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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 are glaciers shrinking?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Many tourists visit glaciers by bus.
  • B.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
  • C.Glaciers look blue in some photographs.
2.Your research question is "How do camels survive in the desert?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  • B.Camels appear on some stamps.
  • C.Deserts can be photographed from space.
3.Your research question is "How fast can a cheetah run?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.A cheetah can sprint at about sixty miles an hour.
  • B.Cheetahs live in parts of Africa.
  • C.Cheetahs have spotted fur.
4.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.
5.Your research question is "How do sea turtles find their way?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Turtle toys are sold at the aquarium.
  • B.Sea turtles have hard shells.
  • C.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
6.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.
7.Your research question is "How does a volcano erupt?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.People enjoy hiking near volcanoes.
  • B.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  • C.Some volcanoes have names.
8.Your research question is "How do bees make honey?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Some people are afraid of bees.
  • B.Honey is sold in glass jars.
  • C.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 20. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.
  2. 2.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  3. 3.A cheetah can sprint at about sixty miles an hour.
  4. 4.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  5. 5.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
  6. 6.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  7. 7.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  8. 8.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.

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