reading comprehension

What are the other animals that most people like to keep as pets?

• Lion

• Dog

• Fish

• Car

I was so nervous. I hadn't seen Abbie in three years, not since my mom got that new job. I remember the day we moved away. Abbie brought me our photograph in a frame . I gave her a necklace with a friendship charm on it. We promised to stay friends forever. Now that I was finally going to see her again. I wondered if we would still like the same kind of things and laugh at the same kind of jokes. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my jeans as we pulled into Abbies driveway.

Why are the narrator's palms sweaty?

• because she is nervous

• because she has a fever

• because she feels sick

• because she doesn't want to move

What is the problem in the text?

• Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

• Nick is allergic to puppies.

• Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

• Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 10: Where does he ride it?

• In his room

• At school

• At his friend's house

• Around the house and across the street

Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?

• grin

• about

• glad

• told

Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

• He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.

• He wants to stay home from school.

• He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.

• He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 5: How old is James?

• Ten

• Five

• Seven

• Six

I should read the entire text before answering the questions.

• True
• False

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

5.What does he do when is hungry?

• Noises.

• Jump.

• Sleep.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

• interested

• angry about

• afraid of

• able to