Reading Comprehension Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — Printable Practice for Young Readers

Instructions

Read the story below. Then, use the information from the story to answer the questions that follow.

The Sleepy Bear's Big Snack

Barnaby was a big, brown bear who loved to sleep. More than sleeping, he loved to eat! As autumn leaves turned bright yellow and orange, Barnaby knew it was time to prepare for his long winter nap. To do that, he needed to find a big meal.

First, he ambled down to the river. With a mighty SWIPE of his paw, he scooped a slippery salmon right out of the water. Crunch, munch! That was a good start. Next, he lumbered over to the berry patch. He found the juiciest, sweetest blackberries and ate handfuls of them until his snout was stained purple.

Feeling almost full, he remembered one more treat. He followed his nose to a tall oak tree where bees were buzzing around a hive. Barnaby didn't mind the bees. He carefully reached into the hive and pulled out a chunk of honeycomb, dripping with golden honey. It was the perfect sweet dessert.

With a full and happy belly, Barnaby the bear found a cozy cave, curled up on a bed of dry leaves, and yawned a giant yawn. He was finally ready for his long winter sleep.

Questions

1. What was the first food Barnaby ate to prepare for his nap?
   • A) Blackberries
   • B) Honeycomb
   • C) A salmon


2. Fill in the blank: Barnaby's snout was stained              from eating the berries.


3. True or False: Barnaby found the honeycomb in a pine tree.
   

   Circle one:     TRUE      FALSE



4. What season was it in the story?

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5. Why did Barnaby need to eat such a big meal?

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Answer Key

1. C) A salmon
2. purple
3. FALSE (It was an oak tree.)
4. Autumn (or Fall)
5. He was getting ready for his long winter sleep (hibernation).