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Andy Learns about Water Scarcity

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 77

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Andy loves playing with water. He enjoys watering his garden and taking long showers. His parents warn him to save water, but he doesn't understand why. One day, a drought hits their town. Andy's garden wilts and he can't take long showers anymore. He’s upset. His parents explain about water scarcity and how some places don't have enough water. They tell him everyone must help save water. Now, Andy understands and decides to use water wisely.

Question 1

What does the word 'drought' mean in the context of the story?

A party

A flood

A book

A period of dry weather

Explanation. In the context of the story, 'drought' means a period of dry weather when there is not enough rainfall.

A storm

Question 2

Why do Andy's parents warn him to save water?

Because they are strict

Because water is expensive

Because they want to grow more plants

Because they don't like Andy playing with water

Because they know the importance of conserving water

Explanation. Andy's parents warn him to save water because they understand the importance of conserving water and the impact of water scarcity.

Question 3

What happened when the drought hit Andy's town?

Andy's garden blossomed

Andy took more showers

Andy's garden wilted and he couldn't take long showers

Explanation. Due to the drought, there was a scarcity of water which caused Andy's garden to wilt and he couldn't continue with his long showers.

Andy's parents bought more water

Andy started playing with fire

Question 4

Why does Andy decide to use water wisely?

Because he wants to save money

Because his parents punished him

Because he understood the importance of conserving water

Explanation. After experiencing water scarcity due to the drought and hearing his parents explain about it, Andy understood the importance of conserving water and decided to use it wisely.

Because he was bored

Because his friends told him to

Question 5

What is the main idea of the story?

Playing with water is fun

Gardening is a good hobby

Water is expensive

It is important to conserve water

Explanation. The main idea of the story is about the importance of conserving water, which is depicted through Andy's experience with water scarcity during the drought.

Parents are strict

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