Reading Comprehension Practice

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Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?

Back

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

Front

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example: "Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom."?

Back

Lucy was really upset.

Front

This story is about __________. Options: eating treats and popcorn, clowns, going to the circus, lions

Back

going to the circus

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Inference

Back

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

Front

When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?

Back

When you come across something you don't understand

Front

What can you infer about Maggie from the scenario: Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”

Back

Maggie lives close to school

Front

Where was Brittany's mom?

Back

In the garden

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What is Cassie's problem?

Back

She is late for school

Front

Why was Jack barking?

Back

He wanted to be at the party