A Day at the Beach — Grade 1 Reading Comprehension

Free printable grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet: the short passage "A Day at the Beach" with 4 questions and an answer key.

Reading · Grade 1

A Day at the Beach

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Sam and his dad went to the beach. The sun was warm and the sand was soft. Sam built a tall sandcastle with a deep moat. A wave rolled in and washed part of it away. Sam laughed and built it even bigger. Later they ate sandwiches and watched the seagulls fly.
  1. Who did Sam go to the beach with?

  2. What did Sam build?

  3. What washed part of the castle away?

  4. What did they eat?

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"A Day at the Beach" is an original short passage written for grade 1 readers, followed by 4 comprehension questions that build understanding and vocabulary. An answer key is included for quick checking.

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