Main Idea & Supporting Details (Reading Comprehension)
Extract:
"Many types of animals are essential to ecosystems, helping with pollination, seed dispersal, and keeping insect populations in check."
Question:
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Animals are dangerous to ecosystems.
B. Animals are crucial to the balance of ecosystems.
C. Animals are extinct in many ecosystems.
D. Animals contribute nothing to ecosystems.
B. Animals are crucial to the balance of ecosystems.
Extract:
"The ancient ruins were a mysterious and intriguing sight."
Question:
What does the word "ancient" mean in this context?
A. New
B. Old
C. Large
D. Broken
B. Old
Extract:
"First, boil water in a pot. Then, add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes."
Question:
What text structure is used in this passage?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
D. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. "I can't believe it", she said.
B. "I can't believe it." she said.
C. "I can't believe it," she said.
D. "I can't believe it." she said,
C. "I can't believe it," she said.
Extract:
"The sky was a deep blue, with not a cloud in sight. The day promised to be perfect."
Question:
What can you infer about the weather?
A. It is stormy.
B. It is likely to rain.
C. It is sunny and clear.
D. It is very windy.
C. It is sunny and clear.
Extract:
"Recycling programs help reduce landfill waste, conserve energy, and protect natural resources."
Question:
Which detail supports the main idea that recycling benefits the environment?
A. Recycling requires effort.
B. Recycling reduces the amount of waste going to landfills.
C. Some people dislike recycling.
D. Landfills are growing quickly.
B. Recycling reduces the amount of waste going to landfills.
Extract:
"The artist's brushstrokes were delicate, creating a serene landscape on the canvas."
Question:
What does the word "serene" most likely mean?
A. Calm
B. Confusing
C. Bright
D. Crowded
A. Calm
Extract:
"The industrial revolution drastically changed society. People moved from farms to cities, and new machines were invented that increased production."
Question:
What type of text structure does this passage use?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
D. Descriptive
A. Cause and effect
Question:
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A. I love running; and I love swimming.
B. I love running; I also enjoy swimming.
C. I love running; because it keeps me fit.
D. I love running; I enjoy swimming, too.
B. I love running; I also enjoy swimming.
Extract:
"The old house creaked and groaned as if it were alive."
Question:
What literary device is being used in this sentence?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
Extract:
"By analyzing fossils, scientists gain insights into Earth's ancient climates and the types of life that existed long ago."
Question:
What is a supporting detail for the idea that fossils provide important scientific information?
A. Fossils are often found in caves.
B. Fossils help scientists understand ancient climates and life forms.
C. Fossils are difficult to analyze.
D. Fossils are only found in a few places.
B. Fossils help scientists understand ancient climates and life forms.
Extract:
"The government introduced a series of reforms to improve the education system."
Question:
Using context clues, what is the best meaning of "reforms"?
A. Actions to make things better
B. Problems that need fixing
C. Buildings for education
D. Exams for students
A. Actions to make things better
Extract:
"Unlike mammals, which give live birth, birds lay eggs."
Question:
What text structure is being used in this sentence?
A. Chronological order
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
Question:
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The students was excited for the trip.
B. The students were excited for the trip.
C. The student were excited for the trip.
D. The students was excited for the trips.
B. The students were excited for the trip.
Extract:
"The mountain loomed over the village like a giant watching its people."
Question:
What literary device is used in this sentence?
A. Alliteration
B. Metaphor
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Simile
D. Simile
Extract:
"Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, offer sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels."
Question:
Which sentence best supports the idea that renewable energy is better for the environment than fossil fuels?
A. Wind and solar power are renewable energy sources.
B. Fossil fuels are finite and produce harmful emissions.
C. Fossil fuels are widely used in many countries.
D. Solar panels are expensive to install.
B. Fossil fuels are finite and produce harmful emissions.
Extract:
"The athlete's perseverance during the competition was nothing short of remarkable."
Question:
What is the meaning of "perseverance"?
A. Strength
B. Persistence
C. Speed
D. Luck
B. Persistence
Extract:
"The problem with deforestation is that it causes habitat loss for countless species. One solution is to replant trees and protect forests from further destruction."
Question:
What text structure is used in this passage?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
Question:
Which sentence uses the correct form of the pronoun?
A. Him and I went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
C. Me and him went to the store.
D. Him and me went to the store.
B. He and I went to the store.
Extract:
"She was a lion in the courtroom, fiercely defending her client."
Question:
What literary device is being used in this sentence?
A. Simile
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
Extract:
"Space exploration has led to numerous technological advancements that have improved everyday life, such as satellite communications and medical devices."
Question:
Which of the following is a key supporting detail for the idea that space exploration benefits society?
A. Satellites are expensive to launch.
B. Space exploration is risky and costly.
C. Technological advancements from space exploration include improved communications and medical technology.
D. Many people are skeptical of space exploration.
C. Technological advancements from space exploration include improved communications and medical technology.
Extract:
"The politician's speech was filled with hyperbole, making exaggerated claims about his accomplishments."
Question:
What does the word "hyperbole" most likely mean?
A. Sarcastic remarks
B. Understated truths
C. Exaggerated statements
D. Accurate facts
C. Exaggerated statements
Extract:
"Pollution in urban areas can lead to respiratory diseases in people who are exposed to it regularly."
Question:
Which type of text structure is used in this passage?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Descriptive
D. Problem and solution
A. Cause and effect
Question:
Which sentence uses a parallel structure?
A. She enjoys swimming, to read, and biking.
B. She enjoys swimming, reading, and biking.
C. She enjoys swimming, reading, and to ride her bike.
D. She enjoys to swim, reading, and biking.
B. She enjoys swimming, reading, and biking.
Extract:
"As the final seconds ticked away, the tension in the room was a thick cloud, heavy and suffocating."
Question:
What can you infer about the atmosphere in the room?
A. It was calm and relaxed.
B. People were happy and celebrating.
C. The mood was tense and anxious.
D. The room was quiet and peaceful.
C. The mood was tense and anxious.