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PSSA 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice
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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade PSSA ELA Assessement
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What does the prefix "sub" mean?
across
between
below
above
2
What does the prefix "trans" mean?
below
secondary
across
beyond
3
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
We were surprised.
Nobody comes to the woods.
We ran through the trees.
Stu said, "That's strange."
4
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
fell into
tripped over
became lost in
5
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
6
How many years are in a
cent
ury?
1
1,000
100
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7
This story states:
fact
opinion
8
What does the prefix "mid" mean?
through
in the middle
beyond
secondary
9
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a turning motor
a human being
a tub of water
10
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
He returned home.
It was very late.
11
Who found the volleyball?
Hannah
James and Helen
Helen
James
12
How many wheels does a
uni
cycle have?
three
one
four
two
13
What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
14
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.
15
Who missed the first ballet class?
Brandy
Theresa and Leanne
Leanne
Theresa
16
What does the prefix "inter" mean?
beneath
on top of
change
between
17
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
elbow
shin
knee
chin
18
What is the main idea?
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
19
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
The cave wasn't scary.
20
What does the underlined word mean?
show
hide
trick
ignore
21
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
22
This story states:
fact
opinion
23
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
24
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
The clock struck 12.
I began to feel frightened.
The doctor wanted to leave.
25
This story states:
fact
opinion
26
What is the main idea?
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
27
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
The Germans were good card players.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
28
What does the underlined word mean?
partially
supposedly
positively
definitely
29
What does the underlined word mean?
earned
discovered
stolen
borrowed
30
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
31
This story states:
fact
opinion
32
This story states:
opinion
fact
33
How many musicians are in a
quar
tet?
five
two
four
three
34
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
35
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
36
What does the prefix "super" mean?
above
through
over
below
37
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the floor
on a table
on the wall
38
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
39
It is likely that: (make an inference)
There are not buildings in hot countries.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
Children like going to school in tents.
40
What does the underlined word mean?
encountered
robbed
rescued
abandoned
41
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
42
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
43
What does the underlined word mean?
stolen
hidden
discovered
illegal
