Showing posts with label reading comprehension. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading comprehension. Show all posts
🌸 Easter – Reading & Speaking Activity
Read the text:
Easter is a special celebration in spring.
Many people celebrate Easter with their families.
Children like Easter because they eat chocolate eggs.
Sometimes, they have an Easter egg hunt in the garden or in the park.
People also decorate eggs with colours and drawings.
It is a happy time with food, games, and family.
Answer the questions:
When is Easter celebrated?
What do children eat at Easter?
Where do children look for eggs?
What do people do with eggs?
Who do people celebrate Easter with?
Reflection
Do you celebrate Easter? Why or why not?
What do you like the most about Easter?
Short Reading Text
Yesterday was quiet for Leo.
He did not wake up early.
He didn’t run to the bus stop like he usually does.
Leo did not forget his homework, but he didn’t bring his lunch.
At school, he did not feel tired, and he didn’t complain.
In the evening, he did not watch TV.
He didn’t stay up late.
It was a simple day, and that was enough.
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Exercise 1
Change the sentences to the negative form
I watched a movie last night.
She ate breakfast early.
They played football after school.
We finished the test quickly.
He went to bed late.
Exercise 2
Choose the correct sentence
a) She didn’t went home early.
b) She didn’t go home early.
a) We did not saw the teacher.
b) We did not see the teacher.
a) They didn’t studied yesterday.
b) They didn’t study yesterday.
The Three Friends at the Park
The Three Friends at the Park Yesterday was warmer than last week, so three friends went to the park. Mia is younger than Leo, but she walks faster. Leo is taller than both of his friends, yet he runs slower than Mia. Tom is the oldest, and also the strongest, but he is the quietest too. Mia brought a small ball. Leo’s ball was bigger, and Tom had the biggest ball of all. They tried each one and decided the smaller ball was easier to throw, but the bigger one was more exciting to kick. The grass in the park was greener than before, and the air felt fresher. It was the best day of the week. They agreed to return tomorrow: maybe it will be even better!
Practice Exercises: Adjectives of Comparison
A. Fill in the blanks Use the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.
- Mia is __________ than Leo. (young)
- Tom is the __________ of all the friends. (strong)
- Mia walks __________ than Leo. (fast)
- Yesterday was __________ than last week. (warm)
- The smaller ball was __________ to throw. (easy) The grass looked __________ than before. (green)
- It was the __________ day of the week. (good)
B. Choose the correct answer
- Leo is (tall / taller / tallest) than Mia.
- Tom has the (big / bigger / biggest) ball.
- The air felt (fresh / fresher / freshest).
- Mia is the (fast / faster / fastest) runner.
The Best Day at the Park
The Best Day at the Park
It was the brightest morning of the week, and the park looked the greenest it had ever been. Mia arrived first. She wore her happiest smile and carried the smallest ball. Leo came later with the loudest laugh and the tallest bottle of water. Tom, the oldest and often the quietest, brought the biggest ball of all.
They found the shadiest tree and sat on the softest grass. It was the perfect place to rest. When they started playing, Mia was the fastest runner, Leo was the silliest dancer, and Tom was the strongest kicker.
Before going home, they all agreed: it was the best afternoon of the year.
The School Trip 🌳
Last Friday, Marlo and Noa went on a school trip to the forest.
They walked along a narrow path and listened to the sound of the birds.
Pip ran ahead, chasing butterflies, and Sniff found a small stream to drink from.
The children collected leaves and took photos for their science project.
In the afternoon, they sat under a big oak tree and ate their lunch together.
Everyone felt happy and tired when they returned to the bus.
Comprehension Questions:
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Where did Marlo and Noa go last Friday?
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What did they hear in the forest?
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Who chased butterflies?
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What did the children collect for their project?
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How did everyone feel at the end of the trip?
Vocabulary Box:
| Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
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| forest | a large area with many trees | We saw squirrels in the forest. |
| path | a small road for walking | The children followed the path. |
| collected | gathered things together | They collected different kinds of leaves. |
| stream | small river | Sniff drank water from the stream. |
| oak tree | a large tree with strong branches | They sat under the oak tree for lunch. |
The Classroom Garden
In Marlo’s classroom, the children grow a small garden.
They plant beans, tomatoes, and sunflowers in little pots.
Every morning, Noa waters the plants, and Pip watches from the window.
The plants grow taller each week, and the children write about them in their notebooks.
They learn how sunlight, water, and care help living things grow.
Comprehension Questions:
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What do the children grow in the classroom?
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Who waters the plants every morning?
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Where does Pip watch from?
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What do the children learn about?
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How often do the plants grow taller?
Household Chores
Every home needs care and attention. Household chores are the small jobs we do to keep our homes clean and comfortable. Some people do them every day, and others once or twice a week.
In the morning, many people make the bed and wash the dishes after breakfast. In the afternoon, someone might vacuum the floor or do the laundry. On weekends, families often clean the windows, take out the trash, or water the plants together.
Doing chores helps everyone learn responsibility. When we share the work, the house feels happier and everyone has more time to rest and enjoy being together.
🧺 Comprehension Questions
- What are household chores?
- When do people usually make the bed?
- Which chores might people do on weekends?
- Why is it good to share the work at home?
- How do chores help us?
🧹 Vocabulary Practice
A. Match the verbs with the correct nouns:
- make → ___ the plants
- wash → ___ the trash
- vacuum → ___ the floor
- take out → ___ the dishes
- water → ___ the bed
B. Fill in the blanks:
- I usually __________ my clothes on Saturday.
- My brother __________ the dishes after dinner.
- We __________ the windows when it’s sunny.
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