Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (ESL) (ELL): The ... - Free Printable
Educational worksheet: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (ESL) (ELL): The .... Download and print for classroom or home learning activities.
JPG
180×256
15.8 KB
Free · Personal Use
Quality Assured by Worksheets Library Team
Reviewed for educational accuracy and age-appropriateness
ID: #1025627
⭐
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (ESL) (ELL): The ...
▼
Show Answer Key & Explanations
Step-by-step solution for: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (ESL) (ELL): The ...
Let’s go step by step to fill in the blanks and answer the questions based on the koala reading passage.
---
Section 1: Fill in the Blanks (Top Right Box)
The text says:
> Koalas are not bears. They are marsupials. Marsupials have pouches where their babies grow. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees. They eat eucalyptus leaves. These leaves are toxic, but koalas can digest them. Koalas sleep a lot — up to 20 hours a day! They move slowly and don’t drink much water. The word “koala” means “no drink” in an Aboriginal language. Koalas are found only in Australia. They stay for about 13–18 years in the wild.
So we fill in:
- Koalas are marsupials, not bears.
- They live in eucalyptus trees.
- They eat eucalyptus leaves.
- These leaves are toxic.
- Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day.
- The word “koala” means “no drink” in an Aboriginal language.
- Koalas are found only in Australia.
- They stay for about 13–18 years in the wild.
*(Note: The worksheet has blank lines — you’d write these words/phrases there.)*
---
Section 2: True or False? (Bottom Left Box)
We check each statement against the passage:
1. Koalas are bears. → ✘ False. Passage says: “Koalas are not bears.”
2. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees. → ✔ True.
3. Koalas eat meat. → ✘ False. They eat eucalyptus leaves.
4. Koalas sleep a lot. → ✔ True. Up to 20 hours a day.
5. Koalas drink a lot of water. → ✘ False. “Don’t drink much water.” Word “koala” means “no drink”.
6. Koalas are found all over the world. → ✘ False. Only in Australia.
7. Koalas live about 13–18 years in the wild. → ✔ True.
---
Section 3: Answer the Questions (Bottom Right Box)
1. What do koalas eat?
→ Eucalyptus leaves.
2. Why don’t koalas drink much water?
→ Because they get moisture from eucalyptus leaves, and the word “koala” even means “no drink”.
3. Where do koalas live?
→ In eucalyptus trees, and only in Australia.
4. How long do koalas sleep each day?
→ Up to 20 hours.
5. What does the word “koala” mean?
→ “No drink” in an Aboriginal language.
6. Are koalas bears? Why or why not?
→ No, they are marsupials. Marsupials have pouches for their babies — bears do not.
7. How long do koalas live in the wild?
→ About 13 to 18 years.
---
Section 4: Vocabulary Matching (Middle Left Box)
Match the word with its meaning:
- Marsupial → An animal that carries its baby in a pouch.
- Toxic → Poisonous; harmful if eaten.
- Pouch → A pocket-like bag on some animals (like kangaroos or koalas) where babies grow.
- Eucalyptus → A type of tree that koalas live in and eat leaves from.
- Aboriginal → Relating to the original people of Australia.
*(You’d draw lines or write letters next to definitions.)*
---
Section 5: Sentence Completion (Middle Right Box)
Complete the sentences using words from the passage:
1. Koalas are __________, not bears. → marsupials
2. They live in __________ trees. → eucalyptus
3. Their food is __________, but they can digest it. → toxic
4. Koalas sleep up to __________ hours a day. → 20
5. The word “koala” comes from an __________ language. → Aboriginal
6. Koalas are found only in __________. → Australia
7. They live about __________ years in the wild. → 13–18
---
✔ All answers checked against the passage.
