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Reading Comprehension

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1PJFBK7-1MGN

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1.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
2.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
3.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
4.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?
5.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
6.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
7.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
8.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
9.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
10.The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?

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  1. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  2. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  3. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  4. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus
  5. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  6. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  7. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  8. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  9. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  10. The creek rose after two days of rain. What caused the creek to rise?Two days of rain

Worked example

Read once for meaning, then reread to locate evidence.

Common mistake

Answering from memory instead of using the text.

Helpful hint

Underline the words that support your answer.