Comprehension

Comprehension

Open ended

Story 1

I always wondered what it would be like to go camping. I loved the outdoors but this was one thing I never did. So when my Boy Scout's group planned a camping activity for the holidays, I jumped at the chance. However, my mother was reluctant at first. After much convincing, she eventually gave her permission. Whooppee!

The night before camp, I checked my haversack. Sleeping bag, water bottle, torch, compass, and clothes; I was all set!

At the campsite, my heart was beating fast. My first camping trip had begun! I was put in the same group as some of my classmates. We played games to get to know one another better. After lunch, we learnt some survival and hiking skills. This was when the compass came in useful! We also played games that taught us teamwork and to trust our teammates. The night activities were just as fun. We had night trails and I finally got to use my torch. At the end of the night, we had a huge campfire. We sat around it, sang songs, and shared ghost stories. This would definitely not be my last camping trip!

Fill in the Blanks

Pick out a word fromparagraph 1 which shows that the writer's mother did not give her permission straightaway.

Open Ended

What did the writer do to make his mother grant him permission for the trip?

Multiple Select

Which items that the writer packed for the camping trip were important for navigation at night?

• Compass

• Torch

• Sleeping Bag

Open Ended

Why was the writer's heart beating fast?

Multiple Choice

The writer did not know anyone from his group.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The camp activities lasted till late.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The writer enjoyed the camping trip

• True

• False