Sweet and Sunny: Reading Passage “My Favourite Fruit” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet celebrates the joy of eating mangoes — the “king of fruits.” It helps children build vocabulary, comprehension, and connection to everyday life through a cheerful, sensory-rich story about family and summer fun. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning?

 1. It helps children relate reading to daily life experiences like eating fruits. 
2. It develops sensory vocabulary — taste, smell, color, and texture. 
3. It strengthens sequencing and factual understanding through simple questions. 
4. It builds appreciation for healthy food and family moments. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – My Favourite Fruit 
I love mangoes very much. They are yellow, sweet, and juicy. Mangoes come in summer, and everyone enjoys eating them. My mother cuts them into small pieces and gives them to me in a bowl. My father makes tasty mango shakes on Sundays. My sister and I eat mangoes together after lunch and laugh when we lick the seeds. Sometimes, we keep mangoes in the fridge, and they taste cool and fresh. Mangoes have a lovely smell and soft pulp. They are called the king of fruits. Mango is my favourite fruit because it makes me happy. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer fact-based questions about color, season, who prepares them, and why they’re special. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short answers about what they like about mangoes, how their family enjoys them, and what their favorite fruit is.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. c) Yellow 
2. d) Mother 
3. a) In summer 
4. b) Mango shake 
5. d) Sister and I 
6. a) King of fruits 

Subjective Questions: 
7. They are sweet and juicy. 
8. To make them cool and tasty. 
9. My father. 
10. I like apples because they are crunchy. 

Help your child build reading confidence and sensory awareness through this delightful passage on family, food, and happiness!
 
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