Grade 5 · Reading · Building Confidence
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 20
Grade 5 reading comprehension matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Reading Comprehension
Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-CDEII5-16OQ
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.A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?
4.The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?
5.The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?
6.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
7.The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?
8.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
9.The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?
10.The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 20
- The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
- Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
- A primary source was written during the event it describes. Why can it be valuable?It gives a firsthand perspective
- The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?Failure can guide improvement
- The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?Emphasis or rhythm
- The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
- The town added bike lanes; afterward, more students cycled to school. What is the likely relationship?Bike lanes encouraged cycling
- The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
- The heading asks a question answered by the paragraph. How does it help the reader?It previews the main idea
- The character returns a lost wallet despite needing money. What trait is shown?Honesty
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.