5th Class English Comprehension (Prose and Poetry) Question Bank

done Comprehension Total Questions - 51

• question_answer1)
  What does Grandpa make?
  A)
  Toy cars                       done clear
  B)
  Model trains    done clear
  C)
  Birdhouses       done clear
  D)
  Wooden toys done clear
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• question_answer2)
  How would you NOT describe Grandpa?
  A)
  Smart                           done clear
  B)
  Sloppy         done clear
  C)
  Hard-working             done clear
  D)
  Careful done clear
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• question_answer3)
  What part of the birdhouse building doesn't Leigh like very much?
  A)
  Painting                       done clear
  B)
  Cutting         done clear
  C)
  Designing                     done clear
  D)
  Cleaning up done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The last steps of building included what?
  A)
  Lacquer and paint       done clear
  B)
  Hanging the birdhouses done clear
  C)
  Cutting and drilling                   done clear
  D)
  Putting them together done clear
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• question_answer5)
  What was the absolute best thing about building birdhouses?
  A)
  Learning about birds                 done clear
  B)
  Spending time with Grandpa done clear
  C)
  Watching the birdhouse comes together done clear
  D)
  Getting to keep one done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which of the following best describes the difference between Marcia's mom and Marcia's dad?
  A)
  Mom wants to ban Marcia from using the computer, while dad likes to play video games. done clear
  B)
           Mom thinks technology is dangerous, while dad thinks it can be useful. done clear
  C)
  Mom cares little about Marcia's future, while dad is very supportive. done clear
  D)
  Mom is very strict while dad is open minded. done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Which of the following best describes the similarity between Marcia's mom and Marcia's dad?
  A)
  Mom and dad both like technology. done clear
  B)
  Mom and dad both think video games are bad. done clear
  C)
  Mom and dad both think the Internet is dangerous. done clear
  D)
  Mom and dad both care about Marcia's wellbeing. done clear
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• question_answer8)
  In paragraph 1, Marcia's mom says, "It's like having a gun in the house." She says this in order to ________________.
  A)
  support the idea that the Internet is dangerous done clear
  B)
  reject the claim that guns can be safe if used responsibly done clear
  C)
  encourage Marcia's dad to purchase a gun done clear
  D)
  explain why the Internet is uncontrolled done clear
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• question_answer9)
  In paragraph 2. Marcia's dad says, "We just can't stop Marcia from using the Internet, as this would put her at a disadvantage." What does Marcia's dad mean by this?
  A)
  Marcia needs to learn how to use the Internet if she wants to have friends in the future. done clear
  B)
  Marcia should not stop using the Internet because this will seriously slow her learning. done clear
  C)
  If a person's ability to use the Internet becomes important in the future, Marcia will be at a loss. done clear
  D)
  If Marcia does not learn how to use the Internet on her own, she will never learn to recognize its dangers. done clear
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• question_answer10)
  In paragraph 2, Marcia's dad says, "Finally. I think Marcia needs a cell phone." Given what you know about Marcia's mom's concerns, what is the best reason Marcia "s dad can provide to convince Marcia's mom that Marcia needs a cell phone?
  A)
  Marcia can use her cell phone to talk to her friends, instead of needing to borrow one of ours. done clear
  B)
  Having a cell phone will teach Marcia how to use new technology. done clear
  C)
  Because all of her friends have one, it would be unfair to disallow Marcia to have a cell phone. done clear
  D)
  If Marcia is in trouble, she can use her cell phone to call for help. done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which of the following describes a level of game play that Marcia's dad would disapprove of?
  A)
  On Saturday, Marcia plays video games all evening. The next day, she wakes up early and goes for a walk through the woods near her house. When her friend calls Marcia, they talk about what they are going to wear to school on Monday. done clear
  B)
  Marcia plays video games for an hour or two. Then she eats lunch and meets her friends at the skating rink. That night, Marcia and her friends go to see a movie. done clear
  C)
  Marcia plays video games all morning. When her friends ask her to come play outside, Marcia tells them that she is too busy and continues to play. done clear
  D)
  Marcia plays video games for an hour every day for five days straight. During these days, she does not watch any TV. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Marcia's mom can best be described as:
  A)
  ridiculous                     done clear
  B)
  careful         done clear
  C)
  cruel                             done clear
  D)
  rude done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Marcia's dad can best be described as:
  A)
  shameless                    done clear
  B)
  foolish         done clear
  C)
  wild                              done clear
  D)
  reasonable done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following would be the best way for Marcia to change the way her mom thinks about technology?
  A)
  Read her a newspaper article that talks about the importance of technology. done clear
  B)
  Provide her an instruction manual detailing how the latest cell phone functions. done clear
  C)
  Take her to the library and show her the top five most popular Internet websites. done clear
  D)
  Spend the weekend playing video games with her. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Which of the following would be a good example of someone doing something "once in a blue moon"?
