1st Grade Find Reasons in a Text worksheets

Find Reasons in a Text

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Read the text. Circle the reason.

1. 1.

   Bears sleep in winter. It is cold and there is little food. So they sleep in a den until spring. Why do bears sleep in winter?

   • They are tired of playing.
   • It is cold and there is little food.
   • They like the snow.
2. 2.

   Birds build nests. A nest keeps the eggs safe and warm until the chicks hatch. Why do birds build nests?

   • To keep the eggs safe and warm.
   • To hold their food.
   • To keep the rain off the tree.
3. 3.

   We wear coats in winter. A coat keeps our bodies warm when the air is cold. Why do we wear coats in winter?

   • To look tall.
   • To keep warm.
   • To keep cool.
4. 4.

   Leaves fall in the fall. The tree gets less sunlight, so the leaves dry up and drop. Why do leaves fall?

   • The wind is blowing.
   • The leaves are too heavy.
   • The tree gets less sunlight.
5. 5.

   A road has a stop sign. The sign tells cars to stop so people can cross safely. Why is there a stop sign?

   • So the road looks nice.
   • So cars can go faster.
   • So people can cross safely.
6. 6.

   Fish have gills. Gills take air from the water, so fish can breathe under water. Why do fish have gills?

   • To help them fly.
   • To breathe under water.
   • To catch food.