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Moss and the Box: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (65 words) with 5 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Moss and the Box

Moss is a cat.

A big box comes.

It has a lamp.

Dad gets the lamp out.

In hops Moss!

Moss fits!

Dad gets a small box.

In hops Moss!

Moss fits, a bit!

Dad gets a pot.

In hops Moss!

The pot tips! Moss rolls!

Dad gets a cat bed.

Moss will not get in.

Dad laughs and laughs.

Moss naps in the box.

Questions

1. What is in the big box?
  1. A hat
  2. A lamp
  3. A fish
2. What does Moss do when the box is out?
  1. Runs off
  2. Naps in bed
  3. Hops in
3. What happens in the pot?
  1. Moss naps
  2. It tips and Moss rolls
  3. It is too hot
4. What will Moss not get in?
  1. The box
  2. The pot
  3. The cat bed
5. Where does Moss nap?
  1. In the cat bed
  2. In the big box
  3. In the pot

Words to know

  • box: storage thing
  • lamp: gives light
  • fits: is just right
  • pot: a round dish
  • naps: sleeps a bit

Answer key: Moss and the Box

  1. B. A lamp
  2. C. Hops in
  3. B. It tips and Moss rolls
  4. C. The cat bed
  5. B. In the big box