The Little Red Kite – Reading Comprehension

Read the story, then answer the questions.

1. 0The Little Red KiteAn original story

   Ali had a new red kite. He ran along the beach, but the kite flopped onto the sand.

   “Try again,” said his sister Dina. Ali ran faster. The kite hopped, then fell.

   Dina licked her finger and held it up. “The wind is coming from the sea. Face it, and let the string go slowly.”

   Ali turned around. This time he stood still and let out the string a little at a time. The red kite wobbled, rose, and soared high above the waves.

   “I did it!” he laughed. “No,” said Dina, “we did it.”

2. 1What colour was Ali's kite? A blue B red C green
3. 2Why did the kite fall at first? A Ali ran with the wind behind him and held the string tight B It was too heavy C There was no wind
4. 3How did Dina know where the wind came from? A She asked a friend B She held up a wet finger C She read a book
5. 4What did Ali do differently the last time?
6. 5Which word best describes Ali? A lazy B determined C angry

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