What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

What is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

School was canceled because of the weather.

What is the main idea?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

What is the main idea?

Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.

What is the main idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.

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Questions 35

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Germans were good card players.
2
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
3
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
4
This story states:
opinion
fact
5
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
fell into
became lost in
tripped over
7
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
He returned home.
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
9
This story states:
opinion
fact
10
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She went into the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
11
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The girls beat the boys.
13
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a machine
a human being
a tub of water
14
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
15
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the floor
on a table
on the wall
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
17
What does the underlined word mean?
hide
ignore
trick
show
18
This story states:
opinion
fact
19
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
20
This story states:
opinion
fact
21
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
made the situation worse
increased the size of the military
22
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
earned
stolen
borrowed
23
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
supposedly
definitely
partially
24
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
25
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
The doctor wanted to leave.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
26
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
27
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
28
This story states:
fact
opinion
29
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
knee
chin
elbow
30
What is the main idea?
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
31
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
32
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
33
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
encountered
abandoned
robbed
34
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
hidden
illegal
35
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
Helen
James and Helen
James

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SC READY 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice

35 termsStudBud Administration3,706 plays

General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade SC READY Reading test. #5thgrade

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Questions 35

Answers

1
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Germans were good card players.
2
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
3
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
4
This story states:
opinion
fact
5
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honey is made from nectar.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
fell into
became lost in
tripped over
7
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He forgot to lock his door.
He returned home.
8
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
9
This story states:
opinion
fact
10
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She went into the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
11
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The girls beat the boys.
13
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a turning motor
a machine
a human being
a tub of water
14
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
15
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the floor
on a table
on the wall
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer has black boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
17
What does the underlined word mean?
hide
ignore
trick
show
18
This story states:
opinion
fact
19
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
20
This story states:
opinion
fact
21
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
caused protestors to burn things
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
made the situation worse
increased the size of the military
22
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
earned
stolen
borrowed
23
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
supposedly
definitely
partially
24
What is the main idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
25
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
The doctor wanted to leave.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
26
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
27
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
28
This story states:
fact
opinion
29
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
knee
chin
elbow
30
What is the main idea?
All insect behavior can be changed.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Insects are very intelligent.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
31
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads had many turns in them.
32
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
33
What does the underlined word mean?
rescued
encountered
abandoned
robbed
34
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
hidden
illegal
35
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
Helen
James and Helen
James