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1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: RL.1.1, RI.1.1 · England: Y1 Reading (comprehension), Y2 Reading
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Shelly and the Big Race
Every summer, the garden animals held a race from the old watering can to the strawberry patch. Shelly the snail always came last.
"Why do you even try?" laughed Grasshopper. "You are the slowest animal in the whole garden."
Shelly did not answer. This year, she had a plan. While the others slept late, she set off at sunrise. She did not stop to nibble leaves. She did not stop to chat. She just kept sliding, one little bit at a time.
When the race began, Grasshopper bounced off in giant leaps. But it was a hot day. Soon he was thirsty, so he stopped for a long drink and then a nap in the shade.
When Grasshopper woke up, he hurried to the strawberry patch. There was Shelly, already resting on the biggest strawberry.
"How did you get here first?" he asked.
Shelly smiled. "Slow and steady," she said, "and I started early."
Question 1
Read "Shelly and the Big Race". Where did the race finish?
- A. under a tree
- B. at the watering can
- C. at the strawberry patch
- D. at the pond
From Egg to Frog
A frog starts life as a tiny egg in a pond. The eggs stick together in a soft, wobbly clump.
A small tadpole hatches from each egg. A tadpole has a long tail. It swims in the water and breathes with gills, just like a fish.
The tadpole eats and grows. Soon it grows back legs. Then it grows front legs. Its tail gets shorter and shorter.
At last, the tail is gone. Now it is a frog! The frog can hop on land and swim in the pond. It breathes air with its lungs. It catches flies with its long, sticky tongue.
One day, the frog may lay eggs of its own. Then the life cycle starts all over again.
Question 2
Read "From Egg to Frog". Where does a frog start life?
- A. in a nest in a tree
- B. as an egg in a pond
- C. under a rock
- D. as a tadpole on land
The Lost Mitten
It was a cold day. Rosa went out to play in the snow. She had a red hat and two red mittens.
Rosa made a big snowman. She gave him a carrot nose. Then she looked at her hands. One mitten was gone!
Rosa looked by the tree. She looked by the gate. No mitten.
Then her dog, Pip, ran up to her. He had something red in his mouth. It was the mitten!
"Good dog, Pip!" said Rosa. She gave him a big hug.
Then Rosa and Pip went inside. Mom made hot cocoa. Rosa put her wet mittens by the fire to dry. Pip lay down next to them. He did not want to lose them again!
Question 3
Read "The Lost Mitten". What color were Rosa's mittens?
- A. blue
- B. red
- C. white
- D. green
The New Girl
On Monday, a new girl joined our class. Her name was Yuki. She had just moved from Japan and did not speak much English yet.
At break time, Yuki stood by the wall on her own. She looked at the ground. I wanted to say hello, but I did not know any Japanese.
Then I had an idea. I took my skipping rope over and held out one end. Yuki looked up. She smiled and took it. We skipped together until the bell rang, and we both laughed when the rope got tangled.
Now Yuki is teaching me to count in Japanese, and I am helping her with English words. Ichi, ni, san – one, two, three!
Question 4
Read "The New Girl". What did the narrator use to make friends with Yuki?
- A. a snack
- B. a book
- C. a skipping rope
- D. a ball
Shelly and the Big Race
Every summer, the garden animals held a race from the old watering can to the strawberry patch. Shelly the snail always came last.
"Why do you even try?" laughed Grasshopper. "You are the slowest animal in the whole garden."
Shelly did not answer. This year, she had a plan. While the others slept late, she set off at sunrise. She did not stop to nibble leaves. She did not stop to chat. She just kept sliding, one little bit at a time.
When the race began, Grasshopper bounced off in giant leaps. But it was a hot day. Soon he was thirsty, so he stopped for a long drink and then a nap in the shade.
When Grasshopper woke up, he hurried to the strawberry patch. There was Shelly, already resting on the biggest strawberry.
"How did you get here first?" he asked.
Shelly smiled. "Slow and steady," she said, "and I started early."
Question 5
Read "Shelly and the Big Race". When did Shelly set off?
- A. at sunrise
- B. at night
- C. after Grasshopper
- D. at lunchtime
How Bees Make Honey
Honey bees are busy insects. They live together in a home called a hive. One hive can hold thousands of bees.
Worker bees fly from flower to flower. They suck up a sweet juice called nectar with their long tongues. They carry the nectar back to the hive in a special part of their body called a honey stomach.
Back at the hive, the bees pass the nectar to other bees. These bees put it into tiny six-sided rooms made of wax. The nectar is still runny, so the bees fan it with their wings. This dries it out and turns it thick and sticky. Now it is honey!
Last, the bees cover each room with a wax lid. The honey is saved for the winter, when there are no flowers.
Question 6
Read "How Bees Make Honey". What shape are the rooms in the hive?
- A. three-sided
- B. round
- C. six-sided
- D. square
The Lost Mitten
It was a cold day. Rosa went out to play in the snow. She had a red hat and two red mittens.
Rosa made a big snowman. She gave him a carrot nose. Then she looked at her hands. One mitten was gone!
Rosa looked by the tree. She looked by the gate. No mitten.
Then her dog, Pip, ran up to her. He had something red in his mouth. It was the mitten!
"Good dog, Pip!" said Rosa. She gave him a big hug.
Then Rosa and Pip went inside. Mom made hot cocoa. Rosa put her wet mittens by the fire to dry. Pip lay down next to them. He did not want to lose them again!
Question 7
Read "The Lost Mitten". What did Rosa give the snowman for a nose?
