GRADE 1-3 Reading Comprehension Practice I My Birthday I Let Us Read! I with Teacher Jake

Reading Comprehension Practice with Questions to Answer
3 Short Reading Passages:
- My birthday
- A New Bicycle
- A gift, puppy
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My birthday
Today is my birthday! I am seven years old. I wake up very early. Mom and Dad give me a big hug and say, "Happy Birthday!". I see a big box wrapped in colorful paper for my gift. We all sing "Happy Birthday". I blow out the candles, and I make a wish.
1. What is the story all about?
a. The girl's birthday
b. The boy's birthday
c. Her mom's birthday
2. What is wrapped in colorful paper?
a. a big box
b. a big cake
c. a big party
3. How old is the girl now?
a. She's 9 years old.
b. She's 8 years old.
c. She's 7 years old.
Answer: 1. a, 2. a, 3. c
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A New Bicycle
Tommy sees a shiny new bicycle. "Wow!" Tommy shouts. "Is this for me?" "Yes, it is," says his dad. "We know you want a bicycle." Tommy hugs his mom and dad. "Thank you! I love it!" Tommy quickly put on his helmet to ride his new bicycle.
1. What is the story all about?
a. Tommy's new shoes
b. Tommy's new helmet
c. Tommy's new bicycle
2. Who gave Tommy the new bike?
a. mom and brother
b. mom and dad
c. dad and uncle
3. What did he do quickly?
a. He rode it.
b. He went home.
c. He said no.
Answer: 1. c, 2. b, 3. a
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A gift, puppy
Mia loves dogs. One day, Mia's mom has a big surprise for her. "Mia, come here!" calls Mom. Mia runs to her mom and sees a small, brown puppy with big eyes. Mia hugs the puppy. "I will name him Buddy," she says. Buddy licks her face. She is so happy.
1. Who surprised Mia with a puppy?
a. Her mom
b. Her dad
c. Her dad and mom
2. She saw a ___, __ puppy.
a. big, brown
b. small, white
c. small, brown
3. Who named the puppy "Buddy"?
a. Mia's mother
b. Mia herself
c. Mia's father
Answer: 1. a, 2. c, 3. b
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Comprehension, or extracting meaning from what we read, is the ultimate goal of reading.
This video is used to practice the reading and understanding of the students in the class.
This will cultivate the students' love for reading, develop their oral and reading skills, and train them in critical reading and thinking.
Teacher Jake