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Reading Comprehension

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1O5HB3C-1MGN

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1.The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?
2.Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?
3.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
4.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
5.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
6.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
7.Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?
8.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
9.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
10.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. The library extended its hours for the book fair. Why were hours longer?For the book fair
  2. Leo compared two sources before writing his report. Why compare them?To check information
  3. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  4. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  5. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  6. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  7. Owls hunt mostly at night and rest during the day. When do owls hunt?At night
  8. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  9. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  10. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents

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.