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Dot and the Log: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (82 words) with 5 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Dot and the Log

Dot is a little duck.

A log sits in the pond.

Three big ducks sit on it.

Dot wants to sit there too.

Dot hops up.

Plop, in he goes!

Dot hops again. Plop!

Dot hops. Plop!

Dot is wet and mad.

Then he sees the low end.

Dot walks up the low end.

Now Dot sits in the sun.

The log goes up!

It is not a log!

It is a big, big turtle!

Off it goes, with all the ducks!

Questions

1. What does Dot want?
  1. To swim
  2. To sit on the log
  3. To eat
2. What happens when Dot hops?
  1. He plops in the pond
  2. He flies
  3. He sits
3. How does Dot get up?
  1. He asks the ducks
  2. He walks up the low end
  3. He hops very high
4. What is the log, really?
  1. A boat
  2. A big turtle
  3. A rock
5. How does Dot feel when he is wet?
  1. Mad
  2. Glad
  3. Sleepy

Words to know

  • pond: a small lake
  • log: tree piece
  • hop: jump
  • low: not high
  • turtle: a shell animal

Answer key: Dot and the Log

  1. B. To sit on the log
  2. A. He plops in the pond
  3. B. He walks up the low end
  4. B. A big turtle
  5. A. Mad