  A)
  Mary likes to go to the mountains every weekend. Mary goes to the mountains once in a blue moon. done clear
  B)
  Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon. done clear
  C)
  Cindy hates to wash the dishes. Nevertheless, she does it every day. Cindy washes the dishes once in a blue moon. done clear
  D)
           Ming sometimes forgets to do his homework. Ming forgets to do his homework once in a blue moon. done clear
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• question_answer16)
  When does a blue moon happen in nature?
  A)
  When there are two full moons in one month. done clear
  B)
  When the moon has a blue colour. done clear
  C)
  When we cannot see the moon at all. done clear
  D)
  When we can only see a small part of the moon. done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does not contain an expression?
  A)
  Thomas has lost his mind. done clear
  B)
  An apple a day keeps the doctor away. done clear
  C)
  I'll mow the grass after I finish my homework. done clear
  D)
  It's never a bad time to start something new. done clear
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• question_answer18)
  As described in paragraph 3, what is another example of something that has a crescent shape?
  A)
  Your thumb     done clear
  B)
  A distant star  done clear
  C)
  The letter "C"   done clear
  D)
  The letter "H" done clear
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• question_answer19)
  In the final paragraph, the author states: "Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons." This means that over the next 20 years, a blue moon will happen;
  A)
  once a year                          done clear
  B)
  less than once a year done clear
  C)
  more than once a year                done clear
  D)
  not enough information is provided done clear
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• question_answer20)
  As used in the final paragraph, which is the best antonym for rare?
  A)
  Common         done clear
  B)
  Strange        done clear
  C)
  Colourful                      done clear
  D)
  Infrequent done clear
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• question_answer21)
  In the final paragraph the author writes, "As you can see a blue moon is a very rare event." The purpose of this statement is to:
  A)
  answer an earlier question            done clear
  B)
  provide an example done clear
  C)
  support an upcoming conclusion    done clear
  D)
  challenge a previous statement done clear
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• question_answer22)
  The author apparently thinks that puppies are:
  A)
  bad pets because they take too much work to own. done clear
  B)
  friendly, playful, and a lot of work. done clear
  C)
  not as cute as adult dogs. done clear
  D)
  not as playful as adult dogs. done clear
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• question_answer23)
  As used in paragraph 2, which is the best synonym for behave?
  A)
  Listen                           done clear
  B)
  Understand     done clear
  C)
  Train                            done clear
  D)
  Act done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to explain how puppies:
  A)
  are very immature                   done clear
  B)
  do not make good pets done clear
  C)
  can be very destructive              done clear
  D)
  are a lot of work done clear
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• question_answer25)
  As used in paragraph 2, which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken?
  A)
  Spot goes outside to use the bathroom. done clear
  B)
           Rex always breaks things inside of the house. done clear
  C)
  Rover never jumps on guests. done clear
  D)
  Muffin chews on people's shoes. done clear
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• question_answer26)
  According to the passage, why are adult dogs easier to take care of than puppies? A. Puppies need to learn how to walk nicely on a leash. B. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies do. C. It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.
  A)
  A only.                         done clear
  B)
  A and B only.    done clear
  C)
  B and C only.                          done clear
  D)
  All of these. done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Based on information in the passage, which of the following statements is false?
  A)
  Puppies have a lot of energy. done clear
  B)
  Puppies need a lot of attention. done clear
  C)
  Adult dogs do not like to play. done clear
  D)
  Adult dogs do not need to eat very much. done clear
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• question_answer28)
  As used in paragraph 4, which is the best synonym for relax?
  A)
  Work                done clear
  B)
  Leave done clear
  C)
  Play                 done clear
  D)
  Rest done clear
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• question_answer29)
  The author begins paragraphs 3 and 4 with the phrase, ?On the other hand.? This phrase is used to:
  A)
  highlight an example. done clear
  B)
  contrast previous information. done clear
  C)
  contradict a later statement. done clear
  D)
  support the upcoming paragraph. done clear
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• question_answer30)
  In the final paragraph, the author says, ?many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes.? Based on what you have read in the passage, why is this most likely the case?
