A Bike for Ben
by RV staff writer J.C.
Young Ben wants a bike like all his friends, but he has to wait. When he comes across one unattended, he has to make a big decision. Students will read this story and answer questions on the theme, character traits, and story details.
Reading Comprehension Passage
A Bike for Ben
by RV staff writer J.C.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- tricycle
- empty
- noticed
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “He used to have a tricycle when he was small”
a. scooter b. roller skates c. a vehicle with three wheels d. three sided trolley
2) “he saw there were no other kids to play with – the park was empty”
a. deserted; unoccupied b. off limits; closed c. sad; unhappy d. filled with adults
3) “He was about to go back home when he noticed something”
a. remembered; recalled b. ignored or overlooked c. removed d. saw or observed