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At the Zoo: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (46 words) with 4 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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At the Zoo

We can see the lion.

We can see the bear.

We can see the tiger.

We can see the monkey.

We can see the snake.

We can see the elephant.

The monkey can see us!

It waves at us. We wave, too!

Bye, monkey! Bye, lion!

Questions

1. Where are we?
  1. At the zoo
  2. At school
  3. At the sea
2. Who can see us?
  1. The bear
  2. The monkey
  3. The lion
3. What does the monkey do?
  1. Waves
  2. Sleeps
  3. Eats
4. What do we see first?
  1. A tiger
  2. A lion
  3. A snake

Words to know

  • lion: big wild cat
  • bear: big furry animal
  • tiger: striped big cat
  • monkey: climbing animal
  • wave: move your hand

Answer key: At the Zoo

  1. A. At the zoo
  2. B. The monkey
  3. A. Waves
  4. B. A lion

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