Free printable reading comprehension. Print the story for offline use as a worksheet, or test comprehension with the online quiz game with interactive questions. Recommended level: 1st and 2nd Grade
Dolphins Just Want to Have Fun
Dolphins are good swimmers. They have strong tails. Their strong tails push them through the water.
Dolphins can stay underwater for 15 minutes. Then they need to come up for air. They get air through a hole on the top of their heads.
Dolphins are very smart. They talk to each other using sounds like clicks, chirps, and whistles. They can learn tricks too.
What do dolphins do for fun? They love to leap out of the water. It is great fun for them to jump and play.
How long can a dolphin stay underwater before it needs air? 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes
How do dolphins talk to each other? They chirp. They click. Both are correct. Both are correct.
How do you know dolphins are smart? They can learn tricks. They can swim. They catch fish. They can learn tricks.
How do dolphins have fun? They swim. They jump and play. They click. They jump and play.
What does the word "leap" mean? swim roll over jump high jump high
How does a dolphin get air? through its mouth using fins through a hole on its head through a hole on its head
How does its tail help a dolphin swim? The tail gets fish out of the way. The tail helps the dolphin float. The tail pushes the dolphin through the water. The tail pushes the dolphin through the water.
Dolphin Verbs
A Fish Named Fido
