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Holiday Reading Comprehension Questions

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    Holiday Reading Comprehension Questions
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  • What is the main topic of this sentence? “Families gather to celebrate Christmas with decorations, gifts, and special meals.”
    Gifts
    Decorations
    Winter weather
    Christmas traditions
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  • Which sentence best states the main idea?
    Christmas trees are green.
    Christmas is a holiday focused on family, giving, and tradit
    Gifts are wrapped in paper.
    Christmas is celebrated in December.
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  • Which detail supports the main idea that Hanukkah is a meaningful celebration?
    People light a menorah each night.
    Winter nights are long.
    Dreidels are small.
    Hanukkah lasts eight nights.
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  • What is the topic of this paragraph? “During Kwanzaa, families celebrate unity, culture, and traditions through music, food, and storytelling.”
    Family meals
    Storytelling
    Kwanzaa celebrations
    Music
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  • Which detail does NOT support the main idea that holidays bring families together?
    People go to school
    Families eat meals together
    Families share traditions
    People spend time talking
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  • What is the main idea of this sentence? “Lighting candles during Hanukkah reminds families of faith and tradition.”
    Candles are bright
    Hanukkah uses candles
    Candles are used for light
    Candles are expensive
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  • Which sentence is a supporting detail for Kwanzaa values?
    Kwanzaa is in December
    Kwanzaa lasts seven days
    Winter holidays are fun
    Each day focuses on a different principle
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  • What is the topic of this sentence? “Many people decorate their homes with lights and symbols during the holidays.”
    Symbols
    Homes
    Lights
    Holiday decorations
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  • Which detail best supports the idea that Christmas involves giving?
    It can snow
    People wear sweaters
    People exchange gifts
    Days are shorter
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  • Name one supporting detail that shows how families celebrate Christmas.
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  • Why is family an important part of many holidays?
    Family is important because holidays focus on spending time together and sharing traditions.
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  • Explain how decorations support holiday celebrations.
    Decorations help show that a holiday is being celebrated and create a festive feeling.
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  • What is the topic of this sentence? “Many people decorate their homes with lights during Christmas.”
    Homes
    Lights
    Christmas decorations
    Winter
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  • Which detail supports the main idea that Christmas is about giving?
    People wear coats
    People exchange gifts
    It is cold
    Days are shorter
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  • Read the sentences: Families decorate, cook special meals, and share stories during the holidays. What is the best main idea?
    Holidays include meaningful family traditions
    Stories are important
    Decorating is fun
    Cooking takes time
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  • People exchange gifts, help others, and show kindness during Christmas. What idea connects all these details?
    Gifts cost money
    Shopping is busy
    Winter is cold
    Christmas focuses on giving
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