Final Answer:
All blanks and questions filled as above. Key answers summarized:
- Koalas = marsupials, not bears
- Live in eucalyptus trees in Australia
- Eat toxic eucalyptus leaves
- Sleep 20 hrs/day, rarely drink water (“koala” = “no drink”)
- Live 13–18 years in wild
- Babies grow in pouches
True/False: F, T, F, T, F, F, T
Vocabulary matched correctly
Sentences completed with key terms from passage
---
Section 1: Fill in the Blanks (Top Right Box)
The text says:
> Koalas are not bears. They are marsupials. Marsupials have pouches where their babies grow. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees. They eat eucalyptus leaves. These leaves are toxic, but koalas can digest them. Koalas sleep a lot — up to 20 hours a day! They move slowly and don’t drink much water. The word “koala” means “no drink” in an Aboriginal language. Koalas are found only in Australia. They stay for about 13–18 years in the wild.
So we fill in:
- Koalas are marsupials, not bears.
- They live in eucalyptus trees.
- They eat eucalyptus leaves.
- These leaves are toxic.
- Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day.
- The word “koala” means “no drink” in an Aboriginal language.
- Koalas are found only in Australia.
- They stay for about 13–18 years in the wild.
*(Note: The worksheet has blank lines — you’d write these words/phrases there.)*
---
Section 2: True or False? (Bottom Left Box)
We check each statement against the passage:
1. Koalas are bears. → ✘ False. Passage says: “Koalas are not bears.”
2. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees. → ✔ True.
3. Koalas eat meat. → ✘ False. They eat eucalyptus leaves.
4. Koalas sleep a lot. → ✔ True. Up to 20 hours a day.
5. Koalas drink a lot of water. → ✘ False. “Don’t drink much water.” Word “koala” means “no drink”.
6. Koalas are found all over the world. → ✘ False. Only in Australia.
7. Koalas live about 13–18 years in the wild. → ✔ True.
---
Section 3: Answer the Questions (Bottom Right Box)
1. What do koalas eat?
→ Eucalyptus leaves.
2. Why don’t koalas drink much water?
→ Because they get moisture from eucalyptus leaves, and the word “koala” even means “no drink”.
3. Where do koalas live?
→ In eucalyptus trees, and only in Australia.
4. How long do koalas sleep each day?
→ Up to 20 hours.
5. What does the word “koala” mean?
→ “No drink” in an Aboriginal language.
6. Are koalas bears? Why or why not?
→ No, they are marsupials. Marsupials have pouches for their babies — bears do not.
7. How long do koalas live in the wild?
→ About 13 to 18 years.
---
Section 4: Vocabulary Matching (Middle Left Box)
Match the word with its meaning:
- Marsupial → An animal that carries its baby in a pouch.
- Toxic → Poisonous; harmful if eaten.
- Pouch → A pocket-like bag on some animals (like kangaroos or koalas) where babies grow.
- Eucalyptus → A type of tree that koalas live in and eat leaves from.
- Aboriginal → Relating to the original people of Australia.
*(You’d draw lines or write letters next to definitions.)*
---
Section 5: Sentence Completion (Middle Right Box)
Complete the sentences using words from the passage:
1. Koalas are __________, not bears. → marsupials
2. They live in __________ trees. → eucalyptus
3. Their food is __________, but they can digest it. → toxic
4. Koalas sleep up to __________ hours a day. → 20
5. The word “koala” comes from an __________ language. → Aboriginal
6. Koalas are found only in __________. → Australia
7. They live about __________ years in the wild. → 13–18
---
✔ All answers checked against the passage.
Final Answer:
All blanks and questions filled as above. Key answers summarized:
- Koalas = marsupials, not bears
- Live in eucalyptus trees in Australia
- Eat toxic eucalyptus leaves
- Sleep 20 hrs/day, rarely drink water (“koala” = “no drink”)
- Live 13–18 years in wild
- Babies grow in pouches
True/False: F, T, F, T, F, F, T
Vocabulary matched correctly
Sentences completed with key terms from passage
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of esl reading comprehension worksheet pdf.
