Comprehension Questions

Front

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

Back

Riding his bike

Front

Before leaving, Sue probably ___________________

Back

Picked up her umbrella.

Front

Family went to the circus, saw clowns, watched lion act, ate treats. This story is about...

Back

going to the circus

Front

Sam packed a swimming suit, towel, beach ball, and sandals, then made a sack lunch. He is most likely going to...

Back

the beach

Front

Mary saw a butterfly and got a net to chase it.

Back

Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

Front

John and Matt aspire to be firemen, wanting to ride the fire truck, climb ladders, and spray water on fires.

Back

John and Matt want to be firemen.

Front

Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, and leaving mud and debris behind. What is the main idea?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

Weather reporters use pictures to convey information quickly and accurately.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

Front

Soccer, known as football in some countries, is played in over 200 countries by more than 250 million people. It has been part of the Olympics since 1900.

Back

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

Front

Dolphins are intelligent, using clicks, whistles, and grunts to communicate. Scientists study this language, hoping for future communication with humans.

Back

how smart dolphins are.