Let’s go step by step to solve this reading comprehension worksheet.
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We have a short text about a boy named Tom. Then there are two parts: Part B (True or False) and Part C (Yes/No answers).
We need to read the text carefully and match each question with what the text says.
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Text Summary:
- Tom is 10 years old, tall, thin, blond hair, brown eyes.
- Lives in London.
- Mom from Spain, dad is English → speaks English, Spanish, French.
- Can dance and swim. Favourite sport = basketball. Can’t ride a bike.
- Schedule:
- Monday: plays basketball with brother at home.
- Tuesday: swims with friends at school.
- Wednesday: sings French songs.
- Thursday: plays computer games at home.
- Friday: watches a film in his bedroom.
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Part B: True or False
1.
Tom reads French books.
→ The text says he *sings* French songs, not that he reads French books.
→ So,
False
2.
Tom plays computer games on Thursday.
→ Text says: “On Thursdays, he plays computer games at home.”
→ So,
True
3.
He plays basketball with his sister.
→ Text says: “Every Monday, he plays basketball with his brother at home.”
→ Brother, not sister →
False
4.
He watches films on Wednesdays.
→ Text says: “Every Friday, he watches a film in his bedroom.”
→ Not Wednesday →
False
5.
He swims on Tuesdays.
→ Text says: “Every Tuesday, he swims with his friends at school.”
→ So,
True
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Part C: Answer with “Yes, he does” or “No, he doesn’t”
1.
Does Tom ride a bike on Mondays?
→ Text says: “He can’t ride a bike.” → So no, he doesn’t.
→
No, he doesn’t
2.
Does Tom sing French songs?
→ Text says: “On Wednesdays, he sings French songs.” → Yes.
→
Yes, he does
3.
Does Tom play football with his brother?
→ Text says he plays *basketball* with his brother. No mention of football.
→
No, he doesn’t
4.
Does Tom swim on Saturdays?
→ Text says he swims on *Tuesdays*. No mention of Saturday.
→
No, he doesn’t
5.
Does Tom play computer games at home?
→ Text says: “On Thursdays, he plays computer games at home.” → Yes.
→
Yes, he does
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Final Answer:
Part B:
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
Part C:
1. No, he doesn’t
2. Yes, he does
3. No, he doesn’t
4. No, he doesn’t
5. Yes, he does
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of elementary reading comprehension worksheet.