Imagine Life Without Comprehension-You Can't Right?

I am sure you can't imagine life without comprehension as it simply would be just following words from a page using left to right progression. This is exactly why reading comprehension is very vital as without it we are unable to gather information or really understand anything said for that matter. Let us test our child/children comprehension skills with the passage below. Remember to allow the child to think on his or her own as well as time to fully grasp passage.

Uses of the Aloe Vera Plant

The aloe vera plant is a juicy plant species from the Genus Aloe. It grows mainly in the tropical climates and has been used for many centuries as a medicinal plant.

For many years, people have used the gel from the aloe vera leaves for softening the skin, constipation and even skin disorders. In addition, research has also shown that aloe juice, which contains latex, when taken by mouth is a powerful laxative. The aloe vera gel can also be used to lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes as well as the gel can be used to treat dandruff troubles. Notwithstanding, researchers have also warned against the side effects of the plant. Some of these side effects includes; diarrhoea, skin irritation, allergic reaction as well as imbalances of the blood. Answer the following questions below and make reference from the passage.

1. What plant does the aloe vera comes from?

• Genus aloe

• Aloe vera

• Aloe species 2. In what climate does the aloe vera plant grows?

• Cold

• Tropical

• Deserts

3. Which of the following is not a use of the aloe vera plant?

• Softening of the skin

• Constipation

• Lowers blood sugar level

• Causes diabetes

4. What is the name of the substance found in the aloe juice?

• Laxative

• Sugar

• Aloe vera gel

• Latex

5. State whether the statements below are facts or opinions based on the passage and give reasons to support your answer.

“Researchers have also warned against the side effects of the plant.” Fact/Opinion:

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6. The aloe vera plant has many uses, but one should be careful when using as it can cause great damage. Fact/Opinion: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. The aloe vera gel from the plant leaf can be used in the hair. State whether the statement is true or false and use supporting evidence from the passage.

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8. Which line or paragraph from the passage supports the view that the information given was scientifically proven. Write the line/paragraph below.

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