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6th grade reading comprehension worksheets

In 6th grade (Class 6) many schools start setting unseen passages, which are passages the student has not read before, in tests and exams. Reading comprehension practice now is about reading carefully the first time and answering in a way that shows understanding.

6th grade reading comprehension worksheets (PDF)

Cover of the Reading Comprehension Booster for CBSE English Classes 6-8: 38 A4 printable pages, 10 reading worksheets and a full answer key
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Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8

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What is inside: Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8

  • 10 reading worksheets, with stories, factual passages, a biography, poems, a school notice and advertisement, and a diary entry
  • Every question type, including MCQ, true or false, match the following, fact or opinion, short answer and long answer
  • An unseen passage test, a vocabulary puzzle page and a 20-mark revision paper
  • A score tracker and reading badge
  • Answer key for every question
  • Certificate of completion

Skills 6th grade reading comprehension builds

  • Finding the main idea and the details that support it
  • Using context to understand new words
  • Separating fact from opinion
  • Answering short and long questions in full sentences
  • Reading beyond stories, for example poems, notices and diary entries

A tip for 6th grade practice

Read the questions before reading the passage a second time, so you know what to look for. Mark the line that answers each question before writing the answer.

For test preparation, see our guide toreading comprehension test practice for grades 4 to 8.

6th grade reading comprehension: common questions

What does 6th grade reading comprehension cover?

6th grade (Class 6) reading comprehension practice usually works on: finding the main idea and the details that support it; using context to understand new words; separating fact from opinion; answering short and long questions in full sentences; reading beyond stories, for example poems, notices and diary entries. Check your child's own textbook and school for exactly what is taught.

Which 6th grade reading comprehension worksheets can I download?

Reading comprehension workbook for Classes 6-8 covers Classes 6, 7 and 8. Each is a printable PDF with an answer key.

How do I prepare for a 6th grade reading comprehension test?

Practise on passages your child has not read before, read the questions before the second reading, answer in full sentences and check against the answer key. Read the questions before reading the passage a second time, so you know what to look for. Mark the line that answers each question before writing the answer.

What age is 6th grade reading comprehension for?

6th grade (Class 6) is usually for children aged about 11 to 12. Every question in these workbooks shows a difficulty rating, so a child can start with easier ones and work up.

What do I receive when I buy?

Every product is a digital PDF. Nothing is shipped. After payment, the file is available to download from your account straight away.

Can I print the worksheets?

Yes, for your own family or for your own students in your own classroom. Sharing, reselling or uploading the files is not allowed. See the copyright and licence page.

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