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First Grade Reading Comprehension: 20 Engaging One-Page Passages and Questions for Grade 1

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First Grade Reading Comprehension: 20 Engaging One-Page Passages and Questions for Grade 1

First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages — Set 1

Welcome to your reading practice! This set has 20 stories. Read each story and answer the questions. For stories 11-20, find the sentence in the story that proves your answer and color it.


Page 1: The Lost Tooth

Leo looked in the mirror. He had a big smile. One tooth was missing! He put the tooth under his pillow. He went to sleep. In the morning, he found a shiny coin. He was so happy!
fig 1: A child smiling in the mirror at their missing front tooth
fig 1: A child smiling in the mirror at their missing front tooth


Questions

  1. Who looked in the mirror? A. Dad B. Sam C. Leo D. Ben
  1. What was missing? A. A coin B. A tooth C. A shoe D. A toy
  1. Where did Leo put the tooth? A. Under his pillow B. In his pocket C. In a box D. On the table
  1. What did Leo find in the morning? A. A shiny coin B. A toy C. A book D. A tooth


Page 2: Our Class Pet

We have a hamster in our class. His name is Pip. Pip is brown and white. He likes to run on his wheel. He eats seeds and greens. We take turns feeding Pip. He is a very good pet.
fig 2: A cute hamster in a clean cage with a running wheel
fig 2: A cute hamster in a clean cage with a running wheel


Questions

  1. What is the hamster's name? A. Leo B. Misty C. Pip D. Rex
  1. What color is Pip? A. Black and gray B. Brown and white C. All white D. Orange and yellow
  1. Where does Pip like to run? A. In the grass B. On his wheel C. In a box D. On the floor
  1. What does Pip eat? A. Seeds and greens B. Meat and bread C. Fruit and nuts D. Cheese and milk


Page 3: The Big Red Bus

The big red bus stopped at the corner. My friend Ben was on the bus. He waved at me. I got on and sat next to him. We were going to school. The bus driver was nice. We like riding the bus.
fig 3: A bright red school bus driving on a sunny road
fig 3: A bright red school bus driving on a sunny road


Questions

  1. What color was the bus? A. Green B. Red C. Blue D. Yellow
  1. Who was on the bus? A. Grandma B. Leo C. Sam D. Ben
  1. Where were they going? A. To the store B. To the park C. To school D. To the beach
  1. How was the bus driver described? A. Old B. Sad C. Mean D. Nice


Page 4: A Rainy Day Plan

It was raining outside. I could not go out to play. I felt a little sad. Then Mom brought out a board game. We sat on the floor. We played the game all morning. A rainy day can be fun!
fig 4: A child holding a board game while looking at the rain
fig 4: A child holding a board game while looking at the rain


Questions

  1. Why could the child not play outside? A. It was raining B. It was too hot C. It was too dark D. It was snowing
  1. How did the child feel at first? A. Sad B. Excited C. Angry D. Happy
  1. What did Mom bring out? A. A snack B. A board game C. A toy car D. A book
  1. Where did they sit to play? A. In the chair B. On the bed C. On the floor D. At the table


Page 5: Sam's Sandwich

Sam made a huge sandwich for lunch. He used ham and cheese. He added some green lettuce. He put a red tomato on top. The sandwich was very tall. Sam took a big bite. It was delicious!
fig 5: A giant sandwich with layers of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
fig 5: A giant sandwich with layers of lettuce, tomato, and cheese


Questions

  1. Who made a sandwich? A. Rex B. Leo C. Ben D. Sam
  1. What meat was in the sandwich? A. Chicken B. Ham C. Turkey D. Beef
  1. What color was the tomato? A. Red B. Yellow C. Green D. Orange
  1. How did the sandwich taste? A. Sour B. Delicious C. Bad D. Salty


Page 6: The Ant Hill

Look at the small hill in the dirt. Many tiny ants live there. They are very busy today. They walk in a long line. They carry bits of food to their home. Ants are very strong and hard workers.
fig 6: Ants walking in a line toward their dirt hill home
fig 6: Ants walking in a line toward their dirt hill home


