Exploring Hidden Secrets: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

English
General
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A medium difficulty English worksheet on reading for grade 7 students. Includes questions on Reading Passage, Comprehension Questions.

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Exploring Hidden Secrets: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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Exploring Hidden Secrets: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Instructions: Read the passage carefully. Then, answer each question by providing short answers or arranging events in the correct order as instructed. Make sure to review your answers before submitting.
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Reading Passage

Dear Diary, Today was one of those days that I’ll probably remember for a long time, even though it started out as just another ordinary Saturday. I woke up early, around 7 a.m., because I couldn’t shake the feeling that something exciting was going to happen. After brushing my teeth and having a quick breakfast of cereal and orange juice, I decided to go for a walk in the woods behind my house. The air was fresh, and the sun was shining brightly, making the leaves on the trees sparkle like tiny jewels. As I wandered deeper into the woods, I noticed a faint trail I hadn’t seen before. Curious, I followed it, pushing aside some branches that brushed against my face. The trail twisted and turned, leading me to a small clearing I’d never been in. In the middle of the clearing was an old, weathered box half-buried in the dirt. Its wood was chipped, and a rusty latch kept it closed. My heart started pounding with excitement. What could be inside? I knelt down and gently pried open the latch. Inside, I found a collection of strange objects: a tarnished pocket watch, a faded photograph of a boy and a girl smiling together, and a small, leather-bound notebook. I carefully picked up the notebook, feeling its soft cover against my fingers. It had a strange smell, like aged paper and something else I couldn’t quite place. I opened it and saw that it was filled with neat handwriting, stories, sketches, and dates. As I read through the pages, I discovered that the notebook belonged to a boy named Oliver who had lived in my town many years ago. He wrote about his adventures, his dreams, and even his fears. One entry mentioned a secret hideout he and his friends built near the river. I looked up from the notebook, feeling a thrill of excitement. Could this be the same river I visit sometimes? I wondered if I could find the hideout Oliver described. I decided to follow the clues in his stories. I rushed to the riverbank, searching for the spot he mentioned. After a few minutes of exploring, I found a large, fallen tree with a hollow underneath. To my surprise, I saw a small pile of stones arranged in a rough circle. It looked like a tiny fort or hideout. I sat inside it for a moment, imagining Oliver and his friends playing there long ago. It felt like I had stepped back in time. Later, I carefully placed the notebook and the other objects back in the box, planning to bury it again so that someone else might find it someday and discover Oliver’s story. As I headed home, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for this unexpected adventure. It made me realize how much history is hidden all around us, waiting to be uncovered. I think tomorrow I might tell my friends about what I found and see if they want to explore the woods with me. Who knows what other secrets might be hidden just beyond our sight? That was definitely the most exciting discovery I’ve made in a long time. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. Goodnight, Diary.
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Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1.
What time did the narrator wake up on the day of the discovery?
[2 marks]
2.
Describe what the narrator found inside the old box in the clearing.
[2 marks]
3.
What did the narrator decide to do after finding the box?
[2 marks]
4.
Based on the story, what is the significance of the notebook?
[2 marks]
5.
How did the narrator feel when discovering the hideout under the fallen tree?
[2 marks]
6.
Arrange the following events from the passage in the correct order:
[2 marks]
Scrambled Events:
  • The narrator follows a trail into the woods.
  • The narrator finds the old box in the clearing.
  • The narrator reads the notebook and finds out about Oliver.
  • The narrator searches for Oliver's secret hideout near the river.
Correct Order:
1
2
3
4
7.
What does the narrator think about the history hidden around us?
[2 marks]
8.
Why does the narrator plan to bury the box again?
[2 marks]
9.
What is the narrator's mood at the end of the story?
[2 marks]
10.
What technique does the author use to make the story more engaging?
[2 marks]

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