Reading Comprehension Worksheets Pack 1

Wh Read this short story and then look at the questions below.
Questions Use the colours in the paint splodges to show where the
answer is in the story.
Then, write the answer on the line under the question.
The School Trip
Today, Class 2 are going on a trip. They are visiting the local fire station
because Miss Twiddle has been teaching them all about firefighters and
their jobs. The children are very excited about seeing a real fire engine.
Everyone needs their coats, packed lunches and clipboards. The children
walk in pairs all the way to the bus stop. The bus arrives and the children
find their seats. There is so much to see out of the window! Finally, they
arrive at their stop. Miss Twiddle makes sure everyone gets off the bus
and counts all the children. When they arrive at the fire station, the first
thing they see is three huge red doors. Each door has a fire engine behind
it. A firefighter comes outside to meet them. Her name is Tess. She tells
the children that one of the fire engines is going to come out. Tess asks the
children if they would like to sit in the fire engine. All the children say yes.

Who is going on a school trip?



What is behind each red door?



Where are they going?



When are the children going on their trip?



Why are the children going on their trip?



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 Reading Comprehension Worksheets Pack 1

Wh Read this short story and then look at the questions below.
Questions Use the colours in the paint splodges to show where the
answer is in the story.
Then, write the answer on the line under the question.
Nancy’s First Day
Nancy stands quietly in the corner of the playground. She holds her
mother’s hand tightly. Nancy can see all the other children talking,
laughing and playing with their friends. Nancy feels shy and worried
because she misses her old school. The bell rings and all the children begin
to line up with their teachers. Nancy’s new teacher is called Miss Amira.
She is wearing a blue dress with big yellow flowers all over it. Nancy joins
her line and follows the class inside. Miss Amira shows her where to put
her coat and her backpack. Next, all the children sit on the carpet together.
A girl called Olga sits down next to Nancy and smiles at her. At playtime,
Olga and Nancy play together and Miss Amira says they can sit together in
the classroom. When it is home time, Nancy tells her mother she has had a
great day. She can’t wait to come back to her new school again tomorrow.

Who is Nancy’s teacher?



What is Nancy’s teacher wearing?



Where do the children sit together?



When will Nancy go to school again?



Why is Nancy feeling shy and worried?



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