately and I am wondering if he is
ever going to get better.
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3. It is time to wash the players uniforms.
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4. The class has made its decision. They are happy with it.
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5. She has her three daughters health to think about.
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6. I would like to play with the dog of Mr. David but he is so
big!
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7. Everyone is playing in the backyard of Peter.
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8. It is funny when the dog chases its tail.
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9. The thief got into the office and stole all the handbags of
the ladies.
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10. I would have gone to the show, but it was playing too
late.
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11. Sarah does not like the taste of crab.
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IV) Circle the simple subject and underline the simple predicate
in the
following sentences.
1. My favourite video game was on sale at the store.
2. The energetic children ran around in the playground.
3. Alan and Bryan walked to the shop on Main Street after
school.
4. The lady in the red dress served lunch at the cafeteria.
5. The enthusiastic fans cheered when they saw the soccer game
score.
6. Mrs. Juliet’s students went on a field trip to the science
museum.
7.We met our neighbours at the new Irish restaurant.
8. James, Marcus and Eddie played chess.
9. Everybody went to the beach this morning.
10.The creaky old door slammed shut with the wind.
V) Pick out the complete subject and complete predicate in the
given sentences
and write in the space provided.
1. The actor danced across the stage.
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2. The tiny flowers looked beautiful in the garden.
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3. George and his friends played football in the field.
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4. Patricia went to the bakery to pick up a loaf of bread.
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5. The rain was pouring down from the sky.
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6. The tiny mouse chewed a giant hole in my sneaker.
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7. Melissa built a giant dollhouse for her friend.
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8. Colourful fireworks lit up the night sky.
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9. Dr. Sullivan and his talking parrot arrived at the party.
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10.My father told me to turn off the lights before I went to
bed.
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VI) Add a predicate to each sentence given below.
1.The computer
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2. The silly clown
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3. My younger brother
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4. The bird’s feathers
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5. Mr. Teddy’s car
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VII) Add a subject to each sentence given below.
1. _______________________________________were watching
television.
2._______________________________________ leaped out of the
ocean.
3. ______________________________________ walked to the
library.
4. _______________________________________covered with snow.
5. ____________________________________ showed me how to do
it.
VIII) Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verbs as
stated in the brackets.
1. Since Mona is fond of western music, she
______________________to take music
classes every Saturday.(go- future continuous tense)
2. Sally saw her friend while she ____________________her
bicycle along the park.
(ride- past continuous tense)
3. Prashant ________________________a letter to his friend in
Moscow.
(write- present continuous tense)
4. Bob stepped on Jane’s foot while they
______________________at the party.
(dance-past continuous tense)
5. Mr. Roy______________________ to our teacher regarding Nita’s
performance in
class.(speak-present continuous tense)
6. We _______________________ to our new house in Muscat.
(move- future continuous tense)
7. Sonia __________________ a mail to her friend Tina.
(send- present continuous tense)
8. The Moscow State Circus __________________________ in
Cheltenham for the next
two weeks.(perform- future continuous tense)
IX) Circle the correct form of the verb in each sentence.
1. We are writing/write a poem now.
2. Mmmm! Mother is baking/bakes a cake.
3. Sonali is feeding/ was feeding the stray dogs yesterday.
4. Tania works / will be working in this office from next
month.
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5. Nick read/ is reading a book now.
6. Jothi and Suhana were hiding/ are hiding behind the curtains
an hour ago.
7. We will be planting/ planting saplings to celebrate World
Environment Day.
8. Mr. Harry was watering / will be watering the plants when I
met him last week.
X) Underline the adjectives in the following sentences.
a. Kolkata is a large city in India.
b. Sunday is the best day of the week.
c. Take good care of your health.
d. I have taught you many things in English.
e. Young boys like cricket.
f. The total sum was wrong in the answer sheet.
g. He has lost all his wealth.
h. Our programme was cancelled for lack of time at the end.
XI) Identify the adjective and state their kind.
i. All the animals in the zoo were fed well.
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ii. The cool breeze put the little baby to sleep.
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iii. There are ten cars on sale today.
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iv. Our teacher gave us enough time to complete the work.
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v. The new room is rectangular in shape.
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vi. Carol cleaned the dirty window yesterday.
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vii. I was the first student to finish the project.
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viii. Much water flowed down through the leaking pipe.
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XII) Fill in the blanks with an adjective as mentioned in the
brackets.
1. My dad brought me -------------------------- flowers on my
birthday. (Adjective of Quality)
2. Her kitten is ------------------------------. (Adjective of
Quality)
3. ------------------------ children were in the park during the
holidays. (Adjective of Number)
4. I have ------------------------------ friends in the school.
(Adjective of Number)
5. I will give him ----------------------------- food as he is
hungry. (Adjective of Quantity)
6. There is -------------------------- water in his bottle if
you want. (Adjective of Quantity)
7. ----------------------------------- mangoes look yellow.
(Adjective of Quality)
8. He has been living in a ---------------------------- house
since last month. (Adjective of Quality)
9. I have -------------------------- eyes to watch you all.
(Adjective of Number)
10. There was --------------------------- food left to share
after the party. (Adjective of Quantity)
Creative Writing - Story Writing
a) Look at the pictures carefully and develop a story. Write it
in the space provided
with a title.
1 2 3
4 5 6
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b)
Look at the pictures above and write a story keeping in mind all
the elements
learned ie characters, setting problem and solution. Give your
story a suitable title.
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