Commander Tom and the Alien
by RV Staff Writer J. C.
A brave fighter pilot faces a new enemy in an air battle showdown; but what is really happening in this story? Students will read the passage and answer questions on inference, point of view, and the language.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Commander Tom and the Alien
by RV Staff Writer J. C.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- Brave
- Squadron
- Cheer
- Strange
- Vessel
- Evasive
- Evil
- Awkward
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “The brave pilot inside it aimed his guns and targeted the closest enemy weapon with his radar.”
a. talented b. curious c. lonely d. courageous
2) “Commander Tom was the best pilot in his squadron.”
a. airplane b. school c. unit of troops d. army
3) “Now it was time to head back to base. Everyone would cheer and congratulate him.”
a. applaud b. sleep c. buy presents d. eat
4) “Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted something strange. Very strange.”
a. ugly b. unusual c. normal d. spotted
5) “An alien vessel! It was headed his way.”
a. water vehicle b. air vehicle c. land vehicle d. space vehicle
6) “The pilot took evasive action.”
a. fast b. fighting c. escaping d. skillful
7) “It gave Commander Tom an evil grin as it engaged its time warp engines.”
a. mean b. jealous c. happy d. confusing
8) “They lay, lifeless, with their arms and legs and antennae pointing in awkward directions...”
a. different b. left and right c. clumsy d. straight up