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How Could You Check It? RI.4.8
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Circle the right answer.
1. How could you check "The bus leaves at half past three"?
A. Look at the bus schedule B. Ask a passenger whether they like the bus C. Wait and hope 2. How could you check "The town hall was built in 1902"?
A. Decide from how old it looks B. Read the town's history records or the date stone on the hall C. Ask someone who likes old buildings 3. How could you check "The capital city of the country is on the coast"?
A. Find the capital on a map or in an atlas B. Look at a postcard of a beach C. Ask which city is the most fun 4. How could you check "There are 26 letters in the alphabet"?
A. Look at one word B. Count the letters in an alphabet chart C. Ask a classmate to guess 5. How could you check "It rained on five days last week"?
A. Decide from today's weather B. Look at the class weather chart for last week C. Ask someone who loves rain 6. How could you check "The plant grew taller after we watered it"?
A. Guess from how green its leaves are B. Ask whether the plant is pretty C. Compare the measurements in the plant diary 7. How could you check "The park path is closed this week"?
A. Read the official notice from the park office B. Ask a dog walker what they prefer C. Guess from the weather 8. How could you check "The river runs through three towns"?
A. Follow the river on a map B. Count the bridges you can see from one spot C. Ask which town is the nicest LessonPrint · RI.4.8 · Set 23 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — How Could You Check It? Set 23. Prints on its own sheet.
1. Look at the bus schedule 2. Read the town's history records or the date stone on the hall 3. Find the capital on a map or in an atlas 4. Count the letters in an alphabet chart 5. Look at the class weather chart for last week 6. Compare the measurements in the plant diary 7. Read the official notice from the park office 8. Follow the river on a map Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.4.8 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.