Free Printable Comprehension

1.

To sequence means to ____________.

a)

put things in order

b)

to tell what it's mostly about

c)

to figure out what is happening

d)

to call Mrs. Bradley

2.

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a)

first

b)

then

d)

out

3.

John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.
What happened first in the passage?

a)

All their friends came

b)

Kenny opened the door.

c)

John gave a surprise party for Kenny.

d)

Kenny was surprised.

4.

It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.

What happened right before she watered the plants?

a)

She decided to start a garden.

b)

It was spring.

c)

The seeds grew into flowers.

d)

She planted seeds.

5.

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly.

What happened right after they painted the parts?

a)

Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane.

b)

They were pleased with the airplane.

c)

They glued the parts together.

d)

The plane did not fly.

6.

Marsha wanted to play baseball. Rachel taught Marsha the game after school. She taught her how to hold a bat. She also taught her how to catch the ball. Now Marsha plays the game well.
What did Rachel teach Marsha first in the game of baseball?

a)

She taught her how to bat.

b)

She taught her how to hold a bat.

c)

She taught her how to catch the ball.

d)

She taught her how to run the bases.

7.

Jerry went fishing with his father. They left early in the morning. When they got to the lake, Jerry put a worm on his fishing hook. He threw the hook into the water. Jerry was so excited that he caught the biggest fish.
What happened right after they got to the lake?

a)

Jerry put a worm on his hook.

b)

Jerry and his father went fishing.

c)

Jerry threw the hook into the water.

d)

Jerry caught the biggest fish.

8.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell.
Which came last?

a)

Graham ate Taco Bell.

b)

Graham bought Taco Bell.

c)

Graham went shopping.

d)

Graham went to the bank.

9.

Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate. He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

a)

Bob ate.

b)

Tom woke up.

c)

Bob went to Tom's house for a party.

d)

Bob woke up.

10.

Hunter got a cast in the hospital since he fell out a tree. What came 1st?

a)

Hunter climbed a tree.

b)

Hunter fell out a tree.

c)

Hunter got a cast.

d)

Hunter went to the hospital.

11.

Which of the following is a transition word?

a)

smelly

c)

hungry

d)

shoes

12.

Julie and Stewart are brother and sister. One afternoon, their mother had to go to a business meeting. Julie looked after Stewart. They had a fun afternoon in the park. When their mother came home, Stewart said, "I'm glad that Julie is my sister."
What happened right before Julie and Stewart went to the park?

a)

Mother came home

b)

Julie looked after Stewart.

c)

Stewart told his mom he was glad Julie is his sister.

d)

Mom went to a business meeting.

13.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a)

as a result of, therefore

b)

first, next, then, finally

c)

main idea, details

d)

summarize, re-read

14.

At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital.

What is the last thing that happens in the story?

a)

Andy must go find help.

b)

Jake and Andy go hiking.

c)

Jake falls and breaks his leg.

d)

An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

15.

At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital.

What happened in the middle of the story?

a)

Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods.

b)

Jake falls and breaks his leg.

c)

Jake is carried out of the woods.

d)

An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

16.

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

a)

He came home from school

b)

He picks his cereal

c)

He gets the milkd

d)

He makes his snack

17.

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

a)

He came home from school

b)

He picks his cereal

c)

He gets the milkd

d)

He makes his snack

18.

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.

What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

a)

Made his bed

b)

Ate a bowl of cereal

c)

Jumped out of bed

d)

Got dressed

19.

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

a)

They went for a swim

b)

They dried off.

c)

They built a sand castle.

d)

They collected shells.

20.

