Text Based Questions
Main Idea and Point of View
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Miscellaneous
100
(1) Roger Greene came in 1st place at the spelling bee. (2) His mother was in attendance. (3) She beamed with pride when she saw the blue ribbon. (4) Mrs. Greene collected her belongings and met Roger in the hallway.
Which sentence contains information about the emotions of Roger’s mother?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
(3) She beamed with pride when she saw the blue ribbon.
100
Children between the ages of 3 – 5 need to learn basic skills before starting school. LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, and problem solving. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. LeapStart helps kids build tomorrow’s skills today, in new imaginative ways.
What is the main idea?
A. LeapStart is for children between the ages of 3 – 5.
B. LeapStart gets children excited about learning.
C. LeapStart has a stylus that reads invisible dots.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
100
Miss March assigned three math problems. After the students were done, she demonstrated the answers on the board.
What does “demonstrate” mean?
A. To show
B. To print
C. To hope
D. To assign
A. To show
100
This type of figurative language compares two things using the words like or as.
Simile
100
"It was almost Christmas time and Anna was ready to start wrapping presents for her family. She couldn't find the wrapping paper, but had gotten all of her gifts." Which part of the excerpt references the setting?
It was almost Christmas time.
200
(1) Have you ever heard of the Startup Aims? (2) They can be found on college campuses and in recreational areas. (3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular.
(4) It will soon take the place of mini-buses.
Which sentence contains the definition of a Startup Aims?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
(3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular.
200
I must decide between a small or large dog. I have to admit, I like having a small dog on my lap while watching television. On the other hand, it is beneficial to have a larger dog for protection. Personally, I don’t think I see a large dog in my future. My apartment is just too small. Making decisions like this is often difficult.
What reason did the author provide for NOT wanting a large dog?
A. He didn’t want to have a dog on his lap.
B. He wants to have a dog for protection.
C. He wants to wait until the future to buy a dog.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
200
The best time to take outdoor pictures is at dusk. At that time, the light is perfect for picture taking.
What does the word “dusk” mean?
A. During the morning
B. During the afternoon
C. The time between day and night
D. The time between night and day
C. The time between day and night
200
In the sentence, “The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess,” what type of figurative language is used?
What is a metaphor?
200
What is the second most popular web browser?
Internet Explorer
300
(1) Kendra put her new daisy plants on the window sill. (2) She opened the curtains so they could get plenty of sun. (3) She gave them plenty of fertilizer. (4) She watered them several times a day. (5) She never noticed the warning note. (6) It said to give them plenty of sunshine, but very little water. (7) The leaves turned brown and the plants eventually died.
What sentence reveals Kendra’s mistake?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
(4) She watered them several times a day.
300
The Persian cat is a long-haired breed with a round face and short muzzle. People love their soft fur. They also like their affectionate nature. According to statistics from 2017, more people bought Persians over any other breed of cat.
What is the main idea?
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
B. The Persian cat has long hair.
C. Persian cats have round faces.
D. Persian cats have short muzzles.
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
300
The water in the pool was very deep.
What is an antonym for “deep”?
A. Plentiful
B. Shallow
C. Entire
D. Considerable
B. Shallow
300
In the sentence, “The wind whispered through the trees,” what human action is being given to the wind?
What is whispering?
300
"When the storm began, strong winds knocked down tree branches and heavy rain flooded the streets. Because the power lines were damaged, many homes lost electricity for several hours. As a result, schools in the area were closed the next day while crews worked to repair the damage."
What text structure is used here?
Cause and effect
400
(1) Jennifer opened her mailbox and took out the letter. (2) When she looked at the return address, her eyes sparkled. (3) She brought the letter into the house and sat down on the couch.
(4) Finally, she read the letter.
Which sentence BEST reveals how Jennifer feels?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
B. Sentence 2
(2) When she looked at the return address, her eyes sparkled.
400
(1) Why do people diagram sentences? (2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar. (3) It forces them to pick apart a sentence piece by piece. (4) They have to know the part of speech of a word, before deciding where to put it. (5) Diagramming is fun!
What sentence is the main idea?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
B. Sentence 2
(2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar.
400
Margie thought the movie was remarkable.
What is a synonym for “remarkable”?
A. Extraordinary
B. Appropriate
C. Peculiar
D. Severe
A. Extraordinary
400
A student says, “I have a mountain of homework tonight!” Why is this an example of hyperbole?
What is because the speaker exaggerates to emphasize having a lot of homework?
400
Which country had the LEAST amount of females proficient in a foreign language?
Thailand
500
(1)People want to get in shape. (2) But, they don’t always want to go to the gym. (3) Sometimes they don’t have the time to spare. (4) Other times they feel tired. (5) However, if people want to get in shape, they must take the time and effort to go to the gym. (6) Do you want to get in shape?
Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 6
C. Sentence 5
(5) However, if people want to get in shape, they must take the time and effort to go to the gym.
500
(1) A Caracal is a small, wild cat. (2) They are very good hunters. (3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air. (5) Caracals are one of over 30 species of small wild cats.
What TWO sentences show WHY Caracals are good hunters?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 5
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 and 5
C. 3 and 4
(3) They are fast and make very little noise.
(4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air.
500
What does the word “vacant” mean?
A. Strange
B. Loud
C. Late
D. Empty
D. Empty
500
An author writes, “After losing the championship game, Marcus carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.” What type of figurative language is used, and what does it help the reader understand about Marcus?
What is a metaphor, and it helps readers understand that Marcus feels extremely upset, stressed, or disappointed?
500
Marcus usually raced to the basketball court as soon as the final bell rang. Today, however, he slowly placed his books into his backpack and stared at the floor while his teammates called his name from the doorway. Without answering, he shook his head and headed toward the bus instead.
What can the reader most likely infer about Marcus?
What is that Marcus is upset or disappointed?