Reading comprehension: short stories

Questions

1. Read the story. “Leo’s kite snagged in a low tree. He asked his sister to hold the spool while he gently freed the string. When the kite came loose, he thanked her and checked the string for knots.” Why did Leo ask his sister to help?
2. Read the story. “Nina placed the glass jar on a sturdy shelf. The shelf did not bend when she added her books.” What does sturdy mean in this story?
3. Read the story. “Jamal put a small bowl of water outside for the thirsty bird. A few minutes later, the bird landed beside the bowl and drank.” What happened because Jamal put out the water?
4. Read the story. “Ava’s paper bridge sagged when she put a toy car on it. She folded another sheet into a thick strip and placed it underneath. Then she tested the bridge again.” Which word best describes Ava?
5. Match each action from the story to what happened next. “Rosa watered the garden. She tied a loose tomato plant to a stake. She put the empty watering can in the shed. Later, she picked a ripe tomato.”
6. Complete the sentence using a word from the story. “The puppy was so tired that it began to ___.”
7. Choose the word that best completes the sentence based on the story.
8. Read the story. “After school, Eli noticed a new plant beside the classroom window. He asked his teacher if it needed water. The teacher handed him a small cup. Eli poured the water slowly into the soil, then wrote the plant’s name on a label.” Decide whether each statement is true or false.
9. Read the story. “The wind blew Sam’s hat down the sidewalk. Sam ran after it, caught it near a fence, and held it tightly for the rest of the walk.” Where did Sam catch his hat? Answer in one or two words.
10. Read the story. “Priya’s class made a welcome card for a new student. Priya suggested adding a map of the classroom. She asked two classmates to help draw it, then checked that the labels were easy to read.” Which two details show that Priya worked thoughtfully?