Simple Comprehension for Class 1 - Read and Answer

A short story with fun questions to check what you understood

A tiny story about a cat named Mimi, followed by easy matching, fill-in-the-blank and true/false activities to build reading comprehension skills.

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A small orange cat sitting near a bowl of milk beside a sunny window with a potted plant

Coloring Page

Color Mimi the Cat

Color the picture using your favorite colors!

A small round cat with big eyes sitting next to a bowl of milk and a ball of yarn

Download the worksheet PDF to print this page and color it in with crayons or pencils.

Matching

Match the Story Words

Read the story below, then draw a line from each word on the left to its meaning on the right. Story: Mimi is a small cat. She is orange and white. Mimi likes to drink milk every morning. She sleeps on a soft cushion near the window. In the evening, Mimi plays with a red ball. She is a happy cat.

1. Mimi

2. cushion

3. milk

4. ball

5. morning

6. window

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the Missing Word

Use the word bank to fill in each blank. Think back to the story about Mimi.

1.Mimi is a small, and white cat.

2.Mimi likes to drink every morning.

3.She sleeps on a soft near the window.

4.In the evening, Mimi plays with a red .

5.Mimi is a cat.

True / False

True or False?

Read each sentence about Mimi the cat. Write True or False next to it.

1. Mimi is a small cat.

2. Mimi drinks milk every morning.

3. Mimi sleeps in the kitchen.

4. Mimi plays with a blue ball.

5. Mimi is orange and white.

6. Mimi is a sad cat.

Short Answer

Tell Me About Mimi

Answer these questions in your own words. Full sentences are not needed, just write what you remember.

1. What color is Mimi?

2. What does Mimi drink every morning?

3. Where does Mimi sleep?

These are open-ended - there's no single right answer to check.

Written by Lernizy Editorial Team

Updated 27 Aug 2026