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Printable 5th grade reading worksheet with four limericks and comprehension questions about characters Meg, Roy, Barb, and Troy.
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Limericks Reading Comprehension

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This printable reading worksheet presents four limericks about characters like Meg, Roy, Barb, and Troy and asks 5th graders to answer comprehension questions in complete sentences. Students identify vocabulary phrases (words for small, scar, back and forth) and respond to story-specific questions about each limerick. Good for poetry study, reading practice, and vocabulary reinforcement.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated October 2025

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