Reading Comprehension

Reading Passage:

Lily the ladybug loved to explore. One sunny morning, she crawled to the edge of a big, green leaf. Below her was a small puddle. It looked like a giant, shimmering lake to little Lily. "I want to be the first ladybug to sail across the big water!" she chirped to her brother, Leo. Leo looked down. He was a very cautious ladybug. "That's just a puddle, Lily. And you don't have a boat. It might not be safe," he warned. But Lily was determined. She wasn't going to let a challenge stop her. She found a small, sturdy twig and pushed it into the water. It floated! She carefully climbed on. A gentle breeze came along and pushed her twig boat all the way to the other side. She had done it! Lily felt very proud and brave.

What kind of insect is Lily?

• A) A bee

• B) A butterfly

• C) A ladybug

• D) An ant

Reading Passage:

Lily the ladybug loved to explore. One sunny morning, she crawled to the edge of a big, green leaf. Below her was a small puddle. It looked like a giant, shimmering lake to little Lily. "I want to be the first ladybug to sail across the big water!" she chirped to her brother, Leo. Leo looked down. He was a very cautious ladybug. "That's just a puddle, Lily. And you don't have a boat. It might not be safe," he warned. But Lily was determined. She wasn't going to let a challenge stop her. She found a small, sturdy twig and pushed it into the water. It floated! She carefully climbed on. A gentle breeze came along and pushed her twig boat all the way to the other side. She had done it! Lily felt very proud and brave.

Who was with Lily at the beginning of the story?

• Her mom

• Her friend

• Her brother, Leo

• She was alone

Reading Passage:

Lily the ladybug loved to explore. One sunny morning, she crawled to the edge of a big, green leaf. Below her was a small puddle. It looked like a giant, shimmering lake to little Lily. "I want to be the first ladybug to sail across the big water!" she chirped to her brother, Leo. Leo looked down. He was a very cautious ladybug. "That's just a puddle, Lily. And you don't have a boat. It might not be safe," he warned. But Lily was determined. She wasn't going to let a challenge stop her. She found a small, sturdy twig and pushed it into the water. It floated! She carefully climbed on. A gentle breeze came along and pushed her twig boat all the way to the other side. She had done it! Lily felt very proud and brave.

What did Lily want to cross?

• A big river

• A small puddle

• A giant lake

• A busy road

What did Lily use as a boat?

• A flower petal

• A small twig

• A green leaf

• A piece of bark

Lily's boat moved across the water by:

• using the wind in its sails

• being pulled by a rope

• using an engine

• floating with the current

What is the main idea of this story?

• Ladybugs live near puddles.

• Brothers are often very cautious.

• You can achieve goals with creativity and courage.

• Wind can help things float.

The story is mostly about...

• a ladybug who goes on a big adventure.

• two ladybugs who don't agree.

• how to build a boat.

• a ladybug who overcomes a challenge.

What is the most important lesson in this story?

• Always listen to your brother.

• Don't be afraid to try new things.

• Puddles can be dangerous.

• Exploring is fun.

In the sentence, "Lily the ladybug loved to explore," what does explore mean?

• To sleep

• To travel and discover new places

• To eat

• To stay in one place

The story says the puddle was "shimmering." What does shimmering mean?

• Muddy

• Very deep

• Sparkling and shining

• Very cold