Reading Comprehension: Lesson 4

1. The best title for the science article is

A) "The Phases of the Moon"
B) "The Moon and the Sun"
C) "The New Moon"
D) "The Masks of the Moon"

2. How long does it take for the moon to complete all of its phases?

A) about one week
B) about one year
C) about one month
D) about one day

3. The phase that occurs after the new moon is called the

A) first quarter moon.
B) crescent moon.
C) last quarter moon.
D) full moon.

4. What causes the moon to change in appearance?

A) the amount of sunlight that lights the earth
B) the amount of sunlight that lights the universe
C) the amount of sunlight that lights the moon
D) the amount of sunlight that lights the sun

5. From the pictures, you can tell that the two phases of the moon that are most alike are the

A) new moon and the full moon.
B) full moon and the crescent moon.
C) crescent moon and the last quarter moon.
D) first quarter moon and the last quarter moon.

6. Predict what would most likely happen if it took two months for the moon to travel around the earth.

A) A new moon would occur several times each month.
B) The moon would have 12 different phases.
C) The moon would not be seen for 27 days of each month.
D) The phases of the moon would be twice as long.

7. In paragraph 2, the word 'visible' means

A) "changed in appearance."
B) "far from sight."
C) "able to be seen."
D) "hidden from view."

8. There is enough information in the article to show that the moon

A) has more than 12 phases.
B) is the same size as the earth.
C) does not have the same appearance for more than a week.
D) receives all its light from the earth.

9. Which of these tells an opinion?

A) A first quarter moon appears in the third phase.
B) The moon changes its appearance many times as it moves around the earth.
C) None of the phases of the moon are as marvelous as the full moon.
D) The first phase of the moon is called the new moon.

10. The author probably wrote this article to

A) explain why the appearance of the moon changes.
B) entertain readers with a legend about the moon.
C) describe the way the moon appears daily in the night sky.
D) teach the readers how to tell the difference between a new moon and a full moon.

11. The expression 'once in a blue moon' means

A) "not happening often."
B) "a month with two full moons."
C) "occurring once a month."
D) "rarely feeling sad."

12. Which of these could really happen?

A) A full moon occurs twice in one month.
B) The earth travels around the moon.
C) The moon completes no more than three phases in one month.
D) The moon wears a mask on its face.

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