Garden Snake - Reading Comprehension

AP / NCERT Board-Based Reading Comprehension 

Grade 7 Honeycomb

Poem Garden Snake

Reading Comprehension 1

I saw a snake and ran away...

Some snakes are dangerous, they say;

But mother says that kind is good,

And eats up insects for his food.

So when he wiggles in the grass

I’ll stand aside and watch him pass,

And tell myself, “There’s no mistake,

It’s just a harmless garden snake!”

1. What is the primary theme of the poem?

A. Fear of snakes

B. Appreciation for nature

C. Mother's wisdom

D. Gardening tips

2. What is the speaker's initial reaction to seeing the snake?

A. Curiosity

B. Fear

C. Excitement

D. Indifference

3. According to the mother, why is the kind of snake mentioned in the poem good?

A. It's a pet snake.

B. It eats insects.

C. It's harmless.

D. It's colorful.

4. What does the speaker decide to do when the snake wiggles in the grass?

A. Run away

B. Approach it cautiously

C. Stand aside and watch

D. Try to catch it

5. How does the speaker feel after observing the snake?

A.  Relieved

B. Terrified

C. Excited

D. Confused

6. Choose the Rhyme Scheme of the poem.

A. AB AB AB AB

B. AB CD EF GH

C. AB CD AB CD

D. AA BB CC DD