Comprehension Passage

Read the passage, then answer the 5 questions that follow. Marking schemes are included.

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

Water is one of the most important things in our lives. We use it every day to drink, cook, wash, and clean. Plants need water to grow, and animals need it to stay alive. Without clean water, people can become very sick. This is why we must all learn to use water wisely and never waste a single drop.

Sadly, many people leave taps running while brushing their teeth. Others let water spill from broken pipes for days. In some places, rain is scarce and rivers are drying up. When we waste water, there may not be enough left for everyone in our community. Saving water helps families, schools, and even the animals around us.

There are many simple ways to save water at home. We can close the tap tightly after using it. We can collect rainwater in clean tanks during the rainy season. We can also use the same water to clean the floor and then water the garden. Even small actions, when done every day, can make a very big difference.

Teachers and parents should teach children why water is so precious. When children learn good habits early, they grow up to protect this gift. If everyone works together, our rivers will stay full and our wells will never run dry. Remember, every drop of water we save today helps build a better tomorrow for all.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    According to the passage, what do plants need in order to grow?

    A. Water

    B. Tanks

    C. Sunlight only

    D. Broken pipes

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    What is one way of saving water mentioned in the passage?

    A. Letting pipes break

    B. Pouring water on the road

    C. Collecting rainwater in clean tanks

    D. Leaving the tap running

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    The word 'scarce' as used in the passage means

    A. cold

    B. heavy

    C. not enough

    D. clean

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    What does the writer suggest will happen if everyone works together?

    A. Rivers will stay full and wells will not run dry

    B. Pipes will break more often

    C. Taps will keep running all day

    D. Rain will stop falling

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    A. Rivers will stay full and wells will not run dry

  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    Which is the best title for this passage?

    A. Plants and Animals

    B. Broken Pipes at Home

    C. Teachers and Parents

    D. Save Water, Save a Life

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