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Fay and the Kite: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (76 words) with 6 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Fay and the Kite

Fay has a red kite.

Run, Fay, run!

Up the hill she runs.

There is no wind.

It will not go up.

Fay sits on the grass.

"Come, wind!" said Fay.

Whoosh! The wind is here!

Run, Fay, run!

Up goes the kite!

Up, up, up!

The wind tugs her hat.

Up goes the hat!

The hat sits on the kite string.

A bird sits on the hat!

A kite with a hat and a bird!

Questions

1. What color is the kite?
  1. Red
  2. Blue
  3. Green
2. Why will the kite not go up at first?
  1. There is no wind
  2. It is wet
  3. It is too big
3. What does the wind do to Fay's hat?
  1. Tugs it up
  2. Puts it in a pond
  3. Blows it home
4. Where does the hat end up?
  1. On the grass
  2. On the kite string
  3. On the hill
5. Who sits on the hat?
  1. A cat
  2. A dog
  3. A bird
6. What does "tug" mean?
  1. Pull hard
  2. Fall down
  3. Go to bed

Words to know

  • kite: flying toy
  • hill: small mound
  • wind: moving air
  • grass: green ground plants
  • tug: pull hard
  • whoosh: a rushing sound

Answer key: Fay and the Kite

  1. A. Red
  2. A. There is no wind
  3. A. Tugs it up
  4. B. On the kite string
  5. C. A bird
  6. A. Pull hard