ESL & EFL Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Generate a passage or paste your own text, then build comprehension exercises from it. 8 question types, 5 presets including Cambridge Style and IELTS Style, A1 to C2.
What you get
Every generation downloads as a ZIP with everything you need.
Reading passage
Generated in 7 text styles: Story, Email, Letter, Dialogue, Blog Post, Report or Article. Or paste your own text from any source.
Comprehension exercises
Questions built from the passage: Multiple Choice, True / False / Not Given, Short Answer, Matching Headings and more. Not generic templates.
Complete answer key
Every question has its answer with a 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
Examples of each type, as your students see them.
Read the passage. Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d) for each question.
According to the passage, what is the main reason young people move to cities?
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Employment opportunities
Do the following statements agree with the information in the passage? Tick (☑) True, False or Not Given.
The writer says most young people return home after five years.
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Not Given: the passage does not say what happens after five years.
Answer each question using no more than three words from the passage.
What do young people find hardest about city life?
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Housing costs.
Choose the heading (i–v) that fits each paragraph. You will not need every heading.
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A → i · B → ii · C → iii
These are 4 of 8 exercise types. Every generation includes a complete answer key.
8 exercise types
Select individual types or pick a preset, Cambridge Style and IELTS Style among them. Level-gated types keep questions appropriate for your students.
Multiple Choice
Select the correct answer from four 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
A1–B1Put the events of a story in the order they happen.
Matching Headings
B1+Match headings to paragraphs — tests skimming and main idea identification.
Multiple Matching
B1+Match each statement to the paragraph that holds the information.
Note Completion
B1+Complete notes on the passage using words from it.
Cause & Effect
B1+Identify cause-and-effect relationships in the text.
A1 to C2 coverage
Generated passages match CEFR descriptors for length, vocabulary, and complexity.
Medium: 120–180 words
Short 80–120 · Long 180–250
Medium: 150–220 words
Short 100–150 · Long 220–300
Medium: 220–320 words
Short 150–220 · Long 320–450
Medium: 300–450 words
Short 200–300 · Long 450–600
Medium: 350–500 words
Short 250–350 · Long 500–700
Medium: 400–550 words
Short 300–400 · Long 550–800
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: Story, 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 presets?
Five presets: Quick Comprehension (all levels), Cambridge Style (B1+), IELTS Style (B1+), Comprehensive (B1+), and Deep Analysis (B1+). Each preset selects a curated mix of exercise types; Cambridge Style and IELTS Style use those exams' question types. The composer also proposes a recommended mix of exercise types for your level and text style, which you can change before generating.
How many questions are generated?
You control the number per exercise type. The Quick Comprehension preset sets 10 questions, Comprehensive 21 across several types, and you can change every count. 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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