A Day on the Farm
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
75
A farming family wakes up early with the sun. The parents and older children head to the fields, tending to their crops of corn, wheat, and vegetables. They keep the fields free of weeds and ensure the plants get enough water and sunlight. Farming also includes raising animals. The younger children feed the chickens and collect eggs. As the day ends, they gather for a hearty dinner, sharing stories about their day on the farm.
Question 1
What is the family doing in the early morning?
A
They are sleeping
B
The parents and older children are watching TV
C
The parents and older children are heading to the fields
Explanation. The text mentions that the parents and older children start their day early and head to the fields
D
The younger children are going to school
E
They are having breakfast
Question 2
What does 'tending' mean in this context?
A
Ignoring
B
Destroying
C
Looking after
Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'tending' refers to the act of looking after or caring for something, specifically, the crops in the fields.
D
Avoiding
E
Selling
Question 3
What does farming include according to the text?
A
Only growing crops
B
Only raising animals
C
Watching TV
D
Playing games
E
Growing crops and raising animals
Explanation. The text clearly states that farming includes both tending to crops and raising animals.
Question 4
What are the younger children's responsibilities on the farm?
A
Feeding the chickens and collecting eggs
Explanation. The passage says that the younger children take care of feeding the chickens and collecting eggs.
B
Watering the plants
C
Cooking dinner for the family
D
Driving the tractor
E
Selling the crops at the market
Question 5
What does the family do at the end of the day?
A
They play games
B
They go to town
C
They watch TV
D
They eat dinner and share stories about their day
Explanation. The text mentions that as the day ends, the family gathers for a hearty dinner, during which they share stories about their day on the farm.
E
They go to sleep
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