Short stories for beginners
A Day at the Park
Tom and his dog, Buddy, went to the park on Saturday. It was sunny and warm, so there were a lot of people there. Children were playing soccer while others flew kites. Ducks were swimming in the pond. Tom threw a ball and Buddy ran fast to fetch it. They had a fun day and left the park when it got dark.
Questions:
1. Who went to the park?
2. What day did Tom and Buddy go to the park?
3. What was the weather like at the park?
4. What were some children doing?
5. What were the ducks doing?
6. What did Tom throw for Buddy?
7. When did Tom and Buddy leave the park?
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:
8. Tom and his dog went to the ______. (park/school)
9. It was ______ and warm at the park. (sunny/rainy)
10. Tom threw a _______, and Buddy fetched it. (stick/ball)
**Mia’s New Plant**
Mia got a new plant. It is a small tomato plant. She puts it on the window sill so it can get sunlight. Mia waters the plant every day. She talks to it and says, “Grow big, little plant!” After many days, the plant gets flowers. Then, small green tomatoes start to grow. Mia is very happy to see them. She can't wait to eat fresh tomatoes.
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**Questions:**
1. What did Mia get?
2. What type of plant is it?
3. Where does Mia put her new plant?
4. How often does Mia water the plant?
5. What does Mia say to the plant?
6. What happens to the plant after many days?
7. What starts to grow on Mia's plant?
8. How does Mia feel when she sees the green tomatoes?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
9. Mia got a new ______. (toy/plant)
10. The plant is on the window ______. (floor/sill)
11. The tomatoes start out ______. (green/red)
12. Mia wants to eat ______ tomatoes. (fresh/old)
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**The Picnic**
Sarah and her family went for a picnic in the park. They took a big basket with sandwiches, fruits, and drinks. Sarah’s little brother, Ben, found a beautiful butterfly and chased it around. Sarah and her parents flew a kite in the open field. After eating, they played a game of hide and seek among the trees. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed the time together.
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**Questions:**
1. Where did Sarah and her family go for a picnic?
2. What did they take with them for the picnic?
3. What did Ben find during the picnic?
4. What did Sarah and her parents do in the open field?
5. What game did they play after eating?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
6. The family took a big basket with ______. (toys/sandwiches)
7. Ben found a beautiful ______. (butterfly/dragonfly)
8. They flew a ______ in the open field. (kite/balloon)
9. After eating, they played hide and ______. (seek/sleep)
10. It was a ______ day. (boring/fun)
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**Billy's Birthday Party**
Billy turned six years old on Tuesday. To celebrate, his mother made a chocolate cake. She put six candles on top. Billy had three friends come to his party: Amy, John, and Ling. They played games and opened presents. At the end of the party, everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Billy, and he blew out the candles. Billy made a wish but he did not tell anyone what it was because he hoped it would come true.
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**Questions:**
1. How old did Billy turn on his birthday?
2. On what day of the week was Billy's birthday?
3. What kind of cake did Billy's mother make?
4. How many candles were on the cake?
5. Name one friend who came to the party.
6. What did the children do at the party?
7. What song did everyone sing to Billy?
8. Why didn't Billy tell anyone his wish?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
9. Billy turned ______ years old. (five/six)
10. His mother made a ______ cake. (vanilla/chocolate)
11. Billy's birthday was on a ______. (Tuesday/Thursday)
12. Billy blew out the candles after making a ______. (sound/wish)
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**Lucy’s New Kitten**
Lucy found a little kitten in her backyard. The kitten was white with black spots. Lucy decided to name her kitten Snowball. Every day, Lucy fed Snowball some cat food and milk. Snowball loved to play with a red ball of yarn. At night, the kitten slept at the foot of Lucy’s bed. Lucy loved Snowball very much and was glad to have a new friend.
