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Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 2

Grade 1 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.

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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-QOOYV7-117F

1.

The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?A. Under the chair B. The plant C. Two

2.

A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?A. Into the pond B. Food C. A hen

3.

Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?A. Three B. By the school C. Because it is raining

4.

Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?A. A hen B. An apple C. A carrot

5.

The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?A. Under the chair B. Food C. In the morning

6.

A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?A. The plant B. Because it is raining C. Food

7.

The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A. Two B. An umbrella C. A hen

8.

Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?A. Because it is raining B. An umbrella C. To stay warm

9.

Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?A. The bell B. An umbrella C. Three

10.

The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?A. The bell B. A hen C. An apple

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Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  2. A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  3. Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?Three
  4. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  5. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
  6. A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
  7. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  8. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
  9. Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella
  10. The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.