COMPREHENSION

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 1: What did James get for his birthday?

• A book

• A truck

• A bicycle

• A pen

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 2: who got James a bicycle?

• His uncle

• His mum

• His friend

• His dad

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 3: Where did he hide it?

• Under the bed

• In the closet

• In his truck

• Behind a tree

Comprehension Grade 1

Instruction: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions correctly

A Special Gift

James got a new bicycle for his tenth birthday. His uncle bought it for him. He hid it in his truck to surprise him.

When James went to get his truck, he saw the shiny new bicycle. It is bright red with black wheels. When he saw it, he jumped for joy.

He quickly ran over to his uncle and gave him a big hug. ''This is what I've always wanted, thank you so much'' he said.

James loves his bicycle so much. He rides it around the house, and across the street. His friends likes the bicycle too, they all have fun riding it.

Question 4: What colour is the bicycle?

• Shiny red

• Red and White

• Black and red

• Black

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

What was causing the bears to be nervous?

• Swimming

• Noise

• Napping

• The class

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

What was the bear home near?

• Classroom

• Government

• Mayor's Office

• Highway

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

Which event happened last?

• The bears were nervous.

• The class had a plan.

• The class felt they made a change.

• The class wrote to the mayor.

A Problem at the Zoo

Mr. Gonzalez's class was worried. The polar bears at the zoo were acting nervous. The oldest bear was swimming all the time. He never rested!

The zookeeper told the kids the problem was noise. The bear reserve was near the highway. The bears heard cars go by. Drivers blew their horns. What could be done?

The class wrote letters to the mayor. The mayor suggested lowering the speed limit for the cars. She also said she could post signs that said, “NO HONKING! It disturbs the bears.” The signs went up and the speed limit was lowered.

The class noticed right away that the bears were napping more. They felt they had made a change using their government.

How did the class solve the polar bears’ problem?

• They used the government to solve it.

• They made phone calls to solve it.

• They ignored the problem.

• They wrote the signs.

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

Which statement is a fact from the passage?

• The library had many thousands of scrolls.

• Scrolls were better than our books.

• The library was not liked in ancient times.

• Kings were also librarians back then.

The Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder.

The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls.

The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them.

Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library.

Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library.

The librarians stole books because

• they liked to bother people.

• they needed more room for the scrolls.

• they wanted many books for the library.

• the king told them to steal.