Grade 5 · Reading · Challenge
Free Reading Comprehension worksheet - version 11
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 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-WPMCKR-BLEV
1.Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?
2.The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?
3.The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?
4.The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?
5.Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?
6.Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.
7.Solar panels cost money initially but reduce later energy bills. What tradeoff is described?
8.The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?
9.The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?
10.The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme 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 11
- Two accounts disagree about the same event. What should a reader do next?Compare evidence and sources
- The author repeats the phrase at each section's end. What effect can repetition create?Emphasis or rhythm
- The committee revised its plan after residents raised concerns. Why was it revised?Residents raised concerns
- The article gives statistics and quotes from scientists. How does this support its claim?It provides evidence
- Unlike shallow roots, deep roots can reach water during drought. What advantage do deep roots have?They can reach water
- Mangroves reduce coastal erosion while sheltering young fish. State one benefit.They reduce erosion or shelter fish
- Solar panels cost money initially but reduce later energy bills. What tradeoff is described?Upfront cost for later savings
- The conclusion restates the claim after reviewing evidence. What is its purpose?To reinforce the main argument
- The narrator knows every character's thoughts. What point of view is used?Third-person omniscient
- The inventor's first model failed, but the results revealed what to improve. What theme is shown?Failure can guide improvement
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.