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Under the Sea: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (51 words) with 4 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Under the Sea

I can see a fish.

I can see a crab.

I can see a shell.

I can see a seal.

I can see a duck.

I can see a boat.

I can see a whale!

The whale can see me!

Splash! The whale says hi.

Hi, whale! I say hi, too.

Questions

1. Where am I?
  1. In the sea
  2. In a tree
  3. On a bus
2. Who can see me?
  1. A crab
  2. A whale
  3. A duck
3. What does the whale say?
  1. Bye
  2. Hi
  3. No
4. What do I see first?
  1. A fish
  2. A boat
  3. A seal

Words to know

  • fish: swimming animal
  • crab: sideways walker
  • shell: beach treasure
  • seal: barking sea animal
  • whale: huge sea animal

Answer key: Under the Sea

  1. A. In the sea
  2. B. A whale
  3. B. Hi
  4. A. A fish

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