Interactive Grade 4 English Reading Comprehension Worksheet
English · Grade 4 · 15 questions
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Reading Comprehension
1.
Read the passage: "Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences — Physics (1903) and Chemistry (1911). Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to Paris to study because Polish universities did not admit women. Her research into radioactivity paved the way for modern cancer treatments and nuclear energy."
What does 'paved the way' mean in the passage?
2.
Read the passage: "The Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,300 kilometres along the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. It is home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. Despite its remarkable biodiversity, the reef faces serious threats from rising ocean temperatures, crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, and agricultural runoff."
What is ONE threat mentioned for the reef?
3.
Read the passage: "Sleep is not merely rest — it is when the brain consolidates memories, repairs cells, and removes toxins. Teenagers need between 8 and 10 hours per night, yet studies show most get fewer than 7. Sleep deprivation affects concentration, mood, and even immune function. Some researchers argue that school start times should be pushed back to align with teen biology."
What solution does the passage suggest?
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