Reading Comprehension for Grade 6: Free Practice Worksheet

Instructions: Answer the Following Questions

Passage 1: The Friendly Neighbor

John had a friendly neighbor named Mrs. Brown. She always had a smile on her face and loved to share stories. One day, John was feeling sad, so Mrs. Brown invited him over for a cup of hot chocolate and told him funny jokes. John left Mrs. Brown’s house feeling much happier.

Questions:

1. Who is John’s neighbor?

• Mrs. Smith
• Mrs. Brown
• Mr. Johnson

2. How did Mrs. Brown help John feel better?

• She gave him a cup of hot chocolate and told him jokes.
• She ignored him.
• She asked him to leave.

3. What did Mrs. Brown offer John?

• A cup of hot chocolate and funny jokes
• A cup of tea and a book
• A cookie and a puzzle
• A sandwich and a movie

4. Why did John visit Mrs. Brown?

• He wanted to borrow some sugar.
• He was feeling sad.
• He needed help with homework.
• He wanted to watch TV.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

• John’s favorite food
• Mrs. Brown’s garden
• John’s friendly neighbor
• Mrs. Brown’s pets

Passage 2: The Lost Puppy

Amy found a lost puppy on her way home from school. She took the puppy to the vet to check if it had an owner. The vet scanned a microchip and found the puppy’s family. Amy was happy to reunite the puppy with its owner.

Questions:

1. What did Amy find on her way home?

• A lost kitten
• A lost puppy
• A lost bird

2. How did Amy find the puppy’s owner?

• She called the vet.
• She checked the puppy’s collar.
• The vet scanned a microchip.

3. Why was Amy happy at the end of the story?

• She found a lost kitten.
• She got a new pet.
• She reunited the puppy with its owner.
• She lost the puppy.

4. What did Amy do when she found the lost puppy?

• She kept it.
• She took it to the vet.
• She ignored it.
• She ran away.

5. What does the passage teach us about Amy?

• Amy doesn’t like animals.
• Amy is mean.
• Amy is helpful and caring.
• Amy is afraid of puppies.

Passage 3: The Rainbow

After the rain, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Sarah and her little brother, Tim, ran outside to see the colors. They were amazed by the rainbow’s beauty and tried to count how many colors they could see.

Questions:

1. When did the rainbow appear?

• Before the rain
• During the rain
• After the rain

2. What did Sarah and Tim try to do with the rainbow?

• Touch it
• Count the colors
• Ignore it

3. How many colors did Sarah and Tim try to count in the rainbow?

• 2
• 5
• 7
• 10

4. What was the weather like after the rain?

• Snowy
• Windy
• Sunny
• Foggy

5. How did Sarah and Tim feel about the rainbow?

• Bored
• Amazed
• Annoyed
• Tired

Passage 4: The Summer Picnic

Lisa’s family decided to have a summer picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruits, and juice. The family played games, enjoyed the sunshine, and had a great time together.

Questions:

1. Where did Lisa’s family have the picnic?

• In the backyard
• In the park
• At the beach

2. What did Lisa’s family pack for the picnic?

• Pizza
• Sandwiches, fruits, and juice
• Ice cream

3. What activities did Lisa’s family do during the picnic?

• Played games
• Watched TV
• Read books
• Slept

4. Why did Lisa’s family have a great time together?

• They had a picnic in the park.
• They played games and enjoyed the sunshine.
• They went to the movies.
• They stayed at home.

5. What season is mentioned in the passage?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fal

Passage 5: The Magic Book

Alex found a dusty old book in the library. As he started reading, he realized it was a magic book that transported him to different places. Alex went on exciting adventures and made new friends through the magical stories.

Questions:

1. Where did Alex find the magic book?

• At home
• In the library
• In the bookstore

2. What did the magic book do for Alex?

• It made him fall asleep.
• It transported him to different places.
• It gave him homework.

3. Why was Alex excited about the magic book?

• It was free.
• It was heavy.
• It had colorful pictures.

Hope this blog on “Reading Comprehension for Grade 6” is useful to practice reading comprehension for class 6th students. Stay tuned to practice more questions of comprehension.