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WorksheetsREADING COMPREHENSION-PRACTICE 3
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions
Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”
“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”
Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”
Which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it?
obey
groom
idea
puppy
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.
A person who volunteers is someone who
studies for tests.
does no work at all.
gets a raise.
does work without being paid.
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
What does the phrase have no idea mean?
do not understand
can’t think
ran out of ideas
have an active imagination
Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.
While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.
- What does the first sentence tell about this text?
This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.
This text is about taking shelter during a storm.
This text is about adopting an animal.
This text is about different animals.
What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies?
to help them learn to eat and drink
so he can stop being afraid of dogs
to help them get used to people
so he can learn about the different breeds of dog
To which word can the suffix –ing be added?
also
dogs
care
plenty
What is a kennel?
place for animals
kind of food
piece of clothing
helper
Which word means once in a while?
often
never
occasionally
daily
Nick volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising puppies and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a puppy of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Nick up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.
“Oh, it went great,” Nick answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the dogs to people who want to adopt them!”
“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new puppy!”
“We’re getting a puppy?” Nick practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”
Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?
Does Nick have a sister?
What do cats eat?
Will Nick get to have a puppy of his own?
What is the weather outside?
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.
Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?
grin
about
glad
told
Which is a synonym for convince?
practice
volunteer
trust
persuade
Which word helps to explain Nick’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?
learned
persuade
enthusiastic
help
What had made this a good year for apples?
the autumn
the weather
the sunny day
Who said, "I think I can smell an apple pie baking right now." ?
Jason's mother
Jason's father
Jason
How often did Jason's family go to U Pick M Orchard?
once
every year
each spring
Did Jason enjoy picking apples?
No, he didn't want to o to pick apples with his parents.
No, he stayed in the car, while his parents picked apples.
Yes, because he loved apple pie.
What did Jason mean when he said he could almost smell the apple pie baking now?
His mother was baking an apple pie.
There was someone at the U Pick M Orchard baking a pie.
He knew his mom was going to bake an apple pie.
Jason and his family were from ________________________.
New York
New Jersey
New Orleans
We don't want the pies to be sour.
sour means....
to taste sweet
to taste like lemons
to taste ripe
Complete the sentence.
"I will bring an apple _______________________,"he said.
picker
hand
basket
What other title will be appropriate for this short passage?
Jason Loves Apple Pies
The Love For Apples
Apples Are Sweet
How many bushel baskets Jason and his family were able to fill?
three
one
two
