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Printable 5th–6th grade reading comprehension worksheet with multiple passages including fiction and informational text.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise with Answer Key

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This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet for Grades 5–6 features three complete fiction passages with a total of 30+ multiple-choice questions and answer explanations. Students engage with "Scarecrows," a medieval tale about clever problem-solving; an article on AI game algorithms; and "The Festival of the Bear," a cultural tradition from Catalan villages. Ideal for reading fluency practice, test prep, literature analysis, or homework.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
5th – 6th Grades
Updated June 2026

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