NWEA 8 Reading Practice

Front

What assumption is underlying this paragraph? Read the paragraph. Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused. Options: Everyone should use and appreciate computers., Most computers don’t break down. , People are breaking the computers., Computers can help educate students.

Back

Everyone should use and appreciate computers.

Front

Read the paragraph. Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday. Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

Back

Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.

Front

How has Brian changed after the plane passed by without rescuing him?

Back

Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.

Front

What is the last page of chapter 2?

Back

61

Front

If you choose not to bake this recipe, what alternative cooking method is recommended?

Back

microwave cooking

Front

What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story? Options: to make a story longer, to add vivid details and descriptions, to demonstrate how to properly punctuation dialogue, to bring characters to life and communicate emotions

Back

to bring characters to life and communicate emotions

Front

What is the correct order for washing the dishes? Directions: a. Dry the dishes off and put them away. b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean. c. Fill the sink with warm water and soap. d. Rinse the dishes with clean water.

Back

c, b, d, a

Front

Which title tells the main idea of this story? Leo the lion went the park one day. He sat on the bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Options: Going to the Park, Leo Picnics in the Park, Lions like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Where did Leo Go?

Back

Leo Picnics in the Park

Front

Where would you look for cannibal galaxies in the glossary of a book on outer space?

Back

Under the "G" section

Front

Which detail indicates that the girl was angry?

• Tears began to roll down her face.
• She stared at the rest of the class.
• She slammed the door in frustration.
• She didn’t utter a word.

Back

She slammed the door in frustration.