The Sun (RI.3.8/3.9) Quiz

Which of the following ideas is found in BOTH passages?

• The sun warms Earth and makes life possible.

• The sun is a yellow star.

• Sunspots are much cooler spots on the surface of the sun.

• Rainbows are formed when sunlight hits rain drops.

Which sentence best explains the difference in main idea between the two passages?

• Passage 1 has a picture of the sun; Passage 2 has a picture of plants.

• Passage 1 tells us about the color of the sun; Passage 2 tells us about the colors of a rainbow.

• Passage 1 explains scientific facts about the sun; Passage 2 gives us examples of how the sun benefits Earth.

• The first passage explains how flares can damage satellites; The second passage explains how rainbows are formed.

What is 1 detail that can be found in passage 1?

What is one detail that can be found in passage 2?

How are passage 1 and 2 similar? Select all that apply.

• They are both about satellites.

• They are in the same book.

• They are by the same author.

• They are both about the sun.

• They are both about rainobows.

To ________ means to tell how 2 or more things are alike or the same.

• compare

• contrast

• main idea

• theme

To contrast means to tell how 2 or more things are different.

• True

• False