Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
A) The name of the character
B) The most important point the author wants to share
C) A fun part of the story
D) The last sentence
B. What is? The Most important point the author wants to share
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) The dog runned fast.
B) The cat is chase the mouse.
C) They walks to school.
D) She is reading a book.
D) What is? She is reading a book.
What should a strong opinion paragraph include?
A) A joke
B) A topic sentence, reasons, and a closing
C) A drawing
D) A question with no answer
What is B? A topic sentence, reasons, and a closing
What does the word “gigantic” mean?
A) Very small
B) Very fast
C) Very big
D) Very loud
What is C? Very Big
What is the author’s purpose if they are writing to make you laugh?
A) To inform
B) To persuade
C) To entertain
D) To explain
What is C? To entertain
Read this short paragraph. Then explain in your own words what the author is trying to teach the reader.
"Every Saturday, Diego wakes up early to help his grandmother in the garden. He waters the plants, pulls out weeds, and carefully picks ripe tomatoes. Diego enjoys this time together because it reminds him of when he was little."
What is? The author is showing how Diego enjoys spending time with his grandmother and helping in the garden. It’s about family and working together.
Rewrite this sentence using correct punctuation:
"on saturday jenny and i went to the zoo"
On Saturday, Jenny and I went to the zoo.
Write a closing sentence for this opinion:
"School should start later in the morning because students need more sleep."
That’s why starting school later would help kids do better in school and stay healthy.
What does the word “frustrated” mean in this sentence?
"Ella felt frustrated when she couldn’t solve the math problem." Use context clues to help.
It means she felt upset or annoyed because she couldn’t figure it out.
Read this short passage and explain the author’s purpose:
"Have you ever wondered how rainbows form? When sunlight passes through raindrops, it bends and separates into colors. That’s how you see a rainbow after it rains!"
The author’s purpose is to inform or explain how rainbows form.
Which detail best supports the idea that Diego enjoys gardening with his grandmother?
A) He wakes up early.
B) He picks ripe tomatoes.
C) It reminds him of when he was little.
D) He pulls weeds.
C)What is? It reminds him of when he was little.
Which of the following sentences uses a prepositional phrase?
A) The sun shines.
B) We ran under the bridge.
C) The dog barked loudly.
D) I am hungry.
What is B? We Ran under the bridge.
Which sentence best connects the ideas in a paragraph about saving water?
A) My favorite animal is a dolphin.
B) Water is fun to swim in.
C) Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save gallons of water.
D) I like to play outside.
What is C? Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save gallons of water.
What is the best synonym for “cautiously”?
A) Quickly
B) Carelessly
C) Carefully
D) Loudly
What is C? Carefully
Which text structure is being used in the sentence below?
"First, boil the water. Then, add the pasta. Finally, stir and cook for ten minutes."
A) Compare and contrast
B) Cause and effect
C) Problem and solution
D) Sequence
What is D? Sequence