Reading Comprehension Worksheet for 2nd - 4th Grade | Lesson Planet - Free Printable

I'll solve this reading comprehension task by carefully analyzing the text and answering each question. Let me go through them one by one.

First, look closely:
The image shows a reading comprehension passage about polar bears with 5 multiple-choice questions. The passage describes polar bears' habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and how they care for their young. I need to read the passage carefully and select the correct answers for each question.

Next, find information:
I'll read through the passage and answer each question based on the text provided.

Then, review the findings:

1. Question 1: Thick fat called _______ keeps polar bears warm.
- The passage states: "Polar bears have a layer of fat. It is called blubber. Blubber helps keep them warm."
- Correct answer: blubber

2. Question 2: What do polar bears like to eat?
- The passage states: "Seals are their favorite food."
- Correct answer: seals

3. Question 3: What nickname do people call polar bears?
- The passage states: "Some people call polar bears 'noses with legs!'"
- Correct answer: "noses with legs"

4. Question 4: What do polar bear mothers do for their new babies?
- The passage states: "Polar bear mothers feed their babies and keep them warm."
- Correct answer: keep them warm and feed them

5. Question 5: Where do polar bears live when they are born?
- The passage states: "Polar bears live in the Arctic. It is a land of ice and snow." and "They have no hair. Polar bear mothers feed their babies and keep them warm."
- While not explicitly stated where they're born, since they live in the Arctic and mothers keep them warm, it's implied they're born in the Arctic.
- Looking at the options, "Arctic" is the most logical choice.

Final Answer:

1. blubber - The passage explicitly states that the thick fat layer is called blubber and it helps keep them warm.

2. seals - The passage clearly says "Seals are their favorite food."

3. "noses with legs" - The passage directly quotes this nickname: "Some people call polar bears 'noses with legs!'"

4. keep them warm and feed them - The passage states: "Polar bear mothers feed their babies and keep them warm."

5. Arctic - While the passage doesn't explicitly say "they are born in the Arctic," it states "Polar bears live in the Arctic" and describes the mother caring for newborns, implying the birth occurs in their natural habitat, which is the Arctic.