The Sports Adventure
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
86
Once, a young girl named Anna felt always tired. One day, she started playing basketball. Dribbling and shooting hoops, she found she had more energy! Next, she tried swimming. It was hard at first, but soon she was gliding through water like a fish, feeling strong and agile. She then learned soccer. The thrill of teamwork and scoring goals made her feel confident. In each sport, Anna found joy and felt healthier. "Sports are magical," she thought, and she couldn't wait for her next sports adventure.
Question 1
Why did Anna feel more energetic after playing sports?
A
She drank a lot of energy drinks
B
She ate a lot of candy
C
She slept a lot
D
Physical activity increased her energy levels
Explanation. Physical activity increases energy levels by improving circulation and releasing endorphins, which is what happened to Anna.
E
She watched a lot of TV
Question 2
What does the phrase 'gliding through water like a fish' imply about Anna's swimming skill?
A
She can breathe underwater
B
She became afraid of water
C
She can swim very fast and smoothly
Explanation. The phrase 'gliding through water like a fish' is a simile that describes how effortlessly and gracefully Anna was swimming.
D
She turned into a fish
E
She could only swim in circles
Question 3
Which sport made Anna feel confident because of teamwork and scoring goals?
A
Basketball
B
Swimming
C
Soccer
Explanation. The text tells us that Anna felt confident from the thrill of teamwork and scoring goals when she played soccer.
D
Tennis
E
Running
Question 4
What was Anna's opinion about sports?
A
Sports are boring
B
Sports are difficult
C
Sports are magical
Explanation. Based on the text, Anna found joy and health in sports and thought they were magical.
D
Sports are unnecessary
E
Sports are tiring
Question 5
What is the sequence of sports that Anna tried?
A
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming
B
Swimming, Basketball, Soccer
C
Soccer, Swimming, Basketball
D
Basketball, Swimming, Soccer
Explanation. In the story, the order of the sports that Anna tried is basketball, then swimming, and finally soccer.
E
Soccer, Basketball, Swimming
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