Reading Comprehension
Learning Objectives
- Read short passages carefully and understand the meaning.
- Answer questions based on what you read.
- Fill in the blanks using words from the passage.
- Choose the correct answer from given options.
- Learn new words and their meanings.
What is Reading Comprehension?
Reading comprehension means reading a short story or passage and understanding what it says. We read carefully, think about the words, and then answer questions. The answers are usually found in the passage itself. Let us read some fun passages and answer questions!
Passage 1 — Ravi's School
Ravi is seven years old. He studies in Class 2 at Sunrise Public School. His favourite teacher is Sharma Ma'am. She teaches English and tells funny stories. Ravi likes to sit in the first row. He carries a red water bottle and a green lunch box. After school, his father picks him up on a bicycle.
Questions — Passage 1
Passage 2 — Meena's Garden
Meena has a small garden behind her house. She waters the plants every morning. There are red roses, yellow sunflowers, and white jasmine in her garden. Many butterflies come to sit on the flowers. Meena's grandmother helps her pull out the weeds. Meena loves her garden because it smells so nice. She wants to grow tomatoes next month.
Questions — Passage 2
Passage 3 — The Mango Tree
There is a big mango tree in Anita's village. It is very old and very tall. In summer, the tree is full of sweet mangoes. All the children love to eat the mangoes. They also play under the tree because it gives cool shade. Birds make their nests on the branches. Anita's grandfather planted this tree many years ago.
Questions — Passage 3
Passage 4 — Arjun's Pet Dog
Arjun has a pet dog named Moti. Moti is brown and white with a fluffy tail. He loves to run in the park every evening. Moti can shake hands and roll over. Arjun gives him milk and biscuits. On Sundays, Arjun gives Moti a bath with warm water. Moti barks happily when Arjun comes home from school.
Questions — Passage 4
Passage 5 — A Rainy Day
It was raining heavily one afternoon. Priya and her brother Rohan looked out of the window. The sky was dark grey. Big puddles formed on the road. After the rain stopped, they ran outside to play. They jumped in the puddles and got their clothes wet. Then they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It had seven colours!
Questions — Passage 5
Key Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Passage | A short piece of writing that we read |
| Comprehension | Understanding what we read |
| Shade | A cool area away from the sun |
| Puddle | A small pool of water on the ground |
| Rainbow | A colourful arc in the sky after rain |
| Weeds | Unwanted plants that grow in a garden |
| Fluffy | Soft and light like cotton |
- Always read the passage slowly and carefully — at least twice.
- The answers to most questions are found inside the passage.
- For fill-in-the-blanks, look for the exact word in the passage.
- For MCQs, read all options before choosing the best one.
- Write answers in complete sentences when asked.
- Underline important words to help you find answers quickly.
Tips for Reading Comprehension
Tip 1: Read the title first — it tells you what the passage is about.
Tip 2: Read the questions before reading the passage a second time.
Tip 3: Look for naming words (nouns) like names, places, and things.
Tip 4: If you don't understand a word, read the sentence around it for clues.
Tip 5: Practice reading every day — even short stories and comics help!
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