Language Arts Quiz #2

Reading comprehension “Into the Sea”

What can wash away your sand castle at the beach?

• Sunshine

• Ocean waves

• Sand

What is erosion?

• When water stays still

• When sand castles are built

• When wind and water change the shape of the earth

What happens to beaches during big storms?

• They disappear

• Waves explode and move sand quickly

• The water stays calm

What do some towns build to stop erosion?

• Sea walls of large boulders

• Giant umbrellas

• Sand castles

Why should new buildings be far from the water?

• a. They look nicer

• b. They need more sunlight

• c. They won't wash away like a sand castle

Complete the sentence

• The volcano might______ if it gets too hot.

• explode

• island

• Earth

Complete the sentence

• 
  The dog is very ______ and loves to run around all day.

• explode

• island

• active

Complete the sentence

• 
  There are many ______ in the ocean, and each one has its own unique animals.

• explode

• island

• active

Complete the sentence

• 
  
  We live on _______, and it is the only planet we know that has life.

• Earth

• island

• active

Complete the sentence

• 
  The _______ of water include being clear, wet, and able to freeze into ice.

• Earth

• properties

• active