Reading comprehension generator with answers
Make a reading comprehension for any topic in about a minute: an original text at the right reading level, then questions grouped by reading skill - vocabulary, finding information, sequencing, inference and prediction. Primary questions are tagged with the early elementary and elementary reading-test content domains (1a-1e and 2a-2h).
Mix multiple choice, true or false, gap fill, putting events in order and longer evidence answers, or paste your own text and get questions on it. Print it, or edit it in Word or Google Docs, with a full answer key.
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How it works
- Pick a topic or paste a text. Type a topic and we write a fiction or non-fiction text, or paste the text your class is reading.
- Choose the level and questions. Year group, text length, reading level, how many questions and which question types.
- Print or edit. A numbered-paragraph text, skill-grouped questions and a full answer key, ready to print, or to edit in Word or Google Docs.
Frequently asked questions
Does it use the reading-test content domains?
Yes. At early elementary and elementary every question is tagged with its content domain (1a-1e for early elementary, 2a-2h for elementary), from the Standards and Testing Agency's reading test framework, so you can see which skills each question practises.
Can I use my own text?
Yes. Choose 'Use my own text', paste the passage and the questions are written on that text, word for word. Only use texts you have the right to copy for your class.
Does it come with answers?
Yes - a full answer key, and you can switch to an answer copy with the answers written in place.
Is the text accurate?
Non-fiction texts are written from checked facts and every sheet goes through our accuracy checks before you see it. Always read it through before using it with your class.
Can I try it without signing up?
Yes. Make up to 3 free comprehensions a day with no account. Sign up free to save, print and export them.
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