Question Why are sheep sheared in June and not another time of year? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

The sheep will have their wool cut off by the time it gets hot.

The sheep's wool is more beautiful in June.

More people are free to watch the sheep get sheared in June.

The wool is easiest to cut in the summertime.

Question Why are the sheep taken to a river before they are sheared? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

The river water will help clean the wool.

The sheep like swimming and it will make them happier.

It is too hot and the sheep need to cool down.

It is easier to shear a sheep that is wet.

Question How do the sheep most likely feel about being sheared? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

They don't like being sheared because it feels strange.

They love being sheared because they want a new haircut.

They love being sheared so that they can feel cool.

They hate being sheared because they hate being clean.

Question Which of the following sentences is an opinion? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

Sheep look ugly without their wool.

Sheep are sheared every spring.

Sheep's wool is woven into cloth.

The sheep are thrown into the water.

Question Why did the author write this passage? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

To give facts about how sheep are sheared

To explain how to weave wool into cloth

To teach you how to respect sheep

To tell a sad story about a sheep that loses its wool

Question What does " shears " mean? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

large scissors used to cut the wool off of sheep

To shave the wool off of a sheep

Question What does " shear " mean? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

To shave the wool off of a sheep

large scissors used to cut the wool off of sheep

Question What does " thoroughly " mean? Text - Sheep-shearing 1. Sheep are washed and sheared some time in the month of June. This should be done quite early in the month, before the hot days begin. 2. It is fine sport for those who look on, but not much fun for the sheep. 3. It is best for the sheep to have the wool taken off; otherwise they would suffer in the summer time. 4. When the time comes for washing the sheep, they are driven to a pond or a little river. 5. Then they are thrown into the water, one at a time. The men who are in the water catch them, and squeeze the wet wool with their hands to get the dirt all out of it. 6. Then the wool is thoroughly dried, the sheep are taken to the shearer; and he cuts off the wool with a large pair of shears. 7. It is then dyed, spun, and woven into cloth. 8. In a short time, before the cold winter comes, new wool grows out on the sheep. By the corning of spring there is so much, that it must be cut off again.

To shave the wool off of a sheep

large scissors used to cut the wool off of sheep

KS2 - Year 4 - English Comprehension

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3 mins • 1 pt

Question
How does the author describe Mary?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

Ugly but kind

Lazy but smart

Pretty but careless

Beautiful but cruel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
How did Mary's mother respond to Mary's problem?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

She told Mary to be more careful.

She tried to help and warn Mary.

She ignored Mary and let her ruin her things.

She punished Mary and took all her toys away.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
What is the author trying to teach you in this story?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

It is important to train your dog well.

Children shouldn't be allowed to have nice toys.

Children should take responsibility for their belongings.

Toys are meant to be played with inside.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
What caused Mary's doll to be ruined?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

Her dog, Dash, chewed on it.

She left it outside and a storm ruined it.

Her little brother destroyed it.

The doll melted in the sun.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
How did Mary probably feel when she found her doll in the yard?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

Excited and energetic

Sad and lonely

Angry and ashamed

Happy and relieved

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
What does "hereafter" mean?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

in the future, from now on

morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant

not taking or showing enough care and attention

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Question
What does "careless" mean?

Text - The Torn Doll
1. Mary Armstrong was a pretty little girl, but she was heedless about some things.
2. Her way of leaving her books and playthings just where she had used them last, gave her mother much trouble in picking them up and putting them in their proper places.
3. She had often told Mary the evil effects of being so careless. Her books became spoiled, and her toys broken.
4. But worse than this was the growing habit of carelessness, which would be of great harm to her all her life. It would make her unhappy, and would annoy her friends.
5. One day Mary and her mother went out into their pleasant yard, to spend an hour in the open air. Mrs. Armstrong took her work with her.
6. Mary ran about and played with Dash, her pet dog, and was having a happy time.
7. But in a corner of the yard she found her nicest doll all torn and broken, and its dress covered with mud.
8. She knew, at once, that Dash had done this, and she scolded him harshly.
9. Carrying the broken doll to her mamma. she showed it to her, and could hardly keep from crying.
10. Mrs. Armstrong asked Mary if she had not left the doll on the porch where Dash could easily get it; and Mary had to answer, "Yes, ma'am."
11. "Then you must not blame the dog, Mary, for he does not know it is wrong for him to play with your doll. I hope this will be a lesson to you hereafter, to put your things away when you are through playing."
12. "I will try," said Mary. And her mother promised to mend the doll as well as she could.

in the future, from now on

morally bad, cruel, or very unpleasant

not taking or showing enough care and attention

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