What
Where
When
Who
Why/How
100
Brad plans to study a lot of science. He wants to be a special kind of doctor when he grows up. He doesn't want to be a doctor for people. He wants to be a doctor for dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, and guinea pigs. What does Brad want to be when he grows up? A. an eye doctor B. a pediatrician C. a nurse D. a veterinarian
What is a veterinarian?
100
A candy striped pole hangs outside. Inside are fun chairs. They can go up and down, and they turn in a circle. Sometimes old men sit and talk while others get their hair cut. Where is this happening? A. Candy store B. Barber shop C. Doctor's office D. Dentist office
What is a barber shop?
100
I've been saving my money. Do you know why? My favorite store will have a sale later this week. Today is Tuesday. I have three more days to wait. When is the sale?
When is Friday?
100
Wendy is going to visit a special person today. This older person gives lots of hugs and kisses. She likes to spoil Wendy. This person takes good care of Wendy, too. She bakes the best apple pie. The person Wendy is seeing is the mother of her mother. Who is this special person Wendy is visiting today? Wendy's mother Wendy's grandmother Wendy's sister Wendy's cousin
Who is Wendy's grandmother?
100
I stayed home from school. I had a fever of 101.2. I felt cold and shivered all morning. I slept some of the time. I hope I can return to school by Friday. Why did the person stay home from school?
The person was sick.
200
I swayed with the wind, dancing as I felt the breeze pass through my leaves. I loved windy days. My branches stretched toward the sun overhead. What a lovely day! What is this paragraph about?
How does a tree feel blowing in the wind?
200
Dolores was on a field trip with her senior class. They were enjoying snow skiing and ice skating. The weather had been ideal. It would be disappointing to have the trip come to an end tomorrow. Where might the trip be taking place? A. Bahamas B. Canada C. at the equator D. Florida
Where is Canada?
200
"Wake up!" Mom said. "You are going to be late again." "OK! OK!" Josh said. "I'm getting up." "No more late night movies for you. You are about to miss your bus and you haven't even eaten breakfast yet," Mom said. When did this conversation take place?
in the morning in the evening around noon late in the afternoon
200
She falls asleep in the sun. An odd noise makes her open an eye. It is only the mailman bringing the mail. She stretches her legs one at a time. Then she gets up to find a shady place to nap. Who knows, perhaps she will find a mouse! Who is this story about?
Who is a cat?
200
The bike skidded out of control. It slammed against the sidewalk. The rider hit the ground hard. His pant leg was ripped. His knee was scraped and bleeding. He began to sniff. Why did the bike rider sniff?
He was starting to cry.
300
This building was once the apple of the big city's eye. It stands tall and proud. Movie makers have had a giant ape seem to climb to its top. Even now, its viewing platform is covered in wire fence to keep jumpers on firm ground. Once splendid, it is a reminder of the city's past. What is this building? A. Sears Tower B. Statue of Liberty C. Empire State Building D. White House
What is the Empire State Building?
300
The shirt needed mending. A button was loose. The wife walked down the hall and through a door. Inside the door was a dresser. She tidied the bottles as she passed by. She fluffed a pillow. Her pajamas had been thrown over the chair. She stuffed those into a drawer. Then she reached under the chair and pulled out the sewing kit. Where did the wife keep the sewing kit?
Where is the bedroom?
300
Carlos watched as the candle grew shorter and shorter. Soon he would be in complete darkness. The shadows in the cave grew larger. Suddenly, the shadows covered everything. Carlos' heart leaped to his throat, and sweat broke out on his forehead. When did Carlos become afraid?
When did the lights go out?
300
"Give me all your treasure, or I'll make you walk the plank! You can't fool me. Even without your crown, I know that you are the king's son. Shiver me timbers, we'll hold you for ransom!" Who is speaking? Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
Who is a pirate?
300
Harvey was in a library. He started to read a book of jokes. He read a very funny joke and burst out laughing. The librarian came over and shushed him. Why did she tell him to be quiet?
You're supposed to be quiet in a library.
400
My friends and I were given a project at school. We had to come up with a business idea, and implement it. Many of us lived in a busy neighborhood, and the weather was starting to get hot. We created the idea of providing something that would cool people off on their way home. What type of business might the students have thought up?
Various
400
I yawned. I love Saturday mornings! I love not having to get up at any set time. I cuddled my stuffed bear. I snuggled under my fluffy blanket. Before long, I went back to sleep! Where might the writer be?
Where is her bed?
400
"Please do not call between one and four," Dad said patiently to the caller. After hanging up, he told my sister and me to play in our room. He would be working in his home office. Our new baby brother had finally lain down. Mom was very tired and she needed this time. When is the family keeping quiet?
When is between 1 and 4 PM?
400
I sat quietly in the dark and watched. She paced on stage and cried out in a loud voice, "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?" She looked out over the audience, as if she could find him among us. Who is the paragraph primarily about?
Who is Juliet (Romeo & Juliet)?
400
Our team worked hard to get to this point. We practiced for two hours every day after school. We ran wind sprints, kicking the soccer ball back and forth to each other. Now, the time had arrived. After this, we would be done playing together. It was important to us to win this championship. Why is it important to the team to win?
They had worked very hard and they would never play together again.
500
It is 1885, and a gift from France has arrived. Atop a large base, a statue takes form. Copper-red in the sun, a woman's shape is visible. A colossus without peer, she stands at a gateway. To those who are arriving, she gives a fond greeting. To those who are leaving, she gives a reminder of freedom for all. What is this? A. Statue of Liberty B. Washington Monument C. Mt. Rushmore D. Eiffel Tower
What is the Statue of Liberty?
500
When Finbar came to, he found himself on his back, bound and blindfolded. Where was he? He listened very carefully. Water was faintly slapping at something. Heavy footsteps creaked above him. He lay on a surface that felt solid, yet it seemed to sway. A bird, perhaps a seagull, called out in the distance. Where was Finbar?
Where is a boat?
500
Cassandra stared at her face in the mirror as she was getting ready for bed. She had seen an article on the news that evening that said too much sun could dry out the skin and make it look old. She didn't want that to happen while she was still young. She got out a small bottle of coconut oil and smoothed some on. She smiled and thought her face already looked better. When was Cassandra studying her face?
When was she getting ready for bed?
500
This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. Who is this man?
Who is the president?
500
The year Mary turned ten, she published her first poem. That year her father married again. Mary didn't like her stepmother, who could have rivaled Cinderella's stepmother in her treatment of her stepdaughter. Mary ran away with a married man when she was just sixteen years old. Why did Mary run away from home?
She did not get along with her stepmother.
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