The First Day of School Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

A John has enjoyed the long summer days

B John’s mother likes the routine of school

C John is reluctant to see the end of summer

D John’s mother is worried about the passage of time

F John’s actions

G Audrey’s dress

H dialogue between John and Audrey

J dialogue between John and his mother

A Things can be broken very easily.

B You cannot escape from your problems.

C It is important to overcome fear to take a stand.

D It is impossible to know what others are thinking.

F It indicates that the students are up early

G It highlights the potential danger.

H It reveals that John is superstitious.

J It shows that John tends to daydream.

A she wasn’t asleep

B bring his parents word

C the others who had come into town

D whispering of information

F Remained

G Dawdled

H Hung around

J Remained alive

A It reflects John’s fear of what is to come

B It explains how Audrey feels toward John.

C It shows that John’s mother gives wise advice.

D It explains why John disagrees with his mother

F Either John or Audrey had been to their new school.

G Either John nor Audrey had been to their new school.

H Neither John or Audrey had been to their new school.

J Neither John nor Audrey had been to their new school.

A John vs. nature

B John vs. society

C John vs. Audrey

D John vs. his fears

E John vs. his mother