Free reading passage worksheet titled "Jasper and the Race" with a story about a young runner facing a challenge and a set of comprehension questions for students.

A free reading passage worksheet titled "Jasper and the Race" featuring a story about a young runner named Jasper who trains for a race but faces a challenge when his grandma is hospitalized. The worksheet includes four comprehension questions for students to answer in complete sentences.

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1) Jasper hoped to win a gold medal at the Junior Athletics Meet in September.

2) Jasper did not feel like running when September came because his grandma had to go to the hospital, and he was very sad.

3) Jasper decided to compete in the meet because his grandma smiled and encouraged him to compete, which made him want to give it a try.

4) I think Jasper came in first place in the race. I know this because he is described as an excellent long distance runner who trained every day, and he is shown wearing a jersey with the number 1 on it, which often signifies first place.

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