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Reading Comprehension

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1N1IWBG-1MGN

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1.Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?
2.Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?
3.Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?
4.The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?
5.Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?
6.Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?
7.The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?
8.The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?
9.A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?
10.Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?

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  1. Rosa practiced daily and finally played the song smoothly. What helped Rosa improve?Daily practice
  2. Nina whispered because the baby was sleeping. Why did she whisper?The baby was sleeping
  3. Eli checked the map before choosing the trail. What helped him choose?The map
  4. The class reused jars as planters. What did the jars become?Planters
  5. Clouds darkened, wind rose, and soon rain began. What happened last?Rain began
  6. Maya labeled each box before moving. How would labels help?They identify the contents
  7. The bridge was closed, so traffic used another road. What was the effect?Traffic used another road
  8. The hikers packed extra water for the hot day. What did they prepare for?Hot weather
  9. A thick coat of fur keeps the fox warm. What is the fur's purpose?To keep the fox warm
  10. Kai missed the bus, so he rode with his neighbor. Why did he need a ride?He missed the bus

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.