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Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 1

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 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-9PDMUG-DMWZ

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

A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?A. The plant B. Into the pond C. Food

2.

The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?A. A hen B. The bell C. To stay warm

3.

The rabbit eats a crunchy carrot. What does it eat?A. Into the pond B. The bell C. A carrot

4.

The moon shines at night. When does it shine?A. Under the chair B. At night C. Three

5.

Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?A. Two B. Food C. Because it is raining

6.

Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?A. To stay warm B. An umbrella C. Under the chair

7.

Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?A. Because it is raining B. The plant C. Three

8.

The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?A. Under the chair B. The bell C. In the morning

9.

The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?A. By the school B. Two C. A hen

10.

Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?A. Because it is raining B. A hen C. Three

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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. A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
  2. The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell
  3. The rabbit eats a crunchy carrot. What does it eat?A carrot
  4. The moon shines at night. When does it shine?At night
  5. Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?Two
  6. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
  7. Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?Three
  8. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  9. The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school
  10. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining

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.