Reading Comprehension Questions

Reading Comprehension Questions

Main Idea

Multiple Choice

Mia’s Art

1 Mia rushed home and threw open the front door. Her mother whirled around, surprised that Mia was home from school so early. “I won first place in the art contest!” she said with pride.2 Though Mia had been working eagerly on her art submission for weeks, her mother wasn’t sure what project involved. “That’s wonderful, Mia! What was the subject if your art project?” her mother asked.3 Grinning from ear to ear, Mia handed over her artwork. It was a portrait of her mother.

The story is mostly about Mia-

• A. Working on a project at home

• B. Choosing a new art project

• C.Winning an art contest

• D. Completing a painting

Multiple Choice

2 The word “encyclopedia,” meaning “whole circle of knowledge,” comes from the ancient Greek language. The first encyclopedias were arranged by topic and were intended to be read continuously, from the beginning to end in the manner a novel is read. These early collections were the works of a single author. The first book of this kind was written by a Roman, Pliny the Elder, nearly 2,000 years ago. His Natural History condensed thousands of books to create a 37-volume work containing 20,000 facts. Pliny’s collection remained a popular resource for almost 1,500 years. The first English-language index, Myrrour of the World, was published in 1481. In 1704 John Harris published Universal English Dictionary of Art and Sciences, arranging the content alphabetically rather than by topic. Producing such huge multiple-volume works was a daunting task. Soon, multiple experts began to collaborate on these publication efforts, pooling their knowledge and sharing responsibility for writing about different topics. The first set of factual reference books to use multiple-author model, which is still in use today, became the most widely used format.

The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books-

• A. Have become more accessible since they were introduced

• B. Are written by historians and ordinary people alike

• C. Are written to fulfill various research needs

• D. Have been developing over time

Multiple Choice

3 Alice, do you remember how timid I was about walking to school with you? Well, imagine me both joyful and fearful upon hearing that I was moving to San Francisco! I was eager to see Father, but leaving my home and moving to an unknown place seemed almost unbearable. I didn’t know what to expect in America, but upon my first glimpse of our ship, the Panama, I knew the voyage would be fascinating.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

• A. Traveling can become tiresome

• B. Appearances can be deceiving

• C. Expectations can become realities

• D. New experiences can be adventures

Use Context Clues and Connotations to Determine Meaning

Multiple Select

Michael was almost ready to leave when he realized that he had misplaced his keys. After searching for ten minutes, he found the keys in his backpack.

When two words from these sentences help the reader understand the meaning of misplaced?

• A. Ready

• B. Leave

• C. Realized

• D. Searching

• E. found

Multiple Choice

2 The word “encyclopedia,” meaning “whole circle of knowledge,” comes from the ancient Greek language. The first encyclopedias were arranged by topic and were intended to be read continuously, from the beginning to end in the manner a novel is read. These early collections were the works of a single author. The first book of this kind was written by a Roman, Pliny the Elder, nearly 2,000 years ago. His Natural History condensed thousands of books to create a 37-volume work containing 20,000 facts. Pliny’s collection remained a popular resource for almost 1,500 years. The first English-language index, Myrrour of the World, was published in 1481. In 1704 John Harris published Universal English Dictionary of Art and Sciences, arranging the content alphabetically rather than by topic. Producing such huge multiple-volume works was a daunting task. Soon, multiple experts began to collaborate on these publication efforts, pooling their knowledge and sharing responsibility for writing about different topics. The first set of factual reference books to use multiple-author model, which is still in use today, became the most widely used format.

Which meaning best fits the would daunting in paragraph 2?

• A. Confusing

• B. Fascinating

• C. Exhilarating

• D. overwhelming

Multiple Choice

2 At this time yesterday I knew in the soles of my feet that the cross-country race would end just like every race I’d won in my last two years of competing -- with my standing there in the winner’s circle trying my best to return all those adoring gazes with something that resembled humility. But I was wrong.

3 Travis Tucker, a runner from the high school across town blew by me in the last quarter of the race with a stride so strong that I knew he wasn’t letting up, period. By the time I trotted over the line, Travis was standing there in the center of a circle of track fans and teammates, while photographers were snapping pictures and that big grin on his face was gleaming brighter than the medal around his neck.

What does humility mean in paragraph 2?

• A. Modesty

• B. Fatigue

• C. Novelty

• D. poise

Multiple Choice

4 Out of habit, I roll out of bed and grope around the floor for my running shoes. After I'm dressed I tiptoe down the hallways, careful not to wake my sleeping family, then grab my water bottle and head out into the predawn darkness. I half-expect it to be drizzling outside, but my first breath of morning air is light and fresh and smells of unfurling flowers. Settling into an easy jog, I head down the sidewalk in the direction of the high natural park that borders town, with its quiet foot trail through dense woods-- a cross-country runner’s dream for a tranquil, early morning run.

What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4?

• A. Calm or peaceful

• B. Difficult or challenging

• C. Fascinating or intriguing

• D. Zestful or energetic

Identify and Explain the use of Figurative Language

Multiple Select

Vocalizations include a chitter, which sounds much like the chattering of teeth; a bark, which is similar to that of a dog...

