Reading Comprehension (Short Texts)

Front

What is the boy doing? The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. Options: Eating breakfast, Sailing, Riding his bike.

Back

Riding his bike

Front

Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

Back

Picked up her umbrella.

Front

What is the story about?

• eating treats and popcorn
• clowns
• going to the circus

Back

going to the circus

Front

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch. Sam is most likely going to: the beach, school, the mall.

Back

the beach

Front

What will Mary do after seeing the butterfly?

Back

Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

Front

What is the author's purpose in the story about Ted trying out for the basketball team?

Back

to entertain you with a story about a boy who worked hard.

Front

What is the main idea? John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

Back

John and Matt want to be firemen

Front

Situation Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market. Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there. Daughter: Thank you, mom. The mother says that because _____?

Back

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

Front

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about floods?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.