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PSSA 5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice
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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade PSSA ELA Assessement
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What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
found by accident
became lost in
fell into
2
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a machine
a tub of water
a turning motor
a human being
3
It is likely that: (make an inference)
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
Brian has a lunch box.
4
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Tom never caught a ball.
The game was boys versus girls.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The girls beat the boys.
5
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Vicki's mom had to go to work.
School was canceled because of the weather.
The snow turned to rain.
Vicki's mom helped her put on her boots.
6
It is likely that: (make an inference)
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.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
7
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
James
Hannah
Helen
8
What does the prefix "super" mean?
through
below
over
above
9
What is the main idea?
Honeybees are being used to search for bombs.
Insects are very intelligent.
It may be possible to change insect behavior.
All insect behavior can be changed.
10
What is the main idea?
Many people attended the 1939 World's Fair.
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.
11
EFFECT: Jack tiptoed upstairs. What was the CAUSE?
He heard a strange sound.
He was alone in the house.
He wanted to go to bed.
A moth was on the stairs.
12
How many musicians are in a
quar
tet?
four
three
five
two
13
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
increased the size of the military
made more people sign up to fight in the Vietnam War
caused protestors to burn things
made the situation worse
14
What does the prefix "trans" mean?
below
across
beyond
secondary
15
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
She saw Bruce in the cave.
The cave wasn't scary.
She thought the cave was scary.
She went into the cave.
16
What does the underlined word mean?
positively
definitely
supposedly
partially
17
Where were the shoes displayed?
on the wall
on the bench
on the floor
on a table
18
What is the main idea?
Honey is made from nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honeybees like nectar.
19
CAUSE: We saw a campfire. What was the EFFECT?
Nobody comes to the woods.
We were surprised.
Stu said, "That's strange."
We ran through the trees.
20
This story states:
fact
opinion
21
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
22
This story states:
opinion
fact
23
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The railroads had many turns in them.
The railroads were dangerous.
The railroads were fast and quiet.
The railroad track went through the mountains.
24
What does the underlined word mean?
show
hide
trick
ignore
25
This story states:
fact
opinion
26
What does the underlined word mean?
hidden
illegal
stolen
discovered
27
What does the prefix "inter" mean?
change
beneath
between
on top of
28
What does the prefix "sub" mean?
below
between
across
above
29
This story states:
opinion
fact
30
What does the prefix "mid" mean?
in the middle
beyond
secondary
through
31
What does the underlined word mean?
earned
discovered
stolen
borrowed
32
What part of his body did Lewis scrape?
shin
knee
elbow
chin
33
How many wheels does a
uni
cycle have?
three
one
four
two
34
This story states:
fact
opinion
35
What is the main idea?
The Boy Scouts were started in England.
The U.S. often ends up doing what the British do.
Scouting started in England and then came to the U.S.
The Girl Scouts were first named the Girl Guides.
36
Who missed the first ballet class?
Leanne
Theresa and Leanne
Brandy
Theresa
37
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
The Germans could perform magic tricks.
Germans had been keeping their underwater tanks a secret.
The Russians thought the river would protect them.
The Germans were good card players.
38
EFFECT: Mr. Griswold's T.V. was stolen. What was the CAUSE?
He forgot to lock his door.
It was very late.
He went to a show every Monday.
He returned home.
39
What does the underlined word mean?
encountered
abandoned
rescued
robbed
40
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Jennifer likes red boots.
Jennifer has black boots.
Jennifer lost her boots.
The closet is wet.
41
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.
42
How many years are in a
cent
ury?
10
100
1,000
1
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What is the main idea?
Li is having a hard time making friends.
New students are usually lonely.
Making friends is easy.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
