GCSEAges 14-16English

Free Reading Comprehension Worksheets for GCSE

Understanding written texts. Download free printable english worksheets designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in reading comprehension
Apply reading comprehension skills to solve problems
Build confidence with reading comprehension through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for GCSE

Sample Reading Comprehension Questions for GCSE

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

How does the writer create tension?

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2

Analyse the effect of the metaphor in line 5.

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3

How does the structure contribute to meaning?

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4

Evaluate the reliability of the narrator.

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5

Compare how two texts present the same theme.

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Inference
Analysis
Vocabulary
Critical thinking

Real-World Applications

Understanding reading comprehension helps children in everyday situations:

Understanding texts
Following instructions
Research
Critical thinking

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common reading comprehension mistakes:

  • !Not using evidence
  • !Missing inference
  • !Vocabulary guessing
  • !Surface-level answers

Learning Progression

Mastering reading-comprehension at this level prepares students for A-Level study and beyond, developing expertise valued in higher education and careers.

Tips for Teaching Reading Comprehension

1Ask questions before, during, and after reading
2Encourage predictions about what might happen next
3Discuss unfamiliar vocabulary in context
4Relate story events to personal experiences

More English Topics for GCSE

PhonicsSpellingGrammarPunctuationCreative WritingHandwriting

Reading Comprehension for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What reading comprehension topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our reading comprehension worksheets for GCSE cover all aspects of understanding written texts as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these reading comprehension worksheets suitable for GCSE?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for GCSE students (ages 14-16). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these reading comprehension worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the reading comprehension worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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