Reading Comprehension: The Lost Puppy

Priya and Noah were walking home from school when they heard a soft bark. A small puppy sat by the park gate. It had a blue collar, but no one was with it. Priya knelt down and spoke kindly. Noah read the tag. It said the puppy lived on Oak Street. The children walked slowly so the puppy could follow. At a yellow house, a girl called Hana opened the door. She smiled, hugged the puppy and said thank you. Priya and Noah waved, then skipped home happy that the puppy was safe.

1. 1. Who helped the puppy find its home?

   Priya and NoahOnly the bus driverMei and LeoNo one

2. 2. Where did they first find the puppy?

   By the park gateInside the yellow houseOn the school busIn the museum

3. 3. What did the tag tell Noah?

   The puppy lived on Oak StreetThe puppy was hungryThe way back to schoolA story about a map

4. 4. How can you tell Hana was glad to see the puppy?

   She smiled and hugged it.She shut the door and hid.She sent the puppy away.She did not know the puppy.

Number the steps in order. Use each number once.

• 1234Hana hugged the puppy at the yellow house.
• 1234The children walked slowly so the puppy could follow.
• 1234Priya and Noah heard a bark by the park gate.
• 1234Noah read the tag on the collar.

1. 1. What does knelt mean in the story?

   Got down on her kneesRan away quicklyClosed her eyesClimbed a tree

2. 2. What does tag mean in the story?

   A small label on the collarA game in the parkA loud barkA yellow door

1. 1. Write one sentence to end the story. The puppy is safely home.