ESL Worksheet for English Language Learners - Age 8-12

Instructions

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Passage 1

Maria loves to explore new places. This summer, she visited the mountains with her family. They went hiking every day, saw beautiful wildlife, and enjoyed the fresh air. Maria's favorite part was sitting by the campfire at night, roasting marshmallows and telling stories with her family.

Questions

1. Where did Maria go this summer?
   
2. What activity did they do every day?
   
3. What was Maria's favorite part of the trip?
   

Passage 2

Tom has a small garden behind his house. He grows vegetables and flowers. Every morning, he waters his plants and checks for any insects. His favorite vegetables to grow are tomatoes and carrots. Tom loves to eat fresh salads made with the vegetables from his garden.

Questions

1. What does Tom keep in his garden?
   
2. What does Tom do every morning?
   
3. Which two vegetables are Tom's favorites to grow?
   

Vocabulary Section

Match the words with their meanings.

1. Explore
   
2. Wildlife
   
3. Insects
   

Grammar Section

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Maria ______ (to love) to explore new places.
2. Tom ______ (to have) a small garden behind his house.
3. They ______ (to go) hiking every day.