Reading Skills Jeopardy

Context Clues

Point of View

Inferences

Main Idea

Text Organizations

100

Everyone in the world is afraid of something. People may be scared of bugs or spiders, water or flying. Sometimes, people have reasons for their fears. An assault may make someone scared of strangers on the street, even years after the attack.

In the passage above, what is the meaning of assault? A. an animal B. a storm C. an attack D. a test

C. an attack

100

Which passage is written from third-person point of view?

A. My teacher is making us write a story. I love to write stories.

B. Today is not a good day. Ms. Winters is making us write a story. I do not like to write.

C. I have a son who loves to write stories. Every day after school, he likes to sit at his desk and write.

D. Today is not a good day. Ms. Winters is making the class write a story. Julia does not like to write.

100

Howie turned in his worksheet. Mr. Green was making the class sit quietly until the bell. Howie watched the clock as the hands moved slowly toward three o’clock. He groaned as he put his head on his desk. “Okay, class! I have your tests graded,” Mr. Green said as he passed out the papers. Howie had studied every night for a whole week. Mr. Green placed his test facedown on his desk. Howie turned it over excitedly, but his grin quickly turned to a frown. Why does Howie groan and put his head on his desk?

A. He is upset about his bad grade.

B. He feels sick after taking a test.
C. He is bored after finishing his work.
D. He does not want to talk to his teacher.

C. He is bored after finishing his work.

100

Killer whales are sometimes called the "wolves of the sea." They are predators; they need to eat other animals to live. Like wolves, they work together in groups. If you're a porpoise or a big fish, a killer whale looks mean because it wants to eat you. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Killer whales chase big fish.
B. Killer whales are harmless.
C. Killer whales are predators.
D. Killer whales live in groups.

C. Killer whales are predators.

100

Skiing vs. Snowboarding

Unlike the sport of skiing, snowboarding does not involve the use of poles. In skiing, the skier’s feet are strapped to separate skis, and he or she can change direction using the poles. In snowboarding, on the other hand, the feet are strapped to a single board of fiberglass or wood. The snowboarder must steer by leaning in the direction he or she wants to go, as a skateboarder does.
How is this passage organized?
A. sequence
B. cause and effect
C. compare and contrast
D. question and answer

C. compare and contrast

200

Everyone in the world is afraid of something. Instead of having just one phobia, or fear, at a time, most people have many fears simultaneously. People may be scared of bugs or spiders, water or flying.

In the passage above, what is the meaning of simultaneously? A. a group of people B. at the same time C. one at a time D. large or important

B. at the same time?

200

Which of the following sentences is an example of a writer using third-person point of view?

A. Paul and I had a basketball game yesterday and won.
B. You played basketball yesterday and won the game.
C. We played against Paul and Gary yesterday and lost.
D. Paul and Gary had a basketball game yesterday and won.

D. Paul and Gary had a basketball game yesterday and won.

200

"You always want to do what I do," Polly thought. She sighed and leaned over to talk to her sister eye-to-eye. 'You're too little to run a business like me. You just have to sit quietly and watch.' " What does the paragraph above suggest?

A. Polly wants to help her little sister.
B. Polly needs to learn to run a business.
C. Polly thinks her sister is annoying.
D. Polly likes to play with her sister.

C. Polly thinks her sister is annoying.

200

Do you know where to find Italy on a map? Italy juts out from the European continent. It sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea. It is shaped like a high-heeled boot. The toe is pointed to the island of Sicily.

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that Italy is surrounded by water?
A. It is shaped like a high-heeled boot.
B. The toe is pointed to the island of Sicily.
C. Do you know where to find Italy on a map?
D. It sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea.

D. It sticks out into the Mediterranean Sea.

200

Droughts occur when there is not enough water to meet people’s basic needs. Since water is such an essential part of life, droughts trigger a chain reaction of disasters. Without water, farmers have trouble producing crops and feeding livestock. A decrease in crop production and livestock occurs, and this leads to famine.
How is this passage organized?
A. compare and contrast
B. chronological order
C. cause and effect
D. description

C. cause and effect

300

In the passage above, what is the meaning of phobia? A. poisonous spider or bug B. strong fear or anxiety C. job or responsibility D. dream or desire

B. a strong fear or anxiety?

300

Which of the following sentences is an example of a writer using first-person point of view?

A. You need to go to New York next summer.
B. My family and I went to New York last summer. C. Paul's family went to New York last summer.
D. New York is a wonderful place to visit.

B. My family and I went to New York last summer.

300

Mr. Killian's class could be heard from the lobby of the school. His students laughed at his jokes and funny voices. Mr. Killian wanted his students to like reading great novels. To make them interesting, he would sometimes act out the books using funny props and voices. Based on the passage, which generalization can the reader make?

A. Many students like Mr. Killian's teaching style.
B. Most teachers like to make funny jokes in class. C. English is the most exciting class in all schools. D. No one likes to read long novels in English class.

