Worksheets6TH GRADE-READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
The main purpose of this book is ________________
to entertain readers with a story about a boy from space
to inform readers readers about traveling in space
to inform readers about traveling in space
to persuade readers to take over a planet
What problem does Zorb have in this story?
He does not want to play kickball
His parents will not let him take over Earth
His parents will not ley him fly the spaceship
He does not know how to take his suit off
How does Zorb change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He learns to play kickball.
He learns that humans are not bad after all.
He learns that he should mind his parents.
All of the above
Read this sentence: Zorb wants to take over Earth. The words take over mean ________________
travel in a special ship
move form one place to another
take control of
learn something new
Which word best describes the emotion Zorb feels when he says. "Earth" is mine?
happiness
anger
boredom
nervousness
Zorb's parents are _________________
patient
angry
nervous
all of the above
What happens after Zorb kicks a home run?
He tries to take over the controls.
He sees his mom and dad watching the game.
The kids ignore him.
He takes a deep breath and counts to ten.
Which word means to instantly move form one place to another?
suit
take over
teleport
lesson
What type of book in Grounded to Earth?
Science Fiction
biographical nonfiction
realistic fiction
informational nonfiction
Why does Zorb take control of the spaceship?
He wants to play kickball.
He wants to learn a lesson.
He wants to make friends.
He wants to take over Earth.
How might the story have changed if Zorb's parents let him take over Earth?
