Problem Overview:
The task involves reading a short paragraph about Sarah's birthday and answering three comprehension questions based on the text. Below is the paragraph for reference:
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Sarah's Birthday
I got a new toy for my birthday. It is a robot! My robot can play games. She can open and close doors. She can pick up things off of the floor. My robot is a lot of fun. She is very useful too!
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Questions to Answer:
1.
What did Sarah get for her birthday?
2.
What can this present do?
3.
Sarah says her present is (circle one):
- fun
- useful
- both fun and useful
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Solution:
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Question 1: What did Sarah get for her birthday?
- From the paragraph, it is explicitly stated: "I got a new toy for my birthday. It is a robot!"
- Therefore, Sarah received a
robot as her birthday gift.
Answer: A robot.
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Question 2: What can this present do?
- The paragraph lists several abilities of the robot:
- "My robot can play games."
- "She can open and close doors."
- "She can pick up things off of the floor."
- These are the specific tasks the robot can perform.
Answer: The robot can play games, open and close doors, and pick up things off the floor.
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Question 3: Sarah says her present is (circle one):
- The paragraph concludes with: "My robot is a lot of fun. She is very useful too!"
- This indicates that the robot is both fun and useful.
- Therefore, the correct choice is "both fun and useful."
Answer: Circle "both fun and useful."
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Final Answers:
1.
A robot.
2.
The robot can play games, open and close doors, and pick up things off the floor.
3.
Circle "both fun and useful."
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Explanation:
This exercise tests basic reading comprehension skills, such as identifying key details and understanding the overall meaning of the text. Each question directly corresponds to information provided in the paragraph, making it straightforward to answer accurately by carefully reading and analyzing the content.
Final Boxed Answers:
1.
$\boxed{\text{A robot}}$
2.
$\boxed{\text{The robot can play games, open and close doors, and pick up things off the floor.}}$
3.
$\boxed{\text{both fun and useful}}$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grade one comprehension worksheet.
