Delightful December
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
72
December is a special time of year. It's when snow starts to fall and everything sparkles. The snowflakes are like tiny dancers in the sky. December has many holidays. People all around the world celebrate in unique ways. Some light candles, others decorate trees, and some give gifts. December is also a time to think about the year that passed, and dream about what the new year will bring. Isn't December delightful?
Question 1
What does the author compare snowflakes to?
A
Stars
B
Clouds
C
Raindrops
D
Dancers
Explanation. The passage says 'The snowflakes are like tiny dancers in the sky.'
E
Diamonds
Question 2
What is the main idea of the text?
A
December is a month of holidays
B
Snowflakes look like dancers
C
December is the last month of the year
D
People celebrate holidays in different ways
E
December is a special and delightful time of the year
Explanation. Throughout the passage, it emphasizes how special and delightful December is.
Question 3
What is something unique about December, according to the text?
A
It's the only month with holidays
B
It's the only month where it snows
C
People think about the new year
D
People celebrate in unique ways
Explanation. The passage mentions 'People all around the world celebrate in unique ways.'
E
All of the above
Question 4
What does the author imply people do in December?
A
Make snowmen
B
Go skiing
C
Reflect on the past year and dream about the new year
Explanation. The passage mentions 'December is also a time to think about the year that passed, and dream about what the new year will bring.'
D
Bake cookies
E
Write letters to Santa
Question 5
What is the meaning of 'delightful' in the context of the passage?
A
Unpleasant
B
Boring
C
Challenging
D
Pleasant
Explanation. In the context of the passage, 'delightful' is used to describe how special and pleasing December is.
E
Worrisome
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