A. Many students like Mr. Killian's teaching style.

300

The ring you sometimes see around the sun or moon is called a halo. It is believed to be caused by the scattering of sunlight by tiny ice crystals very high in the sky. These often form in front of warm fronts that bring rain. That means a halo around the sun or moon is often a warning that rain may come. The passage is mainly about

A. the reasons the sun rises.
B. how halos are formed.
C. a warning that rain may come.
D. warm fronts that bring rain.

B. how halos are formed

300

Gary woke up late on Monday, the first day of summer. He had a busy day ahead. He threw on a pair of old shorts and a dirty T-shirt sporting the logo of his favorite BMX team. After running his hands through his hair to give himself that “just out of bed” look that all the teenage girls went crazy over, he ran downstairs and ate breakfast. After a nutritious breakfast of left-over pizza and a can of soda, which Gary's mother thought was absolutely horrible, he hopped into the garage and jumped on his bike.
How does the author organize this passage?
A. problem and solution
B. compare and contrast
C. question and answer
D. sequence

D. sequence

400

Other times, there is no reason for the fear. A person with a strong fear of bugs may spend large amounts of money to exterminate every insect in the house, even though all of them are less dangerous than the poison!

In the passage above, what is the meaning of exterminate? A. escape B. kill C. enjoy D. help

B. to kill?

400

Which passage is written from first-person point of view?
A. Are you in need of a new home? Gunther's Realtors has the perfect home for you!
B. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson live in a cozy home with their five teenage girls. The problem is that they only have one bathroom.
C. Mrs. Patterson wakes up each morning to the sound of her daughters fighting.
D. Every morning, I wake up to the sounds of my daughters fighting over the bathroom.

D. Every morning, I wake up to the sounds of my daughters fighting over the bathroom.

400

Last night, someone broke all the windows of the empty Kizer building. This is the fourth building in Farrell Square to be damaged at night. In the past, it was the center of activity in the city. Now, the screen of the old theater is covered in graffiti. Many of the old shops are now abandoned. The park is overgrown with weeds. What generalization can the reader make about Farrell Square today?

A. Many people work in the Kizer building.
B. Most people want to live near the park.
C. People don't take care of that part of town.
D. The kids see many movies at the theater.

C. People don't take care of that part of town.

400

The solar system is made of our Sun and everything that travels around it. The Sun is in the center of the solar system. Our solar system is always moving. Eight planets and their moons orbit the Sun. Comets, asteroids, and other space objects also move around the Sun. The Sun is the biggest object in our solar system. It has more than 99% of the solar system's mass.

Which would be the best title of the passage?
A. Comets and Moons
B. Eight Planets
C. The Solar System
D. The Sun's Mass

C. The Solar System

400

Recycling and Waste
Have you looked in your garbage? Did you know you throw away many things that can be saved? You can help cut down garbage and help the environment. If we did simple things, we could lower landfills. If we reused glass, we could lower landfills by almost 10%.
How is this passage organized?
A. cause and effect
B. sequence
C. problem and solution
D. compare and contrast

C. problem and solution

500

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite. He was, however, a pacifist who felt bad about the destructive power that he created. He established the Nobel Prize as an award for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, medicine, peace, literature, and economics.

Looking at the context, what is the definition of pacifist? A. a cruel, violent person B. an inventor of explosives C. a very famous scientist D. a person against violence

D. a person against violence?

500

If people eat foods on which bacteria are growing, they can get sick. The reader can tell the sentence above is written in third person because

A. the writer uses the pronoun "they."
B. the writer doesn't use the word "he."
C. the writer talks about his or her life.
D. the writer talks about bacteria.

A. the writer uses the pronoun "they."

500

What is Sleep Talking? Sleep talking is a common activity people do while sleeping. People make sounds or speak during sleep without being aware of it. Sleep talking can happen at any stage of sleep. People with anxiety disorders or fever are known to talk in their sleep. More children are known to sleep talk compared to adults. Other factors that increase sleep talking are stress and anxiety. What can the reader tell about people who sleep talk?

A. They will remember everything they said while sleeping.
B. They are most talkative when they are in deep sleep.
C. They feel least stressed or anxious while sleep talking.
D. They do not know that they are talking in their sleep.

D. They do not know that they are talking in their sleep.

500

Come hear Granger Smith at Wildcats Stadium on April 8 from 5-7 p.m. Granger is a Lake Highlands High School graduate who is a rising country music star. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy the show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds go to benefit the cheerleading squad and drill team.

What is this passage mainly about?
A. a benefit concert at the high school
B. a rally against listening to the radio
C. a drill team contest at the school
D. a graduation concert at the stadium

A. a benefit concert at the high school

500

Jaguars are big cats. Some people confuse leopards and jaguars. You might ask, "How can you confuse these animals?" The answer is simple: some jaguars are spotted and look similar to leopards. Jaguars are very different animals though. So what do most jaguars look like? Jaguars look a lot like leopards, but they act a lot like tigers. Some jaguars look completely black, but they have spots if you look closely. People often ask, "Where do jaguars live?" Jaguars live in rain forests and open land in South and Central America.
How is this passage organized?
A. question and answer
B. cause and effect
C. sequence
D. compare and contrast

A. question and answer