Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension and POV

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the meaning of the word stretches as it is used in this sentence?

"Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert." (paragraph 1)

• growing pieces

• shrinking areas

• unused pieces

• unbroken areas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Theme is the author's 

• story
• message
• characters
• setting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 

• clues
• characters
• setting
• theme

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the expected air quality for the next 12 hours in Singapore?

• Healthy range to unhealthy range
• Moderate range to unhealthy range
• Unhealthy range to very unhealthy range
• Very unhealthy range to hazardous range

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

Where should the staff who received the returned item write his/her name?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is included in all Kid’s Meal options?

• Mini Burrito plate
• Cheese quesadilla
• Beans, rice & fruit juice
• Rice & fruit juice

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which day do the classes end the earliest?

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What happened to Mr. John Lim?

He was_______________________.

• terminated by the committee
• terminated by Global Technologies
• given several reviews
• asked to take a leave 

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

What should you avoid doing while you are working as a cashier?

• Chat with co-workers
• Know your product
• Count back change
• Smile and be nice

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.3