Reading Comprehension/ Valentine’s Day

BE MY VALENTINE!

February 14th is Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is a day for love. It is
also a day for fun!

On Valentine’s Day, people give

presents and cards to each other. The
cards are called valentines. Some
people buy the cards. Some people
make the cards.
Because Valentine’s Day is about love,
many people give roses to the person
they love.
You also see a lot of hearts on
Valentine’s Day. People make pictures
in the shape of a heart. People buy
candles and balloons and many other
things in the shape of a heart. You can
even find candy in the shape of a
heart!
Some schools have valentine parties.
The students give each other
valentines. They eat heart-shaped
candy.

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Name _______________ Date ___________

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT VALENTINE’S

DAY:

1. Valentine’s Day is in the month of ______.

a. April
b. May
c. February
d. December

2. Valentine’s Day is a _______ day.

a. sad
b. fun
c. silly
d. paper

3. What are some things that are heart-shaped?

a. candy
b. cards
c. pictures
d. all of these

4. What do many people do on Valentine’s Day?

a. They give presents and cards.
b. They have heart problems.
c. They eat their hearts.
d. They look for eggs.

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Name _______________ Date ___________

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1. Imagine a nice Valentine’s card. Write about it.
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2. How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
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3. What does valentine mean in the article?
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Answers to Valentine’s Day (primary)

Multiple-choice
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. a

Short-answer
1. Answers will vary. Accept reasonable answers.
2. Answers will vary. Accept reasonable answers.
3. Valentine = A Valentine’s Day card

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