• A. Vocalizations

• B. Chitter

• C. Sounds

• D. Chattering

• E. bark

Multiple Choice

7 When I hit the entrance to the park, an entire herd of deer -- at least seven of them -- turn tail and scatter at my appearance. On the main trail leading into the forest, my shoes crunch dirt and gravel, and the trees close around me just as the tiniest bit of light from the rising sun glimmers across the horizon. I run for a couple of miles at a steady pace, the sun providing just enough light for me to pick my way past the rounded rocks in the trail. Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail some distance ahead of me.

The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of--

• A. Imagery

• B. Symbolism

• C. Personification

• D. hyperbole

Multiple Choice

The sun is just starting to burn the dew from the grass, and each green blade, coated with tiny, reflective droplets, is a glittering emerald.

The purpose of the metaphor in this sentence is to suggest the --

• A. Soft gentleness of the dew

• B. Bright splendor of the sun

• C. Cool temperature of the air

• D. Rare beauty of the morning

Multiple Choice

Each mound or depression in the sand is an obstacle, and they move awkwardly, with jerking movements like wind-up toys.

How does the simile aid the reader’s understanding of the passage?

• A. It exaggerates the turtles’ efforts to get to the water.

• B. It explains the turtles’ difficulty crossing the sand.

• C. It provides an image of the movement of turtles.

• D. It portrays the turtles as objects of entertainment.

Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions

Multiple Choice

8 The kinkajou is the size of a domestic cat, and many people consider the creature to be adorable. However, experts advise against having a kinkajou as a pet. The gentle and intelligent kinkajou happens to demand a great deal of attention. It is difficult to train, not to mention the fact that it is nocturnal. So unless you want to stay up all night listening to chitters and barks, you are better off raising a cat or a cat or a dog admiring the kinkajou from afar.

Based on paragraph 8, the reader may best infer that the kinkajou-

• A. Is unsuited for domestic life

• B. Requires a tropical habitat

• C. Requires a special diet

• D. Is unable to coexist with other pets

Multiple Choice

1 Most students today rely on the swiftness and convenience of the Internet to provide the facts they seek. Given a research assignment for school, many students make use of a website known as Wikipedia®️, which is available to all users of the Internet. However, the luxury of the Internet and its wealth of information is only a recent technological development. Prior to the introduction of the Internet, generations of students journeyed to the library to search for facts, figures, and stories about civilization in a broad collection of books known as encyclopedias.

According to paragraph 1, the author suggests that before the Internet, researching a given topic was-

• A. Restricted to academics

• B. Based on less reliable sources

• C. A time-consuming task

• D. A classroom- based activity

Multiple Choice

6 After dinner Mrs. Slate took me to the ship’s galley, or kitchen, where we asked the cook to prepare a cure for seasickness. He agreed with Mrs. Slate that gingerroot tea was the best cure, and had already prepared a large potful. It turned out that Mother wasn’t the only passenger with an upset stomach!

According to paragraph 6, what makes Annie aware that other passengers are feeling ill?

• A. The six people gathered at the dinner table

• B. The captain’s order to send people below deck

• C. The ship’s constant lurching in the open area

• D. The large pot of gingerroot tea in the galley

Multiple Choice

Register for a Summer of Stories

Sign up and receive your reading log at the Circulation Desk. Record books you read over the summer and have a parent or guardian sign next to each title. The top five readers will receive prizes such as gift cards, magazines subscriptions, and movie tickets.

Cast Your Vote

We have enjoyed receiving so many positive comments about last year’s Best Book of the Summer Contest. After assessing the level of interest, we have decided to make the contest an annual event.

Now is the time to cast your vote for your favorite book! You will find the nominated novels on the display shelf in the Teen Zone corner. Pick a few of the books for your summer reading, and then cast a vote for one of the titles. At the end of the summer, the votes will be counted, and the winner will be discussed at the first Teen Book Club meeting in September.

Some of this summer’s selections include:

Where the Redbirds Roost, by Joely DanielsJordan Beach, by Rich LewisHow I Almost Ruined Breakfast by Kevin Jones

Based on the “Register for a Summer of Stories” and “Cast Your Vote” sections, an important goal for the library is -

• A. Increasing the number of books being read

• B. Publishing more works by young poets

• C. Recruiting students for annual contests

• D .Monitoring the way the computers are used

Multiple Choice

Events

Monday, June 16 6:00 - 8:00 p.m

Poetry Session

Teen poets can be literary celebrities for a night by reading their original work at this special event. Friends and family and family members are encouraged to attend and show their support. A few original poems may be selected for publication in the next library newsletter. Refreshments will be provided. Anyone wishing to read his or her own work should register for this event by calling 1-800-290-5992.

Which is the most likely reason poets are asked to register for the Poetry Session?

• A. To allow the library time to review their work

• B. To provide support for readers at the event

• C. To let the library know how many readers will attend the event

• D. To collect the names of those who could bring refreshments

Multiple Choice

2 At this time yesterday I knew in the soles of my feet that the cross-country race would end just like every race I’d won in my last two years of competing -- with my standing there in the winner’s circle trying my best to return all those adoring gazes with something that resembled humility. But I was wrong.

Cody’s description of himself in paragraph 2 suggests that he is-

• A. Appreciative

• B. Friendly

• C. Arrogant

• D. deceptive

Multiple Choice

Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail distance ahead of me.

What may the reader best infer from Cody’s statement?

• A. That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run

• B. That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner

• C. That Cody is unfamiliar with the park

• D. That Cody is not alone in the park