Questions

  1. Where do the ants live? A. In a small hill B. Under a leaf C. In a house D. In a tree
  1. How do the ants walk? A. One by one B. In a long line C. In a circle D. Very fast
  1. What do the ants carry? A. Bits of food B. Stones C. Twigs D. Water
  1. How are the ants described? A. Lazy and slow B. Fast and loud C. Strong and hard workers D. Large and scary


Page 7: At the Beach

The sun was hot at the beach. I played in the soft sand. I made a tall sandcastle with a flag. The blue ocean waves came in. The water felt cold on my toes. I found a pretty shell in the sand.
fig 7: A sandcastle with a small flag by the blue ocean
fig 7: A sandcastle with a small flag by the blue ocean


Questions

  1. Where was the child playing? A. In the park B. At school C. At the beach D. In the yard
  1. What did the child make? A. A sandcastle B. A house C. A boat D. A hole
  1. How did the water feel? A. Hot B. Cold C. Icy D. Warm
  1. What did the child find? A. A coin B. A crab C. A fish D. A pretty shell


Page 8: Grandma's Garden

Grandma has a beautiful garden. There are bright yellow sunflowers. They grow very tall. I help Grandma water the plants. I use a green watering can. The bees like the flowers. The garden smells so sweet.
fig 8: Yellow sunflowers in a garden next to a green watering can
fig 8: Yellow sunflowers in a garden next to a green watering can


Questions

  1. Whose garden was it? A. Grandma's B. Mom's C. Ben's D. The teacher's
  1. What flowers grow tall in the garden? A. Sunflowers B. Daisies C. Roses D. Tulips
  1. What color is the watering can? A. Yellow B. Green C. Blue D. Red
  1. What smells sweet? A. The garden B. The house C. The watering can D. The food


Page 9: The New Pup

I have a new pup named Rex. Rex is small and fuzzy. He has a red ball. He likes to chase the ball in the grass. He wags his tail when he is happy. Rex is my best friend. I love my pup!
fig 9: A fuzzy puppy playing happily with a red ball
fig 9: A fuzzy puppy playing happily with a red ball


Questions

  1. What is the pup's name? A. Ben B. Rex C. Leo D. Pip
  1. What does Rex have? A. A toy mouse B. A soft rug C. A red ball D. A blue bone
  1. What does Rex do when he is happy? A. Wags his tail B. Barks loud C. Runs away D. Jumps up
  1. Who is Rex's best friend? A. The cat B. The child C. The hamster D. The bird


Page 10: Firefly Night

The sun went down and it got dark. We went into the yard. We saw tiny lights in the grass. They were fireflies! We caught them in a glass jar. We looked at them and then let them go.
fig 10: Two children holding a jar of glowing fireflies at night
fig 10: Two children holding a jar of glowing fireflies at night


Questions

  1. When did the child go into the yard? A. In the morning B. In the afternoon C. At night D. At lunch
  1. What were the tiny lights in the grass? A. Toys B. Lamps C. Stars D. Fireflies
  1. What did they catch the fireflies in? A. A bag B. A box C. A glass jar D. A net
  1. What did they do with the fireflies at the end? A. Kept them B. Gave them away C. Put them in the house D. Let them go


Page 11: The First Day of School

Today is the first day of school. I have my new backpack. It is blue and yellow. I saw my teacher at the door. She gave me a big smile. I felt excited to see my friends. We will learn many things this year.
fig 11: A child with a backpack standing at the school door
fig 11: A child with a backpack standing at the school door


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What color is the backpack?

  1. Who was at the door?

  1. How did the child feel about the first day?

  1. Why is the child excited?



Page 12: Lunchroom Surprise

It was time for lunch at school. I opened my lunchbox. I found a red apple and a sandwich. There was also a small note from Mom. It said, "Have a great day!" I felt very happy. My lunch was tasty.
fig 12: A lunchbox containing a red apple and a friendly note
fig 12: A lunchbox containing a red apple and a friendly note


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What two foods were in the lunchbox?

