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Liv and the Ants: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (58 words) with 5 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Liv and the Ants

Liv sits with Gran.

Liv has a bun.

Gran has a bun.

Look, Liv, ants!

One, two, three, four ants!

They want a bun!

Liv gets a big bit.

Liv sets it down.

They pick it up!

Hup, two, three, four!

Ants, ants, ants!

Up goes Gran's bun!

"My bun!" said Gran.

"Hup, two, three, four!" said Liv.

Questions

1. Who sits with Liv?
  1. Mom
  2. Gran
  3. Dad
2. How many ants come first?
  1. Two
  2. Ten
  3. Four
3. What does Liv give the ants?
  1. A hat
  2. A cup
  3. A big bit
4. What goes up in the air at the end?
  1. Liv's hat
  2. A cup
  3. Gran's bun
5. What does Liv say at the end?
  1. Go away, ants!
  2. Hup, two, three, four!
  3. Good night!

Words to know

  • bun: a soft roll
  • ants: tiny bugs
  • bit: a small piece
  • pick: lift up
  • hup: a march call

Answer key: Liv and the Ants

  1. B. Gran
  2. C. Four
  3. C. A big bit
  4. C. Gran's bun
  5. B. Hup, two, three, four!