📘 Reading Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
A. a small detail
B. what the text is mostly about
C. the title only
D. the ending
B. what the text is mostly about
What is a metaphor?
A. a comparison using “like” or “as”
B. a direct comparison between two unlike things
C. an exaggeration
D. a sound word
B. a direct comparison between two unlike things
What is text evidence?
A. opinions from the reader
B. details and information from the text that support an answer
C. pictures only
D. guesses
B. details and information from the text that support an answer
What should an introduction paragraph do?
A. end the essay
B. introduce the topic and grab the reader’s attention
C. list only details
D. repeat the conclusion
B. introduce the topic and grab the reader’s attention
Which word is a pronoun?
A. quickly
B. she
C. bright
D. running
B. she
Why do readers make inferences?
A. to guess randomly
B. to understand information the author does not state directly
C. to skip difficult words
D. to summarize the text
B. to understand information the author does not state directly
"The classroom was a zoo.” is an example of:
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. hyperbole
D. personification
B. metaphor
Why should readers use text evidence?
A. to support ideas and responses
B. to avoid reading carefully
C. to shorten the text
D. to make predictions only
A. to support ideas and responses
Which transition word shows contrast?
A. first
B. because
C. however
D. next
C. however
Which word is an adjective?
A. carefully
B. enormous
C. sprint
D. loudly
B. enormous
What is the purpose of summarizing?
A. to retell every detail
B. to explain only the ending
C. to briefly explain the most important ideas
D. to rewrite the story
C. to briefly explain the most important ideas
What is personification?
A. giving human qualities to nonhuman things
B. a repeated sound
C. a comparison using “like”
D. an exaggeration
A. giving human qualities to nonhuman things
Which sentence correctly uses text evidence?
A. “I just feel like that is true.”
B. “According to the article, recycling reduces waste.”
C. “Maybe the character was upset.”
D. “I think this happened.”
B. “According to the article, recycling reduces waste.”
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
A. to introduce new ideas
B. to summarize and wrap up the writing
C. to ask unrelated questions
D. to repeat every detail
B. to summarize and wrap up the writing
Which word is an adverb?
A. cheerful
B. softly
C. mountain
D. dance
B. softly
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Maya is determined?
A. Maya wore a blue jacket.
B. Maya practiced piano every day before the recital. ✅
C. Maya likes music.
D. Maya rode the bus home
B. Maya practiced piano every day before the recital.
“The thunder growled across the sky.” is an example of:
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. personification
D. idiom
C. personification
What signal phrase helps introduce text evidence?
A. “The text explains…”
B. “One day…”
C. “Yesterday…”
D. “Suddenly…”
A. “The text explains…”
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my favorite book is adventure in space.
B. My favorite book is Adventure in Space.
C. My Favorite Book is adventure in space.
D. my Favorite book is Adventure in Space.
B. My favorite book is Adventure in Space.
What is a conjunction used for?
A. replacing nouns
B. describing actions
C. connecting words or sentences
D. showing emotion
C. connecting words or sentences
Why do authors include supporting details in informational texts?
A. to confuse readers
B. to support the main idea with facts and examples
C. to make the text longer
D. to add illustrations only
B. to support the main idea with facts and examples
“I’ve told you a million times!” is an example of:
A. idiom
B. simile
C. hyperbole
D. metaphor
C. hyperbole
Which detail BEST supports the conclusion that the character was anxious?
A. She tapped her foot and checked the clock repeatedly.
B. She read a book quietly.
C. She smiled at her friend.
D. She packed her lunch.
A. She tapped her foot and checked the clock repeatedly.
What should writers focus on during revision?
A. improving clarity, organization, and word choice
B. only fixing spelling
C. changing the title
D. counting sentences
A. improving clarity, organization, and word choice
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?
A. The dog barked loudly.
B. The children ran across the field.
C. Sarah laughed happily.
D. The baby cried.
B. The children ran across the field.