Reading Comprehension

Lena spent all summer collecting used books from her neighborhood. She wanted to create a small library in her garage where kids could come and borrow books for free. After decorating the space and organizing the books by genre, she opened it to the public. On the first day, ten children visited and borrowed books.

What was Lena’s main goal?

• To make money selling books

• To donate books to a charity

• To create a fun place for kids to read

• To clean out her garage

When Daniel woke up, the sky was dark, and rain poured down. His soccer game was canceled, and he felt disappointed. Instead of staying sad, he baked cookies with his sister and played board games with his parents. By the end of the day, he was smiling again.

What does this passage show about Daniel?

• He likes to be alone

• He is easily bored

• He can turn a bad day into a good one

• He prefers sports over family time

Sara worked hard to prepare for the school spelling bee. She studied every evening and practiced with her older brother. On the day of the competition, she felt nervous but confident. When she spelled the final word correctly, the crowd clapped, and she smiled with pride.

What helped Sara win the spelling bee?

• Her teacher’s help

• Her natural talent

• Her regular practice

• A lucky guess

The dog barked loudly and ran in circles. Smoke was rising from the kitchen window of the neighbor’s house. Mrs. James quickly called the fire department. When the firefighters arrived, they were able to stop the fire before it spread to other homes.

What caused Mrs. James to call the fire department?

• She saw someone in the kitchen

• The dog was barking happily

• She saw smoke coming from the house

• The dog ran away from home

After planting sunflower seeds in spring, Jamal watered them every day. At first, nothing happened. But after two weeks, green sprouts appeared. A month later, the flowers had grown tall and bright yellow. Jamal was proud of his effort and took pictures to show his friends. What is the main idea of this passage?

• Sunflowers are hard to grow

• Gardening is a good way to pass time

• With patience and care, things can grow

• Jamal wants to be a farmer

Mia forgot to set her alarm and woke up late for school. She rushed to get ready and skipped breakfast. When she arrived at school, she realized she had left her homework at home. Mia felt frustrated and promised herself to be more organized the next day.

What caused Mia to feel frustrated?

• She was hungry

• She lost her homework

• She was late and forgot her homework

• She missed the school bus

Liam was afraid to speak in front of the class. When the teacher assigned a group presentation, he practiced every day until he felt more confident. On the day of the presentation, Liam spoke clearly and shared interesting facts. His classmates clapped, and he felt proud.

What lesson did Liam learn?

• Speaking in class is scary

• Group work is difficult

• Practice builds confidence

• Teachers always pick favorites

Aisha found a lost wallet on the school playground. She picked it up and took it to the main office. Later that day, the principal thanked her for being honest, and the wallet was returned to its owner.

Which character trait best describes Aisha?

• Brave

• Friendly

• Honest

• Curious

Carlos noticed that his little brother was sad because he lost his toy. Carlos gave him his favorite action figure to cheer him up. His brother smiled and hugged him tightly.

What can we learn from Carlos’s actions?

• It’s important to share with others

• Toys are easy to lose

• Action figures are expensive

• Sadness goes away quickly

Anna read a science article about how bees help plants grow by spreading pollen. She was amazed by how important such small creatures are to the environment. That weekend, she built a bee hotel using wood and straws to give bees a place to rest.

What did Anna do after reading the article?

• She started a garden

• She drew a picture of bees

• She made a place for bees to stay

• She told her class about bees