Comprehension
Lena noticed that the new student was sitting alone at lunch. She walked over, introduced herself, and invited him to sit with her friends. Later that day, she helped him find his next classroom.
What does this passage suggest about Lena’s character?
A. She enjoys being the center of attention.
B. She is friendly and willing to help others.
C. She prefers to meet new students instead of spending time with friends.
D. She feels sorry for the new student.
B. She is friendly and willing to help others.
Tanya stared at the dark clouds gathering outside the window. She quickly grabbed her umbrella and packed her books into her bag.
What can the reader infer from the passage?
A. Tanya enjoys watching storms.
B. Tanya thinks it might rain soon.
C. Tanya plans to stay inside all day.
D. Tanya forgot her books at school.
B. Tanya thinks it might rain soon.
The old theater, once full of music and laughter, now stood silent and dusty. Broken seats and faded curtains showed how much time had passed.
What is the author’s tone in this passage?
A. Excited
B. Nostalgic and sad
C. Humorous
D. Angry
B. Nostalgic and sad
Subject Verb Agreement: Which sentence is correct?
A. The students was excited for the field trip.
B. The students were excited for the field trip.
C. The students is excited for the field trip.
D. The students be excited for the field trip.
B. The students were excited for the field trip.
Which transition word best completes the sentence?
Maya studied for several hours. ______, she felt confident before the exam.
A. However
B. As a result
C. Meanwhile
D. Instead
A. However
Where is this passage most likely taking place?
The smell of popcorn filled the air as people searched for their seats. The lights dimmed, and the large screen at the front of the room flickered to life.
A theater or movie theater
If an author writes mainly to convince the reader of an opinion or to get a reader to do something, the author’s purpose is:
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
C. Persuade
The setting of a story refers to the ______ and ______ where the story takes place.
Time and Place
Which sentence is a fragment?
A. The dog ran across the yard.
B. Because the dog ran across the yard.
C. The dog ran quickly across the yard.
D. The dog chased the ball.
B. Because the dog ran across the yard.
First, the volunteers cleaned trash from the park. Next, they planted new trees and flowers. Finally, they built benches so visitors would have a place to sit.
How is this passage organized?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
Match the terms to the definitions:
1. Topic
2. Main Idea
3. Theme
a. The subject of a text. It is usually one or two words and tells what the text is about.
b. The message or life lesson that the author wants readers to understand.
c. The most important point or central piece of the plot that the author is making about the topic.
1c. Topic = The most important point or central piece of the plot that the author is making about the topic.
2c. Main Idea = The most important point or central piece of the plot that the author is making about the topic.
3b. Theme = The message or life lesson that the author wants readers to understand.
Readers often use ______ clues to help them understand meaning that is not directly stated.
Context
Many schools have started later in the morning to help students get enough sleep. Research shows that students who sleep more often perform better in class.
Why does the author include the research about sleep?
A. To add humor to the passage
B. To provide evidence supporting the author's point
C. To explain how schools are built
D. To describe student schedules
B. To provide evidence supporting the author's point
Words like however, although, and but often signal a ______ between ideas.
A. similarity
B. sequence
C. contrast
D. cause
C. contrast
Name 3 words that have the prefix -un
Answers vary, examples include: unhappy, unclear, unknown, unfair, unaware, unpredictable, unfold
Which answer best summarizes the passage?
Many cities are adding more bike lanes to their streets. These lanes help protect cyclists and make it easier for people to travel by bicycle. As a result, more residents are choosing to bike to work or school instead of driving.
A. Cities are building bike lanes to make cycling safer and encourage people to ride bikes more often.
B. Some people prefer riding bikes instead of driving cars.
C. Bike lanes are painted lines on the road used by cyclists.
D. Many cities have busy streets and different ways to travel.
A — Cities are building bike lanes to make cycling safer and encourage people to ride bikes more often.
After waiting outside the café for nearly fifteen minutes, impatient Ben checked his phone again. His friend had not responded to any of his messages. He glanced down the street and sighed.
Ben might leave or reach out to his friend.
The ______ of a passage refers to the author's attitude or feeling toward the subject. While ______ is how a reader feels because of what they read.
The tone of a passage refers to the author's attitude or feeling toward the subject. While mood is how a reader feels because of what they read.
Words such as first, next, finally, however, and therefore are called ______ words.
Transition / Transition words
Open answer:
What is a benefit of reading through the multiple questions FIRST, before proceeding to read the text passages?
Answer varies: reading questions allows the readers or test takers to know what to keep their eye out for, when reading.
Jordan had been preparing for the school talent show for weeks. On the night of the performance, he stepped onto the stage and suddenly forgot the first lines of his song. After a moment of silence, he took a deep breath and started again, remembering the lyrics this time. The audience cheered loudly when he finished.
Which event represents the climax of the passage?
A. Jordan prepares for the talent show for weeks.
B. Jordan forgets the first lines of his song on stage.
C. Jordan takes a deep breath and starts singing again.
D. The audience cheers after his performance.
C — Jordan takes a deep breath and starts singing again.
A. Jordan prepares for the talent show for weeks (buildup/exposition)
B. Jordan forgets the first lines of his song on stage (rising tension)
C. Jordan takes a deep breath and starts singing again (climax/turning point)
D. The audience cheers after his performance (resolution/"denouement")
Open Ended: What does it mean to infer something while reading?
Using clues from the text plus your own knowledge to figure something out that the author does not directly say.
Daily Double:
What two figurative language concepts are commonly paired together, when defining them?
Simile and Metaphor
They BOTH compare, however only a simile will use linking words (ex. like or as)
Fix the sentence (3 errors):
their going to the science museum tomorrow it should be really fun
They’re going to the science museum tomorrow. It should be really fun.
OR
They’re going to the science museum tomorrow, and it should be really fun.
Bing! Bang! Boom! Clack!
What type of figurative language is this?
Onomatopoeia