Beginning Level Reading Comprehension

Okay! Calling all beginners! This is the place to start reading! The following exercises have been made just for you. They are made for students who are just beginning to read and speak English. They are sure to improve grammar, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. And don't worry - these stories aren't just for kids. They are intended for learners of all ages, including adults and speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL). So get ready to read, think, and enjoy!

Short Stories

In these reading comprehension exercises, students read a short story and then answer comprehension questions about it. Questions involve such issues as intention, detail, sequence, idea, tone, and literary technique. These exercises are interactive, colorful, unique, and sure to improve both reading comprehension and vocabulary.

"Answer Key" - Click here to print the beginning level short stories answer key.
"My Friend" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 7 questions. 74 words.Print this exercise
"My House" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 7 questions. 92 words.Print this exercise
"Time to..." - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 11 questions. 89 words.Print this exercise
"My Family" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 6 questions. 90 words.Print this exercise
"Rainy Day" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 78 words.Print this exercise
"A Call to the Pool" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 116 words.Print this exercise
"The Singing Bird" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 96 words.Print this exercise
"Seeing Stars" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 8 questions. 92 words.Print this exercise
"I Fly" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 4 questions. 113 words.Print this exercise
"The Drive" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 10 questions. 120 words.Print this exercise
"Zach's Animals" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 10 questions. 104 words.Print this exercise
"Griffin's Talents" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 9 questions. 112 words.Print this exercise
"A Happy Visitor" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 170 words.Print this exercise
"An Adventure" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 177 words.Print this exercise
"Running" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 5 questions. 148 words.Print this exercise
"Paul Cooks" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 10 questions. 112 words.Print this exercise
"Bella Hides" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 8 questions. 135 words.Print this exercise
"First Prize" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 8 questions. 155 words.Print this exercise
"What Number?" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 12 questions. 154 words.Print this exercise
"The Interview" - Mid Beginning. 4 answer choices. 9 questions. 205 words.Print this exercise
"Julian's Work" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 12 questions. 194 words.Print this exercise
"Talia's Special Day" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 10 questions. 204 words.Print this exercise
"One Hundred Dollars" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 13 questions. 273 words.Print this exercise
"New Shoes for Maddy" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 11 questions. 223 words.Print this exercise
"The 20" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 12 questions. 256 words.Print this exercise
"Big City Noise" - High Beginning. 4 answer choices. 13 questions. 238 words.Print this exercise

Informational Passages

In these reading comprehension exercises, students read an passage containing interesting information about a passage. Then the student must answer comprehension questions about what they have just read. These exercises are interactive, colorful, unique, and sure to improve both reading comprehension and vocabulary.

"The Sun" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 3 questions. 25 words.Print this exercise
"Gas" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 3 questions. 25 words.Print this exercise
"Music" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 4 questions. 31 words.Print this exercise
"Birds" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 4 questions. 46 words.Print this exercise
"The Butterfly" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 5 questions. 49 words.Print this exercise
"Pigs" - Low Beginning. 4 answer choices. 3 questions. 47 words.Print this exercise
"The Brain" - Low Beginning. 3-5 answer choices. 3 questions. 33 words.Print this exercise
"The Ocean" - Low Beginning. 3-5 answer choices. 7 questions. 53 words.Print this exercise
"Trees" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 4 questions. 57 words.Print this exercise
"Alligators" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 6 questions. 55 words.Print this exercise
"The Blow-Dryer" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 5 questions. 76 words.Print this exercise
"Green Grass" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 6 questions. 89 words.Print this exercise
"Taste" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 4 questions. 68 words.Print this exercise
"The Heart" - Low Beginning. 3 answer choices. 4 questions. 72 words.Print this exercise