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Bo and the Bath Duck: reading passage and questions

A free printable reading passage for Preschool and Kindergarten and 1st grade and 2nd grade (60 words) with 6 comprehension questions and an answer key. No sign-up.

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Bo and the Bath Duck

Bo is in the bath.

Where is his duck?

Not by his feet.

Not in his cup.

Not by the soap.

Squeak, squeak!

Bo sits up.

"Who is that?" said Bo.

Squeak! Squeak!

It is in the suds!

Pat, pat, pat goes Bo.

Up pops the duck!

Bo hugs his duck.

It sits on his head.

Squeak! A duck hat!

Questions

1. What is gone?
  1. Bo's cup
  2. Bo's soap
  3. Bo's duck
2. Where is it not?
  1. In the suds
  2. By the soap
  3. On a bed
3. What sound does Bo hear?
  1. Squeak
  2. Quack
  3. Boom
4. Where was the duck?
  1. In the suds
  2. In the cup
  3. Under the soap
5. Why does Bo say "Who is that?"
  1. He is not sure what is squeaking
  2. He is mad at the duck
  3. He wants a nap
6. What does "suds" mean?
  1. Soap foam
  2. A red hat
  3. A big fish

Words to know

  • bath: a wash
  • feet: where socks go
  • soap: gets you clean
  • suds: soap foam
  • squeak: a tiny noise

Answer key: Bo and the Bath Duck

  1. C. Bo's duck
  2. C. On a bed
  3. A. Squeak
  4. A. In the suds
  5. A. He is not sure what is squeaking
  6. A. Soap foam