Primary 1 English Comprehension Quiz | Engaging Reading Activities
Primary 1 English Comprehension Quiz
Introduction: Welcome to our Primary 1 English Comprehension Quiz, designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills in young learners.
About Binta and the mango tree
Comprehension Reading: Binta and the Mango Tree A long time ago, in the village of Yanyan, lived a girl named Binta. Discover Binta’s story and test comprehension skills with related questions.
Comprehension Reading:
A long time ago, there was a girl called Binta. She lived in a village called Yanyan. There was also a man there named Mallam Ibrahim who lived down the road from Binta’s home.
Mallam Ibrahim had a big mango tree in his compound. The tree had many ripe moangoes but mallam Ibrahim did not like people coming into his compound to pluck the mangoes.
Binta liked mangoes very much. Everyday, she walked near Mallam Ibrahim’s fence, looking at the mangoes. She always said to herself, how I wish I could get one juicy mango to eat.
Questions
Who is Binta? …………………………………………………………………………………………
What was the name of her village? …………………………………………………………..
How many people are in the story? …………………………………………………………..
Grammar
Library is a place where ………………………….. are kept.
A museum is a building where important ……………………… are kept.
This book has each ……………………………. numbered.
An animal in a zoo is kept in a ……………………………………
A ……………………….is a small traditional home.
Choose the word from the box that has the same meaning as the word underlined in each of the sentences below.
nice hurt
Tola harmed herself while cooking.
My class teacher is a kind woman.
Adjective is a word that is used to describe a …………………………………………
Composition
My bedroom is painted ………………………………………………………….
My ……………………………. is at the centre of the room.
Literature
Zaria is a city in …………………………………………
Queen …………………………….. was a warrior.
Exploring Home Basics: Fun Activities for Primary 1 Learners!
- Who is Binta?
Answer: Binta is a girl. - What was the name of her village?
Answer: Yanyan. - How many people are in the story?
Answer: Two people (Binta and Mallam Ibrahim).
Grammar:
- Library is a place where books are kept.
- A museum is a building where important artifacts are kept.
- This book has each page numbered.
- An animal in a zoo is kept in a cage.
- A hut is a small traditional home.
Choose the word from the box that has the same meaning as the word underlined in each of the sentences below:
- Tola harmed herself while cooking.
Answer: hurt - My class teacher is a kind woman.
Answer: nice
Adjective is a word that is used to describe a noun .
Composition:
- My bedroom is painted blue.
- My bed is at the centre of the room.
Literature:
- Zaria is a city in Nigeria.
- Queen Amina was a warrior
Exploring Basic Science for Primary 2: Plants, Soil, and Animals
Grammar Exercise
Grammar Exercise: Explore the importance of libraries, museums, and descriptive adjectives in our Grammar Exercise section.
- Who is Binta in the story “Binta and the Mango Tree”?
a) A boy
b) A girl
c) A teacher
d) A doctor - Where did Binta live?
a) Zaria
b) Yanyan
c) Lagos
d) Abuja - What is the name of the man in the story?
a) Mallam Bello
b) Mallam Ibrahim
c) Mallam Musa
d) Mallam Isa - A library is a place where __________ are kept.
a) Animals
b) Books
c) Toys
d) Clothes - What is a museum used for?
a) Keeping food
b) Storing artifacts
c) Playing games
d) Watching movies - How are pages identified in a book?
a) By color
b) By smell
c) By numbers
d) By taste - Animals in a zoo are kept in __________.
a) Cages
b) Houses
c) Trees
d) Rivers - What is a hut?
a) A big building
b) A small traditional home
c) A school
d) A hospital - What does the word “hurt” mean?
a) To cause pain or injury
b) To play games
c) To eat
d) To sleep - What is the central piece of furniture in a bedroom called?
a) Chair
b) Table
c) Bed
d) Sofa - Queen Amina was a famous __________.
a) Doctor
b) Teacher
c) Warrior
d) Musician - What is a city in Nigeria mentioned in the literature section?
a) Zaria
b) Accra
c) Cairo
d) Nairobi - Who is mentioned in the story along with Binta?
a) Mallam Ibrahim
b) Mallam Sule
c) Mallam Ali
d) Mallam Usman - What is the purpose of cleaning the eyes?
a) To see better
b) To smell better
c) To taste better
d) To hear better - What is an adjective used for?
a) Describing a verb
b) Describing a noun
c) Describing an adverb
d) Describing a preposition
Literature Section
Literature Section: Learn about cities like Zaria and historical figures such as Queen Amina in our Literature Section.
- Who is Binta in the story “Binta and the Mango Tree”? Answer: Binta is a girl who liked mangoes.
- Where did Binta live? Answer: Binta lived in a village called Yanyan.
- Who else is mentioned in the story? Answer: Mallam Ibrahim, who had a big mango tree, is also mentioned.
- What is a library used for? Answer: A library is a place where books are kept.
- What is a museum used for? Answer: A museum is a building where important artifacts are kept.
- How are pages identified in a book? Answer: Pages in a book are identified by numbers.
- Where are animals kept in a zoo? Answer: Animals in a zoo are kept in cages or enclosures.
- What is a hut? Answer: A hut is a small traditional home.
- What does the word “hurt” mean? Answer: “Hurt” means to cause pain or injury to oneself or others.
- What does the word “nice” mean? Answer: “Nice” means pleasant or kind.
- What is an adjective used for? Answer: An adjective is used to describe a noun.
- How can you describe the color of something? Answer: You can describe the color using adjectives like “blue,” “red,” “green,” etc.
- What is the central piece of furniture in a bedroom called? Answer: The central piece of furniture in a bedroom is called a bed.
- Name a city in Nigeria mentioned in the literature section. Answer: Zaria is a city in Nigeria mentioned in the literature section.
- Who was Queen Amina? Answer: Queen Amina was a famous warrior.
Conclusion: Engage and educate your young learners with our interactive Primary 1 English Comprehension Quiz. Happy learning!
