Read and Think

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

1. Question 1

   Where did Zoe and Grandpa have their picnic?

   The Indoor Picnic

   Zoe and her grandpa had planned a picnic at the park for Saturday. But when Zoe woke up, rain was drumming on her window.

   “Our picnic is ruined,” Zoe sighed, pressing her nose against the cold glass.

   Grandpa smiled. “Who says a picnic has to be outside?” He spread a blanket on the living room floor. Zoe packed sandwiches, grapes and lemonade into the basket, just as they had planned.

   They ate on the blanket and listened to the rain. After lunch, they built a blanket fort and read stories inside it. “This was even better than the park,” Zoe said with a grin.

   • On the living room floor
   • On the front steps
   • At the park
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2. Question 2

   What lesson does this story show?

   The Indoor Picnic

   Zoe and her grandpa had planned a picnic at the park for Saturday. But when Zoe woke up, rain was drumming on her window.

   “Our picnic is ruined,” Zoe sighed, pressing her nose against the cold glass.

   Grandpa smiled. “Who says a picnic has to be outside?” He spread a blanket on the living room floor. Zoe packed sandwiches, grapes and lemonade into the basket, just as they had planned.

   They ate on the blanket and listened to the rain. After lunch, they built a blanket fort and read stories inside it. “This was even better than the park,” Zoe said with a grin.

   • Always stay inside on Saturdays.
   • Picnics are only fun at the park.
   • A change of plans can still be fun.
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3. Question 3

   How did Zoe feel when she first saw the rain?

   The Indoor Picnic

   Zoe and her grandpa had planned a picnic at the park for Saturday. But when Zoe woke up, rain was drumming on her window.

   “Our picnic is ruined,” Zoe sighed, pressing her nose against the cold glass.

   Grandpa smiled. “Who says a picnic has to be outside?” He spread a blanket on the living room floor. Zoe packed sandwiches, grapes and lemonade into the basket, just as they had planned.

   They ate on the blanket and listened to the rain. After lunch, they built a blanket fort and read stories inside it. “This was even better than the park,” Zoe said with a grin.

   • Excited
   • Proud
   • Disappointed
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4. Question 4

   What was the problem in this story?

   The Indoor Picnic

   Zoe and her grandpa had planned a picnic at the park for Saturday. But when Zoe woke up, rain was drumming on her window.

   “Our picnic is ruined,” Zoe sighed, pressing her nose against the cold glass.

   Grandpa smiled. “Who says a picnic has to be outside?” He spread a blanket on the living room floor. Zoe packed sandwiches, grapes and lemonade into the basket, just as they had planned.

   They ate on the blanket and listened to the rain. After lunch, they built a blanket fort and read stories inside it. “This was even better than the park,” Zoe said with a grin.

   • Zoe forgot to pack the sandwiches.
   • Rain spoiled their plan for a picnic at the park.
   • Grandpa lost the picnic blanket.
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5. Question 5

   Put these in order, from first to last.

   Ravi's Rocks

   Ravi was going to share his rock collection at show and tell on Monday. All weekend, his stomach felt fluttery whenever he thought about talking in front of the whole class.

   On Sunday, Ravi practised his talk for his mom. Then he practised for his little sister. Last of all, he practised for the cat, who yawned. Each time, Ravi spoke a little more clearly.

   On Monday, Ravi held up a shiny piece of quartz. His voice wobbled at first, but then he remembered his practice. He told the class where he had found each rock. When he finished, so many hands went up with questions that the bell rang before he could answer them all.

   • Ravi practised for the cat.
   • Ravi practised for his mom.
   • Ravi practised for his little sister.
   • Ravi held up a piece of quartz.
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6. Question 6

   What did Ravi share at show and tell?

   Ravi's Rocks

   Ravi was going to share his rock collection at show and tell on Monday. All weekend, his stomach felt fluttery whenever he thought about talking in front of the whole class.

   On Sunday, Ravi practised his talk for his mom. Then he practised for his little sister. Last of all, he practised for the cat, who yawned. Each time, Ravi spoke a little more clearly.

   On Monday, Ravi held up a shiny piece of quartz. His voice wobbled at first, but then he remembered his practice. He told the class where he had found each rock. When he finished, so many hands went up with questions that the bell rang before he could answer them all.

   • A book about rocks
   • His pet cat
   • His rock collection
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