Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| evening | The part of the day between afternoon and night. | We eat dinner in the evening. |
| dark | With no light or very little light. | It is hard to see in a dark room. |
| family | A group of people who are related to each other. | My family is not very big. |
| windows | Openings with glass in a wall to let in light. | Please close the windows; it’s cold. |
| wind | Moving air. | The wind is blowing the leaves off the trees. |
| rain | Water that falls from the clouds in drops. | Take an umbrella because it is starting to rain. |
| worried | Feeling anxious or troubled. | She was worried about the exam. |
| lights | Things that produce light, like lamps. | Turn on the lights, I can’t see. |
| children | Young human beings; boys or girls. | The children are playing in the park. |
| afraid | Feeling fear or anxiety. | He is afraid of big dogs. |
| candles | Sticks of wax that you burn for light. | We used candles when the power went out. |
| father | A male parent. | My father taught me how to ride a bike. |
| story | An account of people and events. | Please tell me a story before I sleep. |
| chocolate | A sweet, brown food. | I love hot chocolate in the winter. |
| listened | To give attention to a sound. | She listened to music on her headphones. |
| safe | Protected from danger. | You are safe here. |
| hour | A period of 60 minutes. | The movie is one hour long. |
| clean | Free from dirt or marks. | Please wash your hands and make them clean. |
| fresh | Newly made or obtained; not old. | I love the smell of fresh bread. |
| night | The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. | The stars are beautiful at night. |
The Story
One Tuesday evening, the sky outside became very dark. A big storm was coming to the town. The Miller family was inside their warm house. Together, they went around and closed all the windows to get ready.
First, the wind began to blow. It made a loud noise as it moved through the trees. Then, the rain started to fall. It was not a light rain; it was very heavy. Mr. Miller was a little worried because they had a very old tree in their garden.
Suddenly, with a loud thunder sound, all the lights in the house went out. It was completely dark inside. The two children, Leo and Mia, were a little afraid of the dark. Their mother calmly went to a drawer and found some candles. She lit them, and a small, warm light filled the room.
To help the children feel better, their father decided to tell a funny story about a talking cat. The family sat together in the living room. Mrs. Miller made hot chocolate for everyone, and they all listened to the story. They started to feel safe and happy together.
After about an hour, the wind and rain stopped. The storm was over, and the lights in the house came back on. The family went outside to look. The old tree was still standing. The air was cool, clean, and fresh after the rain. It was a night they would all remember.
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, it did not.
2. No, it was not.
3. No, they did not.
4. No, it was not.
5. No, he was not.
6. No, they did not.
7. No, they were not.
8. No, she did not.
9. No, they did not.
10. No, it did not.
