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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-BDB90A-DMWZ

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

A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?A. A carrot B. At night C. Into the pond

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?A. A hen B. A carrot C. An umbrella

5.

The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A. Because it is raining B. Food C. A hen

6.

Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?A. An apple B. Because it is raining C. To stay warm

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

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 frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  2. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  3. The bus stops by the school. Where does it stop?By the school
  4. Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella
  5. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  6. Ava puts on a coat to stay warm. Why does she wear it?To stay warm
  7. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  8. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
  9. The moon shines at night. When does it shine?At night
  10. Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant

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.