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