Reading Comprehension Worksheet

What is the main idea of the passage?

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It controls the ocean’s tides and lights the night sky. Astronauts first visited the Moon in 1969, and scientists continue to study it today.

• The Moon is Earth’s satellite and has important effects on Earth.

• The Moon is made of cheese.

• Astronauts will never visit the Moon again.

• The Moon is larger than Earth.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It controls the ocean’s tides and lights the night sky. Astronauts first visited the Moon in 1969, and scientists continue to study it today.

• The Moon controls the ocean’s tides.

• The Moon never moves in space.

• The Moon is the only planet with life.

• The Moon is made of fire.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of the passage?

Penguins are birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers. They use their wings like flippers to move quickly through the water. Penguins live in groups, which helps protect them from predators.

• Penguins are fish that live in the ocean.

• Penguins are birds that swim well and live in groups.

• Penguins can fly faster than eagles.

• Penguins live alone in the desert.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Passage 2: Penguins Penguins are birds that cannot fly but are excellent swimmers. They use their wings like flippers to move quickly through the water. Penguins live in groups, which helps protect them from predators. 4. Which of the following best supports the main idea?

• Penguins use their wings like flippers to swim.

• Penguins are always black and white.

• Penguins eat only plants.

• Penguins live in cages at the zoo.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of the passage?

Bicycles are a popular way to travel short distances. They are powered by pedaling, so they do not require fuel. Riding bikes is also a healthy form of exercise and good for the environment.

• Bicycles are powered by pedaling and are healthy and eco-friendly.

• Bicycles are always red.

• Bicycles are faster than airplanes.

• Bicycles use lots of fuel.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

Which of the following best supports the main idea?

Bicycles are a popular way to travel short distances. They are powered by pedaling, so they do not require fuel. Riding bikes is also a healthy form of exercise and good for the environment.

• Riding bikes is a healthy form of exercise.

• Bicycles must always be ridden indoors.

• Bicycles are only for children.

• Riding bikes pollutes the air.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

Dolphins are intelligent sea animals known for their playful behavior. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Dolphins often travel in groups called pods and help one another when in danger.

• Dolphins are playful, intelligent animals that live in groups.

• Dolphins are birds that live in the sky.

• Dolphins never make sounds.

• Dolphins always live alone.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best supports the main idea?
Dolphins are intelligent sea animals known for their playful behavior. They use sounds to communicate with each other. Dolphins often travel in groups called pods and help one another when in danger.

• Dolphins often travel in groups called pods.

• Dolphins can be found on farms.

• Dolphins do not like the ocean.

• Dolphins live only in the desert.