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Reading Comprehension

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nasreddin and the Pot


One day Nasreddin borrowed a pot from his neighbour Ali. The next day he brought it back with another little pot inside. "That's not mine," said Ali. "Yes, it is," said Nasreddin. "While your pot was staying with me, it had a baby."


Some time later Nasreddin asked Ali to lend him a pot again. Ali agreed, hoping that he would once again receive two pots in return. However, days passed and Nasreddin had still not returned the pot. Finally Ali lost patience and went to demand his property. "I am sorry," said Nasreddin. "I can't give you back your pot, since it has died." "Died!" screamed Ali, "how can a pot die?" "Well," said Nasreddin, "you believed me when I told you that your pot had had a baby."


Write "READY" as your answer

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2.

Who was the owner of the pot?

a)

Nasreddin

b)

the baby

c)

Ali

3.

How many times did Nasreddin borrow the pot?

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

three times

4.

How many pots did he give back the first time?

a)

none

b)

one

c)

two

5.

Why was the neighbour happy to lend his pot a second time?

a)

He was greedy.

b)

He was a good neighbour.

c)

He had lots of spare pots.

6.

How many pots did Nasreddin return the second time?

a)

none

b)

one

c)

two

7.

READING 2 Canada's Tallest Tree


A man named Randy liked to hunt trees. He looked for big trees and old trees. He made maps to show where these trees were. He did not want to cut them down. He wanted people to take care of them.


Randy was told of a very tall tree on Vancouver Island. The tree was said to be 314 feet tall. That would make it the tallest tree in Canada. Randy set out to find the tree.


But someone else found it first. It was found by a logger. Loggers wanted to cut down Canada’s tallest tree and all the trees around it.


Randy made a path in the forest so people could see the tall tree. The tree was so big and beautiful it would fill them with awe. More and more people wanted to save that forest. Thanks to these people, that forest is now a park. Canada’s tallest tree is still there.


There may still be a bigger tree out there. Maybe you will find it. But there are only a few old forests left in Canada. Many are still at risk of being cut down.


Write "OK" as your answer

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8.

Why did Randy make maps?

a)

The maps help the loggers.

b)

Randy makes maps to help campers.

c)

He makes maps to show where Canada's biggest trees are located.

d)

He makes maps because he works for the government

9.

What did the loggers want to do to Canada's tallest tree?

a)

They wanted to cut it down.

b)

Save the tree.

c)

Take pictures of the tree.

d)

Measure the tree to find out how tall it was.

10.

Why did Randy make a path to the tallest tree in Canada?

a)

He needed the path to get home.

b)

He wanted more people to see it.

c)

He made a path so he could visit the tree more easily.

d)

He made a path to help the loggers get to the tree.

11.

What does it mean to be "filled with awe".

a)

to be not interested

b)

to be curious

c)

to be amazed

d)

to want money

12.

What happened to the forest where Randy found Canada's tallest tree?

a)

The loggers might cut it down in the future.

b)

No one knows. It is a mystery.

c)

The loggers cut it down.

d)

It became a park.

13.

Read carefully the following text.


My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


1.What is the name of the cat?

a)

Whiskers

b)

Sam

c)

Patitas

14.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


  1. What color is Sam?
a)

Black and orange.

b)

White.

c)

Orange.

15.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


3.What kind of food does he eat?

a)

Cookies

b)

Tuna fish

c)

Bananas

16.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


4.What does he drink?

a)

Milk

b)

Water

c)

Smoothies

17.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


5.What does he do when is hungry?

a)

Noises.

b)

Jump.

c)

Sleep.

18.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


6.What can he do?

a)

Climb and dance.

b)

Climb and jump.

c)

Jump and sleep.

19.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


  1. What kind of pet do I have?
a)

Dog

b)

Cat

c)

Horse

20.

My Cat Sam

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much. He climb up trees and then jump down. He makes many noises when he is hungry. He likes to eat tuna fish and drinks water.

He is orange and small.


8.What size does it have?

a)

Big

b)

Small

c)

Medium.

21.

Do you like to have a pet?

a)

Yes, I don't.

b)

No, I doesn't.

c)

Yes, I do.

d)

No, I do.

22.

What are the other animals that most people like to keep as pets?

a)

Lion

b)

Dog

c)

Fish

d)

Car

23.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 1: What did James get for his birthday?

a)

A book

b)

A truck

c)

A bicycle

d)

A pen

24.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 2: who got James a bicycle?

a)

His uncle

b)

His mum

c)

His friend

d)

His dad

25.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 3: Where did he hide it?

a)

Under the bed

b)

In the closet

c)

In his truck

d)

Behind a tree

26.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 4: What colour is the bicycle?

a)

Shiny red

b)

Red and White

c)

Black and red

d)

Black

27.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 5: How old is James?

a)

Ten

b)

Five

c)

Seven

d)

Six

28.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 6: Why did his uncle hide the bicycle?

a)

To keep it safe

b)

To make him cry

c)

So that James doesn't play with it

d)

To surprise him

29.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 7: What did he do when he saw the bicycle?

a)

He frowned

b)

He cried

c)

He jumped for joy

d)

He sang

30.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 8: What did he say to his uncle?

a)

I don't like it

b)

Thank you so much

c)

Where did you buy it?

d)

I wanted blue

31.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 9: Does he have fun with his friends?

a)

Not really

b)

Sometimes

c)

Yes, he does

d)

Never

32.

Comprehension Grade 1


Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly


A Special Gift


James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.


Question 10: Where does he ride it?

a)

In his room

b)

At school

c)

At his friend's house

d)

Around the house and across the street