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Test 001

Reading Practice: A Saturday with Leo and Toby

Reading Text

Leo is a happy boy. He lives in a small town with his parents and his sister, Emma. Leo is nine years old. He has a lovely brown dog named Toby. Toby is two years old, and he loves to play with a red ball.

Every Saturday morning, Leo and Toby walk to the big city park. In the park, Toby runs on the green grass. Leo throws the ball, and Toby brings it back. Sometimes, Leo meets his best friend, Sam. Sam has a small black cat named Bella. Toby and Bella do not fight; they are friendly.

At twelve o'clock, Leo and Toby return home. Leo helps his mother in the kitchen. They make fresh fruit salad with apples and bananas. After lunch, Leo reads a funny picture book, and Toby sleeps on the warm rug. Leo loves his weekends.

Comprehension Test

Question 1. Who does Leo live with?

✓ CorrectThe text says Leo lives with his parents and his sister, Emma.

✗ IncorrectLeo lives with his parents and sister. Grandparents are not mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectLeo does not live alone. He lives with his parents and sister.

✗ IncorrectThe story does not mention a teacher or a cousin.

Question 2. How old is Leo?

✗ IncorrectThe text does not say seven. Leo is nine years old.

✓ CorrectThe text clearly states: "Leo is nine years old."

✗ IncorrectToby the dog is two years old, not Leo.

✗ IncorrectTwelve o'clock is the time they go home, not his age.

Question 3. What pet does Leo have?

✗ IncorrectBella is a black cat, but Bella belongs to his friend Sam.

✓ CorrectThe text says: "He has a lovely brown dog named Toby."

✗ IncorrectThere are no birds mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectThere are no rabbits in the story.

Question 4. What is Toby's favorite toy to play with?

✗ IncorrectThe park grass is green, but Toby does not play with a stick.

✗ IncorrectThe text does not mention a teddy bear.

✓ CorrectThe text states: "he loves to play with a red ball."

✗ IncorrectThe story does not mention any shoes.

Question 5. Where do Leo and Toby walk every Saturday morning?

✗ IncorrectLeo reads a book at home, but on Saturday morning they walk to the park.

✗ IncorrectThey do not go shopping in the supermarket.

✓ CorrectThe text says: "Leo and Toby walk to the big city park."

✗ IncorrectA swimming pool is not mentioned in the story.

Question 6. Who is Sam?

✓ CorrectThe text states: "Sometimes, Leo meets his best friend, Sam."

✗ IncorrectLeo has a sister named Emma, not a brother named Sam.

✗ IncorrectSam is a boy with a cat, not a teacher.

✗ IncorrectSam is Leo's friend, not a park worker.

Question 7. How do Toby and Bella behave together?

✗ IncorrectThe text clearly says: "Toby and Bella do not fight."

✓ CorrectThe text states: "Toby and Bella do not fight; they are friendly."

✗ IncorrectNeither animal runs away. They are friendly together.

✗ IncorrectThe text does not say they hide behind trees.

Question 8. What time do Leo and Toby return home?

✗ IncorrectNine is Leo's age, not the time they go home.

✗ IncorrectTen o'clock is not mentioned in the story.

✓ CorrectThe text says: "At twelve o'clock, Leo and Toby return home."

✗ IncorrectFive o'clock is not mentioned in the story.

Question 9. What do Leo and his mother make in the kitchen?

✓ CorrectThe text states: "They make fresh fruit salad with apples and bananas."

✗ IncorrectThey make a fresh fruit salad, not vegetable soup.

✗ IncorrectThe text does not mention cake or chocolate.

✗ IncorrectSandwiches and cheese are not mentioned in the story.

Question 10. What does Leo do after lunch?

✗ IncorrectThe story does not mention any computer games.

✗ IncorrectThere is no bicycle mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectThe text does not say Leo washes dishes.

✓ CorrectThe text states: "After lunch, Leo reads a funny picture book."
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