Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Read the short story. Then answer each question.

The Puppy and the Kitten

My family just adopted a puppy and a kitten from the
animal shelter. They were so young, they did not
even have names yet. We had to think of good
names for them.

The puppy likes to jump up. The kitten likes to curl up

in our laps.

“What do you want to name them?” asked Mom.

My sister said, “Pounce for the puppy and Cuddles

for the kitten.”

We all thought those names were

perfect.

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Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Questions:

1. What animals did they adopt?

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2. What does the kitten like to do?

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3. What is the puppy’s name going to be?

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4. Who thought the names were perfect?

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Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Read the short story. Then answer each question.

Homework or Video Games

Brad loves to play video games. His favorites are
Disney games.

Brad got home from school one day, and his mom
asked him if he had homework. He did, but he
thought about saying no because he wanted to play
his games.

Then he changed his mind. He knew that if he lied,

he would lose his games for a week.

He did his homework first and still had

time to play two games before
dinner. He knows it is best to be
honest.

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Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Questions:

1. What are Brad’s favorite video games?

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2. Did Brad have homework?

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3. What would happen if he lied?

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4. How many games did he play before dinner?

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Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Read the poem. Then answer each question.

We Are Important
Doctors are important. They keep us healthy.

Police officers are important. They keep us safe.

Firefighters are important. They help people.

Teachers are important. They help us learn.

Scientists are important. They learn new things to

help us.

Bus drivers are important. They get us places safely.

Cashiers are important. They let us buy food and

clothes.

Families are important.

They take care of us.

We all are important!

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Grade 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Questions:

1. Why are firefighters important? Highlight the

sentence that told you.

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2. Is there anyone who is not important?

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3. Why are families important? Highlight the

sentence that told you.

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4. Who else is important that is not on this list? Why?

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5. Share your opinion! Who do you think is the most

important? Why?

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