Reading Comprehension Generator
Paste any reading passage and get comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and an answer key that points back to the text. Pick a level and question types, then answer on screen or print the worksheet. Free, with no sign-up, and your text never leaves your browser. New here? Read how the question engine works.
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________
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Answer key
How to generate reading comprehension questions
- Add a passage. Paste English text of at least 40 words. A single topic of 150 to 600 words works best.
- Choose a difficulty level. The level controls how many answer choices you get, how long the source sentences can be, and how hard the vocabulary words are.
- Pick question types and a count. Short passages can support only a few questions, and the tool tells you when it ran short.
- Generate, review, and use. Answer on screen, check your score, then print, download, or copy the worksheet. Press “New questions” for a different set from the same passage.
Choosing the right difficulty level
| Level | Answer choices | Source sentences up to about | Vocabulary words | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 3 | 18 words | 5+ letters | Early readers and new English learners |
| Elementary | 4 | 24 words | 5+ letters | Everyday reading practice |
| Intermediate | 4 | 32 words | 6+ letters | Articles, stories, and class texts |
| Advanced | 4 | 45 words | 7+ letters | Complex or academic passages |
What each question type practices
- Multiple choice (literal comprehension): finding a stated fact or detail. The sentence has one key word or number blanked out.
- True or false (accuracy): checking a statement against the text. False statements change one detail from a real sentence.
- Short answer (explaining): putting a key idea into the reader’s own words.
- Vocabulary (words in context): using nearby words to complete a sentence or work out meaning.
- Main idea (summarizing): choosing the sentence that ties the repeated ideas together.
- Inference (reading between the lines): explaining what a sentence suggests, backed by evidence.
Tips for better questions
- Use complete sentences with normal punctuation. Lists, headings, and dialogue make weaker questions.
- Keep to one topic. Passages that repeat their key terms give the clearest main idea questions.
- Include names, numbers, or specific details. They create stronger multiple choice and true or false questions.
- Mix two or three question types for a balanced worksheet, then read through and delete any you dislike.
Which question types should I choose?
- Quick check (5 questions): multiple choice and true or false confirm that readers found the key facts.
- Vocabulary focus: choose vocabulary and short answer to practice context clues and explaining word meaning.
- Close reading: choose main idea, inference, and short answer to practice summarizing and using text evidence.
- Full worksheet (10 to 15 questions): select all six types for a balanced mix of literal and inferential comprehension.
Using worksheets in class and at home
Teachers can print a worksheet with the passage and a name and date line, then hand out the answer key separately. Parents can ask a child to answer aloud and point to the sentence that proves each answer. Students can self-check, read each explanation, and generate a fresh set to practice again. English learners can start at Beginner and move up as sentences feel easier.
About the answer key and accuracy
Multiple choice and true or false questions are scored on screen. Written questions show the passage sentence to use as evidence, so a teacher or parent can mark them. Questions come from rule-based analysis, not human editing, so please review them first. See the Disclaimer. Only paste text you have the right to copy.