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Duplicate of READING SKILLS REVIEW
Duplicate of READING SKILLS REVIEW
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Review based on very short texts copied and distributed to students.
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1
Who was Shirley Chisholm? (#74)
the first African American in Congress
the first African American woman in Congress
the first woman in Congress
2
What does the word "earthen" mean? (#18)
made of earth
above the earth
below the earth
3
Which clue helps define "supersonic"? (#89)
We can get ther in only two days.
They've solved all of their environmental problems.
We're leaving to visit my cousins.
4
What is the meaning of "case" in this story? (#63)
to look over something
a box or container that holds something
something under investigation
5
How would Dial-a-Bus make public transportation more convenient? (#84)
It would prevent people from having to walk to bus stops.
It would allow people to use a computer.
People could use phones.
6
EFFECT: Every little girl wanted a Shirley Temple doll? What is the cause? (#53)
Shirley Temple tap-danced.
Shirley Temple was a popular child actress.
Shirley Temple dolls are valuable today.
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What is the main idea of this story? (#21)
To tell about the lives of girls in Sparta.
Historically, girls have been slaves.
Girls do not go to school.
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What does the word "interpreter" mean? (#50)
One who tells what people speaking different languages say
one who knows English
one who teaches languages
9
What would be a good way to remember the meaning of "architecture"? (#29)
Ture is part of literature.
An arch is often part of a building structure.
Archery is the shooting of arrows from bows.
10
What does the phrase "superior to" mean? (#26)
better than
the same as
worse than
11
EFFECT: Children worked long hours and dangerous conditions for little pay. Cause? (#45)
Factory owners were cruel.
Families needed the children's wages to survive.
Families didn't care about kids.
12
Which of the following is an opinion? (#87)
She begged me to share.
This morning my cat demanded to be fed at 6:00!
Things were better when she could only meow.
13
Which word is most closely related to "caravel"? (#36)
caraway-a white-flowered plant
caramel-a chewy candy
caravan-a group of vehicle or animals traveling together
14
Which saying applies to Haugen's experience? (#58)
Better late than never.
No use crying over spilled milk.
Practice makes perfect.
15
What does this story tell you about ancient Egyptians? (#14)
They thought cats were special.
They wasted a lot of time and effort on their cats.
They liked wrapping things.
16
What is the main idea of the story? (#32)
New settlers are destroying the speaker's way of life.
The speaker hopes the settlers will help them.
The speaker's people do not want share land and game.
17
What word could be replaced by "classified"? (#48)
invented
organized
used
18
What is the best definition for "tsunami-prone areas"? (#81)
area that are likely to be hit by tsunamis
areas probably hit by tsunamis
areas recovering from tsunamis
19
What does "nominated for the presidency" mean? (#44)
Lockwood ran for president.
Lockwood was married to the president.
Lockwood became president.
20
Sumerians are to the alphabet as Thomas Edison is to __________ . (#3)
planets
electricity
the airplane
21
CAUSE: Shusterman was tired of reading negative things about kids. What is the effect? (#75)
The author wrote more negative stories.
The author wrote Kid Heroes.
The author wrote scary stories.
22
What does the word "dissected" mean? (#40)
killed
cut up
studied
23
What clue helps define the word "evacuated"? (#20)
had the people not left
The ash rained down on the island.
Soon afterward, a volcano erupted.
24
Polio is to disease as violin player is to __________ . (#71)
greatness
paralysis
musician
25
What is the main idea of this story? (#7)
Living fossils are plants and animals.
The gingko tree is a living fossil.
China is home to the oldest gingko tree.
26
What does the word "orbiting" mean? (#73)
circling
watching
dancing
27
What is the purpose of the story? (#2)
to explain how much dogs like humans
to explain what life was like for prehistoric people
to explain how dogs might first have been tamed by humans
28
What clue helps define the word "slavers"? (#33)
a great ship anchored
sat in chains
young men disappeared
29
What is the purpose of the story? (#31)
to inform readers
to entertain readers
to advise readers
30
A homonym is a word that has more than one meaning. Which word is a homonym? (#12)
palaces
rulers
cities
31
What word best describes de Neira? (#41)
clever
brave
greedy
32
Which words best describe Harriet Tubman? (#49)
difficult & disobedient
brave & determined
loving & caring
33
What does the word "hence" mean? (#38)
on the other hand
for that reason
in conclusion
34
What clue helps define the word "astronomy"? (#47)
she was elected to NYU's Hall of Fame
a gold medal from the king of Denmark
studied the stars
35
What do Pez dispensers do? (#61)
They help people quit smoking.
They give out candy, one at a time.
They show cartoons.
36
Which are some examples of game animlas Annie Oakley probably sold? (#51)
wolves, coyotes, & elephants
deer, pheasant, & rabbits
cows, chickens, & pigs
37
What is the definition of "selected memories"? (#79)
good memories
bad memories
specific memories
38
What is the main idea of this story? (#19)
Tattoos were first made using bone needles.
Tattoo means "open wound."
Tattoos have been part of Tahitian culture for a long time.
39
Which word describes the Chinese? (#11)
inventive
greedy
witty
40
Why did Hoo Sateow refuse to get another haircut? (#70)
He wanted to wear his hair in a beehive style.
He thought getting a haircut made him sick.
He wanted the longest hair in the world.
