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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-A9CU8E-DMWZ

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

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

2.

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

3.

The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?A. In the morning B. Because it is raining C. Two

4.

The moon shines at night. When does it shine?A. By the school B. At night C. A hen

5.

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

6.

The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?A. The bell B. Into the pond C. By the school

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

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 bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell
  2. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
  3. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
  4. The moon shines at night. When does it shine?At night
  5. The rabbit eats a crunchy carrot. What does it eat?A carrot
  6. The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school
  7. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  8. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  9. A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
  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.