Reading
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 1
You walk into a room and this is what you see: blood on the floor, an empty birdcage, and a happily purring cat.
What can the reader conclude?
a) The bird escaped
b) The cat ate the bird
c) The bird is upset
b) The cat ate the bird
Carrie heard footsteps behind her. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end. She began to quicken her pace, hoping that whoever was following her wouldn't notice, but at last she gave in to a run.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Carrie is late
b) Carrie is cold
c) Carrie is frightened
c) Carrie is frightened
Fill in the blank.
An adverb describes a _____.
verb
Is the following sentence a compound or complex sentence?
Because you did not pay attention to my teaching, you failed the test miserably.
Complex
The sun was low in the sky. Kay's body ached. Blisters had formed on her hands. She set the rake down on the big pile of leaves and headed for home.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Kay had worked a long time
b) Kay had been feeling sick
c) Kay dislikes raking leaves
a) Kay had worked a long time
Ben slammed down the phone. Why did Steve always have to be right? Why didn't he ever listen?
What can the reader conclude?
a) Ben and Steve had an argument
b) Ben regrets speaking rudely
c) Steve is never wrong
a) Ben and Steve had an argument
How many adverbs are in the following sentence?
I was running slowly, so I could not catch that fast dog.
1: "slowly"
Which part of the following complex sentence is the independent clause and which is the dependent clause?
Since there is too much lightning, we are not able to play the football game.
Independent Clause: we are not able to play the football game.
Dependent Clause: Since there is too much lightning
As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown lunch bag.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Jim is disorganized and forgetful
b) Jim is in the 4th grade
c) Jim takes the bus to school
a) Jim is disorganized and forgetful
By the time Amy arrived at the café, John was drinking his third cup of coffee. "I'm so sorry," she called out when she saw him and gestured to her naked wrist where her watch used to be.
What can the reader conclude?
a) John is patient
b) Amy is late
c) John loves coffee
b) Amy is late
Create an example of a simile using the adverb quietly.
Answers will vary.
Example: I sang quietly like a mouse.
Where should I add a comma in the following sentence and what type of sentence is this?
I am craving a burrito so intensely so I will go to Stripes during lunch to get one.
Add a comma after intensely
This is a compound sentence
Rubin made a mental checklist: Do laundry. Go to supermarket and get groceries. Clean house. Fix hallway light. Change the bed sheets in guest room. Wrap presents. His parents were coming in the morning and he didn't know how he would get everything done. He is pacing around the house in worry.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Rubin is stressed
b) Rubin is forgetful
c) Rubin’s parents are strict
a) Rubin is stressed
"This is my last tardy to class," Hal said for the millionth time.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Hal is never tardy
b) Hal cares about doing better
c) Hal is late to class often
c) Hal is late to class often
Create a sentence using two adverbs and identify the adverbs.
Answers will vary.
How can you best combine the following two sentences to create a compound sentence?
Sentence 1: I wanted a burger all day.
Sentence 2: I got a pizza for dinner.
I wanted a burger all day, but I got a pizza for dinner.
"You don't know what you're missing," Susan shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.
"Nah, I'm too tired," Tim said.
"Well, suit yourself, but you'll be sorry," Susan replied.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Susan wants an apology
b) Tim is sorry
c) Susan wants Tim to come to the party
c) Susan wants Tim to come to the party
Joe is falling asleep in my first period class. He is usually very attentive, but today is different.
What can the reader conclude?
a) Joe hates school
b) Joe stayed up late the night before
c) Joe does not like his teacher
b) Joe stayed up late the night before
How many adverbs are in the following sentence?
My sister quietly snuck into the kitchen and swiftly snatched some dessert before dinner.
2: "quietly" and "swiftly"
Create an example of a compound sentence that uses the following two words: "storm" and "afraid"
Answers will vary. Example: "I am afraid of the storm, so I am hiding under my bed covers with my teddy bear."