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Comprehension

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the main character in the story?

a)

Prince Charming

b)

Cinderella

c)

Fairy Godmother

d)

Evil step sisters

2.

This photo shows which part of the story?

a)

The middle where Cinderella meets her fairy godmother

b)

The beginning where Cinderella is treated poorly by her step family

c)

The end where the Duke is looking for the maiden who left the shoe

d)

None of the above

3.

This picture shows which part of the story?

a)

The middle where Cinderella meets her fairy godmother

b)

The beginning where Cinderella is being treated poorly by her step family

c)

The end where the Duke is searching for the fair maiden who lost her shoe

d)

None of the above

4.

What part of the story is this picture showing?

a)

The end where the Duke is searching for the maiden who owns the lost shoe

b)

The middle where Cinderella meets her fairy godmother

c)

The beginning where Cinderella is treated poorly by her step family

d)

None of the above

5.

What is the problem in the story? What does the main character want?

a)

To finish her chores

b)

To meet her fairy godmother

c)

To go to the ball with her step sisters and the rest of the villagers

d)

none of the above

6.

The problem in the story (Cinderella wants to go to the ball) represents which part?

a)

The beginning of the story

b)

The middle of the story

c)

The end of the story

7.

How is the problem solved?

a)

Fairy Godmother gets Cinderella to the ball with magic

b)

Cinderella's step mother lets her go to the ball

c)

Cinderella marry's the Prince

d)

The step sisters get to go to the ball

8.

Why is it important that Cinderella's problem is solved?

a)

So she can get her slipper back to wear them to the next ball

b)

So she can fun with her step sisters and they can be friends

c)

So she can meet the Prince and live happily ever after

d)

none of the above

9.

What are readers suppose to learn from Cinderella?

a)

That we should never miss a dance

b)

A clean house is important

c)

Fairy godmothers are the best

d)

To be kind, and forgive others, even when you are treated poorly

10.

What always happens in the beginning of stories?

a)

The main characters are always introduced

b)

The problem is solved and everyone lives happily ever after

c)

The main character has a problem

d)

none of the above

11.

Which goes first?

a)
b)
c)
12.

Which goes last?

a)
b)
c)
13.

What are the three sequential words we learned?

(a)  

14.

Write what happened in order using our sequential words (first, next, last)

4 lines
15.

First, I have an apple. What happens next?

a)
b)
c)
16.

Which shows the sequential words in order?

a)

Next, Last, First

b)

First, Last, Next

c)

First, Next, Last

d)

Last, Next, First

17.

What happens last?

a)
b)
c)
18.

First, Max got the ice. What happened next?

a)
b)
c)
19.

Tell how to make a sundae using the sequence words (first, next, last)

4 lines
20.

Which are sequence words? (select all that apply)

a)

First

b)

Last

c)

Yellow

d)

Next

21.
Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?
a)
first
b)
next
c)
then
d)
out
22.
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. 
23.
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. 
24.
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
25.
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. 
26.
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. 
27.
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. 
28.

Graham went shopping after going to the bank. Then, he went to Taco Bell and ordered tacos. He took them home and ate them.

Which came last?

a)

Graham ate Taco Bell at home.

b)

Graham bought Taco Bell.

c)

Graham went shopping.

d)

Graham went to the bank.

