Find Reasons in a Text

Grade 1 Reading Worksheet

Read the text. Circle the reason.

1. 1.

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

   • To breathe under water.
   • To catch food.
   • To help them fly.
2. 2.

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

   • The leaves are too heavy.
   • The tree gets less sunlight.
   • The wind is blowing.
3. 3.

   We wash our hands before we eat. Washing gets rid of germs that can make us sick. Why do we wash our hands?

   • To make them cold.
   • To make them bigger.
   • To get rid of germs.
4. 4.

   Frogs have long, sticky tongues. A frog flicks its tongue out to catch flies to eat. Why do frogs have sticky tongues?

   • To catch flies.
   • To dig holes.
   • To sing songs.
5. 5.

   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 like the snow.
   • They are tired of playing.
   • It is cold and there is little food.
6. 6.

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

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