Nonfiction Quiz

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The Storm

The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.

• The farms needed the rain.

• The thunder hurt the people's ears.

• Lightning made the sky bright.

• The storm was very strong

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Saturday at the Carnival

James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster, and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.

• James and Anna were hungry.

• James and Anna did many things at the carnival.

• The merry-go-round was broken.

• The carnival was on Saturday.

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Spots the Barn Cat

Spots was a large grey and white cat. Spots lied in a barn on a farm. Spots liked living in the barn. It was warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There were many mice for Spots to chase. Best of all, Spots had a soft place to sleep in the corner of the barn.

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Dolphins

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles, or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.

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