Seeds of Wisdom: Reading Comprehension for Class 4 

This meaningful Class 4 reading comprehension worksheet, “The Farmer’s Treasure,” tells the story of Gopal and his three lazy sons who learn the value of hard work through a clever lesson. What begins as a search for hidden gold turns into a powerful discovery about effort, patience, and the real reward of farming. Perfect for developing comprehension and moral reasoning, this story helps students connect actions with results in a relatable, rural setting. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

1. It helps students understand sentence flow, sequencing, and cause-effect relationships. 
2. It builds vocabulary and critical thinking through contextual learning. 
3. It connects grammar and meaning by linking language with moral lessons. 
4. It encourages reflection and empathy through meaningful stories. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet combines story understanding with analytical thinking and moral reflection: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students identify key story facts, such as Gopal’s problem, his last words, and the real meaning of the “treasure.” 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Text-based Questions 
Learners quote evidence and recall key events to reinforce reading accuracy and attention to detail. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher Order Thinking Questions 
Students reflect on Gopal’s wisdom, the sons’ transformation, and how hard work can turn disappointment into success. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. a) They never helped him and spent days sleeping or playing cards 
2. b) That he had hidden a great treasure in the field and they should dig for it 
3. d) The value of hard work 

Exercise 2 – Answer the Following 
1. The sons became excited and began digging the entire field deeply with spades, searching from sunrise to sunset for many days. 
2. When harvest time came, they had the best crop in the village, sold it, and earned good money. 
3. Wise old Lakshmi Aunty walked by and said, “Since you have already dug the field so well, why not plant seeds?” 

Exercise 3 – Think and Connect 
1. Gopal’s plan was wise because it motivated his lazy sons to work. His idea helped them learn that effort brings rewards. 
2. Their disappointment turned into success when the dug field produced a great harvest. 
3. No, they wouldn’t have worked hard if told directly. Only the hope of treasure inspired them to act. 
4. The word “lazy” means not wanting to work or be active. OR New title: “Hard Work Is the True Treasure.” 

Help your child discover that real success lies in dedication and effort—not shortcuts—through this inspiring moral reading worksheet! 

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