Comprehension
What is the main topic of "Wild Weather"?
A) Types of animals
B) Different kinds of extreme weather
C) How plants grow
D) Famous historical events
B) Different kinds of extreme weather
An event is:
A) Something that happens
B) A small object
C) A type of food
D) A place to visit
A) Something that happens
Which word has the same "ow" sound as in "snow"?
A) Cow
B) Grow
C) Now
D) How
B) Grow
Which of the following is an example of extreme weather mentioned in the text?
A) Sunny days
B) Light rain
C) Tornadoes
D) Gentle breeze
C) Tornadoes
Weather refers to:
A) The time of day
B) A type of clothing
C) The condition of the air outside
D) A musical instrument
C) The condition of the air outside
Identify the word where "ow" sounds like /ou/:
A) Show
B) Town
C) Low
D) Flow
B) Town
What should you do if there's a tornado warning?
A) Go outside to watch
B) Seek shelter in a safe place
C) Continue with your activities
D) Open all windows
B) Seek shelter in a safe place
What does "damage" mean?
A) To fix something
B) To clean thoroughly
C) A type of decoration
D) Injury or harm that happens to something
D) Injury or harm that happens to something
In which word does "ow" represent the /ō/ sound?
A) Brown
B) Clown
C) Blow
D) Crown
C) Blow
How does a hurricane form?
A) Over cold ocean waters
B) From gentle breezes
C) Over warm ocean waters
D) In the mountains
C) Over warm ocean waters
A warning is:
A) Letting people know that something dangerous may happen
B) A friendly greeting
C) A type of celebration
D) A secret message
A) Letting people know that something dangerous may happen
Select the word where "ow" has the same sound as in "cow":
A) Know
B) Owl
C) Snow
D) Show
B) Owl
Why is it important to have a safety plan for extreme weather?
A) To have fun
B) To stay safe during dangerous conditions
C) To ignore warnings
D) To watch the weather closely
B) To stay safe during dangerous conditions
If something is dangerous, it is:
A) Not safe; can harm you
B) Completely safe
C) Easy to handle
D) Very boring
A) Not safe; can harm you
What does the word "helpful" mean?
A) Full of harm
B) Full of help
C) Without help
D) Unable to help
B) Full of help
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
A) Tornadoes are larger than hurricanes
B) Hurricanes form over land; tornadoes form over water
C) Tornadoes have a funnel shape; hurricanes are large storms over the ocean
D) They are the same thing
C) Tornadoes have a funnel shape; hurricanes are large storms over the ocean
If something is harsh, it is:
A) Soft and gentle
B) Difficult and does not feel good
C) Very colorful
D) Easy to understand
B) Difficult and does not feel good
What does "fearless" mean?
A) Very scared
B) Full of fear
C) Without fear
D) Showing fear
C) Without fear
How can understanding weather patterns help communities?
A) By predicting sports events
B) By preparing for and reducing damage from extreme weather
C) By planning parties
D) By ignoring weather forecasts
B) By preparing for and reducing damage from extreme weather
To prevent something means to:
A) Stop it from happening
B) Encourage it to happen
C) Watch it closely
D) Describe it in detail
A) Stop it from happening
What does the suffix -less mean in the word "painless"?
A) Full of pain
B) Without pain
C) Adding pain
D) Showing pain
B) Without pain
What is the author's purpose in writing "Wild Weather"?
A) To entertain with a fictional story
B) To inform readers about different types of extreme weather and safety measures
C) To persuade readers to become meteorologists
D) To describe the beauty of nature
B) To inform readers about different types of extreme weather and safety measures
To destroy something means to:
A) Build it carefully
B) Paint it beautifully
C) Move it to a new place
D) Break it so it can't be used anymore
D) Break it so it can't be used anymore
If something is "colorless," what does it mean?
A) Full of color
B) Without color
C) A type of color
D) A colorful design
B) Without color