The Lost Puppy Reading Comprehension

The Lost Puppy

By Manuel, Estefanía, and Yukihe

One sunny afternoon, a boy named Tom was playing in the park near his house. He loved to run and play with his friends, but today he saw something different — a small puppy sitting under a tree. The puppy looked tired and scared. It was shaking and looking around as if it was lost.

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Tom slowly walked toward the puppy and said, “Hello, little one. Are you lost?” The puppy wagged its tail but did not move.
Tom decided to help the puppy find its home.

First, Tom asked some people in the park, “Have you lost a puppy?” But nobody said yes. Then, Tom took the puppy to the nearby shops and asked the shopkeepers if they knew who the puppy belonged to. Everyone was kind but did not recognize the puppy.

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Tom didn’t give up. He made some posters with a picture of the puppy and his phone number. He and his mother put the posters on trees, walls, and at the school.

That evening, a woman called Tom. She said, “Thank you for finding my puppy! His name is Max. He ran away from home when the gate was open.” Tom was very happy to hear that.

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The next day, the woman came to Tom’s house with Max. The puppy was excited and jumped into her arms. She smiled and said, “You are a very kind boy, Tom. Thank you for helping Max.”

Tom felt proud. He knew that sometimes helping others, even a little puppy, can make a big difference.

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Multiple Choice

 What was Tom doing when he found the puppy?

• Reading a book

• Playing in the park

• Riding his bike

Multiple Choice

How did Tom try to help the puppy?

• He gave the puppy food

• He asked neighbors and put up posters

• He took the puppy to school

Multiple Choice

How did the puppy’s owner feel when she found her puppy?

• Sad

• Angry

• Happy and thankful

Multiple Choice

What do you think Tom felt at the end?

• Proud and happy

• Tired

• Scared

Open Ended

What do you think could happen next in the story?