Fire and Courage: Reading Comprehension for Class 4 

This inspiring Class 4 reading comprehension worksheet, “The Brave Little Girl,” tells the story of Meera, an eight-year-old who shows courage and presence of mind during a house fire. Students learn how bravery and wisdom go hand in hand, while practicing reading comprehension, inference, and vocabulary through varied question types. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

1. It strengthens sentence understanding and story sequencing skills. 
2. It improves vocabulary and critical thinking through context-based learning. 
3. It helps learners connect grammar with real-life storytelling. 
4. It builds empathy, courage, and moral awareness through reflective reading. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet features a real-life inspired story with exercises that balance factual recall and deeper analysis: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose correct answers related to events, actions, and characters, such as what Meera heard or who taught her about emergencies. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Text-based Questions 
Students write short answers using evidence from the story to reinforce reading accuracy and textual understanding. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher Order Thinking Questions 
Encourages reflection on bravery, decision-making, and moral lessons, helping learners express opinions with textual support. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. a) Loud cries and saw smoke from a house 
2. c) Her father, who was a firefighter 
3. d) Hiding under the bed in the bedroom 

Exercise 2 – Answer the Following 
1. Meera quickly ran to the nearest house and asked Uncle Verma to call the fire brigade immediately. 
2. Meera learned that “true courage means helping others even when you are afraid.” 
3. Meera grabbed a wet towel from the clothesline and covered her nose and mouth before entering the house. 

Exercise 3 – Think and Connect 
1. Her father’s teachings helped Meera stay calm and take the right steps, like calling for help and using safety methods. 
2. Meera showed courage by rescuing Arun and wisdom by calling for help and taking precautions. 
3. It’s debatable. Meera’s brave act saved Arun, but her father reminded her about staying safe, showing that courage must come with caution. 
4. The word “courage” means bravery in the face of danger. OR New title: “A Brave Girl Saves a Life.” 

Help your child grow fearless and kind through inspiring reading comprehension stories that build confidence and moral strength! 

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