The Wonders of Space
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
74
Have you ever wondered what's beyond the sky? Imagine a place filled with stars, planets, and galaxies far away. This place is called space. People who explore space are known as astronauts. Did you know they have to sleep tied to a wall in space so they don't float away? One of the most exciting things that happened in space was when astronauts landed on the moon for the first time. Isn't space fascinating?
Question 1
What is the name of the place filled with stars, planets, and galaxies far away?
A
Ocean
B
Forest
C
Desert
D
Space
Explanation. According to the passage, the place filled with stars, planets, and galaxies far away is called space.
E
Jungle
Question 2
What do we call the people who explore space?
A
Scientists
B
Astronauts
Explanation. The passage identifies the people who explore space as astronauts.
C
Explorers
D
Teachers
E
Doctors
Question 3
Why do astronauts need to sleep tied to a wall in space?
A
To prevent them from floating away
Explanation. The passage states that astronauts sleep tied to a wall in space so they don't float away.
B
To make them comfortable
C
Because the wall is soft
D
To keep them warm
E
Because it's a rule
Question 4
What was one of the most exciting things that happened in space?
A
Astronauts played football
B
Astronauts landed on the sun
C
Astronauts swam in space
D
Astronauts landed on the moon
Explanation. The passage mentions that one of the most exciting things that happened in space was when astronauts landed on the moon for the first time.
E
Astronauts watched a movie in space
Question 5
True or False: Astronauts can float away in space if they are not tied down.
A
True
Explanation. This is true because, according to the passage, astronauts have to sleep tied to a wall in space so they don't float away.
B
False
C
Not mentioned in the passage
D
Can't be determined
E
Not relevant
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