Seeds of Cooperation: Reading Comprehension for Class 4 

This Class 4 reading comprehension worksheet, “The Clever Farmer,” shares an inspiring story about teamwork, problem-solving, and the power of wisdom. When two farmers, Ramu and Shyam, argue over a piece of land, a wise elder named Gopal Uncle helps them find a peaceful and fair solution. The story teaches that cooperation brings greater success than conflict. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

1. It builds understanding of sentence connections and cause-effect relationships. 
2. It strengthens vocabulary and the ability to interpret dialogue. 
3. It connects moral reasoning with structured and meaningful language use. 
4. It helps students learn how collaboration and empathy improve communication. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet combines reading practice with moral development and logical thinking: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students identify key story details such as the reason for the argument, the person who solved it, and the solution suggested. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners quote evidence from the story to explain why the conflict began, what the result was, and what the elder advised. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher Order Thinking Questions 
Encourages students to reflect on teamwork, peaceful problem-solving, and how cooperation can turn conflict into success. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. b) A small piece of land between their fields that both wanted to use 
2. d) Wise old Gopal Uncle, the village elder 
3. c) Work together on the land and share the crops equally 

Exercise 2 – Answer the Following 
1. Shyam said, “This land belongs to me! My grandfather used it!” while Ramu replied, “No, my father always plowed this land!” 
2. When they worked together, they finished tasks faster, harvested more vegetables, and divided the crops fairly. 
3. Gopal Uncle said, “If you keep fighting, the land will remain unused and nobody benefits. If you cooperate, both families will have more food.” 

Exercise 3 – Think and Connect 
1. Gopal Uncle’s solution was clever because both farmers gained equally instead of one losing the land. 
2. Cooperation turned their fight into success by helping them share work, grow crops faster, and enjoy a rich harvest. 
3. I would suggest the same solution because it created harmony and fairness in the village. 
4. The word “cooperation” means working together toward a common goal. OR New title: “Wisdom Turns Conflict into Cooperation.” 

Help your child learn how teamwork and peace can grow stronger roots than conflict through this thoughtful and practical reading activity! 

🔖Book a free trial!