Why Does the Author Say So? is a free printable Kindergarten English worksheet on matching what an author says to the reason given for it, aligned to Common Core standard RI.K.8. It prints 2 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.
Set 7 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. All 25 sets ask different questions.
Why Does the Author Say So?
RI.K.8
NameDate
Draw a line from what the author says to the reason.
1.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Brush your teeth every day.
Wear a coat in winter.
Look both ways before you cross.
Dogs need a walk every day.
A.A car might be coming.
B.Walking keeps them fit.
C.It keeps you warm.
D.It keeps your teeth strong.
2.Match what the author says to the reason the author gives.
Put litter in the trash can.
Sleep is good for you.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Plants need water.
A.It gets rid of germs.
B.Water helps them grow.
C.It keeps the park clean.
D.It gives your body a rest.
LessonPrint · RI.K.8 · Set 7 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Why Does the Author Say So?
Set 7. Prints on its own sheet.
1.1. Brush your teeth every day. — D (It keeps your teeth strong.) 2. Wear a coat in winter. — C (It keeps you warm.) 3. Look both ways before you cross. — A (A car might be coming.) 4. Dogs need a walk every day. — B (Walking keeps them fit.)
2.1. Put litter in the trash can. — C (It keeps the park clean.) 2. Sleep is good for you. — D (It gives your body a rest.) 3. Wash your hands before you eat. — A (It gets rid of germs.) 4. Plants need water. — B (Water helps them grow.)
More practice for RI.K.8
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