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Reading Comprehension

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-121VZM3-M7HV

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1.The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?
2.Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?
3.The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?
4.Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.
5.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
6.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
7.A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?
8.The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?
9.Solar panels cost money initially but reduce later energy bills. What tradeoff is described?
10.Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?

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  1. The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
  2. Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
  3. The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?Residents raised concerns
  4. Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.They reduce erosion or shelter fish
  5. The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
  6. The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
  7. A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?It gives a firsthand perspective
  8. The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?Failure can guide improvement
  9. Solar panels cost money initially but reduce later energy bills. What tradeoff is described?Upfront cost for later savings
  10. Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?They can reach water

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.