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WorksheetsThe Fun They Had Comprehension
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why does the author give a date in the first paragraph of the passage?
to show that the story takes place in the recent past
to show that the story takes place in the present
to show that the story takes place in the future
to show that the story takes place long ago
How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books the children usually read?
The old book changes each time it is read.
The old book is printed on paper.
The old book is harder to read.
The old book is nonfiction.
Why does the author have Margie and Tommy talk about the old book?
to show why Tommy does not like to read
to show that Tommy is older than Margie
to show how schools have changed
to show that the book is boring
What word BEST describes the inspector's language in the sentence below?
mean
informal
humorous
formal
How do the illustrations help show that the passage is science fiction?
They show realistic houses and clothing.
They accurately portray historical events.
They show children reading a book.
They show a futuristic world.
Which sentence below describes Margie's teacher?
It takes too long to grade papers.
She gives too much homework.
It is a computer.
He is a man.
Which question does the author MOST likely want the reader to think about?
Are human beings better teachers than computers are?
Why do children need to learn geography?
Where will families live in the future?
Should children read books?
Which sentence from the passage is the BEST example of informal speech?
"Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions."
"Can I read the book with you some more after school?"
"He knows almost as much, I betcha."
"How could a man be a teacher?"
How does the author MOST likely feel about the kind of school described in the book Tommy finds?
That kind of school is a model for the schools of the future.
That kind of school is a great place for children to learn.
That kind of school costs too much to maintain.
That kind of school needs mechanical teachers.
What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this passage?
to entertain readers and encourage them to think about changes in the future
to inform readers about the future and prepare them for mechanical teachers
to explain how books are printed and show readers their importance
to teach readers about computers and convince them to use them
