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Comprehension

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 7hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cleve was scared because he heard someone walking around his house. What is the cause in the sentence.

a)

Cleve was scared

b)

He heard a cat

c)

Scared because he is home alone

d)

Because he heard someone walking around his house

2.

Marcus ate a whole pizza by himself and as a result he became very sick. What is the cause in the sentence?

a)

Marcus ate a whole pizza

b)

Whole pizza by himself

c)

Marcus ate a whole pizza by himself

d)

And as a result he became very sick

3.

The rain was so heavy that it caused a flash flood. What is the cause in the sentence?

a)

A flash flood

b)

The rain was so heavy

c)

heavy that it cause a flash

d)

That it caused a flash flood

4.

Kelly studied every night for a month and got an A in test. What is the cause in the sentence.

a)

Got an A in test

b)

Night for a month

c)

Kelly studied every night for a month

d)

Kelly got an A in her test

5.

Joe went to the grocery because he needed food. What is the effect in the sentence?

a)

Joe went to the grocery

b)

Because he needed food

c)

Made food

d)

Joe went shopping

6.

Tasha played quietly because her baby brother was asleep. What is the effect in the story?

a)

Because her baby brother was asleep

b)

Played quietly

c)

Don't wake the baby

d)

Aslep

7.

Gemma raised her hand in class because she had a question for the teacher. What is the effect in the question?

a)

Gemma raised her hand because whe was in class

b)

Because she had a question for the teacher

c)

The class was full

d)

The teacher could not see her

8.

An earthquake in the Pacific Ocean caused a giant tsunami . What is the effect in the sentence.

a)

An earthquake in the Pacific Sea

b)

The Pacific Sea

c)

The high winds

d)

Caused a giant tsmani

9.

Choose an effect for this sentence. Sara's shirt was wrinkled .

a)

Because she pulled it out of the basket.

b)

Because she put it in the dryer for too long.

10.

Choose an effect for this sentence. The farmer planted many seeds.

a)

To sell and earn money

b)

To give to his animals

11.

She got a zero on her paper because she was caught cheating.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

12.
Cause: It was very hot today. What is the effect?
a)
I ate a popscicle.
b)
I put on a coat.
13.
 Effect: I bought Sam a gift. What is the cause?
a)
Sam is my friend.
b)
Sam invited me to his birthday party.
14.
Cause: Geese are migrationg to the south. Effect: What is the effect?
a)
Geese are migrating to the south
b)
It is very hot.
15.
Cause: Seeds are planted in the garden. What is the effect?
a)
It is summer.
b)
New plants grow in the garden.
16.
Effect: Christopher Columbus discovered America. What is the cause?
a)
He is a pirate.
b)
Christopher Columbus sailled across the Atlantic Ocean.
17.
Effect: I got sunburned. What is the cause?
a)
I forgot to put on sunscreen at the pool.
b)
I went swimming at night.
18.
Effect: Our old car broke down. What is the cause?
a)
My dad won the lottery.
b)
My dad bought a new car today.
19.
Cause: Last night the electricity went out. What is the effect?
a)
My mom lit a bunch of candles.
b)
We watched tv.
20.
Effect: My dad is mad at my dog. What is the cause?
a)
My dog won the pet show.
b)
My dog chewed my dad's new shoe.
21.
Effect: I took an umbrella to school. What is the cause?
a)
I took it for show and tell.
b)
The weatherman says it will rain today.
22.
It is finally summer vacation, so we are headed to the beach. Name the red part of the sentence.
a)
effect
b)
cause
23.
I forgot to set my alarm clock, so I was late for school. Name the red part in the sentence.
a)
effect
b)
cause
24.
The tiger population has decreased greatly due to illegal hunting. Name the part in red.
a)
effect
b)
cause
25.
My mom and I baked a cake yesterday and the whole house smelled like chocolate. Name the part in red.
a)
effect
b)
cause
26.
It is believed by some that dinosaurs became extinct becasue a large meteroite hit the Earth. Name the part in red.
a)
cause
b)
effect
27.
The sun came out and as a a result, the snow began to mellt. Name the red part.
a)
cause
b)
effect
28.
The stars are more visible tonight because the sky is clear. Name the red part.
a)
cause
b)
effect
29.
As the water started to boil, steam began to rise. Name the red part.
a)
cause
b)
effect
30.
After months of learning how to catch fish, the bear cub is finally able to catch his own fish. Name the red part.
a)
effect
b)
cause
31.
The sun's rays are strong. It is for this reason that you should wear unscreen. Name the part in red.
a)
cause
b)
effect
32.

