Comprehension Passage

Read the passage, then answer the 4 questions that follow. Marking schemes are included.

Read the passage below and then answer the questions

Bees are very important insects. They help plants grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another. This process is called pollination. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow.

Bees also make honey, which is sweet and good for our health. Honey can be used as medicine to treat coughs and sore throats. Some farmers keep bees in special boxes called beehives to collect honey and sell it.

However, bees can sting when they feel threatened. It is important to stay calm around bees and not disturb their hives. If a bee stings you, remove the sting carefully and wash the area with clean water.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    According to the passage, how do bees help plants?

    A. By digging the soil

    B. By carrying pollen between flowers

    C. By watering the plants

    D. By eating the leaves

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    The word 'threatened' as used in the passage means

    A. in danger

    B. hungry

    C. excited

    D. happy

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    What should you do if a bee stings you?

    A. Run away quickly

    B. Remove the sting and wash with clean water

    C. Ignore it

    D. Catch the bee

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    B. Remove the sting and wash with clean water

  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is the best title for this passage?

    A. The Importance of Bees

    B. Dangerous Insects

    C. Farming in Kenya

    D. How to Make Honey

    (1 mark)

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