Genre
Vocabulary
Grammar
Question Type
Misc
100
What genre of literature has talking animals?
Fables
100
What is the meaning of the word soaring in the following sentance? "He saw in the distance a beautiful, graceful bird /soaring/ across the sky." a) falling b) gliding c) jumping d) walking
B) Gliding
100
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word house? "We played at John's house."
Noun
100
What type of question (detail/whole text) is the following: 'In paragraph 3, why are the Fenway Park workers called “the park’s ‘second’ team”?'
Detail
100
Flip this prompt: "Based on the selection, explain how the experiences at U.S. Space Academy help kids understand what it is like to be in space. Support your answer with important information from the selection."
Something like: Kid's experiences at U.S. Space academy help kids understand what it is like to be in space becasue...
200
What genre of literature gives information and facts about an actual, real-life subject?
Non-fiction
200
What is the meaning of flocked in the following sentence? "People /flocked/ from all around to hear him play the flute." A) flew. B) gathered together. C) became quiet. D) didn’t like.
B) Gathered together
200
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word skipped? "Sally and I skipped all the way home."
Verb
200
What type of question (inferential/literal) is the following: "In paragraph 8, what does the author mean when she writes that the scoreboard helpers “must stay on their toes”?"
Inferential
200
What genre of literature is this purpose/setting statement preparing you for? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to train as an astronaut? Each year, many children have that opportunity when they spend a week at U.S. Space Academy. Read the selection below to learn more about their experinces and answer the questions that follow.
Non-fiction
300
What genre of literature is based in a specific time period or era and has events that may be based on true events?
Historical Fiction
300
What is the meaning of the word tucked in this sentance? "Mandy wore her hair /tucked/ inside a cap." A) Long B) Hidden C) Short D) Hanging down from
B) Hidden
300
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word purple? "Whose purple pencil is this?"
Adjective
300
What type of question (detail/whole text) is the following: "According to the selection, what is one reason StingRay is afraid to go to the zoo?"
Whole Text
300
Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? "Spring is the most beautiful season of all."
Opinion
400
What genre of literature uses figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification to show feelings, emotions, or mental pictures?
Poetry
400
What is the meaning of sustain in the following sentance? "Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth's surface, yet they help /sustain/ life." A) support B) obstruct C) prolong D) destroy
A) support
400
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word carefully? "I carefully carried the carton of eggs to the kitchen."
Adverb
400
What type of question (inferential/literal) is the following: "According to the selection, where are the toys when they come out of the backpack?"
Literal
400
Name one strategy for reading different genres during the test.
One of: Chunk it, sum it, picture it Boxes and bullets Process of Elimination
500
What genre of literature is based on an actual person's life and presents the events of his or her life?
Biography
500
What is the meaning of coasting in the following sentence? "The same force of gravity that makes the roller coaster cars go faster when they are /coasting/ down makes them go slower when they are /coasting/ up." A) be near the beach. B) keep moving without power. C) go faster and faster. D) reach the bottom.
B) Keep moving without power
500
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word yesterday? "Yesterday, I went swimming in the pond."
Adverb
500
What type of question (inferential/literal) is the following: "What does paragraph 32 mostly show about Lumphy?"
What is inferential
500
What are the 5 things you need to do to get a 4 on a reading open resonse?
1) Read/Understand the question 2) Flip it 3) Support it 4) Extend it 5) Close it
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