Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Worksheet “I f I only knew who cut down that cherry tree,” fat her cried, “I would—yes, I would”— “Father!” cried little George. “I will tell you the truth abou t it. I chopped the tree down with my hatchet.” His father forgot his anger. “George,” he said, and he took the little fellow in his arms, “George, I am glad that you told me about it. I would rather lose a dozen cherry trees than hear you tell one lie.” Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com
Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Questions: 1. What kind of hatchet did George’s dad give him? a. Red b. New c. Rusty d. Pretend 2. Why didn’t it take long for George to cut down the tree? a. George had a friend help him b. The tree was already dead c. George had a huge axe d. The tree was very small 3. You can tell from the story that : a. George is honest b. George’s father is very poor c. George loves to be inside d. George’s mother is a great baker 4. How might George’s father have gotten the cherry tree? a. He found it in the woods b. George gave it to him for his birthday c. I t grew from a magic seed d. I t was purchased from a friend from another county Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com
Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Answers: 1. What kind of hatchet did George’s dad give him? a. Red 2. Why didn’t it take long for George to cut down the tree? d. The tree was very small 3. You can tell from the story that : a. George is honest 4. How might George’s father have gott en the cherry tree? d. I t was purchased from a friend from another county Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com