Reading Comprehension: "The Brave Mouse"
#### Text Summary:
Jerry was a brave mouse who wasn't scared of anything. However, one day, a large cat moved into his house. Jerry's family was very scared and wanted to find a new home, but they were trapped. They hid under the house, too afraid to leave. Jerry had a plan: he hid behind the door in the kitchen. When the cat walked past, Jerry pushed a basket on the cat, trapping him. His family then ran out of the house and found a new home.
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Questions and Answers:
1.
Who moved into Jerry's house?
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Answer: A large cat moved into Jerry's house.
2.
How did his family feel?
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Answer: Jerry's family felt very scared.
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Where did they hide?
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Answer: They hid under the house.
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How did Jerry trap the cat?
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Answer: Jerry hid behind the door in the kitchen and pushed a basket on the cat when it walked past, trapping it.
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Explanation of the Solution:
To answer these questions, I carefully read the passage and identified the key details mentioned in the text:
1.
Who moved into Jerry's house?
The text explicitly states, "one day, a large cat moved into his house." Therefore, the answer is the large cat.
2.
How did his family feel?
The passage mentions, "Jerry's family were very scared and wanted to find a new home." This directly indicates their feelings of fear.
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Where did they hide?
It is stated that "They hid under the house, too afraid to leave." Thus, the hiding place is under the house.
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How did Jerry trap the cat?
The text describes Jerry's plan: "He hid behind the door in the kitchen. When the cat walked past, he pushed a basket on the cat and trapped him." This explains the method Jerry used to trap the cat.
By closely following the information provided in the passage, each question can be answered accurately.
Final Answers:
1. A large cat.
2. Very scared.
3. Under the house.
4. He pushed a basket on the cat when it walked past.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading and comprehension worksheet for grade 1.
