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Reading Comprehension

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-55RZYU-16OQ

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1.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
2.The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?
3.Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.
4.The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?
5.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
6.Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?
7.The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?
8.Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?
9.The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?
10.The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?

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  1. The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
  2. The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?Honesty
  3. Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.They reduce erosion or shelter fish
  4. The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
  5. The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
  6. Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
  7. The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?Residents raised concerns
  8. Although the desert is dry, many organisms conserve water. What contrast is emphasized?Dry conditions and survival adaptations
  9. The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?Failure can guide improvement
  10. The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?Emphasis or rhythm

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.