Read the poem, then choose the best answer about its words, meaning, and feeling.
Sample worksheet activity
Morning
The sun climbs slowly up the hill
And paints the sky with gold.
The birds begin their cheerful song
As morning dreams unfold.
The dew still sparkles on the grass,
Each blade a tiny light,
And all the world seems fresh and new
After the quiet night.
Read the poem, then choose the best answer about its words, meaning, and feeling.
1. What do the birds do?○ They sleep in the grass.○ They fly away south.○ They sing a cheerful song.2. What color does the sun paint the sky?○ gray○ gold○ green3. What sparkles on the grass?○ the dew○ the rain○ the snow
Answer key
Morning
The sun climbs slowly up the hill
And paints the sky with gold.
The birds begin their cheerful song
As morning dreams unfold.
The dew still sparkles on the grass,
Each blade a tiny light,
And all the world seems fresh and new
After the quiet night.
Answer key
1. What do the birds do?
They sing a cheerful song.
2. What color does the sun paint the sky?
gold
3. What sparkles on the grass?
the dew
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Grade 5 Poetry passage comprehension in Grade 5
Grade 5 English practice: Read the poem, then choose the best answer about its words, meaning, and feeling.
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