Twirling Tornadoes
Questions:
5
Grade:
1
Words:
38
Tornados are strong wind storms that spin like tops. They look like big, gray funnels. Tornados can move cars and even houses! They usually travel from west to east. Some people chase tornadoes to learn more about them.
Question 1
What does a tornado look like?
A
A red square
B
A big, gray funnel
Explanation. The text describes a tornado as looking like a big, gray funnel.
C
A small, blue circle
D
A large, green triangle
E
A medium, yellow rectangle
Question 2
What can a tornado do?
A
Make ice cream
B
Drive a car
C
Move cars and even houses
Explanation. The text explains that tornados are strong enough to move cars and even houses.
D
Play basketball
E
Fly a kite
Question 3
What direction do tornadoes usually travel?
A
North to South
B
South to North
C
East to West
D
West to East
Explanation. The text informs us that tornadoes usually travel from west to east.
E
They don't move
Question 4
What do some people do to learn more about tornadoes?
A
Read a book
B
Write a story
C
Chase tornadoes
Explanation. The text tells us that some people chase tornadoes to learn more about them.
D
Watch a movie
E
Draw a picture
Question 5
Are tornadoes weak wind storms?
A
True
B
False
Explanation. The text describes tornadoes as strong wind storms, not weak.
C
I don't know
D
Maybe
E
None of the above
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