Exploring the Hidden Treasure: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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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 the Hidden Treasure: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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Exploring the Hidden Treasure: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Instructions: Read the passage below carefully. Then, look at each matching question and select the correct pairing from the options provided. Each question tests your ability to recall details, make inferences, and understand vocabulary from the story.
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Reading Passage
Dear Diary,
Today was a day full of surprises, and I think I’ll remember it for a long time. I woke up early, as I usually do on weekends, but today felt different. The sky was clear, and the sun was shining brightly through my window. I could hear birds singing outside, which made me feel happy and excited for what the day might bring.
After breakfast, I decided to go for a walk in the woods behind my house. I love exploring there because it’s peaceful, and I never know what I might find. As I stepped onto the narrow trail, I noticed a strange glimmer among the trees. Curious, I moved closer and saw something shiny partially hidden beneath a pile of fallen leaves. It looked like a small, old box made of wood and decorated with tiny carvings. I carefully brushed away the leaves and managed to open it.
Inside the box, I found a collection of small objects: a delicate key, a faded photograph of a young girl with a bright smile, and a tiny, worn-out journal. My heart started pounding with excitement. Who could this belong to? Why was it buried here? I carefully examined the key—it looked old but solid, and I wondered what it might unlock.
I decided to open the journal, hoping to find some clues. The pages were yellowed and filled with neat handwriting. As I read, I learned that the journal belonged to a girl named Lily, who had lived in my town many years ago. She wrote about her adventures, her family, and her favorite hiding spots near the woods. One entry caught my attention: Lily described a hidden door behind a thicket of bushes, which she called her secret treasure room. She mentioned a special key that opened the door, but she never revealed where the key was kept.
My mind buzzed with curiosity. Could the key I found be the one Lily talked about? I looked around the area, searching for any sign of a hidden door or a secret entrance. The woods were dense, and I knew I’d need to be careful. I decided to come back tomorrow with my parents and some tools, just in case there was something worth discovering.
As I headed home, I felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I couldn’t wait to see if the key fit the lock in Lily’s story. Maybe I had found a real treasure, or maybe it was just an empty adventure. Either way, I knew this day had opened a door to something mysterious and wonderful. I’m planning to write more in my own journal about what I find next. Who knows what secrets are hidden right in my own backyard?
Tonight, I’ll keep the journal safe and think about what I should do tomorrow. I feel lucky to have discovered something so intriguing, and I hope I can uncover the story behind the key and the hidden door. Maybe I’ll even learn more about Lily and her life. For now, I’ll try to sleep and dream of new adventures. But I can’t shake the feeling that this is only the beginning of a great mystery.
Goodnight, Diary.
Until tomorrow.
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Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1.
Match the character with what they found during their walk:
[2 marks]1. The narrator
2. Lily
3. The key
4. The journal
ADiscovered a small, old box with objects inside
BHad written about a secret treasure room
CContained Lily's adventures and secrets
DLooked old but solid and possibly important
2.
Match the following descriptions with their corresponding objects found in the box:
[2 marks]1. A small, worn-out book
2. A bright, smiling girl in a photograph
3. A tiny, old key
AThe key
BThe photograph
CThe journal
3.
Match the phrase with its meaning in the context of the story:
[2 marks]1. Curious
2. Nervousness
3. Intriguing
4. Exploring
ASearching or traveling through an area to learn about it
BVery interesting and mysterious
CFeeling worried or anxious about the unknown
DWanting to learn or discover more
4.
Match the location with what the narrator plans to do there:
[2 marks]1. Behind the bushes
2. In the woods
3. At home
AGo back with tools and their parents
BSearch for a hidden door or entrance
CWrite in their journal about discoveries
5.
Match the character with what they are known for in the story:
[2 marks]1. The narrator
2. Lily
3. The girl in the photograph
ASmiled brightly and belonged to Lily
BWrote about her secret treasure room
CDiscovers a mysterious box and explores the woods
6.
Match the emotion with the narrator's feelings at the end of the story:
[2 marks]1. Excitement
2. Nervousness
3. Curiosity
AFeeling anxious about what might be found
BFeeling eager to explore more
CWanting to uncover the story behind the key
7.
Match the phrase with its implication in the story:
[2 marks]1. A hidden door
2. A secret treasure room
3. The key fitting the lock
AA secret entrance that might lead to treasure
BA special place Lily described in her journal
CPossibility of unlocking a hidden door
8.
Match the description with the author's purpose:
[2 marks]1. To create suspense
2. To evoke curiosity
3. To entertain
ABy telling a story of adventure and mystery
BIn mentioning Lily's secret treasure room
CIn describing the discovery of the box and the key
9.
Match the vocabulary word with its meaning in the story:
[2 marks]1. Glimmer
2. Curious
3. Examine
ALook at something carefully
BEager to learn or know something
CA faint or small shining light
10.
Match the time of day with what the narrator was doing:
[2 marks]1. Morning
2. Night
AWoke up and decided to go for a walk
BDecided to keep the journal safe and sleep
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