Reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 5 students featuring a story about Simon and his adventures.

Here are the answers to the questions based on the story provided in the worksheet:

1. Where did Sindbad go?
Sindbad went to Baghdad. The text says, "Sindbad lived in Baghdad."

2. What was the job of his father?
His father was a rich businessman. The text states, "His father was a rich businessman."

3. Where did Sindbad go?
*(Note: This question appears twice. Based on the story's progression, it likely asks where he traveled next.)*
He went to an island. The text says, "They landed on an island."

4. Where did Sindbad find the big stone?
He found the big stone on the beach. The text says, "On the beach they saw a big white stone."

5. What was in the stone?
There was an egg in the stone. The text says, "It was the egg of the bird called ‘the Roc’."

6. Why was Sindbad out on the island?
He was on the island because he was trading with other merchants. The text says, "He went on a journey... He traded many countries like India, China and Arabia." Later, when stuck, it implies he was there for trade/travel before getting stranded. Specifically, regarding why he was *left* or *out* there alone later: The sailors left him because they were afraid of the giant bird. But initially, he was there to trade.

7. What could Sindbad see out of the island?
From the top of the tree, he could see the sea and some ships. The text says, "When he woke up, he climbed to the top of the tree. He saw the sea and some ships."

8. Where did he find the land?
He found land (the valley) after being carried by the Roc. The text says the Roc took him to its nest which was "in the valley of diamonds." So, he found himself in a valley full of diamonds.

9. What did Sindbad see in the glowing valley?
He saw many huge snakes guarding the jewels. The text says, "The glowing Valley... It was full of gold but there were many dangerous snakes in the valley."

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Final Answer:
1. Baghdad
2. A rich businessman
3. An island
4. On the beach
5. An egg (of the Roc)
6. To trade / He was on a trading journey
7. The sea and some ships
8. In a valley (the Valley of Diamonds)
9. Many dangerous snakes and gold/jewels