Text Based Questions
Main Idea and Point of View
Vocabulary
Text Structure
Order of Events and Interpretation
100
(1) Roger Greene came in 1st place at the spelling bee. (2) His mother was in attendance. (3) She beamed with pride when she saw the blue ribbon. (4) Mrs. Greene collected her belongings and met Roger in the hallway.
Which sentence contains information about the emotions of Roger’s mother?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
(3) She beamed with pride when she saw the blue ribbon.
100
Children between the ages of 3 – 5 need to learn basic skills before starting school. LeapStart is an interactive learning system that gets kids excited about counting, learning to read, and problem solving. The magic behind LeapStart is a stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering questions, challenges, songs, jokes and more. LeapStart helps kids build tomorrow’s skills today, in new imaginative ways.
What is the main idea?
A. LeapStart is for children between the ages of 3 – 5.
B. LeapStart gets children excited about learning.
C. LeapStart has a stylus that reads invisible dots.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
D. LeapStart is a fun way for children to get the skills they need.
100
Miss March assigned three math problems. After the students were done, she demonstrated the answers on the board.
What does “demonstrate” mean?
A. To show
B. To print
C. To hope
D. To assign
A. To show
100
When baking a cake, you must combine the dry ingredients first. Then, mix the liquids. Finally, combine them all together and pour into a baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
What is the text structure?
A. Order and Sequence
B. Comparison
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
A. Order and Sequence
100
Mr. Douglas likes things done in a certain way. Students need to be seated quietly and ready to learn. He then gives a lecture on a historic event. The students need to work in groups to answer questions about the event. Students are tested the next day. Hopefully, they will all succeed!
Put these in the correct order (1 – 4)
Students are tested.
Students take their seats.
Students answer questions.
Students listen to a lecture.
1. Students take their seats.
2. Students listen to a lecture.
3. Students answer questions.
4. Students are tested.
200
(1) Have you ever heard of the Startup Aims? (2) They can be found on college campuses and in recreational areas. (3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular. (4) It will soon take the place of mini-buses.
Which sentence contains the definition of a Startup Aims?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
(3) This self-driving golf cart is becoming very popular.
200
I must decide between a small or large dog. I have to admit, I like having a small dog on my lap while watching television. On the other hand, it is beneficial to have a larger dog for protection. Personally, I don’t think I see a large dog in my future. My apartment is just too small. Making decisions like this is often difficult.
What reason did the author provide for NOT wanting a large dog?
A. He didn’t want to have a dog on his lap.
B. He wants to have a dog for protection.
C. He wants to wait until the future to buy a dog.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
D. He thinks his apartment is too small.
200
The best time to take outdoor pictures is at dusk. At that time, the light is perfect for picture taking.
What does the word “dusk” mean?
A. During the morning
B. During the afternoon
C. The time between day and night
D. The time between night and day
C. The time between day and night
200
Emma was having trouble in math class. Word problems were very difficult for her. Her mother decided to hire a tutor. Now she is getting better grades.
What is the text structure?
A. Order and Sequence
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
D. Problem and Solution
200
What is the second most popular web browser?
Internet Explorer
300
(1) Kendra put her new daisy plants on the window sill. (2) She opened the curtains so they could get plenty of sun. (3) She gave them plenty of fertilizer. (4) She watered them several times a day. (5) She never noticed the warning note. (6) It said to give them plenty of sunshine, but very little water. (7) The leaves turned brown and the plants eventually died.
What sentence reveals Kendra’s mistake?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
(4) She watered them several times a day.
300
The Persian cat is a long-haired breed with a round face and short muzzle. People love their soft fur. They also like their affectionate nature. According to statistics from 2017, more people bought Persians over any other breed of cat.
What is the main idea?
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
B. The Persian cat has long hair.
C. Persian cats have round faces.
D. Persian cats have short muzzles.
A. The Persian is a very popular cat.
300
What does the word “vacant” mean?
A. Strange
B. Loud
C. Late
D. Empty
D. Empty
300
There are many different types of finches. The red-headed parrot finch and the black-headed munia finch are two different types. The red-headed parrot finch has a green body and a red head. The black-headed munia finch has an orange body and a black head. They are both friendly, intelligent, and very easy to train.
What is the text structure?
A. Order and Sequence
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
B. Compare and Contrast
300
Most people have to bandage a scrape from time to time. Wash your hands before you begin. The cut must then be cleaned. This may be a little painful. Then, an antibiotic is applied to prevent infection. You don’t want an infection! Finally, a band-aid is put over the cut. Now you are ready to go play again!
Put the steps in the correct order:
Apply the band-aid.
Apply antibiotics to prevent infection.
Clean the scrape.
Clean your hands.
Clean your hands.
Clean the scrape.
Apply antibiotic to prevent infection.
Apply the band-aid.
400
(1)People want to get in shape. (2) But, they don’t always want to go to the gym. (3) Sometimes they don’t have the time to spare. (4) Other times they feel tired. (5) However, if people want to get in shape, they must take the time and effort to go to the gym. (6) Do you want to get in shape?
Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 6
C. Sentence 5
(5) However, if people want to get in shape, they must take the time and effort to go to the gym.
400
(1) Why do people diagram sentences? (2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar. (3) It forces them to pick apart a sentence piece by piece. (4) They have to know the part of speech of a word, before deciding where to put it. (5) Diagramming is fun!
What sentence is the main idea?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
Sentence 2
(2) Diagramming helps students master basic grammar.
400
Margie thought the movie was remarkable.
What is a synonym for “remarkable”?
A. Extraordinary
B. Appropriate
C. Peculiar
D. Severe
A. Extraordinary
400
Brent decided to wash his clothes. He mixed the red and white clothes together in the washing machine. He washed them using hot water. All of his white clothes turned pink.
What is the text structure?
A. Order and Sequence
B. Comparison
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
C. Cause and Effect
400
Which country had the LEAST amount of females proficient in a foreign language?
Thailand
500
(1) Jennifer opened her mailbox and took out the letter. (2) When she looked at the return address, her eyes sparkled. (3) She brought the letter into the house and sat down on the couch. (4) Finally, she read the letter.
Which sentence BEST reveals how Jennifer feels?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
B. Sentence 2
(2) When she looked at the return address, her eyes sparkled.
500
(1) A Caracal is a small, wild cat. (2) They are very good hunters. (3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air. (5) Caracals are one of over 30 species of small wild cats.
What TWO sentences show WHY Caracals are good hunters?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 5
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 and 5
3 and 4
(3) They are fast and make very little noise. (4) They also have strong back legs and can jump up to six feet in the air.
500
The water in the pool was very deep.
What is an antonym for “deep”?
A. Plentiful
B. Shallow
C. Entire
D. Considerable
B. Shallow
500
What text structure would you use if you were writing a biography?
A. Order and Sequence
B. Comparison
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
A. Order and Sequence
500
In what year was an instrument invented to show direction?
940