Comprehension Test on Short Stories

What did Ella hear on her way to school?

• A bird singing

• A puppy whimpering

• A car horn

• A baby crying

Where was the puppy hiding?

• In a box

• Under a bench

• In the bushes

• Behind a tree

What did Ella use to keep the puppy warm?

• Her jacket

• Her gloves

• Her scarf

• Her backpack

Who helped Ella at school?

• Her friend

• Her teacher

• The principal

• The janitor

Where was the puppy taken?

• To the vet

• To Ella’s house

• To the animal shelter

• To the park

What happened to the puppy after a few days?

• It ran away

• It was adopted

• It got sick

• It was lost again

How did Ella feel after helping the puppy?

• Sad

• Angry

• Proud

• Nervous

What is the main idea of the story?

• Ella found a lost puppy and helped it

• Ella adopted a puppy

• Ella lost her scarf

• Ella visited a shelter

What does the word “whimpering” mean in the story?

• Barking loudly

• Crying softly

• Sleeping quietly

• Running quickly

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• Always walk to school

• Helping others is rewarding

• Puppies are hard to care for

• Schools are safe places