- A. a stick
- B. a carrot
- C. a stone
- D. a button
Our Class Garden
Our class has a garden. It is next to the playground.
In spring, we dig the soil. We plant beans, peas and sunflowers. Mr Okafor shows us how deep to make the holes.
Every day, two children water the plants. Today it was my turn with Ben. We filled the watering can to the top.
The sunflowers grow very fast. Now they are taller than Mr Okafor! The bees like them too. We see lots of bees on the big yellow flowers.
In the summer, we will pick the beans and peas. The cook at school will make them into soup, and we will eat it for lunch. I can't wait!
Question 8
Read "Our Class Garden". Where is the class garden?
- A. in the park
- B. at Mr Okafor's house
- C. next to the playground
- D. on the roof
Question 9
Read "Our Class Garden". Who shows the children how deep to dig?
- A. Mr Okafor
- B. Ben
- C. a farmer
- D. the narrator
Question 10
Rosa's class went to the zoo. They saw a tall giraffe eating leaves. What was the giraffe eating?
- A. grass
- B. bananas
- C. fish
- D. leaves
The New Girl
On Monday, a new girl joined our class. Her name was Yuki. She had just moved from Japan and did not speak much English yet.
At break time, Yuki stood by the wall on her own. She looked at the ground. I wanted to say hello, but I did not know any Japanese.
Then I had an idea. I took my skipping rope over and held out one end. Yuki looked up. She smiled and took it. We skipped together until the bell rang, and we both laughed when the rope got tangled.
Now Yuki is teaching me to count in Japanese, and I am helping her with English words. Ichi, ni, san – one, two, three!
Question 11
Read "The New Girl". Where had Yuki moved from?
- A. Spain
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. another school in town
Our Class Garden
Our class has a garden. It is next to the playground.
In spring, we dig the soil. We plant beans, peas and sunflowers. Mr Okafor shows us how deep to make the holes.
Every day, two children water the plants. Today it was my turn with Ben. We filled the watering can to the top.
The sunflowers grow very fast. Now they are taller than Mr Okafor! The bees like them too. We see lots of bees on the big yellow flowers.
In the summer, we will pick the beans and peas. The cook at school will make them into soup, and we will eat it for lunch. I can't wait!
Question 12
Read "Our Class Garden". How many children water the plants each day?
- A. the whole class
- B. one
- C. two
- D. three
From Egg to Frog
A frog starts life as a tiny egg in a pond. The eggs stick together in a soft, wobbly clump.
A small tadpole hatches from each egg. A tadpole has a long tail. It swims in the water and breathes with gills, just like a fish.
The tadpole eats and grows. Soon it grows back legs. Then it grows front legs. Its tail gets shorter and shorter.
At last, the tail is gone. Now it is a frog! The frog can hop on land and swim in the pond. It breathes air with its lungs. It catches flies with its long, sticky tongue.
One day, the frog may lay eggs of its own. Then the life cycle starts all over again.
Question 13
Read "From Egg to Frog". What does a tadpole use to breathe?
- A. its tail
- B. its legs
- C. gills
- D. a nose
Shelly and the Big Race
Every summer, the garden animals held a race from the old watering can to the strawberry patch. Shelly the snail always came last.
"Why do you even try?" laughed Grasshopper. "You are the slowest animal in the whole garden."
Shelly did not answer. This year, she had a plan. While the others slept late, she set off at sunrise. She did not stop to nibble leaves. She did not stop to chat. She just kept sliding, one little bit at a time.
When the race began, Grasshopper bounced off in giant leaps. But it was a hot day. Soon he was thirsty, so he stopped for a long drink and then a nap in the shade.
When Grasshopper woke up, he hurried to the strawberry patch. There was Shelly, already resting on the biggest strawberry.
"How did you get here first?" he asked.
Shelly smiled. "Slow and steady," she said, "and I started early."
Question 14
Read "Shelly and the Big Race". Where did the race finish?
- A. at the watering can
- B. under a tree
- C. at the pond
- D. at the strawberry patch
From Egg to Frog
A frog starts life as a tiny egg in a pond. The eggs stick together in a soft, wobbly clump.
A small tadpole hatches from each egg. A tadpole has a long tail. It swims in the water and breathes with gills, just like a fish.
The tadpole eats and grows. Soon it grows back legs. Then it grows front legs. Its tail gets shorter and shorter.
At last, the tail is gone. Now it is a frog! The frog can hop on land and swim in the pond. It breathes air with its lungs. It catches flies with its long, sticky tongue.
One day, the frog may lay eggs of its own. Then the life cycle starts all over again.
Question 15
Read "From Egg to Frog". Where does a frog start life?
- A. in a nest in a tree
- B. under a rock
- C. as a tadpole on land
- D. as an egg in a pond
The Lost Mitten
It was a cold day. Rosa went out to play in the snow. She had a red hat and two red mittens.
Rosa made a big snowman. She gave him a carrot nose. Then she looked at her hands. One mitten was gone!
Rosa looked by the tree. She looked by the gate. No mitten.
Then her dog, Pip, ran up to her. He had something red in his mouth. It was the mitten!
"Good dog, Pip!" said Rosa. She gave him a big hug.
Then Rosa and Pip went inside. Mom made hot cocoa. Rosa put her wet mittens by the fire to dry. Pip lay down next to them. He did not want to lose them again!
Question 16
Read "The Lost Mitten". What color were Rosa's mittens?
- A. white
- B. green
- C. red
- D. blue
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