Grade 5 reading comprehension
A very short text in simple present-tense sentences, with a word list, multiple-choice questions and one copying question.
📏 70–120 words❓ 6–8 questions⏱️ about 20 minutes🎯 A1
Dear Diary: My First DayA short diary page by a girl on her first day at a new school in Be'er Sheva: the nerves in the morning and a new friend by the end of the day.An Email to GrandmaA short email in which Noa invites her grandmother to her class Hanukkah party.Bike for SaleA short ad by Anna, who is selling her blue bike: what it has, how much it costs and where to see it.Hedgehogs in the GardenA short fact text about hedgehogs: where they live, what they eat and why you must not give them milk.Meet Yosef, Our Bus DriverA short interview in the school newspaper with Yosef, the bus driver: when he gets up, what he likes about his work and what is hard.How to Make an Israeli SaladA simple recipe for Israeli salad: what you need, what to do in each step and what is nice to eat it with.A Day at Summer CampA notice and a daily schedule for a summer camp in Kfar Saba: what happens at each hour and what to bring.A Sukkah on the BalconyA short story about Ella and her family, who build a sukkah on the balcony of their Tel Aviv apartment and decorate it.My Turtle ShellyA short, simple story about Lily and her turtle Shelly, what she eats and what she does in the winter.Sports Day at Our SchoolA simple notice about a school sports day: when it is, where it is and what to bring.Camels in the DesertA short fact text about camels, how they live in the hot desert and why they can walk a long time without water.Dan Loves the LibraryA short story about Dan, who goes to the school library every Tuesday and chooses a book about space.A Postcard from EilatA short postcard from a girl to her friend about a holiday in Eilat, with the sea, colorful fish and hot weather.Friday with GrandpaA short personal story about a girl who bakes challah with her grandpa every Friday.
Other levels
Grade 3 (Starter)25–60 words · 8 passagesGrade 4 (Pre-A1)45–85 words · 8 passagesGrade 5 (A1)70–120 words · 14 passagesGrade 6 (A1)100–150 words · 14 passagesGrade 7 (A1–A2)120–190 words · 30 passagesGrade 8 (A2)180–250 words · 30 passagesGrade 9 (A2–B1)220–310 words · 14 passagesModule A (B1)170–215 words · 10 passagesModule C (B1)250–320 words · 10 passagesModule E (B1–B2)330–420 words · 10 passagesModule G (B2)420–530 words · 10 passages
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Grade 5 passage?
70–120 words, with 6–8 questions. The suggested time in exam mode is 20 minutes.
What is the Grade 5 level like?
A very short text in simple present-tense sentences, with a word list, multiple-choice questions and one copying question.
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