Mixed practice test 2, Grades 3–5 — question 5 of 24
Listen to the conversation between Mr. Tanaka and Hector in the school library. Then answer the questions.
Two Books About Monarchs
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Mr. Tanaka: Hector, you've been looking at that shelf for a long time. What are you looking for?
Hector: A book about monarch butterflies for my report. I found two, but one of them was written a really long time ago.
Mr. Tanaka: That's a smart thing to notice. Scientists learn new things about monarchs all the time, so an old book might be missing important facts.
Hector: But the old one has much better pictures.
Mr. Tanaka: Then use the pictures to help you understand, and take your facts from the newer book. If the two books say different things, write down both page numbers and show your teacher.
Hector: Can I check out both of them?
Mr. Tanaka: Yes. Just bring the old one back by next week, because another class is studying insects too.
Choose the best answer.
Why does Mr. Tanaka say Hector should take his facts from the newer book?
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