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.

It is likely that: (make an inference)

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

What is the central idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

What is the central idea?

It may be possible to change insect behavior.

What is the central idea?

The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.

What is the central idea?

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

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

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1
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
2
Identify the text structure
sequence
cause and effect
chronological order
description
3
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.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
5
What is the central idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
7
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
Brandy
Leanne
8
This story states:
fact
opinion
9
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
10
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
definitely
supposedly
partially
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
12
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the wall
on a table
on the floor
13
This story states:
fact
opinion
14
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
A moth was on the stairs.
He heard a strange sound.
15
Identify the text structure
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem and solution
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
17
What does the underlined word mean?
abandoned
robbed
rescued
encountered
18
What is the central idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
19
This story states:
fact
opinion
20
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
21
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
illegal
stolen
hidden
22
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
chin
elbow
knee
23
This story states:
opinion
fact
24
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
25
This story states:
opinion
fact
26
What is the central idea?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Insects are very intelligent.
27
What is the central idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
28
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
borrowed
earned
29
Identify the text structure
sequence
description
compare and contrast
cause and effect
30
Identify the text structure
problem and solution
cause and effect
description
compare and contrast
31
What does the underlined word mean?
show
hide
trick
ignore
32
Who found the volleyball?
James
Hannah
James and Helen
Helen
33
What is the central idea?
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.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
34
Identify the text structure
compare and contrast
problem and solution
sequence
cause and effect
35
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight

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8th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice

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Questions 35

Answers

1
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
2
Identify the text structure
sequence
cause and effect
chronological order
description
3
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.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The girls beat the boys.
5
What is the central idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like to dance.
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
7
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa and Leanne
Theresa
Brandy
Leanne
8
This story states:
fact
opinion
9
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
It was too late.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
The doctor wanted to leave.
10
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
definitely
supposedly
partially
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
12
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the bench
on the wall
on a table
on the floor
13
This story states:
fact
opinion
14
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He wanted to go to bed.
He was alone in the house.
A moth was on the stairs.
He heard a strange sound.
15
Identify the text structure
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem and solution
16
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
17
What does the underlined word mean?
abandoned
robbed
rescued
encountered
18
What is the central idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
19
This story states:
fact
opinion
20
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Nobody comes to the woods.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We were surprised.
We ran through the trees.
21
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
illegal
stolen
hidden
22
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
chin
elbow
knee
23
This story states:
opinion
fact
24
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
25
This story states:
opinion
fact
26
What is the central idea?
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Insects are very intelligent.
27
What is the central idea?
People in 1939 had never seen a dishwasher or TV.
The World of Tomorrow is now the world of today.
People in 1939 had never seen a refrigerator make ice.
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
28
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
borrowed
earned
29
Identify the text structure
sequence
description
compare and contrast
cause and effect
30
Identify the text structure
problem and solution
cause and effect
description
compare and contrast
31
What does the underlined word mean?
show
hide
trick
ignore
32
Who found the volleyball?
James
Hannah
James and Helen
Helen
33
What is the central idea?
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.
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
34
Identify the text structure
compare and contrast
problem and solution
sequence
cause and effect
35
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight