comprehension
Fact or Opinion?
Author's Purpose
Analogies
100
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group. Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache? a. The wishes didn’t work. c. The third wish was for death. b. No one was able to make a wish. d. The first man had his three wishes.
c. The third wish was for death.
100
Which of the following sentences is an opinion? a. Oregon is a larger state than Rhode Island. b. Crater Lake is in Oregon. c. Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the United States. d. The capital of Oregon is Salem
What is c. Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the United States.
100
WANT TO BE PART OF THE IN CROWD? Buy Our Newest Mixed CD: DANCE PARTY EXPLOSION. It Rocks! Who is the most likely audience for this advertisement? a. teenagers b. grandparents c. store managers d. people with pets
What is a. teenagers
100
Definite is to ___________ as uncertain is to guessed. a. direct b. misled c. verified d. confirm
What is c. verified
200
You don’t need to shop around. Furniture Village has the best-priced leather furniture in town. They deliver seven days a week and there are no finance charges. What information is missing from this paragraph that you would need to determine its accuracy? a. the prices from other furniture stores c. the names of the furniture b. the colors and styles of the furniture d. where the store is located
What is a. the prices from other furniture stores
200
Which is a fact, not an opinion? a. Roxanne kept a daily diary. b. Roxanne’s handwriting is very sloppy. c. Roxanne is a good friend. d. Roxanne is a good reader.
What is a. Roxanne kept a daily diary.
300
Read the passage and answer the question. He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive. How do you think Brian has changed? a. Brian was stronger, more aware and careful. b. Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up. c. Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes. d. Brian has not changed at all.
What is a. Brian was stronger, more aware and careful
300
Mary seems to enjoy reading in her free time. Mary must be a good reader. She read 35 books in eighth grade. She will probably read more in ninth grade. Which statement is a fact, not an opinion? a. Mary seems to enjoy reading. b. Mary will probably read more in ninth grade. c. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade. d. Mary will probably grow up to be a writer
What is c. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade
400
Which sentence would not be part of a factual news article? a. Crime in the U.S. has steadily dropped in the last decade. b. Murderers are bad people. c. Violent crimes include murder and robbery. d. There were 15,180 murders in 2001
What is b. Murderers are bad people.
400
The spring air was fresh and clean, and the sun was warming the hillside. Flowers were beginning to bloom, forming a rainbow of colors throughout the meadows. All the animals were coming out from their homes to welcome the new morning, and I knew this was going to be a wonderful day as I peeked out of my tent. What can you generalize about the author’s opinion? a. The author lives in California. b. The author is a man. c. The author is camping. d. The author is tired.
What is c. The author is camping
500
George Washington was a great man. He was the first president of the United States. We have been studying presidents in social studies class, and we are currently doing research on Ronald Reagan. He was an actor before he got into politics. Which is a statement of opinion? a. George Washington was a great man. b. He was the first president of the United States. c. They are studying presidents in social studies. d. Ronald Reagan was an actor.
What is a. George Washington was a great man.
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