Comprehension
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A Where was the nest?
A in the root
B on the branch
C in the hole
D on the twig
Part B Which words from the selection best supports your answer for Part A?
A And the twig on the branch,
B Well, the nest on the twig,
C And the root in the hole,
D And the tree on the root,
D on a twig
B Well, the nest on the twig,
What is a synonym for ever in this sentence? The people were ever grateful for the brave firefighters.
A always
B soon
C much
D loudly
A always
What grew first from the root?
A the grass
B the tree
C the branch
D the twig
B the tree
What does the word branch most likely mean in this sentence? A bird built a nest on the branch.
A roof of a house
B front porch
C hole in a cliff
D part of a tree
D part of the tree
Which of these was not described as prettiest?
A grass
B branch
C hole
D egg
A grass
What does the word root mean in this sentence? The large root poked up through the dirt.
A a fence post in the ground
B the underground part of a plant
C a heavy rock
D a treasure chest
B the underground part of a plant
What is mentioned last in the selection?
A nest
B feather
C bird
D wing
B feather
What is a synonym for middle in this sentence? A small island was in the middle of the lake.
A delight
B fierce
C center
D hornet
C center
Which answer is true about the last stanza of the selection?
A It is shorter than all the other stanzas.
B It summarizes the events in the selection.
C It repeats everything in the first stanza twice.
D It tells how the root got in the hole.
B It summarizes the events in the selection.
What does the word ground mean in this sentence? The ground near the cliff was hard and rocky.
A ruby
B soil
C pride
D mutt
B soil