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Which Fact Answers the Question? is a free printable Grade 5 English worksheet on choosing the fact that is relevant to a stated research question, aligned to Common Core standard W.5.8. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Which Fact Answers the Question?

W.5.8

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Circle the right answer.

1.Your research question is "Why do leaves turn red and yellow in the fall?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Fall is a good time to visit parks.
  • B.Some trees are very tall.
  • C.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
2.Your research question is "Why are glaciers shrinking?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Glaciers look blue in some photographs.
  • B.Many tourists visit glaciers by bus.
  • C.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
3.Your research question is "How were the pyramids built?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  • B.The pyramids are popular with tourists.
  • C.Egypt has a hot climate today.
4.Your research question is "How do earthworms help gardens?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Birds sometimes eat earthworms.
  • B.Earthworms have no eyes.
  • C.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
5.Your research question is "What causes thunder?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.
  • B.Thunderstorms are common in summer.
  • C.Some pets hide during storms.
6.Your research question is "What helps children sleep well?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some bedrooms have bunk beds.
  • B.Some beds have drawers underneath.
  • C.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
7.Your research question is "How do camels survive in the desert?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Deserts can be photographed from space.
  • B.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  • C.Camels appear on some stamps.
8.Your research question is "What do owls eat?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.An owl's feathers are soft.
  • B.Owls appear in many old stories.
  • C.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 11. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  2. 2.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
  3. 3.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  4. 4.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  5. 5.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.
  6. 6.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  7. 7.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  8. 8.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to W.5.8 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.