Splash and Smile: Reading Passage “A Rainy Day” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet describes the fun and freshness of a rainy day. It helps children build vocabulary, observation, and comprehension while connecting learning to a joyful, real-life experience. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It teaches children to observe and describe natural events like rain. 
2. It builds vocabulary using sensory words (wet, shiny, puddles, splash). 
3. It improves understanding of sequencing and feelings in short stories. 
4. It encourages children to express joy and awareness about weather. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – A Rainy Day 
Yesterday it rained heavily. The sky was full of grey clouds. I wore my raincoat and took my colourful umbrella. The roads were wet and shiny. My friends and I jumped in small puddles near our school. We laughed when the water splashed. After returning home, I drank hot milk and watched the rain from my window. I love rainy days because they are fun and cool. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer factual questions about what the child wore, what they did with friends, and why they like rainy days. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short, reflective answers about their own rainy day experiences and what they enjoy most when it rains. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. a) Clouds 
2. c) Raincoat 
3. d) Colourful 
4. a) On puddles 
5. b) Milk 
6. c) They are fun and cool 

Subjective Questions: 
7. An umbrella. 
8. Because they are fun and cool. 
9. In puddles near school. 
10. I watch cartoons at home. 

Help your child build comprehension, sensory awareness, and a love for reading with this cheerful, weather-based story! 

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