Connection Quest Quiz Worksheet
Connection Quest Quiz
Practice: RI.3.8
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Read each short passage carefully. Pay attention to how the sentences and paragraphs are connected. Then, choose the best answer for each question.
Passage 1: The Giant Sunflower
First, you must find a sunny spot in your garden and dig a small hole about one inch deep. Next, place a single sunflower seed into the hole and cover it with loose soil. After that, water the area lightly every morning. Within a few weeks, you will see a tiny green sprout pushing through the dirt toward the sun.
1. How does the author organize the information in this passage?
A By comparing sunflowers to other garden plants.
B By explaining the steps in a sequence to plant a seed.
C By describing what a fully grown sunflower looks like.
D By showing how a lack of water can cause a seed to die.
2. Based on the connection between sentences, what should you do immediately after placing the seed in the hole?
A Find a sunny spot in the garden.
B Water the area lightly every morning.
C Wait for a tiny green sprout to appear.
D Cover the seed with loose soil.
Passage 2: Stormy Weather
When warm, moist air rises quickly into the sky, it cools down and forms large clouds. Because the air continues to move rapidly, water droplets in the clouds rub together. This friction creates static electricity. As a result, a giant spark of electricity—lightning—shoots across the sky to release the energy.
3. What is the logical connection between the moving water droplets and the lightning?
A They are compared to show how they are alike.
B The moving droplets cause the static electricity that leads to lightning.
C They are listed in the order they happen during a sunny day.
D The lightning causes the warm air to rise into the clouds.
4. Which phrase from the passage signals a cause-and-effect connection?
A "large clouds"
B "into the sky"
C "As a result"
D "water droplets"
Passage 3: Alligators vs. Crocodiles
Alligators and crocodiles are both large reptiles that live in or near water. However, they have different snouts. An alligator has a wide, U-shaped snout, while a crocodile has a longer, V-shaped snout. Also, alligators prefer freshwater habitats like swamps. In contrast, crocodiles can live in salty water.
5. How does the author connect the information about alligators and crocodiles?
A By describing the steps of their life cycles.
B By explaining what causes them to move to new habitats.
C By comparing and contrasting their features.
D By providing a solution to save them from extinction.
6. According to the text, what is one way these two animals are the same?
A They both have V-shaped snouts.
B They both live in salty water.
C They are both large reptiles.
D They both prefer living in swamps.
Passage 4: Plastic Problems
Many sea animals are in danger because of plastic trash in the ocean. Turtles and fish often mistake plastic bags for food, which can make them very sick. To solve this problem, many people are now using reusable bags when they go shopping. By reducing the amount of plastic we use, we can keep the oceans safer for marine life.
7. What is the relationship between the first and third sentences in this passage?
A Sentence 1 describes a problem, and sentence 3 gives a solution.
B Sentence 1 describes a cause, and sentence 3 describes an effect.
C Sentence 1 compares two things, and sentence 3 shows how they are different.
D Sentence 1 lists an event, and sentence 3 lists the next event in a sequence.
8. According to the text, why are sea animals in danger?
A Because people are using too many reusable bags.
B Because they are mistaking plastic trash for food.
C Because the ocean is becoming too salty for them to live in.
D Because there is not enough food in the ocean for all the fish.
