Let's solve the reading comprehension task step by step based on the provided passage about cats.
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Passage Summary:
- Cats are small, tame, furry mammals.
- They are often kept as
pets and
farm animals.
- There are
over 30 different kinds of pet cats.
- They vary in body shape, size, coloring, fur length, eye color, tail length, voice, and temperament.
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House cats do not like swimming.
- Cats like to eat
meat and will hunt and eat small mammals, birds, fish, frogs, lizards, and snakes.
- Cats have lived with people for over
7,000 years.
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Now, let’s answer each question:
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1. Cats are kept as...
a. food
b. pets
c. cars
✔ Correct answer: b. pets
Explanation: The passage says, *"Cats are small, tame, furry mammals that are often kept as pets and farm animals."* So, "pets" is correct.
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2. Cats do not like...
a. swimming
b. meat
c. people
✔ Correct answer: a. swimming
Explanation: The passage clearly states, *"House cats do not like swimming."* This directly matches option a.
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3. How many kinds of cats are there?
a. 100
b. 50
c. 30
✔ Correct answer: c. 30
Explanation: The passage says, *"There are over 30 different kinds of pet cats."* Since it says "over 30," the closest correct choice among the options is
30, even though it's technically more than 30. But since 30 is the only number listed that is close and accurate (and the others are higher),
c. 30 is the best choice given the options.
> Note: "Over 30" means more than 30, so strictly speaking, none of the options are fully accurate. But in multiple-choice questions like this,
c. 30 is the intended answer because it reflects the number mentioned in the text.
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4. Cats like to eat...
a. clouds
b. wood
c. meat
✔ Correct answer: c. meat
Explanation: The passage says, *"Cats like to eat meat..."* So, "meat" is the correct answer.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
b. pets
2.
a. swimming
3.
c. 30
4.
c. meat
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets multiple choice.
