Main Idea
Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out. Which of these choices best sums up what the story is about? A. Wanting a map B. Lester was lost C. Getting directions D. On his way to a party
B. Lester was lost?
"Troy stuttered, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." What can you infer about Troy from this statement? A. Troy enjoys public speaking. B. Troy is nervous. C. Troy is an actor.
Troy is nervous
He walked as softly as a cat / And told me many lies. Which technique is being used?
A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Hyperbole D. Personification
B. Simile
Using clues in the story and what you already know to tell what might happen next...
A. Scanning B. Context clues C. Predicting D. Skimming
C. Predicting
The eighth graders were at their class graduation picnic, but Principal De La Hoz was keeping a worried eye on the sky. It looked ominous. The forecast had not called for a storm, but the dark clouds in the sky made her think it might be time to pack up the kids and food and get indoors: What does ominous mean? A. pretty B. interesting C. threatening
A. Threatening?
Fairy tales are thought of as children's stories, but some versions have a surprising amount of violence in them. Because the violence is so clearly imaginary, most adults don't think of the stories as frightening. However, a child might not understand. He might think the events could really take place. What is the main idea? A. To tell about fairy tales B. To tell about violence in fairy tales C. to tell about Children's stories
B. To tell about violence in fairy tales
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 you infer from this passage? A. Kay had worked a long time. B. Kay had been feeling sick. C. Kay dislikes raking leaves.
Kay had worked a long time
I can smell pizza from a mile away.
A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Metaphor D.Personification
A. Hyperbole
When you figure out the meaning of a word by taking into account the rest of the information given.
A. Context clues B. Skimming C. Scanning
A. Context clues
Employees from all five divisions convened in the auditorium to hear the company president speak. What does convened mean?
A. sat B. spoke C. gathered together
C. gathered together
Cats are affectionate, cuddly, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay on their own if you go away overnight. They do not need to be walked, and can monitor their own food so they don't overeat. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors won't have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is a great choice! Which of these choices best sums up what this story is about? A. Cats are independent B. Dogs are a lot of work C. Cats are great pets D. Pets are hard work
C. Cats are great pets?
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
A bird house
His smile is like Kriptonite to me
A. Allusion B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Personification
A. allusion?
When you have to figure out, what the writer did not explain or state directly in the text.
A. Identifying Supporting details B. Making connections C. Making inferences
C. Making inferences
From experience Ellen knows that the more she studies, the better she does in school. Her marks on exams attest to many hours of hard work. What does attest mean?
A. give proof of B. argue C. study
A. give proof of
Anne Shirley is a fictional character created by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Anne is an orphan who was sent to a farm to live with Matthew and Marilla. At first, they consider sending her back - they'd wanted a boy, and Anne seemed as thought she'd be a handful. However, they gave her a chance, and they fell in love with her. What is the main idea? A To tell about orphan stories B. To tell about wanting a boy C. To tell about Anne Shirley
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her bag and ran out the door. What problem is Cassie having?
She is running late
This city never sleeps.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
B. Personification?
Tell in your own words what the story is about
A. Scanning B. Summarizing C. Relating reading to
personal experience
B. summarizing
Choosing fruit at a farmer's market can be difficult. It's hard to decide which of the fresh , delicious-looking berries, apples, and pears to take home. It will help your decision if some of the fruit has blemishes. These marks will tell you that the fruit has been damaged and may bruise or even rot. What does blemishes mean?
A. ripe spots B. cute marks C. good spots
Redheads are not particularly common - In fact, It's a fairly rare hair color bercause most people have brown, blonde, or black hair. There are several kinds of redheads. Some have bright hair that is almost orange. Others have deep brownish-red hair, and still others have what's called "strawberry blond" hair, which is golden -red.
What is the main idea?
A. To tell about redheads B. To tell about all hair color C. To tell about bright hair
By the time Amy arrived at the café, Juan 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 you infer from this passage? A. Juan is patient. B. Amy is late. C. Juan loves coffee.
B. Amy is late.
Her eyes were fireflies
A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Metaphor D. Allusion
C. Metaphor?
When you look up the main idea in the text.
A. Context clues B. Skimming C. Facts & Opinions
B. Skimming
The lawyers were poorly prepared. The defendant was late. The jurors talked during the trial. The judge declared the case to be a travesty of justice. Travesty most likely means A. mockery B. example C. sad
A. mockery?