Yesterday, my class went on a field trip to the zoo. We went to the monkey cages first. Then we watched an elephant eating its lunch. After that we ate our own lunches in the picnic area. After lunch we saw the giraffes and lions. At the end of the day, we stopped to look at the bears on the way back to the bus.
What did the class see before they ate lunch?

a)

Giraffes

b)

Bears

c)

An elephant

d)

Lions

21.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Put the sentences in order

b)

Put away your books

c)

Fill in the blank

d)

Circle the answer

22.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Match the items

b)

Underline the word

c)

Cross out the word

d)

Put away your books

23.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Put down your pencil

b)

Choose the correct answer

c)

Put the sentences in order

d)

Take out a piece of paper

24.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Label the picture

b)

Check the correct boxes

c)

Unscramble the words

d)

Circle the answer

25.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Cross out the word

b)

Circle the word

c)

Underline the word

d)

Label the picture

26.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Label the picture

b)

Fill in the blank

c)

Put away your books

d)

Unscramble the word

27.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Check the correct boxes

b)

Underline the word

c)

Take out a piece of paper

d)

Label the picture

28.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Label the picture

b)

Match the items

c)

Cross out the word

d)

Underline the word

29.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Match the items

b)

Fill in the blank

c)

Choose the correct answer

d)

Unscramble the words

30.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Cross out the word

b)

Choose the correct answer

c)

Circle the answer

d)

Label the pictures

31.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Underline a word

b)

Translate a word

c)

Unscramble a word

d)

Cross out the word

32.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Fill in the blank

b)

Match the items

c)

Circle the answer

d)

Choose the correct answer

33.

Click the color orange

a)

b)

34.

Click the picture with 5 flowers

a)

b)

35.

Click the bus

a)

b)

36.

Click the picture with 2 children

a)

b)

37.

Click the green apple

a)

b)

38.

Click the chocolate

a)

b)

39.

Click the color blue

a)

b)

40.

Click the crayon

a)

b)

41.

Click the picture with 3 cats

a)

b)

42.

Click the jacket

a)

b)

43.

Click the table

a)

b)

44.

Click the picture with 4 cookies

a)

b)

45.

Click the color yellow

a)

b)

46.

Click the orange juice

a)

b)

47.

Click the picture with 4 apples

a)

b)

48.

Click the girl

a)

b)

49.

Click the star

a)

b)

50.

Click the picture with 5 dogs

a)

b)

51.

Click the color pink

a)

b)

52.

Click the chips

a)

b)

53.

Click the picture with 2 frogs

a)

b)

54.

Bella is going to have a birthday party. She is turning fifteen on Sunday. The dress that she will wear was bought from France. Both of her parents spent a lot for this celebration. All her friends are invited to the party. What is the main idea?

a)

There are balloons for the party

b)

Bella’s peach dress

c)

Bella’s birthday party

55.

Everybody is busy for the Literacy Month. A school program will be held this Friday. The Kinder teachers prepared a dance number. Grade 2 students will have a song number. The Grade 1 boys will do a short skit. What is the main idea?

a)

Song number of Grade 2 students

b)

School program for the Literacy Month

c)

Dance number of Kinder teachers

56.

Toby is special. He helps Jenna because she does not see well. Toby guides Jenna cross the street. He makes sure it is safe for Jenna to cross. Choose one supporting detail below.

a)

He makes sure it is safe for Jenna to cross.

b)

Toby went to a special dog school.

c)

Toby is special.

57.

Chad had finished making the gold chain for the necklace. He was preparing the pearls to be placed on the earrings. He washed the dishes after eating dinner. Which one is an irrelevant detail in the text?

a)

He washed the dishes after eating dinner.

b)

Chad had finished making the gold chain for the necklace.

c)

He was preparing the pearls to be placed on the earrings.

58.

Ringo is a 9-month old German shepherd. You’ll know he’s around because he barks at anyone who passes by. One afternoon, we didn’t hear him bark. We looked for Ringo and found out that he was sick. What is the main idea?

a)

Ringo was sick

b)

Ringo is a German shepherd

c)

Ringo barks at anyone

59.