The month of August has more days than the month of February.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

33.

August is a better month than February.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

34.

Saturn has rings.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

35.

Saturn is a beautiful planet.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

36.

Paris is a city in France.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

37.

Triangles have three sides.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

38.

Baseball is the best game ever played.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

39.

October comes before November on the calendar.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

40.
It would be impossible for man to walk on the moon again one day.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
41.
Brittany's new hairstyle makes her look prettier.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
42.
The mall in our town is a great place to shop.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
43.
Computer games quickly become boring.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
44.
A statement that can be proven is a(n)
a)
Opinion
b)
Fact
45.
Something someone feels or believes is a(n)
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
46.
Libraries are too quiet.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
47.
Red and blue are colors.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
48.
Strawberries taste better than blueberries.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
49.
A fact is...
a)
What someone thinks or feels
b)
A true statement that can be proven
50.
An opinion is...
a)
What someone thinks or feels
b)
A true statement that can be proven
51.
Fact or Opinion?
There are 12 months in a year.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
52.
Fact or Opinion?
Pizza is better than hamburgers
a)
fact
b)
opinion
53.
Fact or Opinion?
Flowers are beautiful
a)
fact
b)
opinion
54.
Fact or Opinion?
Football and basketball are sports
a)
fact
b)
opinion
55.

Dress up days are the best days.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

56.

This baby is the cutest baby in the world.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

57.

Coffee is delicious.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

58.

Choose the correct answer:

A banana is a fruit .

a)

fact

b)

opinion

59.

Today is Tuesday.

a)

opinion

b)

fact

60.

A tiger is the best animal ever .

a)

opinion

b)

fact

61.

The cat has four legs.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

62.

Math is the best subject.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

63.

The sun is hot.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

64.

All cats are cute.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

65.

Ali is a nice name.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

66.

Summer is the best season.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

67.

All animals need food and water.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

68.

Which sentence is an opinion?

a)

Spiders have 8 legs.

b)

Spiders are probably scared of humans, too.

69.
Fall is the best time of the year.
a)
FACT
b)
opinion
70.
The weather starts getting cooler in the fall.
a)
FACT
b)
opinion
71.
Apples grow on trees.
a)
FACT
b)
opinion
72.
Yogurt is a milk product. 
a)
Fact 
b)
Opinion
73.

What makes a jellyfish move?

a)

ocean currents

b)

mechanical cells

c)

jellyfish tentacles

74.

How does a jellyfish get food to eat?

a)

It drops down to pounce on prey.

b)

Food passing by gets caught in its tentacles.

c)

It hunts for plants to eat on the ocean bottom.

75.

What causes a jellyfish to sting?

a)

A touch from another animal

b)

The sound of an enemy coming closer

c)

The smell of sharks and other large hunters

76.

What words help the reader understand how a jellyfish stings?

a)

tiny, mechanical

b)

like a bow and arrow

c)

stinging a friend or an enemy

77.

Why does the author compare some jellyfish to a cobra?

a)

to warn readers to stay away from cobras

b)

to explain how dangerous the jellyfish are

c)

to help readers picture what the jellyfish look like

78.

The author writes that an upside-down jellyfish is like a greenhouse and a grocery store because ---.

a)

the jellyfish grows its own food

b)

the jellyfish eats small bits of algae

c)

the jellyfish gives food to other animals

79.

Which sentence from the article gives an opinion?

a)

Jellyfish are almost all water and a little protein.

b)

The Portuguese man-of-war is not a real jellyfish.

c)

They look slimy and disgusting when they wash up.

80.

Which sentence from the article gives an opinion?

a)

In the sea, jellyfish are beautiful.

b)

They don't hunt and they can't chase.

c)

They are called Arctic lion's mane jellyfish.

81.

Which of these ideas from the article is a fact?

a)

Some jellyfish look very elegant.

b)

People who see jellyfish are very lucky.

c)

Jellyfish sting for protection.

82.

Read the following sentence.


Seeing an ocean full of jellyfish is unforgettable.


How can the reader tell that this idea is an opinion?

a)

It can be proven to be true.

b)

It tells what the author thinks.

c)

It tells something everybody knows.