Historical Text
In 1969, astronauts traveled to the Moon for the first time. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon while Michael Collins stayed in the spacecraft above. At first, they carefully stepped onto the Moon’s surface and explored the area. Because of years of training and planning, they were able to complete their mission safely. This event changed space exploration forever.
Because the astronauts trained for years, what happened?
A. They decided not to go to the Moon.
B. They were able to complete their mission safely.
C. They forgot how to fly the spacecraft.
D. They stayed on Earth.
B. They were able to complete their mission safely.
Frogs and toads look alike, but they are different in many ways. Frogs usually have smooth, moist skin, and they live near water. Toads have dry, bumpy skin, and they can live farther from water. Both are amphibians, and both lay eggs in water, but their skin and habitats are different.
What two things are being compared and contrasted?
A. Frogs and Toads
B. Bears and Frogs
C. Toads and Turtles
D. Flowers and Bees
A. Frogs and Toads
It is easy to make a yummy sandwich for lunch, here is how! First, take two slices of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice and jelly on the other. Then, put the slices together. Finally, cut the sandwich in half and enjoy.
What should you do first?
A. Cut the sandwich
B. Spread peanut butter
C. Take two slices of bread
D. Eat the sandwich
C. Take two slices of bread
In 1969, astronauts traveled to the Moon for the first time. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon while Michael Collins stayed in the spacecraft above. At first, they carefully stepped onto the Moon’s surface and explored the area. Because of years of training and planning, they were able to complete their mission safely. This event changed space exploration forever.
Which detail supports that this is a historical text?
A. It gives steps to follow.
B. It explains how something works.
C. It tells about a real event that happened in the past.
D. It describes a made-up story.
C. It tells about a real event that happened in the past.
Frogs and toads look alike, but they are different in many ways. Frogs usually have smooth, moist skin, and they live near water. Toads have dry, bumpy skin, and they can live farther from water. Both are amphibians, and both lay eggs in water, but their skin and habitats are different.
What do frogs and toads have in common?
A. They both have smooth, moist skin.
B. They both have dry, bumpy skin.
C. They are both amphibians.
D. They have nothing in common.
C. They are both amphibians.
It is easy to make a yummy sandwich for lunch, here is how! First, take two slices of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice and jelly on the other. Then, put the slices together. Finally, cut the sandwich in half and enjoy.
What is the purpose of this text?
A. To explain a real event about a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
B. To give steps on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
C. To compare sandwiches and subs.
D. To tell a story about a sandwich.
B. To give steps on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Harriet Tubman was born a long time ago when people were enslaved in the United States. She wanted to help people escape to freedom. Harriet secretly led them on the Underground Railroad, a route that helped enslaved people reach safety. She risked her life many times, but because she was brave and careful, many people escaped. Her actions helped fight against slavery and made her an important leader in history.
What happened because she was brave and careful?
A. Many people escaped safely.
B. Nobody escaped.
C. She got lost.
D. The people stayed where they were.
A. Many people escaped safely.
Frogs and toads look alike, but they are different in many ways. Frogs usually have smooth, moist skin, and they live near water. Toads have dry, bumpy skin, and they can live farther from water. Both are amphibians, and both lay eggs in water, but their skin and habitats are different.
How are frogs and toads different?
A. Frogs have smooth, moist skin, but toads have bumpy skin.
B. Frogs can lay eggs but toads cannot.
C. Toads are amphibians, but frogs are not.
D. They are the exact same thing.
A. Frogs have smooth, moist skin, but toads have bumpy skin.
It is easy to make a yummy sandwich for lunch, here is how! First, take two slices of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice and jelly on the other. Then, put the slices together. Finally, cut the sandwich in half and enjoy.
What would happen if we skipped the step of putting the slices together?
A. The sandwich would not be made correctly.
B. The sandwich would taste sweeter.
C.The sandwich would have more jelly.
D. The sandwich would have more peanut butter.
A. The sandwich would not be made correctly.
Harriet Tubman was born a long time ago when people were enslaved in the United States. She wanted to help people escape to freedom. Harriet secretly led them on the Underground Railroad, a route that helped enslaved people reach safety. She risked her life many times, but because she was brave and careful, many people escaped. Her actions helped fight against slavery and made her an important leader in history.
Because many people escaped, what effect did Harriet Tubman have on history?
A. She went on a trip.
B. Her bravery only helped her family
C.She helped fight against slavery and became a hero.
D. It had no effect on history.
C.She helped fight against slavery and became a hero.
Lions and tigers are big cats, but they are not the same. Lions usually live in groups called prides, while tigers are mostly alone. Lions have golden fur, while tigers have orange fur with black stripes. Both are carnivores and strong hunters, but their habitats and social lives are different.
Why do you think the author compares lions and tigers in this text?
A. The author likes lions and tigers.
B. The author wanted to share what type of fur tigers have.
C. To show readers how tigers and lions are alike and different.
D. No Reason.
C. To show readers how tigers and lions are alike and different.
It is important to wash your hands, there are germs that can stick to your hands and make you sick! Here is how you should wash your hands. First, turn on the water and wet your hands. Next, add soap and scrub your hands. Then, rinse off the soap. Finally, dry your hands with a towel.
What would happen if you didn’t add soap to your hands?
A. Your hands won’t get clean
B. Nothing happens
C. Your hands will dry faster
A. Your hands won’t get clean
Harriet Tubman was born a long time ago when people were enslaved in the United States. She wanted to help people escape to freedom. Harriet secretly led them on the Underground Railroad, a route that helped enslaved people reach safety. She risked her life many times, but because she was brave and careful, many people escaped. Her actions helped fight against slavery and made her an important leader in history.
If Harriet Tubman had been afraid and not helped enslaved people escape, how might history have been different?
A. Fewer enslaved people would have gained freedom, and her role as a hero would not have been as important
B. Everything would have stayed the same
C. More people would have been helped than before
D. Harriet Tubman would have become president
A. Fewer enslaved people would have gained freedom, and her role as a hero would not have been as important
Lions and tigers are big cats, but they are not the same. Lions usually live in groups called prides, while tigers are mostly alone. Lions have golden fur, while tigers have orange fur with black stripes. Both are carnivores and strong hunters, but their habitats and social lives are different.
Lions have what type of fur?
A. Brown curly fur.
B. Golden fur.
C. Red long fur.
D. Orange fur with stripes.
B. Golden fur.
It is important to wash your hands, there are germs that can stick to your hands and make you sick! Here is how you should wash your hands. First, turn on the water and wet your hands. Next, add soap and scrub your hands. Then, rinse off the soap. Finally, dry your hands with a towel.
How do all the steps work together to keep you from getting sick?
A. Each step helps clean your hands and remove germs so you don’t get sick.
B. The steps make your hands smell good.
C. The steps help you finish faster.
D. The steps only dry your hands.
A. Each step helps clean your hands and remove germs so you don’t get sick.