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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 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.
2.Your research question is "Why do leaves turn red and yellow in the fall?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  • B.Some trees are very tall.
  • C.Fall is a good time to visit parks.
3.Your research question is "How do bees make honey?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  • B.Honey is sold in glass jars.
  • C.Some people are afraid of bees.
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.Some pets hide during storms.
  • B.Thunderstorms are common in summer.
  • C.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.
6.Your research question is "How does a volcano erupt?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  • B.People enjoy hiking near volcanoes.
  • C.Some volcanoes have names.
7.Your research question is "What do owls eat?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  • B.Owls appear in many old stories.
  • C.An owl's feathers are soft.
8.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.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 21. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  2. 2.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  3. 3.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  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.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  7. 7.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  8. 8.Warmer summers melt more ice than winter snow can replace.

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