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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 does a volcano erupt?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  • B.Some volcanoes have names.
  • C.People enjoy hiking near volcanoes.
2.Your research question is "How were the pyramids built?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Egypt has a hot climate today.
  • B.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  • C.The pyramids are popular with tourists.
3.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.
4.Your research question is "What do owls eat?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.An owl's feathers are soft.
  • B.Owls appear in many old stories.
  • C.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
5.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.
6.Your research question is "How do camels survive in the desert?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Camels appear on some stamps.
  • B.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  • C.Deserts can be photographed from space.
7.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.
8.Your research question is "What causes thunder?" Which fact is relevant?
  • A.Thunderstorms are common in summer.
  • B.Some pets hide during storms.
  • C.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.

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Answer key — Which Fact Answers the Question?

Set 7. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Pressure from melted rock underground forces it up to the surface.
  2. 2.Workers dragged huge stone blocks up long ramps.
  3. 3.Worm tunnels let air and water reach plant roots.
  4. 4.Barn owls hunt mice, voles and shrews.
  5. 5.Trees stop making green chlorophyll, so yellow pigments show and red ones form.
  6. 6.Camels lose very little water by sweating.
  7. 7.Bees turn flower nectar into honey inside the hive.
  8. 8.Lightning heats the air so fast that it expands with a bang.

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