Kindergarten Reading Comprehension

Which of the following is an example of a setting in a story:

• the woods

• a teacher

• a dragon

• a witch

The ______________ in a story are the people or animals.

• solutions

• details

• stars

• characters

The setting of a story is _______________________.

• the ending of the story

• a group of people in a story

• how conflict is resolved

• when and where a story takes place

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.

What does furious mean?

• very surprised

• very quiet

• very loud

• very upset

The day Laurie started kindergarten he stopped wearing corduroy overalls with bibs and started wearing _______________.

• blue jeans with a belt

• socks and sneakers

• khaki pants and suspenders

• denim shorts and polo shirts

According to Laurie, what happened when Charles had to stay after school?

• The principal called his mother/

• He had to sit on his knees in the corner.

• All the children stayed to watch him.

• No one wanted to play with Charles.

What does Laurie do every day when he gets home from kindergarten?

• watch tv

• eat lunch

• take a nap

• wash up

What is the main idea of a story?

• The central message or lesson

• The names of the characters

• The setting of the story

• The number of pages

Which word best describes a character who is always helping others?

• Selfish

• Generous

• Angry

• Lazy

What does the word 'gigantic' mean?

• Very small

• Very large

• Very fast

• Very slow