Let’s go through the questions one by one, based on the story about Tina and her dog Gus.
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Question 1:
> Tina probably called her dog Gus because she...
Look at the story:
Tina wanted a German Shepherd. Her friend told her that name was “Gus” — short for “German Shepherd.” So she named him Gus to match what her friend said.
That means the reason is:
she wanted to please her friend.
✔ Correct answer:
D. wanted to please her friend.
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Question 2:
> In telling what kind of dog he was, what did Tina do first?
Read the beginning of the story:
First, she went to a dog show to look at different kinds of dogs. Then she asked the owner if she could pet them. After that, she bought a big ball, sweater, collar, etc.
So the very first thing she did was go to the dog show.
✔ Correct answer:
A. She visited a dog show.
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Question 3:
> When Gusliner was six months old, Tina...
The story says:
When Gus was six months old, Tina started taking him to obedience school. That’s when he learned tricks like sitting up and rolling over.
So the correct choice is:
✔ Correct answer:
C. began taking him to obedience school.
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Final Answer:
1. D
2. A
3. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading and comprehension worksheet for grade 5.
