Our Beautiful Home: Reading Passage “The Earth” for Class 1 

This Grade 1 reading comprehension worksheet teaches children about our planet, Earth. It helps them understand how people, animals, and plants share this world together and why keeping it clean and green is important. 

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Early Learning? 

1. It builds awareness of the natural world and our environment. 
2. It teaches responsibility and care for our surroundings. 
3. It strengthens vocabulary and sequencing skills. 
4. It encourages kindness and respect for nature. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

📖 Reading Passage – The Earth 
The Earth is our home planet. It has land, water, and air. People, animals, and plants live together on Earth. There are big oceans, tall mountains, green forests, and wide fields. From space, the Earth looks round and blue. It gives us food to eat, water to drink, and air to breathe. We should keep our Earth clean and green. We must not throw waste or cut too many trees. Growing plants and saving water help our planet. The Earth is very special because it gives us everything we need to live a happy and healthy life. 

🧠 Objective Questions – Multiple Choice 
Students answer factual questions about what makes Earth special, what we see from space, and how we can take care of the planet. 

✏️ Subjective Questions – Short Answers 
Learners write short, thoughtful answers about why Earth is important and what they can do to protect it. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Objective Questions: 
1. a) Earth 
2. d) Land, water, and air 
3. c) People, plants, and animals 
4. b) Round and blue 
5. a) Throw waste 
6. c) Everything we need 

Subjective Questions: 
7. Oceans and mountains. 
8. Because we live and grow on it. 
9. Waste or garbage. 
10. By not littering and planting trees. 

Help your child learn about caring for our planet through this engaging reading comprehension story that inspires responsibility and love for nature! 

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