Reading Form 1

Which of the following can be learned by reading the caption under the photograph of the Statue of Liberty? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

• The Statue of Liberty is over 150 feet tall.

• The Statue of Liberty is a national monument.

• The Statue of Liberty is visited by riding a ferry.

• The Statue of Liberty is also called Lady Liberty.

How did the Statue of Liberty arrive in New York City? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

• It was in one piece.

• It was brought over on a ferry.

• It was named a national monument.

• It was carried to the United States on a ship.

What does the caption under the photograph of Central Park tell the reader? (LAFS.2.RI.2.5)

• It tells that Central Park is a get-away within the city.

• It shows that Central Park has places to exercise.

• It tells that there is a lot to do in Central Park.

• It shows the lakes and streams in Central Park.

What does the word packed mean as used in the sentence? (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)

“New York City is packed with famous places.” (paragraph 1)

• completely filled

• crowded with people

• pushed together

• stored in boxes

What does the word catch mean as used in the sentence? (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)

“If you’d rather relax, then catch a puppet show at the Swedish Cottage.”(paragraph 4)

• to get something

• to watch something

• to grab something

• to trap something

Why did the author write Passage 1? (LAFS.2.RI.2.6)

• To describe famous places to visit in New York City

• To explain why Coney Island is a well-known site

• To describe how to get around a big city

• To explain where Central Park is located

According to the author of Passage 2, why do people visit New York City? (LAFS.2.RI.1.1)

• to visit restaurants and museums

• To visit the Statue of Liberty

• To visit Central Park

• To visit the subway

What does the phrase the city that never sleeps mean as it is used in Passage 2? “It’s no wonder that New York City is called ‘the city that never sleeps.’”(paragraph 5) (LAFS.2.RI.2.4)

• New York City has very few places to stay

• New York City has lots of restaurants and music.

• New York City has subways that run on electricity

• New York City is a very busy place with lots of visitors.

What is the focus of the section Tips for First Time Subway Riders? (LAFS.2.RI.1.2)

• How to use a subway map

• How to buy subway tickets

• How to use the subway to travel

• How to find museums on the subway

Which tip does the author of Passage 2 give to first time subway riders? (LAFS.2.RI.1.1)

• People should use the subway to get to restaurants and

  museums.

• it is important to know what times the train arrives and departs.

• The subway is a train that runs on electricity.

• Visitors can use the subway to see sites.