Tall Towers Touching the Sky
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
81
Skyscrapers are very tall buildings! They can have hundreds of floors. Skyscrapers touch the sky and make the city look beautiful. From the top, cars look like tiny toys! People call them skyscrapers because they seem to scrape the sky. Famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building are landmarks. They take a long time to build but stand strong for years! Skyscrapers shape a city's skyline. They are like giant mirrors reflecting the sun. Next time, try to spot a skyscraper!
Question 1
What is a skyscraper?
A
A toy car
B
A very tall building
Explanation. Skyscrapers are very tall buildings that can have hundreds of floors.
C
A type of airplane
D
A mountain
E
A sky
Question 2
Why are they called skyscrapers?
A
Because they are made of scrap
B
Because they have a scraper on the top
C
Because they seem to scrape the sky
Explanation. The term 'skyscraper' is used because these tall buildings seem to scrape the sky.
D
Because they are painted sky blue
E
Because they can fly
Question 3
What is the Empire State Building?
A
A river
B
A playground
C
A famous skyscraper
Explanation. The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper and a landmark.
D
A city
E
A nation
Question 4
What do skyscrapers do to a city's skyline?
A
They make it invisible
B
They make it look ugly
C
They shape it
Explanation. Skyscrapers shape a city's skyline and make it look beautiful.
D
They erase it
E
They paint it
Question 5
What do cars look like from the top of a skyscraper?
A
Large trucks
B
Invisible
C
Like skyscrapers
D
Like tiny toys
Explanation. From the top of a skyscraper, cars look like tiny toys.
E
Huge elephants
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