Reading comprehension2

Time for School

"Hurry up," said Mum, "or we'll be late for school"

We all rushed downstairs, picked up our bags and went outside.

Mum closed the door. '

"No, wait!" said Kate.

"I've forgotten my homework. Mrs. James will go mad if I don't have it with me

this time!"

So we all went back inside.

"Be quick, Kate" cried Mum, "or we'll be very late for school, and Mrs. James really

will be cross with you."

Kate found her homework and rushed downstairs. We all picked up our bags and went

outside. Mum closed the door and turned the key in the lock.

We all headed for the car.

"I don't believe it!" cried Mum. "I've forgotten my bag! We'll never get to

school at this rate."

She took off her seatbelt and went back in the house.

Mum found her bag and rushed out of the front door.

She locked the door, got back into the car, put on her seatbelt and started the car up.

"Can we have the radio on, please, Mum?" said Kate.

"Ok," said Mum. "But let's get going or we'll never get to school today."

And the man on the radio said. "Good morning! Now for the latest news on this lovely Saturday

morning..."

Mum cried, "Saturday? I don't believe it!"

Kate and Charlie cried, "WHOOPEE!".

1 . Why did Mum tell everyone to hurry up?

a) she was going to work

b) the children were still in bed

c) so they wouldn't

d) someone was at the door

2. What did Mum do when everyone was outside?

3. What did Kate forget?

4. What will happen if Kate does not take her work to school?

a) they will all be late

b) Mrs. James will be mad

c) she will do it again

d) Mrs. James will be pleased

5. Where was Kate's homework?

a) upstairs

b) downstairs

c) in the car

d) outside

6. What did the children take with them when they left the house?

7. Why did Mum have to go back in the house?

8. What did Mum do before she got out of the car?

9. Mum put the radio on because:

a) she wanted to know the time

b) Kate asked her to

c) Charlie asked her to

d) she wanted to hear some music

10. Mum says "let's get going" because:

a) she likes to listen to the radio

b) the car won't start

c) she is in a hurry

d) the radio won't work

11. Who tells them it is Saturday?

12. Do you think the children were happy or sad?