  A)
  People see adult dogs as unhappy and dangerous, while they see puppies as cute and friendly. done clear
  B)
  People understand that most adult dogs still need a lot of training before they understand how to behave properly. done clear
  C)
  People think that puppies are cute and playful and do not always think about how much work it will take to train them. done clear
  D)
           People do not want to get a dog that does not have much time left to live. done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Based on information in the passage, it can be understood that someone who owns a puppy must be:
  A)
  strict                 done clear
  B)
  serious done clear
  C)
  careful              done clear
  D)
  responsible done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Match the following:

  List I		List II
  A.	Where is Greg going?	1.	Killer Whales
  B.	What is Greg?s favourite animal at the aquarium park?	2.	Be a marine biologist
  C.	Even though they look cool and nice, Greg knows killer whales are what?	3.	The aquarium
  D.	What does Greg want to do some day?	4.	Fierce predators

  A)
  A-3      B-1      C-4      D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-1      B-2      C-3      D-4 done clear
  C)
  A-2      B-3      C-1      D-3 done clear
  D)
  A-4      B-3      C-2      D-1 done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Which of these is NOT a reason why Greg likes killer whales?
  A)
  Their speed and power.           done clear
  B)
  Their colours. done clear
  C)
  Their slowness. done clear
  D)
  Their intelligence. done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Their black and white patterned skin reminded him of a tuxedo, a penguin or even a _________.
  A)
  horse                done clear
  B)
  zebra done clear
  C)
  cow                  done clear
  D)
  deer done clear
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• question_answer35)
  In the park, they ate ________ and snacks, and lots of them.
  A)
  fish    done clear
  B)
  egg done clear
  C)
  chicken                        done clear
  D)
  fries done clear
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• question_answer36)
  He liked to watch the trainers coax them through__________ leaps and other tricks.
  A)
  humps              done clear
  B)
  jumps done clear
  C)
  lumps               done clear
  D)
  none of these done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Beluga whales from the ______ were really neat.
  A)
  Arctic   done clear
  B)
  Antarctic done clear
  C)
  Atlantic                        done clear
  D)
  Pacific done clear
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• question_answer38)
  They were the top of the food chain- even more dangerous than________.
  A)
  starfish             done clear
  B)
  octopus done clear
  C)
  sharks              done clear
  D)
  crabs done clear
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• question_answer39)
  It was an impressive feat. What would be the synonym of feat?
  A)
  Failure             done clear
  B)
  Idleness done clear
  C)
  Inaction                       done clear
  D)
  Accomplishment done clear
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  Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with one word only. It is a ______(40)______ to use plastic because it only adds to the environment ____(41)____. We must ____(42)____ up plastic, otherwise it will ____(43)____ us.
  A)
  crime done clear
  B)
  criminal done clear
  C)
           beneficial                     done clear
  D)
  useful done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with one word only. It is a ______(40)______ to use plastic because it only adds to the environment ____(41)____. We must ____(42)____ up plastic, otherwise it will ____(43)____ us.
  A)
  polluted                        done clear
  B)
  pollution done clear
  C)
           polluting                       done clear
  D)
  infection done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with one word only. It is a ______(40)______ to use plastic because it only adds to the environment ____(41)____. We must ____(42)____ up plastic, otherwise it will ____(43)____ us.
  A)
  leave                done clear
  B)
  give done clear
  C)
           left                    done clear
  D)
  giving done clear
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  Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with one word only. It is a ______(40)______ to use plastic because it only adds to the environment ____(41)____. We must ____(42)____ up plastic, otherwise it will ____(43)____ us.
  A)
  destroy done clear
  B)
  destruction done clear
  C)
  spoiled                         done clear
  D)
  benefit done clear
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• question_answer44)
  What is the magician?s name?
  A)
  L.S. Vidyalaya                         done clear
  B)
  Kim Rathod done clear
  C)
  Rajan                           done clear
  D)
  Kiran Rathod done clear
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  What is the meaning of ?captivated??
  A)
  Astonished                   done clear
  B)
  Honoured done clear
  C)
  Arrested done clear
  D)
  Angered done clear
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• question_answer46)
  What is the meaning of ?spontaneous??
  A)
  At once            done clear
  B)
  Always done clear
  C)
  Never               done clear
  D)
  Continuous done clear
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• question_answer47)
  What is ?wand??
  A)
  Stick done clear
  B)
  Cloth done clear
  C)
  Hat                  done clear
  D)
  Box done clear
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• question_answer48)
  What is the meaning of ?hoping??
  A)
  Running                       done clear
  B)
  Jumping done clear
  C)
  Standing                      done clear
  D)
  Singing done clear
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• question_answer49)
  What does ?encore? mean?
  A)
  Never               done clear
  B)
  Try done clear
  C)
  Once more       done clear
  D)
  Now done clear
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• question_answer50)
  What did Kim do in the end?
  A)
  Performed the act once again. done clear
  B)
  Smiled and vanished. done clear
  C)
  Never performed the trick. done clear
  D)
  Sat down. done clear
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• question_answer51)
  What does ?century? mean?
  A)
  Period of one year. done clear
  B)
  Period of ten years. done clear
  C)
  Period of fifty years. done clear
  D)
  Period of hundred years. done clear
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