Reading Comprehension: Cause and Effect

What is the main reason Sarah was excited to visit her grandparents?

• Because she wanted to help in the garden.

• Because her grandparents had bought a new puppy.

• Because she enjoys long drives.

• Because she wanted to learn about planting.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why did Mike spend time planting seeds?

• Because it was a perfect weather for planting.

• Because he wanted to play with the puppy.

• Because he had nothing else to do.

• Because Sarah asked him to help.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What can be inferred about Sarah's feelings at the end of the day?

• She was disappointed.

• She was tired but happy.

• She was bored.

• She was eager to leave.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What effect did playing with Buster have on Sarah?

• It made her learn about gardening.

• It made her tired.

• It made her want to plant seeds.

• It made her dislike puppies.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

From the passage, what can be concluded about Mike's activities?

• He was learning about gardening.

• He was uninterested in gardening.

• He preferred playing with the puppy.

• He was helping Sarah play with Buster.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Playing with puppies is exhausting.

• Learning new skills can be fun.

• Visiting grandparents can be a joyful and educational experience.

• Gardening requires perfect weather.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the author show that Sarah was happy?

• By stating she was tired but happy.

• By describing her activities with the puppy.

• By mentioning she played all day.

• All of the above.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What motivated Mike to help Grandpa in the garden?

• The need to be busy.

• The perfect weather for planting.

• His interest in learning about plants.

• Both B and C.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the term "playful" imply about Buster?

• He was lazy.

• He was energetic and fun.

• He was well-trained.

• He was shy.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why might Sarah have been tired by the end of the day?

• Because she didn't sleep well the night before.

• Because playing fetch is physically demanding.

• Because she was bored.

• Because she was studying.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept