Sam and the Shells - Reading Comprehension

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He loved to be outside and explore the big world.

What was the boy's name?

• John
• Sam
• Mike
• Tom

One day, he found a seashell on the beach. It was shiny and beautiful.

What did Sam find on the beach?

• Shell

• Stone

• Star

• Shoe

Answer explanation

Sam took it home and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was cool! Sam's friends loved the shell so much that they wanted to have one too.

How did Sam's friends feel about the shell?

• They didn't like it

• They loved it

• They were mad

• They were upset

They decided to go on an adventure to find their own seashells. They walked and walked until they reached a big cave.

Where did they walk to?

• The beach

• The forest

• The city

• A big cave

Inside, they found many seashells. They were all excited and happy.

How many seashells did they find?

• Many
• Three
• One
• None

Sam and his friends collected lots of shells and brought them home.

Where did they bring the shells?

• The beach

• School

• The shop

• Home

At home, Sam's mom told them to wash the sand off the shells in the backyard.

What did Sam's mom tell them to do?

• Play with the shells

• Wash the shells

• Smash the shells

• Bury the shells

Sam and his friends washed the shells in a pail of water and let them dry in the sun.

What did they use to wash the shells?

• A pail of water

• A tub and soap

• The bathroom sink

• The hose

The next day, Sam and his friends made art with the shells. Tim glued shells onto cardboard, Nick painted his shells green, and Sam dusted his with glitter.

What colour did Nick paint his shells?

• Grey

• Blue
• Yellow
• Green

The boys showed their art to Sam's mom. She told them she had never seen such pretty shells!

What did Sam's mom think of the shells?

• They were ugly

• They were okay

• They were pretty

• They were messy