Lou carefully poured out the bag of marbles on his bed. He picked his ten favorite marbles and put them inside his special pouch and then safely into his backpack. Lou loved Show and Tell days but he was even more excited to show his class some of his favorite marbles. Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Lou is getting his marbles ready for show and tell.

c. Marbles are fun to play with.

A duck told a frog to hop on her back. The duck gave the frog a ride around the lake. The frog had so much fun! After that, he played with the ducks every time they came to the pond. Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. The duck and the frog become friends.

b. The duck does not like the frog.

June can whistle. Her brother taught her how. He can whistle very loudly. June’s mom and dad can whistle many songs. Even June’s bird knows how to whistle songs! What sentence best summarizes the story?

c. June’s family can whistle.

a. June’s brother is a teacher.

The mouse ran for the mouse hole. The cat was right behind her. The cat jumped. He almost got her tail. She made it to the hole just in time. The cat looked around but he could not find the mouse! Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. The mouse gets away from a cat.

b. The mouse builds a mouse hole.

The little chick liked the big pig. They told each other great stories. They helped each other. They played games and had fun. They even sang songs together every night. What sentence best summarizes the story?

b. The pig and chick do things together.

a. The pig plays a trick on the chick.

A turtle lived in the pond. He did not like it when the ducklings went swimming. They would splash him and make noise. He would have to find another place to relax. What sentence best summarizes the story?

a. A turtle does not like ducklings.

Kim’s cat loves summer time. He gets to go outside and explore the outdoors. Sometimes, he chases birds around the yard. He even gets to climb on top of the shed and look around. He loves the warm weather! What sentence best summarizes the story?

b. In the summer time, Kim’s cat does many things.

Ethan and Eli are brothers. Ethan likes to play superman video games. Eli likes to play car racing video games. Both of the boys really enjoy playing video games. Which sentence best summarizes the story?

b. Ethan and Eli like to play video games.

a. Ethan likes superman video games.

Mr. Jon lives and works on a farm. He starts his days early in the morning and he doesn’t get done working until late at night. Mr. Jon has to feed the horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. He loves living on a farm but it is a lot of work! Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Mr. Jon has a lot of work to do on the farm.

c. Mr. Jon has a lot of animals.

Summarizing Test

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.6.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.3

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21 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Last summer we went on a trip to the beach. Mom used a map to plan the trip. My sister made a list of things for us to do. We took many pictures. We had a lot of fun at the beach!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Mom uses a map.

b. Our trip to the beach was fun.

c. We took many pictures.

d. The summer time is hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

I am always drawing. I like to draw animals the best. I also like to draw people. Sometimes I like to draw pictures of people that I know.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. I only draw animals.

b. People are easy to draw.

c. I like to draw.

d. Everyone should draw.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Jane always gets excited for summer time. There is so much to do! She loves to go swimming and ride jet skis. She even likes to go fishing!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Fishing is a winter sport.

b. Jane loves summer sports.

c. Jane goes swimming.

d. Summer is my favorite season.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Anna likes to feed and play with her cat. She even feeds her friend’s cat for her when she goes on a trip. Anna also enjoys brushing her horse every day, too.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Anna likes to care for animals.

b. Anna rides horses.

c. Cats are good pets.

d. Animals help people feel better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Tyler’s birthday is soon and he is having a party. He will think about who to invite and what food to buy. Then, he will make a list of games to play.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Tyler will play a game at his party.

b. Tyler is planning a party.

c. Tyler’s birthday is soon.

d. Tyler did not invite us.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

After we got done painting, we unpacked all of our boxes. We hung our pictures and moved our furniture in. Now we are finally home!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. We hung our pictures.

b. We like to paint.

c. We moved into a new home.

d. I can't wait to move places.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working little creatures. They are always carrying food or
building tunnels. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

a. Ants carry many things.

b. Ants are hard workers.

c. Ants are lazy.

d. Ants are cool when they walk.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Summarizing Test

21 questions

Last summer we went on a trip to the beach. Mom used a map to plan the trip. My sister made a list of things for us to do. We took many pictures. We had a lot of fun at the beach!Which sentence best summarizes the story?

I am always drawing. I like to draw animals the best. I also like to draw people. Sometimes I like to draw pictures of people that I know.Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Jane always gets excited for summer time. There is so much to do! She loves to go swimming and ride jet skis. She even likes to go fishing!Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Anna likes to feed and play with her cat. She even feeds her friend’s cat for her when she goes on a trip. Anna also enjoys brushing her horse every day, too.Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Tyler’s birthday is soon and he is having a party. He will think about who to invite and what food to buy. Then, he will make a list of games to play.Which sentence best summarizes the story?

After we got done painting, we unpacked all of our boxes. We hung our pictures and moved our furniture in. Now we are finally home!Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working little creatures. They are always carrying food orbuilding tunnels. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.Which sentence best summarizes the story?

A duck told a frog to hop on her back. The duck gave the frog a ride around the lake. The frog had so much fun! After that, he played with the ducks every time they came to the pond.Which sentence best summarizes the story?

June can whistle. Her brother taught her how. He can whistle very loudly. June’s mom and dad can whistle many songs. Even June’s bird knows how to whistle songs! What sentence best summarizes the story?

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Last summer we went on a trip to the beach. Mom used a map to plan the trip. My sister made a list of things for us to do. We took many pictures. We had a lot of fun at the beach!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

I am always drawing. I like to draw animals the best. I also like to draw people. Sometimes I like to draw pictures of people that I know.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Jane always gets excited for summer time. There is so much to do! She loves to go swimming and ride jet skis. She even likes to go fishing!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Anna likes to feed and play with her cat. She even feeds her friend’s cat for her when she goes on a trip. Anna also enjoys brushing her horse every day, too.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Tyler’s birthday is soon and he is having a party. He will think about who to invite and what food to buy. Then, he will make a list of games to play.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

After we got done painting, we unpacked all of our boxes. We hung our pictures and moved our furniture in. Now we are finally home!

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working little creatures. They are always carrying food or
building tunnels. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

A duck told a frog to hop on her back. The duck gave the frog a ride around the lake. The frog had so much fun! After that, he played with the ducks every time they came to the pond.

Which sentence best summarizes the story?

June can whistle. Her brother taught her how. He can whistle very loudly. June’s mom and dad can whistle many songs. Even June’s bird knows how to whistle songs!

What sentence best summarizes the story?