Reading Comprehension/ Valentine’s Day
BE MY VALENTINE!
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s
Day is a day for romance and love. It is also
a day for fun!
You see a lot of romantic symbols on
Valentine’s Day. Roses (because roses are a
romantic flower), cupid (a little boy with an
arrow who can make people fall in love), and
of hearts.
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!
On Valentine’s Day, people give cards and
presents to each other. The cards are called
valentines. Some people buy the cards. Some
people make the cards. The presents might
be something small and sweet or something
big and dramatic. Some people get engaged
(promise to marry each other) on Valentine’s
Day.
Some schools have valentine parties. The
students give each other valentines. They eat
heart-shaped candy.
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Reading Comprehension/ Valentine’s Day
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. lonely and fun
b. romantic and playful
c. roman and greek
d. none of the above
3. What are some things that are heart-shaped?
a. candy
b. cards
c. pictures
d. all of these
4. What are some symbols of Valentine’s Day?
a. Cupid, roses, and hearts.
b. Eggs, bacon, and roses.
c. Candy, roses, and liver.
d. None of the above
5. What do many people do on Valentine’s Day?
a. They have heart problems.
b. They eat their hearts.
c. They give presents and cards.
d. They look for eggs.
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Reading Comprehension/ Valentine’s Day
Answers to Valentine’s Day (elementary)
1. c
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c
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