Reading comprehension worksheet for children featuring a story about a boy named Tony who gets hit in the head with a kickball during recess and visits the nurse.

Reading Comprehension: "A Trip to the Nurse"

#### Story Summary:
The story is about Tony, who was playing kickball during recess. While trying to catch the ball, it hit his head, causing him pain. His teacher took him to the school nurse, who gave him an ice pack for his head. Soon, Tony felt better.

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Questions and Answers:

1. Who were the characters in the story?
- Characters mentioned in the story: Tony, his teacher, and the school nurse.
- Correct Answer: (b) Tony, (c) Teacher, (d) nurse

2. Who was the main character in the story?
- The main character is the person around whom the events revolve. In this story, the events are centered around Tony and his injury.
- Correct Answer: (b) Tony

3. What is the setting of the story?
- The story takes place at a school, as indicated by the mention of Tony's class, recess, and the school nurse.
- Correct Answer: (a) School

4. When were they playing kickball?
- The story explicitly states that Tony's class was playing kickball for recess.
- Correct Answer: (b) Recess

5. What is the problem in the story?
- The central problem is that the ball hit Tony's head, causing him pain.
- Correct Answer: (a) The ball hit Tony’s head.

6. How was the problem solved?
- The problem was solved when Tony went to the school nurse, who gave him an ice pack for his head. This helped alleviate his pain.
- Correct Answer: (b) Tony went to the nurse.

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Final Answers:

1. (b) Tony, (c) Teacher, (d) nurse
2. (b) Tony
3. (a) School
4. (b) Recess
5. (a) The ball hit Tony’s head.
6. (b) Tony went to the nurse.

Boxed Final Answers:
1. (b), (c), (d)
2. (b)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (a)
6. (b)