Timmy's Adventure with Powerful Verbs
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
81
Timmy loved adventures. One sunny day, instead of just walking, he decided to sprint to the park. At the park, he didn't just see a cat, he observed it pouncing on a toy. Realizing the power of his actions, Timmy didn't just go home, he raced back. He didn't just eat dinner, he devoured it. That night, Timmy didn't just sleep, he slumbered deeply, dreaming of the next day's adventures. With powerful verbs, each day became an epic story for Timmy.
Question 1
What did Timmy do at the park?
A
Timmy played with the cat
B
Timmy observed a cat pouncing on a toy
Explanation. According to the story, Timmy didn't just see a cat, he observed it pouncing on a toy.
C
Timmy fed the cat
D
Timmy chased the cat
E
Timmy ignored the cat
Question 2
What does the word 'devoured' suggest about how Timmy ate his dinner?
A
Timmy ate his dinner slowly
B
Timmy didn't like his dinner
C
Timmy ate his dinner quickly and hungrily
Explanation. The word 'devoured' suggests eating something quickly and hungrily.
D
Timmy shared his dinner
E
Timmy skipped his dinner
Question 3
What message does the author want to convey through Timmy's story?
A
Timmy is a very lazy boy
B
Each day can be an adventure by using powerful verbs
Explanation. Through Timmy's story, the author wants to convey that each day can be seen as an adventure by using powerful verbs.
C
Timmy dislikes adventure
D
Timmy is a boy who loves to sleep
E
Timmy was scared of the cat at the park
Question 4
What sequence of actions did Timmy follow in the story?
A
Timmy raced to the park, observed a cat, devoured dinner, and slumbered
Explanation. The correct sequence of actions in the story is that Timmy raced to the park, observed a cat, devoured dinner, and slumbered.
B
Timmy walked to the park, played with a cat, ate dinner, and slept
C
Timmy observed a cat, raced to the park, devoured dinner, and slumbered
D
Timmy raced to the park, played with a cat, ate dinner, and slept
E
Timmy walked to the park, observed a cat, skipped dinner, and slept
Question 5
Is the following statement true or false? 'Timmy just walked to the park.'
A
True
B
False
Explanation. The statement is false because according to the story, Timmy didn't just walk, he sprinted to the park.
C
Can't say
D
It's not mentioned in the story
E
None of the above
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