Reading Comprehension
23 Grade 4 English questions on Reading Comprehension, with worked marking schemes. 23 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 mark"Bees make honey. Honey is sweet and good for our health."
What do bees make?
A. honey
B. wax
C. sugar
D. milk
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1 mark"Camels can survive many days without water. They are used in dry areas."
Where are camels commonly found?
A. dry areas
B. wet areas
C. forests
D. cold areas
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1 mark"Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya. It is found in Central Kenya."
Where is Mount Kenya found?
A. Western Kenya
B. Central Kenya
C. Nairobi
D. Coast
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1 mark"The elephant is the biggest land animal. It uses its long trunk to drink water and pick up food. Elephants live in groups called herds."
What does an elephant use its trunk for?
A. To run
B. To fly
C. To fight
D. To drink water and pick up food
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Marking scheme
D. Function from passage
Question 5
1 mark"The Maasai people keep cattle. They live in the Rift Valley region."
What animals do the Maasai keep?
A. sheep
B. camels
C. goats
D. cattle
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1 mark"The farmer planted maize in April. By August, the crop was ready for harvest. He sold some maize and kept the rest for his family."
When did the farmer plant maize?
A. January
B. October
C. August
D. April
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1 mark"Trees are very important. They give us oxygen to breathe. They also provide shade, fruit, and wood for building."
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a benefit of trees?
A. medicine
B. wood
C. shade
D. oxygen
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A. Medicine is not mentioned
Question 8
1 mark"The market was very busy on Saturday. Many people came to buy fruits, vegetables, and clothes. Some traders shouted to attract customers."
Why did traders shout?
A. To attract customers.
B. They were angry.
C. They were fighting.
D. To greet friends.
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1 mark"Omondi loved reading. He visited the school library every day. His teacher said he would become a great writer one day."
Where did Omondi go every day?
A. The school library
B. The market
C. The field
D. The hospital
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A. School library from passage
Question 10
1 mark"A rainbow appears in the sky after it rains. It has seven colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet."
How many colours does a rainbow have?
A. seven
B. eight
C. six
D. five
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1 mark"Honey bees are social insects. They live in hives and work together to collect nectar and make honey."
Honey bees are described as "social" because:
A. they are friendly to humans
B. they fly fast
C. they make sweet honey
D. they live and work together
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Marking scheme
D. Social = live/work together
Question 12
1 mark"Jane's mother was a nurse. She worked at the local hospital. Every morning, Jane watched her mother dress in a white uniform."
What is Jane's mother's job?
A. Nurse
B. Teacher
C. Officer
D. Doctor
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1 mark"The market was very busy on Saturday. Many people came to buy fruits, vegetables, and clothes. Some traders shouted to attract customers."
When was the market busy?
A. Saturday
B. Sunday
C. Friday
D. Monday
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1 mark"Water is important for all living things. Plants need water to grow. Animals drink water to survive. We should not waste water."
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Plants need water.
B. We should not waste water.
C. Water is important for all living things.
D. Animals drink water.
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Marking scheme
C. Main idea = first sentence
Question 15
1 mark"The River Tana is the longest river in Kenya."
Which is the longest river in Kenya?
A. River Tana
B. River Athi
C. River Yala
D. River Nile
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1 mark"Bees are very useful insects. They make honey which is sweet and healthy. Bees also help plants grow by spreading pollen from flower to flower."
How do bees help plants?
A. By spreading pollen
B. By eating leaves
C. By stinging them
D. By making honey
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1 mark"We should brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities."
How often should we brush our teeth?
A. three times
B. four times
C. twice
D. once
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1 mark"Njeri was excited because it was her birthday. Her friends came to her party. They played games, sang songs, and ate cake."
Why was Njeri excited?
A. School was closed.
B. She won a prize.
C. It was her birthday.
D. She had new shoes.
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1 mark"Bees are very useful insects. They make honey which is sweet and healthy. Bees also help plants grow by spreading pollen from flower to flower."
What do bees make?
A. wax
B. nectar
C. sugar
D. honey
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1 mark"The national anthem of Kenya is called "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu"."
What is the name of Kenya's national anthem?
A. Wimbo wa Kenya
B. Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
C. Taifa Letu
D. Kenya Yetu
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1 mark"Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in planting trees."
What was Wangari Maathai known for?
A. writing
B. cooking
C. planting trees
D. singing
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1 mark"Kamau's family keeps cows, goats, and chickens on their farm. His father milks the cows every morning. Kamau feeds the chickens after school."
What does Kamau do after school?
A. Goes to the market
B. Feeds the chickens
C. Milks the cows
D. Feeds the goats
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1 mark"The farmer planted maize in April. By August, the crop was ready for harvest. He sold some maize and kept the rest for his family."
What did the farmer do with the maize?
A. Donated it to school.
B. Gave it away.
C. Ate it all.
D. Sold some and kept the rest.
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Marking scheme
D. Sold some, kept rest
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