29.
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.
30.
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.
31.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
32.
Anthony wants to go to the beach on the weekend. What is one reason that he gives? 
a)
He likes playing in the sand. 
b)
The water is refreshing.
c)
He likes swimming in the waves. 
d)
The weather is going to be rainy. 
33.
Who wants to go to the movies? 
a)
Anthony 
b)
Christie 
c)
Mum 
d)
Dad 
34.
Why does Mum not want to go ice-skating? 
a)
She is terrible at ice-skating. 
b)
Ice-skating is too hard.
c)
She went ice-skating last weekend. 
d)
She thinks ice-skating is boring. 
35.
Anthony says, This is really hard! Why does he say this? 
a)
Because he is angry that he is not allowed to swimming.
b)
Because he doesn’t want to talk anymore.
c)
Because everyone has di erent ideas.
d)
Because he is annoyed that his mum does not want to go ice-skating. 
36.
Anthony says, This is really hard! Why does he say this? 
a)
Because he is angry that he is not allowed to swimming.
b)
Because he doesn’t want to talk anymore.
c)
Because everyone has di erent ideas.
d)
Because he is annoyed that his mum does not want to go ice-skating. 
37.
What is another suitable title for this text? 
a)
Looking for eagles in the forest 
b)
Why you should never go into a forest 
c)
Exciting discoveries in the forest
d)
All about eagles
38.
In this story, the two main characters show that they are 
a)
Mean
b)
Kind
c)
Brave
d)
Honest
39.
David sighed. He looked tired. These lines suggest that 
a)
the characters don’t know where they are going.
b)
the characters are having a great time.
c)
the characters don’t like each other.
d)
the characters have been walking through the forest for quite a while. 
40.
As they start to follow the eagle down the left path, the two main characters are feeling 
a)
Sad
b)
Anxious
c)
Disappointed
d)
Annoyed
41.
As they start to follow the eagle down the left path, the two main characters are feeling 
a)
Sad
b)
Anxious
c)
Disappointed
d)
Annoyed
42.
The narrator’s sister, Lizzie, was 
a)
draped lazily in the rocker. 
b)
sitting in her father’s lap. 
c)
cooking the breakfast. 
d)
Standing in the corner
43.
Why could the narrator not see Josephine in the corner? 
a)
Because Josephine was too little to be seen. 
b)
Because Josephine had just left the room. 
c)
Because Josephine was only imaginary. 
d)
Because the narrator was not wearing her glasses. 
44.
Let’s play along, for now.
This sentence is written in italics to show that 
a)
it is an important sentence.
b)
it is what the mother is thinking. 
c)
it is the climax of the story.
d)
it is what the mother is saying. 
45.
You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?
a)
your dog dug a hole in the yard
b)
the rain made a hole in the yard
c)
a strange animal made a hole in your backyard
d)
your dad dug a hole in the backyard
46.
Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?
a)
happy
b)
proud
c)
nervous
d)
confident
47.
Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?
a)
The oven has turned off.
b)
Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.
c)
A candle was blown out in the kitchen.
d)
The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.
48.
I am in a bottle. I am used in the shower. I help to keep you clean. What am I?
a)
dish soap
b)
shampoo
c)
toothpaste
d)
bar of soap
49.
You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?
a)
Thanksgiving
b)
Valentine's Day
c)
Christmas
d)
4th of July
50.
I have 4 legs. I am black and white. I love to eat bamboo. What am I?
a)
dog
b)
zebra
c)
panda bear
d)
penguin
51.
Sadie loves to learn about animals and their habitats. She also really loves learning about space and all of the planets. What can you infer is her favorite subject in school? 
a)
math
b)
reading
c)
science
d)
social studies
52.
Mom got down a bowl, a spoon, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. What can you infer that mom is making?
a)
chocolate chip cookies
b)
a pumpkin pie
c)
a bowl of ice cream
d)
oatmeal raisin cookies
53.
You bring your Tuesday folder home and it is filled with straight A's and E's in conduct. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?
a)
proud
b)
upset
c)
nervous
d)
calm
54.
You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?
a)
the movie theater
b)
the ballpark
c)
a restaurant
d)
your classroom
55.

Rex was at the zoo. He liked all the animals. He liked the one with black and white stripes best. You can guess Rex liked _____ best.

a)

lions

b)

zebras

c)

penguins

56.

The weather is getting cool. The leaves are changing colors. The birds are flying south. What time of year is it?

a)

spring

b)

summer

c)

autumn

57.

I went to the doctor. He took my temperature. He gave me so medicine. You can guess that _____

a)

I am not sick.

b)

I am 8 years old.

c)

I am sick.

58.

Aunt Sue dug in the dirt. She planted some flowers. She watered them. You can guess that Aunt Sue is working in _____

a)

her classroom.

b)

her bedroom.

c)

her garden.

59.

Kayla put on her tutu and dance shoes. She twirled around and around. She stood on her toes and jumped through the air. You can guess that Kayla _____

a)

takes hockey lessons.

b)

takes piano lessons.

c)

takes ballet lessons.

60.

Jan helped Grandma shop. She helped Grandma clean. She helped Grandma cook. You can guess Jan is _____

a)

mean.

b)

a baby.

c)

kind.

61.

My grandpa put a worm on a hook. He threw his line in the water. He pulled out a big fish. You can guess that _____

a)

we will have fish for dinner.

b)

he is in a fishing boat.

c)

Grandpa got an award for his fish.

62.

Jon had a baseball game yesterday. He has a soccer game today. Jon has a baseball game tomorrow. You can guess that _____

a)

Jon doesn't like soccer.

b)

Jon is good at baseball.

c)

Jon likes sports.

63.

It is raining. Pam has to walk home. She has no coat or umbrella. What will happen to Pam?

a)

Pam will stay dry.

b)

Pam will stop walking.

c)

Pam will get wet.

64.

Tammy wanted a cup. She reached and reached. She had to stand on the chair to get it. What does this tell you about the cup?

a)

The cup was low.

b)

The cup was high.

c)

The cup was missing.

65.

Betty ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch on Monday. She ate it on Tuesday. She ate it on Wednesday. What kind of sandwich do you think Betty will eat on Thursday?

a)

cheese

b)

tuna fish

c)

peanut butter and jelly

66.

Julia came into the house. She had been playing for a long time. Now she was tired. The sun had set. Julia went to take a bath and put on her pajamas. What time of day is it?

a)

afternoon

b)

evening

c)

morning

67.

The monkeys swung in the trees. The birds flew in the trees. The tigers walked across the log. You can guess that these animals are in _____

a)

my yard.

b)

the zoo.

c)

the jungle.

68.

Dad packed his suitcase. He drove to the airport. He got on an airplane. You can guess that Dad _____

a)

works at the airport.

b)

is an airplane pilot.

c)

is going on a trip.

69.

Livy told her friends about the movie she watched last night. She rubbed her eyes. Then she yawned deeply. You can guess that Livy _____

a)

was sick.

b)

didn't get enough sleep.

c)

got a good night's sleep.