Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| family | A group of people who are related to each other. | My family lives in a small house. |
| curious | Wanting to know or learn about something. | Cats are very curious animals. |
| window | An opening in the wall of a building. | Please open the window, it is hot in here. |
| age | The length of time that a person has lived. | What is your age? |
| play | To do activities for fun or enjoyment. | The children play in the park every day. |
| garden | A piece of ground where flowers and vegetables grow. | My grandfather grows tomatoes in his garden. |
| shy | Nervous or timid in the company of other people. | The little girl was shy and hid behind her mother. |
| walks | To move at a regular pace on your feet. | He walks to school every morning. |
| moved | To go to live in a different house or area. | We moved to this city last year. |
| dog | A common animal kept by humans as a pet. | I have a small dog named Max. |
| football | A game played by two teams with a round ball. | Do you want to play football after school? |
| invites | To ask someone to go somewhere or to do something. | She invites all her friends to her birthday party. |
| park | A large public garden in a town. | Let’s have a picnic in the park. |
| good | Of a high standard or quality. | He is a very good student. |
| time | Something measured in minutes, hours, years, etc. | What time is it? |
| tree | A tall plant with a trunk and branches made of wood. | There is a big apple tree in our garden. |
| talk | To speak to give information and express ideas. | I need to talk to you about something important. |
| books | Written or printed works with pages. | I like to read books in the evening. |
| happy | Feeling or showing pleasure. | She was happy to see her family. |
| friend | A person you know well and like. | He is my best friend. |
The Story
A new family moved into the house next to Leo last week. Leo was very curious about them. He looked out his window and saw a boy who was about his age. Leo hoped he would be nice and that they could be friends.
The next day, Leo went outside to play with his red ball. He saw the new boy in his garden. The boy was quiet and seemed a little shy. Leo wanted to say hello, but he was a little nervous too. He decided to be brave.
Leo walks over to the fence that separates their houses. He smiled and said, “Hi, I’m Leo.” The new boy smiled back and said, “I’m Sam. We just moved here yesterday.” Sam had a small, brown dog with him that wagged its tail.
Leo asked Sam, “Do you like to play football?” Sam’s face lit up, and he said he loved it. Leo invites Sam to play with him. They went to the small park across the street. Sam was very good at playing football.
They played for a long time until they were both tired. They sat down under a big tree to rest. They talk about their favorite books and TV shows. Leo was very happy because he knew he had a new friend.
Comprehension Quiz
Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!
Correct Answers Key
1. No, they did not.
2. No, he was not.
3. No, he did not.
4. No, he was not.
5. No, he did not.
6. No, he did not.
7. No, they did not.
8. No, he was not.
9. No, they did not.
10. No, he was not.
