2nd-theme2-sel3-around The Pond- Reading Comp
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Cammy and William are going to pick blueberries to make____.
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Muffins
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A cake
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A pie
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Ice cream
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This is a reading comprehension test for HM 2nd Grade Theme 2/Sel. 3 Around the Pond.
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What did they find that gave them a clue that ducks had been there?
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Bread crumbs
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Some feathers
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Webbed foot prints
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Wet moss
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A. Some feathersExplanation
They found some feathers, which indicated that ducks had been there. Feathers are typically shed by ducks, so their presence suggests that ducks had recently been in the area.Rate this question:
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What did the dog Sam want to do with the stick he found?
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Eat the stick
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Take it home
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Bury it
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Play fetch with someone
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A. Play fetch with someoneExplanation
The dog Sam wanted to play fetch with someone with the stick he found. This is indicated by the phrase "play fetch with someone" in the answer choices. Playing fetch is a common game for dogs where they retrieve an object, in this case, a stick, and bring it back to the person who threw it.Rate this question:
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Which creature did NOT leave a clue for the kids?
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A baby raccoon
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A giant bear
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A beaver
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A garter snake
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A. A giant bearExplanation
The giant bear did not leave a clue for the kids.Rate this question:
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Which creature left a long filmy shape in a blueberry bush?
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A snake
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A grasshopper
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A bird
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A cat
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A. A snakeExplanation
A snake is the most likely creature to leave a long filmy shape in a blueberry bush. Snakes are known to move through vegetation by sliding their bodies, which could leave a long trail or shape. Grasshoppers, birds, and cats are less likely to leave a filmy shape in a bush.Rate this question:
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Which words best describe the mud in the pond?
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Dry and rough
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Wet and hard
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Cracked and hot
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Soft and mushy
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A. Soft and mushyExplanation
The correct answer is "soft and mushy" because mud is typically wet and has a soft, squishy texture. It is formed by a mixture of soil and water, creating a malleable substance that is easy to sink into and can be molded. The words "dry and rough," "wet and hard," and "cracked and hot" do not accurately describe the characteristics of mud.Rate this question:
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What did the otter leave behind after his meal?
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Mussel shells
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Fish bones
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Wet grass
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Ants
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A. Mussel shellsExplanation
The correct answer is mussel shells. This can be inferred from the fact that the otter had a meal and mussels are commonly consumed by otters. After eating the mussels, the otter would leave behind their shells as evidence of its meal.Rate this question:
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Why did Cammy and William want to pick blueberries?
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To feed them to Sam the dog
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To fill containers
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To bake a pie for dinner
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To eat them while they walk along
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A. To bake a pie for dinnerExplanation
Cammy and William wanted to pick blueberries because they planned to bake a pie for dinner.Rate this question:
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The author wants you to figure out that the two full pails of blueberries waiting at the dock came from____.
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The store
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Cammy and William
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A neighbor
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Mom and dad
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A. Mom and dadExplanation
The author wants the reader to infer that the two full pails of blueberries waiting at the dock came from mom and dad.Rate this question:
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This passage tells mainly about?
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What animals live around the pond
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What the pond looks like
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What Cammy and William did one winter day
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How to bake a blueberry pie
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A. What animals live around the pondExplanation
The passage focuses on describing the animals that live around the pond. It does not mention anything about the appearance of the pond, the activities of Cammy and William, or baking a blueberry pie.Rate this question:
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