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READING SKILLS REVIEW
READING SKILLS REVIEW
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Review based on very short texts copied and distributed to students.
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1
Sumerians are to the alphabet as Thomas Edison is to __________ . (#3)
planets
the airplane
electricity
2
Which clue helps define "supersonic"? (#89)
We're leaving to visit my cousins.
We can get ther in only two days.
They've solved all of their environmental problems.
3
A homonym is a word that has more than one meaning. Which word is a homonym? (#12)
cities
rulers
palaces
4
Which saying applies to Haugen's experience? (#58)
No use crying over spilled milk.
Better late than never.
Practice makes perfect.
5
Which are some examples of game animlas Annie Oakley probably sold? (#51)
deer, pheasant, & rabbits
cows, chickens, & pigs
wolves, coyotes, & elephants
6
What does the word "hence" mean? (#38)
for that reason
on the other hand
in conclusion
7
What does "nominated for the presidency" mean? (#44)
Lockwood ran for president.
Lockwood was married to the president.
Lockwood became president.
8
CAUSE: Shusterman was tired of reading negative things about kids. What is the effect? (#75)
The author wrote scary stories.
The author wrote Kid Heroes.
The author wrote more negative stories.
9
Which word describes the Chinese? (#11)
witty
greedy
inventive
10
Which words best describe Harriet Tubman? (#49)
brave & determined
difficult & disobedient
loving & caring
11
Polio is to disease as violin player is to __________ . (#71)
paralysis
musician
greatness
12
What is the definition of "selected memories"? (#79)
good memories
specific memories
bad memories
13
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
14
What does the word "earthen" mean? (#18)
above the earth
below the earth
made of earth
15
Which word is most closely related to "caravel"? (#36)
caravan-a group of vehicle or animals traveling together
caraway-a white-flowered plant
caramel-a chewy candy
16
What is the purpose of the story? (#31)
to advise readers
to inform readers
to entertain readers
17
What clue helps define the word "slavers"? (#33)
sat in chains
young men disappeared
a great ship anchored
18
What clue helps define the word "astronomy"? (#47)
studied the stars
a gold medal from the king of Denmark
she was elected to NYU's Hall of Fame
19
What would be a good way to remember the meaning of "architecture"? (#29)
An arch is often part of a building structure.
Ture is part of literature.
Archery is the shooting of arrows from bows.
20
What does the word "dissected" mean? (#40)
studied
killed
cut up
21
Who was Shirley Chisholm? (#74)
the first African American woman in Congress
the first woman in Congress
the first African American in Congress
22
What do Pez dispensers do? (#61)
They help people quit smoking.
They show cartoons.
They give out candy, one at a time.
23
What does this story tell you about ancient Egyptians? (#14)
They liked wrapping things.
They wasted a lot of time and effort on their cats.
They thought cats were special.
24
EFFECT: Children worked long hours and dangerous conditions for little pay. Cause? (#45)
Families didn't care about kids.
Families needed the children's wages to survive.
Factory owners were cruel.
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
EFFECT: Every little girl wanted a Shirley Temple doll? What is the cause? (#53)
Shirley Temple tap-danced.
Shirley Temple dolls are valuable today.
Shirley Temple was a popular child actress.
27
What does the phrase "superior to" mean? (#26)
worse than
the same as
better than
28
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.
29
What word could be replaced by "classified"? (#48)
used
organized
invented
30
What is the purpose of the story? (#2)
to explain how dogs might first have been tamed by humans
to explain what life was like for prehistoric people
to explain how much dogs like humans
31
Which of the following is an opinion? (#87)
This morning my cat demanded to be fed at 6:00!
She begged me to share.
Things were better when she could only meow.
32
What is the main idea of the story? (#32)
The speaker's people do not want share land and game.
The speaker hopes the settlers will help them.
New settlers are destroying the speaker's way of life.
33
What is the meaning of "case" in this story? (#63)
a box or container that holds something
to look over something
something under investigation
34
What word best describes de Neira? (#41)
clever
greedy
brave
35
What clue helps define the word "evacuated"? (#20)
Soon afterward, a volcano erupted.
The ash rained down on the island.
had the people not left
36
What is the main idea of this story? (#19)
Tattoos have been part of Tahitian culture for a long time.
Tattoo means "open wound."
Tattoos were first made using bone needles.
37
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.
38
What does the word "orbiting" mean? (#73)
circling
dancing
watching
39
What is the main idea of this story? (#21)
Girls do not go to school.
To tell about the lives of girls in Sparta.
Historically, girls have been slaves.
40
What does the word "interpreter" mean? (#50)
One who tells what people speaking different languages say
one who teaches languages
one who knows English
