Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 4

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1
Na m e : _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Directions: Decide the correct meaning of the underlined word. Write it on the lines on the leaf.

Hey you! If you can’t figure out the meaning of a
word by looking at the other words around it, look it
up in a dictionary.

When you pick a leaf from a plant, you are holding
something valuable.


a. a building b. a living, growing thing

Horses, sheep, and cattle grazeon leaves for
nourishment.


a. touch gently b. feed

People also counton leaves for healthy eating.


a. depend on b. name numbers

Cabbage, lettuce and spinach are leaves that have
greatnutrients.


a. important b. large

In additionto being a food source, leaves provide many
useful products.


a. combining two b. as well as
numbers

Oil from the leaves of some plants is used to produce
perfumes and soaps.
a. make b. agricultural products


You seasonyour food with the leaves from thyme,
parsley, and sage.


a. flavor b. special part of the year

Hair dye is another example of a goodthat comes from
the leaves.
a. kind, honest b. something of economic
value


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