Tommy and the Magical Moon
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
108
Tommy, the curious boy, loved watching the moon through his small telescope. Every night, he noticed the moon s shape changing. Why does the moon grow bigger and then smaller? Tommy wondered. One day, his teacher explained, The moon doesn t grow or shrink, Tommy. It s a cycle. When the moon looks like it s getting bigger, it s waxing. When it looks like it s getting smaller, it s waning. Tommy also learned that the moon s cycle affects the sea tides. So, the moon is like a big magnet pulling the sea! Tommy exclaimed. Inspired, Tommy kept observing and learning more about our fascinating moon.
Question 1
What does Tommy like to watch through his small telescope?
A
Stars
B
Birds
C
Moon
Explanation. The text states that Tommy loved watching the moon through his small telescope.
D
Aeroplanes
E
Neighbour s House
Question 2
What did Tommy s teacher explain about the moon s size?
A
It s growing and shrinking
B
It s waxing and waning
Explanation. Tommy s teacher explained that when the moon looks like it s getting bigger, it s waxing. When it looks like it s getting smaller, it s waning.
C
It s moving farther and closer to the earth
D
It s perfectly round
E
Nothing at all
Question 3
What does the moon s cycle affect?
A
Earth s rotation
B
Rainfall on Earth
C
Tommy s mood
D
Sea tides
Explanation. The text states that the moon s cycle affects the sea tides.
E
Sunlight
Question 4
What did Tommy compare the moon to?
A
A star
B
A big magnet
Explanation. Tommy exclaimed, So, the moon is like a big magnet pulling the sea!
C
A telescope
D
A big rock
E
A giant ball
Question 5
What keeps changing that Tommy noticed?
A
The moon s color
B
His telescope s clarity
C
The moon s shape
Explanation. The text states that every night, Tommy noticed the moon s shape changing.
D
The stars around the moon
E
The moon s brightness
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