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Not Yet, Ted: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (59 words) with 5 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Not Yet, Ted

Ted is a small bear.

It is time for bed.

"Not yet!" said Ted.

Hop, hop, hop!

Jump, jump, jump!

Mom hums a song.

"Not yet," said Ted.

Ted hugs his toy fish.

Mom hums and hums.

Mom is still.

"Mom?" said Ted.

Zzz, zzz, zzz!

Mom is in Ted's bed!

Ted pats Mom.

"Good night, Mom," said Ted.

Questions

1. What does Ted say again and again?
  1. Good night!
  2. Not yet!
  3. Look, a pig!
2. What is Ted's toy?
  1. A cat
  2. A hat
  3. A fish
3. What does Mom do as she hums?
  1. Hops and jumps
  2. Gets still
  3. Runs out
4. Where does Mom end up?
  1. In the box
  2. In Ted's bed
  3. In the sea
5. What does Ted say last?
  1. Not yet!
  2. Good night, Mom.
  3. Hop, hop!

Words to know

  • bear: big furry animal
  • hum: sing softly
  • hug: hold close
  • still: not moving
  • toy: play thing

Answer key: Not Yet, Ted

  1. B. Not yet!
  2. C. A fish
  3. B. Gets still
  4. B. In Ted's bed
  5. B. Good night, Mom.