Ella’s Pet Reading Comprehension Worksheet for Kids
A short illustrated story about a girl who adopts a kitten from the animal shelter, with four comprehension questions answered online.
Ella’s New Pet
Reading comprehension · Grade 1–2 · Read the story, then answer the questions
Ella wanted a new pet. One day, her parents took her to the animal shelter. Ella saw many pets, but one little kitten caught her eye. The kitten had soft gray fur and bright green eyes.
Ella gently picked up the kitten and it purred softly. She named the kitten Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with a tiny ball of yarn. Ella and Whiskers played together every day.
Ella was very happy with her new pet. She knew Whiskers would be a great friend. They spent lots of fun and happy days together.
Answer the questions
0 of 4 answeredType your answer, then press Check. You can look back at the story as often as you like.
1. Where did Ella go to find a new pet?
2. What kind of pet did Ella choose?
3. What did Ella name the kitten?
4. What did Whiskers love to play with?