Free Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet - Challenge #1

Reading Comprehension

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-11N4U6C-14QE

1.Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?

2.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?

3.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?

4.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?

5.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?

6.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?

7.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?

8.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?

9.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?

10.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?

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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Bees visit flowers and carry pollen. Why are bees helpful to plants?They carry pollen
Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain
Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Underline the words that support your answer.