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

Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey weather info quickly.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Front

Darin and Gary built a model RC airplane. Darin guided Gary, who did all the work: cutting balsa wood, gluing, and attaching the skin. They practiced flying on a computer. After testing the plane, Gary returned home crying with it in a box. He never built another model plane.

Back

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Front

Everything around you is matter, made of elements, which are pure forms of matter composed of identical atoms. Elements combine to form various materials. Larger: atom or element?

Back

atom

Front

Monkeys have long tails that help them swing through trees, even while holding babies or gathering food.

Back

They use them like another hand.

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

Why was Jack barking?

Back

He wanted to be at the party.

Front

Cassie woke up late on a Thursday, realizing it was 9:48. She quickly got ready and ran out the door.

Back

She is late for school.

Front

College tuitions are soaring, making it hard for many families to afford higher education. Cutbacks in government aid and rising costs affect even moderate-income families. Education is essential for achieving the American dream.

Back

The cost of a college education is unreasonable.

Front

Family went to the circus, saw clowns, watched lions, and ate treats.

Back

going to the circus