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1st Grade Reading Comprehension Practice - Set 1 — Iowa Assessments (ITBS) Prep

This 1st Grade reading comprehension practice set focuses on the passage-based analysis skills tested on the Iowa Assessments (ITBS). Students will read carefully selected passages and answer questions that assess their ability to identify main ideas, make inferences, analyze character motivations, understand vocabulary in context, and evaluate author's purpose. Reading comprehension is one of the most heavily weighted sections of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, making thorough preparation essential. Each passage is followed by multiple questions that mirror the style and difficulty of actual ITBS reading comprehension items. These practice questions help students develop the close reading strategies and analytical thinking skills needed to excel on standardized reading assessments. This is Passage Set 1, featuring a unique reading passage with corresponding comprehension questions.

Total Questions: 25 Grade: 1st Grade Iowa Level: Level 6 Ages: 6-7
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Passage 1: The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen found some wheat seeds. She wanted to plant them. She asked the dog, the cat, and the pig for help. They all said no. So the Little Red Hen planted the seeds all by herself. The wheat grew tall and golden. She made bread from the wheat. It smelled so good! The other animals wanted...

  1. What did the Little Red Hen find?
  2. Corn seeds
  3. Wheat seeds
  4. Apple seeds
  5. Flower seeds
  6. Who did the hen ask for help?
  7. The dog, cat, and pig
  8. The cow and horse
  9. The duck and goose
  10. The sheep and goat
  11. Did the animals help the hen?
  12. Yes, they all helped
  13. No, they said no
  14. Only the dog helped
  15. Only the cat helped
  16. What did the hen make from the wheat?
  17. Cake
  18. Bread
  19. Cookies
  20. Soup
  21. Who ate the bread at the end?
  22. All the animals
  23. The Little Red Hen
  24. No one
  25. The pig

Passage 2: My Pet Dog

I have a pet dog named Max. Max is brown and fluffy. He likes to play fetch in the park. His favorite toy is a red ball. Every day, I take Max for a walk. He wags his tail when he is happy. Max sleeps in a cozy bed next to mine. I love my dog Max!

  1. What is the dog
  2. Rex
  3. Max
  4. Buddy
  5. Spot
  6. What color is Max?
  7. White
  8. Brown
  9. Black
  10. Gray
  11. What is Max
  12. A bone
  13. A red ball
  14. A rope
  15. A stick
  16. Where does Max like to play?
  17. At home
  18. In the park
  19. At school
  20. In the car
  21. What does Max do when he is happy?
  22. Barks loudly
  23. Wags his tail
  24. Jumps high
  25. Runs away

Passage 3: The Big Storm

One day, the sky got very dark. The wind started to blow hard. Rain came down fast. Thunder went BOOM! Lightning flashed in the sky. Mom said we should stay inside. We watched the storm from the window. After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared. The storm was scary, but the rainbow was pretty!

  1. What happened to the sky?
  2. It got very dark
  3. It got sunny
  4. It turned purple
  5. It disappeared
  6. What sound did the thunder make?
  7. Splash
  8. BOOM
  9. Whoosh
  10. Ding
  11. Where did Mom say to stay?
  12. Outside
  13. Inside
  14. In the car
  15. At school
  16. What appeared after the storm?
  17. More rain
  18. A rainbow
  19. Snow
  20. Fog
  21. How did the rainbow look?
  22. Scary
  23. Pretty
  24. Small
  25. Dark

Passage 4: At the Zoo

Today we went to the zoo! First, we saw the lions. They were sleeping in the sun. Next, we saw the monkeys. They were swinging from tree to tree. Then, we saw the elephants. They were spraying water with their trunks. Finally, we saw the penguins. They were swimming in the cold water. I had so much ...

  1. What were the lions doing?
  2. Eating
  3. Sleeping in the sun
  4. Running
  5. Playing
  6. What were the monkeys doing?
  7. Sleeping
  8. Swinging from trees
  9. Swimming
  10. Eating bananas
  11. What did the elephants spray?
  12. Sand
  13. Water
  14. Food
  15. Leaves
  16. Where were the penguins swimming?
  17. In warm water
  18. In cold water
  19. In a pond
  20. In the ocean
  21. How did the child feel at the zoo?
  22. Sad
  23. Had fun
  24. Scared
  25. Bored

Passage 5: Planting a Garden

In spring, we planted a garden. First, we dug holes in the dirt. Next, we put seeds in the holes. Then, we covered the seeds with soil. We watered the seeds every day. After many days, little green plants came up! The sun helped them grow tall. Soon, we had beautiful flowers in our garden.

  1. When did they plant the garden?
  2. In winter
  3. In spring
  4. In summer
  5. In fall
  6. What did they put in the holes?
  7. Water
  8. Seeds
  9. Rocks
  10. Leaves
  11. How often did they water the seeds?
  12. Once a week
  13. Every day
  14. Once a month
  15. Never
  16. What helped the plants grow tall?
  17. The moon
  18. The sun
  19. The wind
  20. The rain
  21. What grew in the garden?
  22. Vegetables
  23. Flowers
  24. Trees
  25. Grass
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