Wings of Kindness: Reading Comprehension for Class 4 

This imaginative Class 4 reading comprehension worksheet, “The Magic Horse,” tells the enchanting tale of Arun, a humble woodcutter whose act of kindness transforms into an unforgettable adventure. Through compassion and courage, Arun rescues a wounded horse—only to discover it is magical! The story helps learners appreciate the rewards of goodness and selflessness while practicing reading, reasoning, and moral understanding. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

1. It strengthens contextual understanding and meaningful sentence formation. 
2. It connects vocabulary and imagination with real-life moral lessons. 
3. It helps students infer values like empathy, honesty, and kindness through language. 
4. It encourages descriptive reading that enhances both grammar and creativity. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

The worksheet combines fantasy and moral learning with clear exercises that develop comprehension and writing depth: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Tests recall of key story details, such as how Arun found the horse, what the reward was, and how the magical journey happened. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Text-based Questions 
Encourages evidence-based answers by quoting dialogue and sentences directly from the passage. 

📚 Exercise 3 – Higher Order Thinking Questions 
Promotes creative and reflective thinking, helping students connect kindness to real-world actions and personal choices. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. d) He heard a cry and found it trapped in bushes with a wounded leg 
2. c) One special journey wherever he wished to go 
3. a) It spread invisible wings 

Exercise 2 – Answer the Following 
1. Arun carefully freed the horse from thick bushes, used herbs to heal its wound, and gave it water and grass. 
2. Arun said, “I wish to see the beautiful mountains and valleys of our country.” 
3. The horse said, “Your kind heart deserves this gift. Remember, goodness always brings rewards.” 

Exercise 3 – Think and Connect 
1. The magic horse rewarded Arun for his kindness, showing that compassion leads to wonderful rewards. 
2. If I could take a magical journey, I would visit places where I could help people or animals, because kindness creates magic in the world. 
3. The story shows that caring for animals brings unexpected joy—Arun’s good deed turned into a life-changing adventure. 
4. The word “magnificent” means extremely beautiful or impressive. OR New title: “Kindness Brings a Magical Reward.” 

Inspire your child to believe in the magic of kindness and the rewards of good deeds—because compassion always takes you to new heights! 

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