Compare Two Texts

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. Read this first

   Dogs and Cats

   Text 1: Dogs are pets. They are good friends. Dogs bark to say hello. A dog needs a walk. A pet needs love every day.

   Text 2: Cats are pets. They are good friends. Cats purr when they are happy. A cat likes to nap in the sun. A pet needs love every day.

2. 1.

   Which detail is true in both texts?

   • Dogs bark to say hello.
   • Cats bark to say hello.
   • They are good friends.
3. 2.

   Which detail is only in Text 1?

   • Dogs purr when they are happy.
   • Dogs bark to say hello.
   • Cats purr when they are happy.
4. 3.

   Which detail is only in Text 2?

   • Dogs bark to say hello.
   • Cats bark to say hello.
   • Cats purr when they are happy.
5. 4.

   What do both texts tell about?

   • farm animals
   • pets
   • dogs
6. 5.

   Which detail is NOT in either text?

   • Cats purr when they are happy.
   • Cats bark to say hello.
   • They are good friends.
7. 6.

   Which text says: "Dogs bark to say hello."?

   • Both texts
   • Text 2
   • Text 1
8. 7.

   Which text says: "Cats purr when they are happy."?

   • Text 1
   • Text 2
   • Both texts
9. 8.

   What is Text 1 mostly about?

   • dogs
   • birds
   • cats
10. 9.

    What is Text 2 mostly about?

    • cats
    • dogs
    • fish
11. 10.

    Which other detail is true in both texts?

    • Dogs purr when they are happy.
    • A pet needs love every day.
    • Dogs bark to say hello.