Reading comprehension

Front

Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruining houses, roads, and buildings, taking down trees, causing mudslides, and leaving debris. Cleanup can take months.

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

Soccer, known as football in some countries, is played in over 200 countries by more than 250 million people. It has been part of the Olympics since 1900, except for a few years.

Back

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

Front

Before leaving the house, Sue probably...

Back

picked up her umbrella

Front

Sam packed a swimming suit, towel, beach ball, and sandals, then made a sack lunch.

Back

the beach

Front

Dolphins are intelligent animals with their own language, communicating through clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists study this language to enable future communication between humans and dolphins.

Back

Dolphins are smart.

Front

Maggie is getting ready for school, putting on her coat and grabbing her backpack. Her mother tells her, 'I love you. Be careful.'

Back

Maggie lives close to school.

Front

Brittany's mom enters the kitchen in a sun hat and old shoes, excited about the vegetable plants' growth. Where was she?

Back

In the garden

Front

Why was Jack barking?

Back

He wanted to be at the party.

Front

Mrs. Lance, my favorite teacher, is sitting at her desk more than usual, blowing her nose, has red cheeks, drinks a lot of water, and eats cough drops. Mr. Dean comes in, and Mrs. Lance leaves with her purse. What is wrong with her?

Back

She is sick.

Front

Paul's daily routine involved removing muddy boots and dusty overalls before entering the house. He was instructed to shower before dinner with Alice. What was his job?

Back

Ditch digger