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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 "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.
2.Your research question is "How do bees make honey?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some people are afraid of bees.
  • B.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  • C.Honey is sold in glass jars.
3.Your research question is "How do earthworms help gardens?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Earthworms have no eyes.
  • B.Birds sometimes eat earthworms.
  • C.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
4.Your research question is "Why are glaciers shrinking?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Many tourists visit glaciers by bus.
  • B.Glaciers look blue in some photographs.
  • C.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
5.Your research question is "How do camels survive in the desert?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Camels appear on some stamps.
  • B.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  • C.Deserts can be photographed from space.
6.Your research question is "How were the pyramids built?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  • B.Egypt has a hot climate today.
  • C.The pyramids are popular with tourists.
7.Your research question is "What helps children sleep well?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  • B.Some bedrooms have bunk beds.
  • C.Some beds have drawers underneath.
8.Your research question is "Why did the town's mill close?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.The town has a park near the river.
  • B.Cheaper cloth from abroad meant the mill lost its orders.
  • C.The mill had a tall chimney.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 12. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  2. 2.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  3. 3.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  4. 4.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
  5. 5.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  6. 6.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  7. 7.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  8. 8.Cheaper cloth from abroad meant the mill lost its orders.

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