Chapter 12 · Book pages 39–42
📗 Answer key: Comprehension
Finish the questions in your book first. Then check each one here: tap Show answer, then mark ✓ if you got it right or ✗ if not. For every ✗, read the "why" and say it out loud.
Passage 1: The Secret Castle in the Forest
1
Where did Katheline and her family live?
✓ B. In a tree house high above the ground
Right there in paragraph 1. The castle was what they found, not their home.
2
What did Katheline and her family find hidden in the forest?
✓ C. A big stone castle
“…found a big stone castle hidden among the trees.”
3
The family found their way home after leaving the castle ____.
✓ D. with the help of fairies lighting their way
“The fairies lit their way” as they walked home under the moonlight.
4
In the castle, they were served ____.
✓ D. all of these
The meal had fresh bread, tasty stews and desserts with chocolate truffles, so all three are right.
5
The word 'enchanted' means ____.
✓ C. magical
The forest has talking animals and fairies, so enchanted = magical.
Passage 2: An Act of Kindness
6
What did Sameer find in the woods one afternoon?
✓ B. A tiny bird with a broken wing
“…a tiny bird lying on the ground with a broken wing.”
7
Who helped Sameer take care of the bird?
✓ C. His grandmother
His grandmother, who had a gentle touch with animals, helped make its bed.
8
How did Sameer take care of the bird?
✓ B. He fed it grains and water and talked to it.
“…feeding it grains and water while speaking to it kindly.”
9
Sameer felt ____ and ____ when the bird flew away.
✓ B. proud, happy
“…feeling proud and happy that he had been able to help.”
10
A word from the passage similar in meaning to 'crackling'.
✓ A. Rustling
Both are soft, dry sounds (like leaves). The other options are actions, not sounds.
Passage 3: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
11
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?
✓ C. Egg
The four stages in order: egg, larva, pupa, adult.
12
How long does it take for butterfly eggs to hatch?
✓ B. 4 to 5 days, or up to 3 weeks
“…hatch in about 4 to 5 days, but sometimes it takes up to 3 weeks.”
13
What does the caterpillar shed as it grows?
✓ D. Skin
Molting means it “sheds its skin several times.”
14
The plant where butterflies lay their eggs is called a ____.
✓ C. host plant
The caterpillar “begins to eat the host plant”, the special plant where eggs were laid.
15
As given in the passage, the opposite of 'soft' is ____.
✓ A. hard
“Moths create a soft cocoon while butterflies form a hard chrysalis.”
Passage 4: Power up with Fruits and Veggies
16
Why should fruits and vegetables be part of your daily diet?
✓ D. Both B and C
They are “rich in vitamins and minerals.” Taste is not the reason given.
17
How many serves of vegetables should you eat each day?
✓ B. 5
“…at least 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit.” 2 is for fruit, a trap!
18
Which vitamin is NOT mentioned to be found in fruits and vegetables?
✓ A. Vitamin D
The passage lists vitamins A, C, E and folic acid. D is missing.
19
____ is/are an example of legumes.
✓ C. beans
“Legumes like beans and lentils…” Orange, apple and melons are fruits.
20
The best time to buy fruits and vegetables is ____.
✓ A. when they are in season
“It's best to buy them in season.”