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Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-SCML11-117F

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1.Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?
2.Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?
3.The moon shines at night. When does it shine?
4.The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?
5.A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?
6.The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?
7.Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?
8.Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?
9.The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?
10.Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?

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Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Ben wears boots because it is raining. Why does Ben wear boots?Because it is raining
  2. Mia packs an apple for lunch. What food does she pack?An apple
  3. The moon shines at night. When does it shine?At night
  4. The small dog sleeps under the chair. Where is the dog?Under the chair
  5. A frog jumps into the pond. Where does it jump?Into the pond
  6. The red hen sits on a nest. What animal sits?A hen
  7. Noah waters the dry plant. What does Noah water?The plant
  8. Two ducks swim across the lake. How many ducks?Two
  9. The sun rises in the morning. When does it rise?In the morning
  10. Sam opens an umbrella in the rain. What does he open?An umbrella

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.