Here is the complete solution to the reading comprehension worksheet, broken down by section:
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Part 1: Summary Match
This section asks you to match each story element (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then) with the correct part of the story.
Correct Matching:
1.
Somebody →
Juan
*(The main character of the story is Juan.)*
2.
Wanted →
not to get wet
*(Juan says, “I do not want to get wet.” This is his goal or desire.)*
3.
But →
they both went into the pool
*(This introduces a problem or twist — even though Juan didn’t want to get wet, he ended up in the pool because Paz jumped in and shook off water.)*
4.
So →
Paz shook her wet fur
*(This is the cause that leads to the final result — Paz shakes off water after getting out of the pool.)*
5.
Then →
Juan is now wet
*(This is the final outcome — Juan gets wet because of Paz’s action.)*
✔ Final Answer for Summary Match:
1. Juan
2. not to get wet
3. they both went into the pool
4. Paz shook her wet fur
5. Juan is now wet
*(Note: The worksheet has the phrases on the right side and the labels on the left. You would draw lines or write the letter/number to match them as above.)*
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Part 2: Multiple Choice Questions
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Question 1: What is the first trick Paz does?
> From the text:
> *“‘Sit,’ says Juan. Paz sits.”*
> *“‘Give me five,’ says Juan. Paz gives Juan five with her paw.”*
> *“‘Smile,’ says Juan. Paz smiles.”*
The very first trick mentioned is
“Sit.”
✔ Correct Answer: a. She sits.
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Question 2: How does Juan get wet?
> From the text:
> *“Paz shakes the water off of her fur. Now Juan is very wet too.”*
Juan did NOT jump in himself. He got wet because
Paz shook her wet fur near him after coming out of the pool.
✔ Correct Answer: b. Paz gets him wet.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
Summary Match:
1. Somebody → Juan
2. Wanted → not to get wet
3. But → they both went into the pool
4. So → Paz shook her wet fur
5. Then → Juan is now wet
Multiple Choice:
1. a. She sits.
2. b. Paz gets him wet.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of summarizing worksheet for 3rd grade.