Gardening as a Hobby Quiz

How does the author develop the central idea that gardening is a good hobby?

• By describing the costs of gardening

• By explaining how plants grow and what they need

• By listing the benefits of gardening for people and the environment

• By comparing gardening to other outdoor activities

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The article "A Helpful Hobby" comes from a gardening magazine. Jordan wants to know if the information is trustworthy. Which question would BEST help him decide?

• Does the author enjoy gardening?

• Is the author an expert in gardening or plant science?

• Does the article have colorful pictures?

• Is the magazine easy to find at the store?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following describes the overall structure of "A Helpful Hobby"?

• A description of different types of gardens followed by examples of famous gardens

• An explanation of the benefits of gardening followed by details about cost and care

• A comparison of gardening to other hobbies followed by a personal story

• A list of common gardening mistakes followed by tips for avoiding them

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read the sentences from the text. "Plants need time to grow, and you must water them regularly and make sure they get enough sunlight." Which word from the sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of regularly?

• time

• grow

• water

• sunlight

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What can the reader infer about gardening based on the passage?

• It always costs a lot of money to get started.

• It takes work and time but is rewarding in the end.

• It is easy and does not require learning anything new.

• It is mostly a hobby for farmers and scientists.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which fact would BEST fit in the "Caring for the Environment" section?

• Some plants grow faster in greenhouses.

• Mulching the soil helps keep moisture in and prevents weeds.

• Watering too much can drown the roots.

• Most plants need at least six hours of sunlight.