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Reading Comprehension Practice
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1
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
knee
chin
elbow
shin
2
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
increased the size of the military
made the situation worse
caused protestors to burn things
3
What does the underlined word mean?
definitely
partially
supposedly
positively
4
Who found the volleyball?
Helen
Hannah
James and Helen
James
5
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
found by accident
tripped over
became lost in
fell into
6
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
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What is the main idea?
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
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EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He was alone in the house.
He heard a strange sound.
A moth was on the stairs.
He wanted to go to bed.
9
This story states:
fact
opinion
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What is the main idea?
Insects are very intelligent.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
All insect behavior can be changed.
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
12
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
13
This story states:
fact
opinion
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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.
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This story states:
fact
opinion
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This story states:
fact
opinion
17
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
18
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
The snow turned to rain.
School was canceled because of the weather.
19
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The girls beat the boys.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
20
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
stolen
illegal
hidden
21
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
It was very late.
He returned home.
He forgot to lock his door.
He went to a show every Monday.
22
Who missed the first ballet class?
Theresa and Leanne
Brandy
Leanne
Theresa
23
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.
24
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroads were dangerous.
25
What does the underlined word mean?
trick
hide
show
ignore
26
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
The doctor wanted to leave.
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
It was too late.
27
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer lost her boots.
Jennifer likes red boots.
The closet is wet.
Jennifer has black boots.
28
This story states:
opinion
fact
29
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a human being
a turning motor
a tub of water
30
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the floor
on the wall
on a table
on the bench
31
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.