Lillianna and Layla were at the store. They were looking for a nice gift for their mother. Lillianna wanted to buy a bag but Layla wanted a dress for her. Finally, they decided to get a small purse and a yellow dress. What is the main idea?

a)

Mother’s birthday

b)

Buying a gift for mother

c)

Two girls shopping

60.

It was my first time to visit the dentist. I was very nervous. I was surprised to find out that he was a very kind man. The dentist gave me a handful of stickers so I will not be scared. His clinic was full of superhero figures. It was clean and orderly, too. What is the main idea?

a)

The dentist is kind.

b)

I am scared of the dentist.

c)

The clinic was clean.

61.

Riding in an airplane was exciting. It’s as if I can almost touch the clouds while looking out the window. The pilot and his crew made us feel comfortable during the flight. We saw the marvellous view of the ocean and landscape below us. It was a breathtaking experience. What is the main idea?

a)

It was exciting to ride and airplane.

b)

The pilot and his crew were kind.

c)

The view was breathtaking.

62.

Can you name birds that talk? One of them is the parrot. You’ll be surprised at how some parrots talk. Some of them even win as the best talker in contests. Parrots are intelligent animals and are easily trained. What is the main idea?

a)

Parrots are intelligent animals

b)

Parrots talk

c)

Birds that talk

63.

Javari’s pig farm is a big place. His family takes care of a hundred pigs and sells them for a living. They usually sell pigs to the local wet market. Sometimes, other pig farm owners buy from them too. Their family earns a lot of money from their piggery business. What is the main idea?

a)

Javari’s family sells pigs for a living

b)

The family earns a lot from their business

c)

Javari’s pig farm is big

64.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

What was the crow looking everywhere for?

a)

Food

b)

Water

c)

Fruit

d)

Nest

65.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

2. What did the crow find?

a)

She found an old jug

b)

She found a new jug

c)

She found a blue jug

d)

She found a broken jug

66.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

3. What did she push down the jug?

a)

Her feathers

b)

Her nose

c)

Her beak

d)

Her body

67.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

4. She picked up _______ and dropped into the jug.

a)

Pebbles

b)

Stones

c)

Eggs

d)

Beans

68.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

5. What happened to the water in the jug after she dropped the stones into the water?

a)

The water in the jug moved up higher

b)

The water in the jug dried up

c)

The water in the jug became dirty

d)

The water in the jug was sweet

69.

THE CROW AND THE JUG

Once there was a very thirsty crow. She looked everywhere for water but could not find any. At last she saw an old jug that had some water in the bottom of it. The crow pushed her beak down into the jug. She pushed and pushed but she could not get near the water.

There were stones near the jug. The crow had an idea. She picked up one stone and dropped it into the jug. The water moved up higher in the jug. The crow picked up another stone and dropped it into the jug. The water in the jug moved up higher still. She picked up another and another...

The crow kept dropping stones into the jug. At last the water had moved to the top of the jug. The crow was able to have a drink. She drank and drank until she was no longer thirsty. The crow thought that she was very clever.

6. The crow thought that she was very ________.

a)

Foolish

b)

Pretty

c)

Clever

d)

Hardworking

70.

Choose the correct sentence for the picture above.

a)

At last the crow was able to have a drink

b)

The crow pushed her beak down the jug

c)

The crow saw an old jug with water in it

d)

The crow dropped a stone into the jug

71.

Choose the correct sentence for the picture above.

a)

At last the crow was able to have a drink

b)

The crow pushed her beak down into the jug

c)

The crow saw an old jug with water in it

d)

The crow dropped a stone into the jug

72.

Choose the correct sentence for the picture above.

a)

At last the crow was able to have a drink

b)

The crow pushed her beak down into the jug

c)

The crow saw an old jug with water in it

d)

The crow dropped a stone into the jug

73.

Choose the correct sentence for the picture above.

a)

At last the crow was able to have a drink

b)

The crow pushed her beak down into the jug

c)

The crow saw an old jug with water in it

d)

The crow dropped a stone into the jug

Comprehension

Total questions: 73

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