Molly and Buster
by Elizabeth Trach
Molly the cat likes her life just fine, but one day Mrs. Marks brings home a surprise. This story shows that new friends can come in unexpected packages as long as you're willing to keep an open mind. After reading the story, students will answer questions about the details of the story and the theme.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Molly and Buster
by Elizabeth Trach
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.
1. Tangled
2. Curious
3. Wiggled
4. Promise
5. Comfortable
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1. “Sometimes this made Mrs. Marks say, "tsk tsk" when Molly got tangled in her knitting.”
a. mixed up b. sleepy c. hurt d. hungry
2. “Mrs. Marks put down the box. Molly was a curious cat.”
a. silly b. sly c. nosey d. furry
3. “Buster wagged his tail so much that his whole body wiggled.”
a. froze b. shook c. went limp d. fell
4. “Molly thought. "I will sleep next to you tonight," she said. "But you have to promise not to lick me."
a. vow b. try c. refuse d. wish
5. “Molly was very comfortable. "I like having a new friend after all," she thought.”
a. glad b. nervous c. worried d. cozy