Lost & Found Stories: Reading Comprehension for Class 1 

This Grade 1 worksheet focuses on Short Reading Comprehension using simple, relatable stories that help young learners build strong reading habits. Through engaging passages like “The Lost Pencil” and “The Birthday Party,” children practice reading carefully, understanding details, and responding to questions with confidence. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Reading comprehension is an essential early literacy skill for Grade 1 learners because: 
1. It helps children understand the meaning of words, sentences, and short passages. 
2. It improves focus and encourages careful reading. 
3. It builds vocabulary through context-based learning. 
4. It lays the foundation for grammar, writing, and speaking skills. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes structured, age-appropriate reading activities: 

🧠Read the Passage: The Lost Pencil 
Students read a short story about Riya and her missing pencil, focusing on characters, actions, and simple events. 

✏️ Exercise 1 – Answer the Following Questions 
Learners answer direct comprehension questions based on the passage, helping them recall facts and details. 

📋 Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks from the Story 
Using a word bank, students complete sentences from the passage, strengthening memory, spelling, and understanding. 

📖Read the Passage: The Birthday Party 
Students read a cheerful story about Aarav’s birthday celebration, connecting reading with familiar real-life situations. 

📝 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks from the Passage 
Children complete a short paragraph by filling in missing words from the story, reinforcing comprehension and recall skills. 

This worksheet supports Grade 1 learners in developing confidence, accuracy, and enjoyment in reading comprehension through simple and meaningful texts. 

Answer Key 

Exercise 1 – Answer the Following Questions 
1. What color was Riya’s pencil? 
Red 

2. Who gave the pencil to Riya? 
Her father 

3. Where did Riya look for her pencil? 
Inside her pencil box, under her desk, and inside her lunch bag 

4. Who had Riya’s pencil? 
Sam 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks (The Lost Pencil) 
1. red 
2. birthday 
3. notebook 
4. pencil 
5. desk 
6. Sam 
7. sad 
8. back 
9. name 
10. father 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks (The Birthday Party) 
1. Aarav’s 
2. excited 
3. balloons 
4. chocolate 
5. blue 
6. friends 
7. song 
8. fun 
9. best 
Help your child strengthen sequencing and storytelling skills through guided and creative practice. 
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