COMPREHENSION WORKSHEETS

Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Exploring the Rainforest

The rainforest is a dense and green place with lots of trees and plants. It is home to many different animals and insects. The
rainforest is important because it gives us oxygen to breathe.

1. What is the rainforest like?

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2. Why is the rainforest important?

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3. What kinds of creatures live in the rainforest?

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4. What does the rainforest give us?

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The Solar System

The solar system is a group of planets, moons, and other objects that revolve around the sun. The sun is a big, bright ball of
gas in the center of the solar system. It gives us light and heat.

One of the planets in the solar system is Earth. Earth is the planet we live on. It has land, water, and air. It is also the only
planet known to have life.

The moon is a smaller object that revolves around Earth. It looks like a big, round rock in the night sky. Sometimes, we can
see the moon during the day too.

Now, answer the following questions:

What is the solar system?

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What is the sun?

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Which planet do we live on?

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What does the moon look like?

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Can we see the moon during the day?

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