The BFG (Colour Edition) Reading Comprehension Questions
by Roald Dahl
Book Summary
The BFG tells the story of a young orphan girl named Sophie who is snatched from her bed by the Big Friendly Giant. She discovers that the BFG is different from the other giants, who are much bigger and eat human children. Together, Sophie and the BFG come up with a clever plan to stop the other giants and protect the children of the world, enlisting the help of the Queen of England.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about The BFG (Colour Edition).
1.What time of night did Sophie first see the BFG?
2.What is the BFG's special job that he does every night?
3.Who did Sophie and the BFG visit to get help stopping the other giants?
4.Why did the BFG take Sophie from her bed and bring her to Giant Country?
5.How did Sophie likely feel when she first learned about the other nine giants who ate human beings?
6.Why did Sophie suggest creating a nightmare for the Queen of England?
7.What lesson does the story teach about judging others by how they look?
8.What is a main idea of the story about friendship?
9.How can you tell that Sophie's bravery helped the BFG stop the other giants?
10.What does the word 'snozzcumber' mean in the story?
11.What does 'whizzpopping' mean when the BFG talks about it?
12.If something is 'dilapidated', what does that mean about its condition?
13.If you could visit Dream Country with the BFG, what kind of dream would you want to catch and why?
14.How would you feel if you were Sophie and suddenly saw a giant outside your window in the middle of the night?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from The BFG (Colour Edition) to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading The BFG (Colour Edition) with children.
What was your favorite part of The BFG (Colour Edition)? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from The BFG (Colour Edition), who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did The BFG (Colour Edition) make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend The BFG (Colour Edition) to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Roald Dahl wanted young readers to learn from this story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is The BFG (Colour Edition)?
The BFG (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl is recommended for grades 1-3 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for The BFG (Colour Edition)?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for The BFG (Colour Edition), covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use The BFG (Colour Edition) for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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