Sam's Exciting Adventure
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
79
Sam was thrilled when he won the science fair at school. He had worked hard on his project. The prize was an all-expenses-paid trip to a tropical island with his family. Once there, Sam went scuba diving for the first time. He marveled at the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. Sam felt like an explorer discovering a whole new world. His prize-winning and scuba diving experience made him realize trying new things can lead to amazing discoveries.
Question 1
What was Sam's prize for winning the science fair?
A
A trophy
B
A scholarship
C
A trip to a tropical island
Explanation. Sam won an all-expenses-paid trip to a tropical island as a prize for winning the school science fair.
D
A new bike
E
An ipad
Question 2
What does the word 'thrilled' mean in the context of the story?
A
Scared
B
Confused
C
Excited
Explanation. In this context, 'thrilled' means Sam was very excited about winning the science fair.
D
Sad
E
Angry
Question 3
Why did Sam feel like an explorer?
A
Because he was lost
B
Because he went to a new school
C
Because he was discovering marine life while scuba diving
Explanation. Sam felt like an explorer because he was discovering the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life while scuba diving.
D
Because he found a map
E
Because he was reading a book about explorers
Question 4
Is the statement 'Sam had never been scuba diving before this trip' true or false based on the story?
A
True
Explanation. The story confirms this is true when it states that Sam went scuba diving 'for the first time' when he was on the island.
B
False
C
The story doesn't say
D
It's a trick question
E
None of the above
Question 5
What was the central idea of the story?
A
Winning science fairs
B
Scuba diving is fun
C
Tropical vacations are the best
D
Trying new things can lead to amazing discoveries
Explanation. The central idea of the story is that trying new things, like Sam did with his science project and scuba diving, can lead to amazing discoveries.
E
Sam's family is very supportive
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