A Trip to the Zoo: Reading Comprehension for Class 1 

This Grade 1 worksheet, “A Trip to the Zoo,” helps children develop reading comprehension through a joyful letter written by Anaya to her cousin Aarav. The passage shares Anaya’s zoo adventure — from seeing lions, elephants, and monkeys to riding a train and feeding ducks. It encourages young learners to read for meaning, recall facts, and connect emotionally with the story. 
The topic “Letter to Cousin” introduces personal letter structure while building vocabulary related to animals and outdoor experiences. Activities include multiple-choice and short-answer questions that enhance understanding, attention to detail, and expressive writing. 

Why Letter Writing Matters in Grammar? 

Letter writing helps children organize thoughts and express emotions clearly. For Grade 1 learners, this worksheet helps to: 
1. Learn how to share experiences in complete sentences. 
2. Improve reading comprehension through real-life topics. 
3. Understand descriptive words about nature and animals. 
4. Strengthen written communication and observation skills. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Answer 
Students recall who wrote the letter, where Anaya went, and what she saw at the zoo through fun MCQs. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – Answer in Your Own Words 
Students respond to open-ended questions, describing their own zoo experiences and favorite animals. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. b) Aarav 
2. c) Zoo 
3. a) Lion, Elephant, Monkey 
4. d) Small train 
5. b) Ice cream 
6. c) Ducks 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers 
7. Anaya 
8. Lion, Elephant, Monkey 
9. Zoo 
10. Yes, I have visited a zoo. 

Inspire your child to explore animals and express experiences through thoughtful letter reading. 
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