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