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Reading Comprehension

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1VUWKFP-1US9

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. A carrot B. An apple C. Food

2.

Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?A. Because it is raining B. Under the chair C. Food

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?A. In the morning B. By the school C. Two

6.

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

7.

Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?A. A hen B. An apple C. Three

8.

Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?A. The plant B. Into the pond C. An apple

9.

Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?A. Three B. Because it is raining C. Under the chair

10.

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

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. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  3. Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella
  4. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  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. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  8. Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant
  9. Lena has three blue kites. How many kites?Three
  10. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen

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.