Reading Practice - Comprehension

Front

Why are earthquakes so dangerous?

Back

They can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and other things.

Front

How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

Back

If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.

Front

What details in the text show that the window was broken?

Back

There was glass all over the floor.

Front

Why are earthquakes so dangerous?

Back

They can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and other things.

Front

How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

Back

If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.

Front

What details in the text show that the window was broken?

Back

There was glass all over the floor.

Front

Explain what is happening in the text: Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sun was warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!" Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.

Back

She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door to go to school.

Front

How would you describe what is happening in this passage? Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Back

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Front

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph about weather reporters?

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Front

Pays heed

Back

notices