Reading comprehension

Reading Comprehension

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Read the passage. Then answer the questions 

The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

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Rio Grande Geography The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico. Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf. Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!

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The Rio Grande Today The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength. Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two peoples.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, why is the Rio Grande so important?

• It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States.

• It is the border of Texas and Mexico.

• It is the longest river system in the United States.

• It is known by two different names.

Multiple Choice

The author most likely writes that “downward is the best way of describing it too” to

• Prove that the Rio Grande’s water levels have gone down recently.

• Argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years

• Highlight the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations

• Explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico

Multiple Choice

Based on its use in passage, the word furious most nearly means

• Angry

• Large

• Twisted

• Dry

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in

• Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.

• New Mexico and Colorado

• Texas and Mexico

• Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico

Read the poem and answer the questions in complete sentences.

"Come, little leaves,” said the wind one day, 

“Come over the meadows with me and play. 


Put on your dresses of red and gold; 


For summer is gone, and the days grow cold.”

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Soon as the leaves heard the wind’s loud call, 

Down they came fluttering, one and all. 


O’er the brown field then they danced and flew 

Singing the soft little songs they knew.

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Dancing and whirling, the little leaves went, 

Winter had called them, and they were content.

Soon, fast asleep on their earthy beds, 

The snow laid a coverlet over their heads

Multiple Choice

Who is speaking in the first stanza?

• Leaves

• Wind

• Trees

• Flowers

Multiple Choice

What literary device is the poem?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

What does the third line of the first stanza tell us about the season of the year?

• It is the season of summer.

• It is the season of winter

• it is the season of autumn

• it is the season of spring

Multiple Choice

What is the mood of the poem?

• Happy

• Sad

• Angry

• Anxious

Multiple Choice

What is the main topic of the poem?

• Autumn leaves

• Spring Flowers

• Birds

• Wind

Reading Response questions

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Multiple Choice

Which word means once in a while?

• often

• never

• occasionally

• daily

Multiple Choice

To which word can the suffix –ing be added?

• also

• dogs

• care

• plenty

Multiple Choice

Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.

What does the first sentence tell about this text?

• This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.

• This text is about taking shelter during a storm.

• This text is about adopting an animal.

• This text is about different animals.

Multiple Choice

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

• interested

• angry about

• afraid of

• able to

Multiple Choice

The science of living things and their behavior and interaction in their environment.

• physical science
• earth science
• life science

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The search for answers and knowledge about the world around you.

• anatomy
• science
• botany

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This step allows you to spark your reading by attempting to make a match to your life. 

• Determining importance or the main idea
• Inferring
• Making connections

Multiple Choice

This step creates pictures in your mind of what you are reading.

• Visualizing
• Inferring
• Monitoring

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This step helps guide your reading. It involves who, what, when, where, why, and how.

• Synthesizing your understanding

• Determining importance

• Generating questions

Multiple Choice

This step involves "hidden information." It is the information that is NOT stated in the text.

• Making mental images

• Making inferences

• Monitoring reading

Multiple Choice

Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

• The kitten sleeps a lot.
• Mary plays with her kitten
• Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
• Mary want a new pet.

Multiple Choice

It was backward day at school.  The students had to do things backward.  Some of them wore their T-shirts backward.  They took a test before they studied the lesson.  Dessert was served first instead of last.  They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. 
What is the main idea?

• Dessert is supposed to come last.
• The students had a backward day.
• It is hard to do things backward.
• Students failed their tests.

Multiple Choice

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Multiple Choice

Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in class.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Famous female journalists in Madison was born before Carson.
• Madison likes music. and math.
• How women were treated in the Madison is a very good student.
• Madison likes to show off.

Multiple Choice

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.

It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Josh got lots of gifts.

• Charles got a lot of gifts.

• Charles had a great birthday.

• Josh had a great birthday.

Multiple Choice

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

• Jenny got sick.
• Jenny wants to be a nurse.
• Her grandmother was in the hospital.
• Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Multiple Choice

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

• Title

• Headings

• Pictures

• All of these

Multiple Choice

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

• She is energetic

• She is shy

• She is mean

• She hates people