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Get the Facts-Comprehension Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a synonym for minimize in this sentence? You can minimize storm damage by planning ahead.

a)

expect

b)

reduce

c)

mistake

d)

peddle

2.

What does the word instruments most likely mean in this sentence? The scientist uses instruments that were carried aloft by a balloon.

a)

careful planning

b)

measurement tools

c)

special outfits

d)

shimmering clouds

3.

What does the word meteorologist mean in this sentence? The meteorologist predicted it would snow.

a)

someone who studies the weather

b)

someone who studies teeth

c)

an expert in animal behavior

d)

an emergency responder

4.

What does the word threat mean in this sentence? The threat of a snowstorm made the family stay home.

a)

cold weather

b)

day off from school

c)

possible danger

d)

difficult driving

5.

What is a synonym for accurate in this sentence? The story about the storm was accurate.

a)

sunken

b)

corridor

c)

correct

d)

accepted

6.

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What weather event did Principal Hart announce?

a)

a tornado

b)

a tornado warning

c)

a tornado watch

d)

a rainy afternoon

7.

Which sentence from the play best supports your answer for Part A?

a)

Remain calm and be prepared to follow our tornado procedures if needed.

b)

Tornadoes are not stable systems.

c)

I'd like to know if it will still be raining this afternoon.

d)

Our area is under a tornado watch.

8.

Which of these is an opinion from the play?

a)

Because she is on television, Ms. Samms predictions should be right.

b)

Yara has a soccer game scheduled for that afternoon.

c)

Principal Hart made an announcement about a tornado watch.

d)

Ms. Samms is a meteorologist, which means she studies weather.

9.

What is a tornado warning?

a)

a tornado has already hit the school

b)

a tornado has actually been seen

c)

a tornado might happen soon

d)

a tornado is still a funnel cloud

10.

What did Principal Hart mean by 'tornado procedures'?

a)

things that students and teachers must do

b)

special ways the school has been protected

c)

how to report a tornado to the television station

d)

methods used to predict where tornadoes will happen

11.

Why is Yara interested in the weather forecast?

a)

She wants to be a meteorologist when she grows up.

b)

She is interested in meeting Ms. Samms.

c)

She has a soccer game that afternoon.

d)

She wants to be on television.