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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-B3BNBB-DMWZ

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

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

2.

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

3.

Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?A. By the school B. A hen C. To stay warm

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?A. Under the chair B. The plant C. The bell

9.

A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?A. Food B. At night C. An apple

10.

The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?A. In the morning B. Two C. Into the pond

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. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  2. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  3. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
  4. A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  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 bell rings at the end of class. What rings?The bell
  8. Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant
  9. A baby bird chirps for food. What does the bird want?Food
  10. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning

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.