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Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 19

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 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-13K7TQF-14QE

Children investigate a leaf and a frog with a caregiver beside a pond.
1.

Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?

2.

Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?

3.

A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.

4.

The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?

5.

Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?

6.

The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?

7.

The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?

8.

Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?

9.

Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?

10.

The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?

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  1. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  2. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  3. A seed needs water, air, and warmth to sprout. Name one need.Water, air, or warmth
  4. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  5. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  6. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  7. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
  8. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  9. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  10. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters

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.