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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 "How were the pyramids built?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.The pyramids are popular with tourists.
  • B.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  • C.Egypt has a hot climate today.
2.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.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  • C.Some trees are very tall.
3.Your research question is "How fast can a cheetah run?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Cheetahs live in parts of Africa.
  • B.Cheetahs have spotted fur.
  • C.A cheetah can sprint at about sixty miles an hour.
4.Your research question is "What helps children sleep well?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some beds have drawers underneath.
  • B.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  • C.Some bedrooms have bunk beds.
5.Your research question is "Why did people build canals?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some canal boats are painted brightly.
  • B.Canals are pleasant places to walk.
  • C.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
6.Your research question is "How does a volcano erupt?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some volcanoes have names.
  • B.People enjoy hiking near volcanoes.
  • C.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
7.Your research question is "How do earthworms help gardens?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  • B.Birds sometimes eat earthworms.
  • C.Earthworms have no eyes.
8.Your research question is "How do camels survive in the desert?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Camels appear on some stamps.
  • B.Deserts can be photographed from space.
  • C.Camels lose very little water by sweating.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 2. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  2. 2.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  3. 3.A cheetah can sprint at about sixty miles an hour.
  4. 4.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  5. 5.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
  6. 6.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  7. 7.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  8. 8.Camels lose very little water by sweating.

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