Vocabulary & Comprehension
Vocabulary Quiz about Reading Rewards, Communications, Butch O'Hare and other Comprehension Questions
- 1.
Who is Jacques Cartier?
- A.
He found the beavers that could be used for fur and became friends with the Indians
- B.
He led the way to North America
- C.
He discovered America
Correct Answer
A. He found the beavers that could be used for fur and became friends with the IndiansExplanation
Jacques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River and found land covered with huge forests and lakes. The forests were full of animals that could be used for fur. Instead of taking the land from the Indians, he became friends with them and traded metal tools and cloth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A ___________________________ are especially smart birds that fly straight back home when released.
Correct Answer
homing pigeons
pigeons
pigeonExplanation
When you walk down any street, you will see birds called pigeons. There are many kinds of pigeons, and one special kind is called the "homing pigeon". During World War 1, the army found these birds very useful. A soldier would put a little silver tube on a pigeon's leg and place an important message inside.Rate this question:
- 3.
Who is Clara Barton?
- A.
The woman who invented medicine
- B.
The woman who started the American Red Cross
- C.
The woman who escaped from prison and followed the North Star
Correct Answer
B. The woman who started the American Red Cross -
- 4.
How do sloths get to a new tree?
- A.
They skip to a new tree
- B.
They jump and hang to a new tree
- C.
They drag themselves along with their claws
Correct Answer
C. They drag themselves along with their claws -
- 5.
The ________________________________ is the symbol of America.
Correct Answer
American Bald Eagle
American Eagle
Bald Eagle - 6.
There are just 2 kinds of alligators in the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
What kind of story is "Lost & Found"?
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Personal Narrative
- C.
Answer isn't here
Correct Answer
C. Answer isn't hereExplanation
"Lost & Found" by Mark Teague is a FANTASY.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where things are manufactured...
- A.
Factories
- B.
Farms
- C.
Highways
Correct Answer
A. Factories -
- 9.
An illustrator is .....
- A.
The person who writes the story
- B.
The person who prints the story
- C.
The person who draws the story
Correct Answer
C. The person who draws the story -
- 10.
An author is.....
- A.
The person who writes the story
- B.
The person who reads the story
- C.
The person who draws the story
Correct Answer
A. The person who writes the story -
- 11.
A purse is a ....
- A.
Small mouth
- B.
Woman's bag
- C.
A golden ring
Correct Answer
B. Woman's bag -
- 12.
A journey is .........
- A.
Walk
- B.
Trip/travel/adventure
- C.
Vacation
Correct Answer
B. Trip/travel/adventure -
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