Reading Final Test Review Questions

Main idea

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
• Mark is the best skater at the park.
• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Main idea 
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Main idea
Some people say that the White House has ghosts.  The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln.  He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window.  Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him.  There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen.  This paragraph is mainly about what?:

• what Lincoln's ghost is like
• when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked
• hwo many ghosts the White House has
• how ghosts show when something will happen

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Inference 
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

• They are brother and sister
• They are neighbors
• They are colleagues
• They are husband and wife

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RL.5.1

Infer
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

• He has tools
• He goes straight up the stairs to shower
• His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty
• He wears a hat

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Infer 
It was the segull that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her. but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down. 
Emily probably _______________. 

• is ready to party on the beach
• is on vacation
• wants to be left alone
• wants to go swimming 

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

Theme
Long ago, a beautiful princess had many pretty dresses. She bragged about them all the time to her friends. Soon her friends got tired of her bragging and stopped hanging out with her. 
What is the theme of this story? 

• Eat your vegetables.
• Don't brag. Be modest. 
• Don't talk to strangers. 
• Necessity is the mother of invention.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

Theme
Once there were some ants that worked hard and a grasshopper who hated to work. The ants saved up food all Spring and Summer. When Winter came the ants had enough food to eat, but the grasshopper had nothing to eat. 
What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.
• Have as much fun as you can before you die.
• Don't steal.
• Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Theme
A lion was about to eat a mouse, when the mouse begged for him to let him go. 
"If you do, someday I may be able to help you."
The lion laughed, but let him. Later, some hunters tied up the lion with ropes. The mouse came and chewed through the ropes and saved the lion's life. 
What is the theme of this story?

• Respect your elders.
• Don't steal.
• Don't be lazy.
• Help others because what goes around comes around.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Theme 
A rabbit once bragged that he could beat anyone in a race. A turtle said,
"I bet I can beat you." 
So they race. The rabbit ran fast and the turtle wen slow. Soon, the rabbit got tired and took a nap. The turtle kept on going and won the race as the rabbit slept. 
What is the theme of this story?

• It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.
• Don't be lazy.
• Our friends are always there for us.
• Turtles are faster than rabbits.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2