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Super Storms
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A #reading #blindquiz for #comprehension
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1
What does the word "uprooted" mean?
torn or pulled out of the ground
to have many roots
planted on a hill
thrown into the lake
2
What does the word "beware" mean?
to be safe
to be on the lookout for something harmful
to be careful when something happens
to cause something to happen
3
The eye of a hurricane is ...
the place in a storm where it snows
the quiet center of the storm
where the air is cold
where the winds are the strongest
4
What does the word "prevent" mean?
watch out for it to happen
stop or keep it from happening
make sure it happens
stand nearby while it happens
5
Describe why it's important for television and radio stations to warn people when bad weather is coming.
So that people can protect their houses.
So that people can watch the storm.
It is not important for people to watch the tv and radio.
So that people can be more prepared for a storm.
6
What makes it hard to see in a blizzard?
bright sunshine and heat
wind and rain
thunder and lightning
falling and blowing snow
7
Hailstorms...
cause no damage to houses and trees
can destroy crops and damage buildings and cars
are not dangerous at all
are like big raindrops
8
What is the main idea of this selection?
You should not live in the middle of the USA.
Storms can be fun to see!
The author wanted entertain you with superstorms.
Bad weather is dangerous & violent changes in weather can destroy homes.
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If many seconds passed between a lightning flash and the sound of thunder, what would you know about the lightning?
It is very loud.
It is quiet.
It is very close.
It is far away.
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Why is lightning dangerous?
It shoots between clouds and the ground.
It can destroy trees and start fires.
It is loud and scary.
It makes animals leave their homes.
