Let's solve the reading comprehension task step by step using information from the text.
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Step 1: Read and understand the passage
The passage is about Rob, an 11-year-old boy from England who plays the cello. It describes his family, hobbies, school life, and birthday.
We are asked to complete a table with specific details from the text.
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Step 2: Find answers for each question in the table
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1) Name
- The text starts with: *"Meet Rob!"*
- So, the name is
Rob.
✔ Already filled in.
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2) Father and mother’s jobs?
- The text says: *"His mother is a scientist and his father is a conductor in an orchestra."*
So:
- Mother’s job:
scientist
- Father’s job:
conductor in an orchestra
✔ Answer:
Mother: scientist, Father: conductor in an orchestra
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3) Favourite classical instrument?
- The text says: *"In his house, there are a lot of classical instruments... Rob's favourite one is the bassoon."*
Even though he can't play it, he likes its sound.
✔ Answer:
bassoon
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4) Subject he doesn’t like
- The text says: *"But he doesn't like Art."*
✔ Answer:
Art
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5) Old bike’s colour
- The text says: *"Rob didn't like his old bike. It was small and green and he doesn't like that colour."*
So, the old bike was
green.
✔ Answer:
green
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✔ Final Completed Table:
| Name... | Rob |
|--------|-----|
| Father and mother's jobs? | Mother: scientist, Father: conductor in an orchestra |
| Favourite classical instrument? | bassoon |
| Subject he doesn't like... | Art |
| Old bike's colour... | green |
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🎯 Explanation Summary:
We used direct quotes or clear information from the text to fill in each blank. This is a classic reading comprehension exercise where you need to locate specific facts and extract them accurately.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade reading comprehension quizzes.