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**Questions:**
1. Where did Lucy find the kitten?
2. What color is the kitten?
3. What name did Lucy give to her kitten?
4. What does Lucy feed Snowball?
5. What does the kitten like to play with?
6. Where does Snowball sleep at night?
7. How does Lucy feel about Snowball?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
8. The kitten was found in Lucy's ______. (backyard/kitchen)
9. Snowball is white with ______ spots. (black/red)
10. Lucy named her kitten ______. (Snowball/Snowflake)
11. The kitten plays with a red ball of ______. (yarn/string)
12. At night, Snowball sleeps at the foot of Lucy’s ______. (bed/couch)
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**The New Puppy**
Sara's family decided to get a new puppy. They went to the animal shelter and found a small, brown dog with floppy ears. The family named her Bella. Bella loved to play and run around in the backyard. Sara taught Bella to sit and fetch a ball. Every night, Bella slept in a cozy bed in Sara's room. The family was very happy to have Bella as a new member of their family.
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1. Where did Sara's family find the new puppy?
2. What is the new puppy's name?
3. What color is the new puppy?
4. What did Sara teach Bella?
5. Where does Bella sleep at night?
6. How does the family feel about having Bella?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
7. Sara's family found the new puppy at the ______ shelter. (animal/food)
8. The new puppy's name is ______. (Bella/Rex)
9. Bella loved to play and run around in the ______. (backyard/front yard)
10. Every night, Bella slept in a ______ bed in Sara's room. (cozy/big)
11. The family was very ______ to have Bella. (sad/happy)
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**Maria's Garden**
Maria loves to spend time in her garden. She grows many colorful flowers and delicious vegetables. Her favorite flower is the bright sunflower that grows tall and faces the sun. Maria waters her plants every morning and sings to them. She also chases away any bugs or birds that might harm her garden. Maria's garden is her favorite place to be.
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**Questions:**
1. What does Maria enjoy doing in her garden?
2. What does Maria grow in her garden?
3. What is Maria's favorite flower?
4. How does Maria take care of her plants?
5. Where is Maria's favorite place to be?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
6. Maria loves to spend time in her ______. (kitchen/garden)
7. Maria waters her plants every ______. (morning/night)
8. Maria's favorite flower is the bright ______. (rose/sunflower)
9. Maria chases away bugs or birds that might harm her ______. (garden/clothes)
10. Maria's garden is her favorite place to ______. (eat/be)
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**The Lost Kitten**
One day, Sarah found a lost kitten outside her house. The kitten's fur was soft and gray with white paws. Sarah took the kitten inside and gave it some food and water. She made a cozy bed for the kitten to sleep in. The next day, Sarah put up some posters around the neighborhood to find the kitten's owner. A few days later, the kitten's owner saw the poster and came to get their lost pet. Sarah was happy to see the kitten go back home.
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**Questions:**
1. Where did Sarah find the lost kitten?
2. What did Sarah give the kitten when she found it?
3. What did Sarah do the next day to find the kitten's owner?
4. How did the kitten's owner find out about the lost pet?
5. How did Sarah feel when the kitten's owner came to get it?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
6. Sarah found a lost kitten outside her ______. (house/car)
7. The kitten's fur was soft and ______. (gray/yellow)
8. Sarah put up some posters around the ______. (school/neighborhood)
9. A few days later, the kitten's owner saw the ______ and came to get their lost pet. (cat/poster)
10. Sarah was happy to see the kitten go ______. (home/out)
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**The Beach Day**
Max and his family went to the beach for a day of fun. They built sandcastles, collected seashells, and splashed in the waves. Max's mom packed a picnic lunch with sandwiches, fruits, and juice. After lunch, they played beach volleyball and took a long walk along the shore. As the sun began to set, they packed up and headed home, tired but happy.
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**Questions:**
1. Where did Max and his family go for a day of fun?
2. What activities did they do at the beach?
3. What did Max's mom pack for lunch?
4. What did they do after lunch?
5. How did they feel at the end of the day?
**Choose the correct word to complete the sentences:**
6. Max and his family went to the ______ for a day of fun. (park/beach)
7. They built sandcastles and collected ______. (flowers/seashells)
8. Max's mom packed a picnic lunch with ______, fruits, and juice. (burgers/sandwiches)
9. After lunch, they played beach volleyball and took a long walk along the ______. (shore/mountain)
10. At the end of the day, they felt ______ but happy. (tired/angry)
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