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A Cat and a Dog: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (61 words) with 5 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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A Cat and a Dog

A cat. A dog.

The cat is little.

The dog is big.

The cat can run.

The dog can run.

The dog can jump.

The cat can jump.

Look at the dog!

Look at the cat!

The cat jumps on the dog!

The dog can not run.

The dog can not jump.

The cat can nap.

The dog is a bed!

Questions

1. Which one is little?
  1. The dog
  2. The cat
  3. The bed
2. Where does the cat jump?
  1. In a box
  2. On the dog
  3. Up a tree
3. What can the cat do on the dog?
  1. Nap
  2. Run
  3. Dig
4. Why can the dog not run?
  1. It is sick
  2. It is a bed now, with a cat on it
  3. It is little
5. What does "nap" mean?
  1. A short sleep
  2. A big jump
  3. A loud yell

Words to know

  • little: not big
  • big: not little
  • jump: hop up
  • nap: a short sleep

Answer key: A Cat and a Dog

  1. B. The cat
  2. B. On the dog
  3. A. Nap
  4. B. It is a bed now, with a cat on it
  5. A. A short sleep