A Day at the Zoo
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
93
Early one Saturday morning, the Johnson family set off on an anticipated trip to the zoo. The kids, Abby and Ben, were excited to see all the animals, but most of all - the king of the jungle, the lion. At the zoo, they saw many animals, but the lion, with its majestic mane and powerful roar, left them in awe. They learned that lions live in groups called prides and that the females do most of the hunting. This trip was a perfect blend of fun and learning for Abby and Ben.
Question 1
What does 'anticipated' mean in the context of this story?
A
Unexpected
B
Feared
C
Looked forward to
Explanation. In this context, 'anticipated' means that the Johnson family was looking forward to their trip to the zoo.
D
Disliked
E
Unplanned
Question 2
What can we infer about Abby and Ben's feelings towards the trip?
A
They were indifferent
B
They were scared
C
They were bored
D
They were excited
Explanation. It's stated in the text that Abby and Ben were excited to see all the animals at the zoo.
E
They were tired
Question 3
What is the sequence of events in the story?
A
They learned about lions, they saw the lion, they set off to the zoo
B
They set off to the zoo, they saw the lion, they learned about lions
Explanation. The text first mentions that the family set off to the zoo, then they saw the lion, and finally they learned about lions.
C
They saw the lion, they set off to the zoo, they learned about lions
D
They saw the lion, they learned about lions, they set off to the zoo
E
They learned about lions, they set off to the zoo, they saw the lion
Question 4
What is a group of lions called?
A
A pack
B
A herd
C
A gang
D
A flock
E
A pride
Explanation. A group of lions is called a pride, as mentioned in the text.
Question 5
What did Abby and Ben learn about lions at the zoo?
A
Lions live alone and males do most of the hunting
B
Lions live in prides and males do most of the hunting
C
Lions live alone and females do most of the hunting
D
Lions live in prides and females do most of the hunting
Explanation. The text specifies that lions live in prides and the females do most of the hunting.
E
Lions live in packs and males and females share hunting equally
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