Reading Comprehension Practice

Front

What can you infer from the passage? Read the following passage: Tommy woke up early in the morning. He looked out of the window and saw dark clouds in the sky. He knew it was going to rain. Tommy quickly got dressed and grabbed his umbrella. As he walked to school, he saw many people carrying umbrellas too. When he reached school, he saw that the playground was wet. The rain had started just in time.

Back

It rained.

Front

What is the cause of Sara's tiredness?

Back

Staying up late to finish her homework

Front

What is the effect of the ice cream shop being closed? The ice cream shop was closed today. The sign on the door said, 'Closed for maintenance.' Sarah was disappointed as she had been looking forward to having her favorite ice cream.

Back

Sarah was disappointed

Front

Read the following passage:
The children were playing in the park. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw a hot air balloon flying in the sky. The balloon was colorful and had a big basket attached to it. The children were excited and waved at the people in the balloon. What can you infer from the passage?

Back

The children were excited to see the hot air balloon.

Front

What is the cause of the boy's sickness after eating too much candy?

Back

Eating too much candy

Front

What is the effect of the girl's hard work?

Back

She felt confident and answered all the questions correctly.

Front

What is the cause of the car running out of gas?

Back

The driver had forgotten to fill up the tank before starting the journey.

Front

Read the following passage:
The dog was barking loudly. It ran towards the door and wagged its tail. The dog's owner had just arrived home. What can you infer from the passage?
Options: The dog is hungry., The dog is scared., The dog is excited to see its owner., The dog is tired.

Back

The dog is excited to see its owner.

Front

What is the effect of the boy forgetting his lunch?

Back

He felt hungry during lunchtime and had to borrow food from his friends.

Front

Read the following passage:
The girl was wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella. She looked outside and saw dark clouds in the sky. She knew it was going to rain. What can you infer from the passage?
Options: The girl is prepared for rain and expects it to rain soon., The girl is carrying an umbrella to shield herself from the sun., The girl is wearing a raincoat because it is cold outside., The girl is looking outside because she is waiting for someone.

Back

The girl is prepared for rain and expects it to rain soon.