Reading Comprehension Practice

Front

Which sentence BEST supports the reason why Venus is hotter than Mercury?

Back

Mercury lacks an atmosphere.

Front

Which sentence BEST explains how the moon came to be?

Back

After the impact, a piece of the Earth floated into space.

Front

Which sentence best supports how people died drinking alcohol?

Back

Government officials decided to order several alcohol manufacturing plants to poison their alcohol.

Front

Which sentence BEST explains how ketchup was originally used?

Back

During the 1830s, ketchup was sold as medicine.

Front

How does the author feel about Shakespeare?

Back

The author likes tragedies more than comedies.

Front

How does Passage A's tone differ from Passage B?

Back

Passage A is more factual, and Passage B is more emotional.

Front

How are the two passages about the World Cup different?

Back

Passage A talks more about the players' safety during the World Cup.

Front

How are the two passages alike? Passage A: The United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to gain freedom from Great Britain. This was the beginning of the American Revolution. - Passage B: On July 4th, we celebrate Independence Day to honor our forefathers that fought for our independence against Great Britain. We shoot fireworks to mimic the rockets and explosives the revolutionists used during the American Revolution.

Back

Both passages are about the start of the American Revolution.

Front

How does Passage A differ from Passage B?

Back

Passage A is factual, and Passage B is someone's opinion.

Front

What is the difference between Passage A and Passage B?

Back

Passage A is talking about how owls see rather than eat.