  1. What did the note from Mom say?

  1. How did the child feel after reading the note?

  1. Why did Mom put a note in the lunchbox?



Page 13: Making a Friend

I was playing with a toy truck on the rug. A new boy came over. He looked at my truck. "Do you want to play?" I asked. He said yes. We took turns with the truck. Now I have a new friend.
fig 13: Two children sharing a toy truck while sitting on a rug
fig 13: Two children sharing a toy truck while sitting on a rug


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What toy was the child playing with?

  1. Where was the child playing with the truck?

  1. What did the child ask the new boy?

  1. How did the child make a new friend?



Page 14: Helping at Home

I like to help at home. Today, I helped Dad with the laundry. I helped him fold a big blue towel. It was soft and warm. Dad said I did a great job. Helping my family makes me feel good.
fig 14: A child helping a parent fold a blue towel
fig 14: A child helping a parent fold a blue towel


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. Who did the child help today?

  1. What color was the towel they folded?

  1. How did the towel feel?

  1. Why does helping make the child feel good?



Page 15: Baking Cookies

The kitchen smelled like chocolate. We were baking cookies today. Mom put the tray in the oven. The cookies were round and brown. We had to wait for them to cool. Then we ate them with milk. They were yummy!
fig 15: A tray of warm chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven
fig 15: A tray of warm chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What did the kitchen smell like?

  1. Where did Mom put the tray?

  1. What did they drink with the cookies?

  1. How were the cookies made?



Page 16: The Sleepy Cat

Misty is my orange cat. She is very fluffy. She found a soft blue rug on the floor. Misty curled up in a ball. She closed her eyes and went to sleep. She looked very cozy. Shh, do not wake the cat.
fig 16: A fluffy orange cat sleeping on a soft blue rug
fig 16: A fluffy orange cat sleeping on a soft blue rug


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What color is Misty the cat?

  1. Where did Misty go to sleep?

  1. How did Misty look while she was sleeping?

  1. Why should you not wake the cat?



Page 17: A Busy Squirrel

A squirrel was in the tree. He had a very large acorn in his mouth. He hopped from branch to branch. He was looking for a place to hide his food. He wanted to save it for the winter. He is a busy squirrel.
fig 17: A squirrel on a tree branch holding a large acorn
fig 17: A squirrel on a tree branch holding a large acorn


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. Where was the squirrel?

  1. What was in the squirrel's mouth?

  1. How did the squirrel move in the tree?

  1. Why was the squirrel looking for a place to hide food?



Page 18: The Blue Bird's Nest

I saw a nest in the apple tree. It was made of grass and twigs. There were three small blue eggs inside. A bird sat on the nest to keep them warm. I hope the eggs hatch soon. I like to watch the birds.
fig 18: A small bird's nest in a tree with three blue eggs
fig 18: A small bird's nest in a tree with three blue eggs


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. Where was the bird's nest?

  1. What was the nest made of?

  1. How many eggs were inside the nest?

  1. How does the bird keep the eggs warm?



Page 19: Cleaning My Room

My room was a mess. There were toys on the floor. I picked up my teddy bear and put him in the box. I put my books on the shelf. Now my room is clean and neat. Mom was very proud of me.
fig 19: A child smiling while putting a teddy bear into a toy box
fig 19: A child smiling while putting a teddy bear into a toy box


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What was on the floor at the start?

  1. Where did the child put the teddy bear?

  1. Where did the books go?

  1. Why was Mom proud of the child?



Page 20: The Playground Slide

The yellow slide is very tall. I climbed up the ladder. I sat at the top and looked around. Then I went down very fast! It was so much fun. I ran back to the ladder to go down again.
fig 20: A bright yellow slide on a sunny school playground
fig 20: A bright yellow slide on a sunny school playground


Questions

Color the sentence in the story that proves your answer.
  1. What color is the slide?

  1. How did the child get to the top of the slide?

  1. What did the child do before going down?

  1. How did the child have fun at the playground?