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ESL & EFL Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Generate a passage or paste your own text — then build comprehension exercises from it. 8 question types, 6 exam-aligned presets, A1 to C2.

8 exercise types 6 presets 7 text styles A1–C2

What you get

Every generation downloads as a ZIP with everything you need.

Reading passage

Generated in 7 text styles — prose, email, letter, dialogue, blog post, report, or article. Or paste your own text from any source.

Comprehension exercises

Questions built from the passage — MCQ, True/False/Not Given, short answer, matching headings, and more. Not generic templates.

Complete answer key

Every question has a verified answer with passage reference. Ready for self-study or quick marking.

PDF and editable DOCX

Print-ready PDF or open the DOCX in Word to adjust the passage or questions before class.

What the exercises look like

Real examples from generated worksheets — this is what your students see.

Multiple Choice City Life
B1

According to the passage, what is the main reason young people move to cities?

Show answer

Employment opportunities

True / False / Not Given Climate Change
B2

The author claims that renewable energy will completely replace fossil fuels by 2040.

Show answer

Not Given — the passage discusses growth of renewables but makes no prediction about complete replacement.

Short Answer A Day at the Market
A2

What did Maria buy first at the market?

Show answer

A bunch of fresh flowers.

Matching Headings The Future of Work
B2

Choose the most suitable heading for Paragraph 3.

A) The decline of office culture
B) Remote work and productivity
C) Technology replacing human roles
D) New skills for a changing economy
Show answer

B) Remote work and productivity

These are 4 of 8 exercise types. Every generation includes a complete answer key.

8 exercise types

Select individual types or pick an exam-aligned preset. Level-gated types keep questions appropriate for your students.

A

Multiple Choice

Select the correct answer from 3–4 options based on the passage.

True / False / Not Given

Decide whether statements are true, false, or not mentioned in the text.

Short Answer

Answer questions in a few words using information from the passage.

Sequencing

Put events or ideas from the passage in the correct order.

Matching Headings

Match headings to paragraphs — tests skimming and main idea identification.

Multiple Matching

Match statements to sections or speakers in the text.

Note Completion

Complete notes or a summary using words from the passage.

Cause & Effect

Identify cause-and-effect relationships in the text.

A1 to C2 coverage

Generated passages match CEFR descriptors for length, vocabulary, and complexity.

A1

Short notices

Signs, menus, simple messages

A2

Personal stories

Emails, postcards, short descriptions

B1

Factual texts

News articles, travel guides, reviews

B2

Arguments & opinions

Editorials, essays, formal letters

C1

Complex articles

Academic papers, long reports, satire

C2

Abstract & literary

Literary criticism, contracts, irony

Common questions

Can I use my own text instead of generating a passage?

Yes. Paste any text — from a textbook, article, news story, or your own writing. The CEFR level and topic are detected automatically, and exercises are built from your passage.

What text styles can I generate?

Seven: prose, email, letter, dialogue, blog post, report, and article. Each is rendered with authentic formatting — an email looks like an email, a dialogue has named speakers.

What are the exam-aligned presets?

Six presets: Starter (A1–B1), Quick Comprehension (all levels), Cambridge Reading (B1+), IELTS Style (B1+), Comprehensive (B1+), and Deep Analysis (B1+). Each preset selects a curated mix of exercise types that match the exam format.

How many questions are generated?

You control the number per exercise type. A Quick Comprehension preset might generate 8–10 questions. A Comprehensive preset generates 15–20 across multiple types. You set the mix.

Is it free?

You get 18 free credits at signup — each reading worksheet costs 2 credits (passage + exercises). No credit card required. Pro and Premium plans offer more credits for regular use.

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