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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-AJCFXD-DMWZ

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

The moon shines at night. When does it shine?A. At night B. To stay warm C. In the morning

2.

The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?A. At night B. A hen C. In the morning

3.

Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?A. At night B. By the school C. An apple

4.

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

5.

Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?A. An apple B. A hen C. Two

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?A. Into the pond B. Two C. Under the chair

10.

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

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 moon shines at night. When does it shine?At night
  2. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
  3. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  4. The bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell
  5. Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?Two
  6. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  7. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  8. The rabbit eats a crunchy carrot. What does it eat?A carrot
  9. A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  10. The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school

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.