WorksheetsReading 5B
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions
Ever since he was six years old, Ali had wanted to get a Kitten. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. “You have no idea how much work a kitten is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the kitten, train the kitten to obey you, and groom it, too.”
“And then there’s taking the kitten to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a kitten. But a kitten takes up a lot of time.”
Ali couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a kitten. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a kitten!”
Which word tells you the topic of the text?
obey
groom
idea
kitten
What is the problem in the text?
Ali’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy
Ali is allergic to puppies.
Ali’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.
Ali’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.
A person who volunteers is someone who
studies for tests.
does no work at all.
gets a raise.
does work without being paid.
Ali’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. Which word or phrase means capable?
interested
angry about
afraid of
able to
What does the phrase "have no idea" mean?
do not understand
can’t think
ran out of ideas
have an active imagination
Ali wanted a kitten, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.
While he was there, Ali did several things. He look after the cats, washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired cats took a long time! He cleaned up the cats’ kennels, too. He also played with the kittens to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Ali spent time with the other animals too, but he preferred working with the cats. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Ali was never bored.
What does the first sentence tell about this text?
This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.
This text is about taking shelter during a storm.
This text is about adopting an animal.
This text is about different animals.
What detail does the author include to explain why Ali plays with the kittens?
to help them learn to eat and drink
so he can stop being afraid of cats
to help them get used to people
so he can learn about the different breeds of cat
To which word can the suffix –ing be added?
also
cats
care
plenty
What is a kennel?
place for animals
kind of food
piece of clothing
helper
Which word means once in a while?
often
never
occasionally
daily
Ali volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising kittens and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a kitten of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Ali up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.
“Oh, it went great,” Ali answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the cats to people who want to adopt them!”
“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new kitten!”
“We’re getting a kitten?” Ali practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”
Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?
Does Ali have a sister?
What do cats eat?
Will Ali get to have a kitten of his own?
What is the weather outside?
Why is Ali so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?
He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.
He wants to stay home from school.
He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.
He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a kitten.
Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?
grin
about
glad
told
Which is a synonym for persuade?
practice
volunteer
trust
convince
Which word helps to explain Ali’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?
learned
persuade
enthusiastic
help
Do you usually ......... (eat) vegetables?
eat
eating
ate
eaten
Sorry, I can´t talk now. I .................. (brush) my teeth.
brush
brushes
am brushing
brushs
Sandy .................. (not drink) alcohol very often.
don't drink
doesn't drink
doesn't drunk
don't drinks
They.................. (work) at the factory from Monday to Friday.
work
works
are working
working
Listen! Somebody .................. (shout).
are shouting
are shout
is shouted
is shouting
