Reading Comprehension
What does it mean to “monitor comprehension” while reading?
A) Read as fast as possible
B) Stop reading altogether
C) Check your understanding while reading
D) Memorize every word
C) Check your understanding while reading
What is a synonym for “analyze”?
A) Ignore
B) Examine
C) Destroy
D) Confuse
B) Examine
Define “foreshadowing.”
A) Hints or clues about future events
B) Flashbacks from the past
C) Direct speech
D) Dialogue
A) Hints or clues about future events
What is a main idea?
A) The most important point the author makes
B) The message or lesson of a story
C) A character’s point of view
D) A side story
A) The most important point the author makes
What’s the difference between a simple and a compound sentence?
A) Simple is two ideas; compound is one idea
B) Simple: one idea; Compound: two joined ideas
C) Simple uses commas; compound uses periods
D) No difference
B) Simple: one idea; Compound: two joined ideas
Name one strategy you can use when you lose understanding while reading. (Select all that apply)
A) Re-read the section
B) Keep reading without thinking
C) Ask questions
D) Summarize the section
A) Re-read the section
C) Ask questions
D) Summarize the section
Use context clues to define "elaborate": "She gave an elaborate answer full of detail.”
A) Short
B) Detailed
C) Rude
D) Wrong
B) Detailed
Which type of character undergoes change—dynamic or static?
A) Static
B) Dynamic
C) Both
D) Neither
B) Dynamic
Name two text features that support understanding. (Select all that apply)
A) Decorations
B) Captions
C) Headings
D) Charts/graphs
B) Captions
C) Headings
D) Charts/graphs
Which of the following is the thesis? (Given paragraph)
"Homework is often viewed as a chore by students, but it serves an important purpose in the learning process. Assignments help reinforce the skills learned in class and encourage independent problem-solving. Although some students argue that homework takes away from their free time, research supports its value. Studies show that regular homework improves academic performance and helps students develop time-management skills. Therefore, homework is a necessary component of academic success."
A) "Assignments help reinforce the skills learned in class and encourage independent problem-solving."
B) "Studies show that regular homework improves academic performance and helps students develop time-management skills."
C) "Although some students argue that homework takes away from their free time, research supports its value."
D) "Therefore, homework is a necessary component of academic success."
D) "Therefore, homework is a necessary component of academic success."
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
A) Theme is what happens; main idea is the character’s name
B) Theme is the life lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about
C) They are the same thing
D) Main idea is always the title
B) Theme is the life lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about
Sample sentence:
"The scientist studied the behavior of plants, animals, and other organisms in the field of biology."
What does the prefix "bio-" mean?
A) Earth
B) Nature
C) Life
D) Organism
C) Life
What effect does irony have in a story? (Select all that apply)
A) Create humor
B) Create surprise
C) Make readers bored
D) Add deeper meaning
A) Create humor
B) Create surprise
D) Add deeper meaning
Name one way to check if a source is credible.
A) If it’s colorful
B) If it has many ads
C) If the author is qualified
D) If it’s anonymous
C) If the author is qualified
Fill in the blank: Each student should bring ___ own book.
A) Their
B) His
C) His or her
D) They’re
C) His or her
What does it mean to use reading strategies when your comprehension starts to break down?
A. Stop reading immediately and move on to another assignment
B. Re-read the passage, ask questions, and summarize key details
C. Skip over the confusing parts and guess the answer
D. Read as fast as you can in hopes the confusion disappears
B. Re-read the passage, ask questions, and summarize key details
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Hyperbole
D) Alliteration
B) Personification
How does sentence structure influence tone?
A) It changes the story’s genre
B) It affects how readers feel and understand
C) It makes the title change
D) It adds punctuation errors
B) It affects how readers feel and understand
What does it mean to evaluate an argument?
A) Repeat it word-for-word
B) Judge if the evidence and reasoning are strong
C) Organizing your evidence
D) Agree no matter what
B) Judge if the evidence and reasoning are strong
Which is a good transition word for persuasive writing: because, however, first?
A) However
B) First
C) Because
C) Because
Sample scenario:
In the novel The Secret Journey, the protagonist, Sarah, begins as a shy, insecure teenager who is constantly overshadowed by her more confident peers. However, throughout the story, she faces various challenges that force her to take risks and stand up for herself. By the end of the novel, Sarah has grown into a confident and assertive individual, capable of making decisions on her own and leading others.
How does character development connect to theme?
A) Characters’ changes show the story’s message
B) Character development is not important
C) Theme always stays hidden
D) Theme only comes from the setting
A) Characters’ changes show the story’s message
What’s the difference between a word’s connotation and denotation?
A) They are the same
B) Denotation is literal; connotation is emotional
C) Connotation is spelling
D) Denotations are opinions; connotations are facts
B) Denotation is literal; connotation is emotional
How can contrasting characters’ points of view affect a story?
A) Make everything the same
B) Shorten the plot
C) Confuse readers only
D) Show bias or depth
D) Show bias or depth
How could two articles on the same topic differ?
A) They may present different opinions or evidence
B) They can’t differ from one another
C) Only one can be correct
D) Topics always match exactly
A) They may present different opinions or evidence
Why should writers use a variety of sentences?
A) To confuse readers
B) To keep writing interesting and clear
C) To make writing repetitive
D) To meet word counts only
B) To keep writing interesting and clear