Here are the answers to the reading comprehension questions based on the story "Zapped":
1. What is the main idea of this story?
The story talks about how strong lightning is, the damage it can do (like turning steam to metal or burning skin), and how many people get hurt or killed by it. It also gives advice on how to stay safe. This matches the idea that lightning is both powerful and dangerous.
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Answer: C. Lightning is powerful and can be dangerous.
2. What are three things that might happen to you if you are struck by lightning?
Looking at the first paragraph, the text lists several harmful effects. You can pick any three from this list:
* Your vision could burn.
* Your ears could burst.
* Your muscles could include your heart and stop working.
* (Other options mentioned: skin burns, clothes/shoes blow off, explosive force).
3. About how many people in America are killed by lightning each year?
In the second paragraph, the text says: "Another 400 Americans are struck, but the strike is not fatal, or deadly." The word "fatal" means deadly. Since 400 people are *not* killed, we look at the previous sentence which states: "Each year about 100 people in America die from lightning strikes."
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Answer: About 100 people.
4. What are some things you should do during a thunderstorm to avoid lightning?
The end of the second paragraph gives specific safety tips. You should:
* Stay inside during a thunderstorm.
* Remain in your car.
* Avoid contact with metal pipes.
* Avoid talking on the phone.
* Avoid using a computer.
5. A word that means “deadly” is:
The text says, "...the strike is not fatal, or deadly." By using the word "or," the author tells us that "fatal" has the same meaning as "deadly."
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Answer: C. fatal
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Final Answer:
1. C
2. Your vision could burn, your ears could burst, and your muscles (including your heart) could stop working.
3. About 100
4. Stay inside, remain in your car, avoid contact with metal pipes, avoid using the phone, and avoid using a computer.
5. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 4th grade reading comprehension worksheets.
