It is likely that: (make an inference)

The game was boys versus girls.

What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)

The railroads had many turns in them.

What is the main idea?

Li is having a hard time making friends.

When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?

a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight

It is likely that: (make an inference)

The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.

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5th grade Reading Comprehension Practice

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General Reading comprehension questions to help review for the 5th grade reading test.

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1
It is likely that: (make an inference)
The game was boys versus girls.
Tom never caught a ball.
The kids would rather play baseball.
The girls beat the boys.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What is the main idea?
Making friends is easy.
Li is having a hard time making friends.
Going out for sports helps you make friends.
New students are usually lonely.
5
What is the main idea?
Honeybees like nectar.
Honeybees like to dance.
Honeybees are hard workers.
Honey is made from nectar.
6
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
tripped over
became lost in
found by accident
fell into
7
CAUSE: The doctor had a low, scary voice. What was the EFFECT?
I began to feel frightened.
The clock struck 12.
It was too late.
The doctor wanted to leave.
8
Where were the shoes displayed?
on a table
on the floor
on the bench
on the wall
9
Who found the volleyball?
James and Helen
James
Hannah
Helen
10
When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing?
a month after his most crowd-pleasing fight
10 years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
two years after his most crowd-pleasing fight
11
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Brian has a lunch box.
Sherry and Brian aren't friends.
It is lunch time at school.
Sherry had a peanut butter sandwich.
12
What do the underlined words mean? (figurative language)
a tub of water
a machine
a human being
a turning motor
13
CAUSE: Katy wanted to seem brave. What was the EFFECT?
The cave wasn't scary.
She went into the cave.
She saw Bruce in the cave.
She thought the cave was scary.
14
What does the underlined word mean?
discovered
illegal
stolen
hidden
15
It is likely that: (make an inference)
Children who do not see their teachers do not like them.
There are not buildings in hot countries.
Children like going to school in tents.
The kind of school you to to depends on where you live.

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