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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 do sea turtles find their way?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Sea turtles have hard shells.
  • B.Turtle toys are sold at the aquarium.
  • C.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
2.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.
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.Some bedrooms have bunk beds.
  • C.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
5.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.
6.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.
7.Your research question is "Why did people build canals?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Canals are pleasant places to walk.
  • B.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
  • C.Some canal boats are painted brightly.
8.Your research question is "Why did the town's mill close?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.The mill had a tall chimney.
  • B.The town has a park near the river.
  • C.Cheaper cloth from abroad meant the mill lost its orders.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 24. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
  2. 2.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  3. 3.A cheetah can sprint at about sixty miles an hour.
  4. 4.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  5. 5.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  6. 6.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.
  7. 7.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
  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.