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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 "How do sea turtles find their way?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
  • B.Turtle toys are sold at the aquarium.
  • C.Sea turtles have hard shells.
3.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.
4.Your research question is "How does a volcano erupt?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.People enjoy hiking near volcanoes.
  • B.Some volcanoes have names.
  • C.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
5.Your research question is "How do bees make honey?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Honey is sold in glass jars.
  • B.Some people are afraid of bees.
  • C.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
6.Your research question is "Why did people build canals?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
  • B.Canals are pleasant places to walk.
  • C.Some canal boats are painted brightly.
7.Your research question is "What do owls eat?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  • B.An owl's feathers are soft.
  • C.Owls appear in many old stories.
8.Your research question is "How do earthworms help gardens?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Earthworms have no eyes.
  • B.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  • C.Birds sometimes eat earthworms.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 6. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  2. 2.Sea turtles sense the Earth's magnetic field to steer.
  3. 3.A regular bedtime helps the body clock settle.
  4. 4.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  5. 5.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  6. 6.A horse could pull a far heavier load in a canal barge than in a cart.
  7. 7.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  8. 8.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.

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