Reading Comprehension Test 27

What does PERSUADE mean?

• To sleep very smoothly

• To convince or talk someone into doing something

• To gather materials

• To avoid someone

On page 114, why does Ms. Blossom want the Superkids to understand the meaning of persuade?

• They are starting a Science project.

• They are learning about writing paragraphs that persuade.

• They are starting a new Math unit.

• All of the above.

In the story, “Persuasion” What did the superkids persuade Cass to do?

• Do her homework every night.

• Bake a pie for her family.

• Keep running around the bases

• Throw the ball very far.

On page 114, How did they persuade her?

• By whispering, "GO Cass!"

• By writing her a paragraph on running.

• By cheering, "Go, go, go!"

• All of the above.

On page 114, why did Ms. Blossom say, “Splendid!”?

• Frits gave a good example of persuasion.

• Cass did not get a home run.

• Tic got a home run

• None of the above

How did Ana persuade Cass not to go to Oswald’s party?

• Ana said girls at her school didn’t go to boys’ parties in second grade. Cass would be the only girl at the party.

• Ana didn’t persuade Cass not to go to the party.

• Ana wrote her a letter asking her not to attend.

• Ana told her to go and that she would have a great time!

On page 114, why does Cass say, “Persuasion isn’t always good”?

• Cass didn't say that.

• She is sorry Ana persuaded her not to go to Oswald's party.

• She is happy Ana persuaded her to go to Oswald's party.

• All of the above.

On page 114, Does Ms. Blossom's give advice about persuasion?

• No, she doesn't mention persuasion.

• Yes, she says be careful. It's O.K to take other's advice, but you need to think for yourself.

In the story “Persuasion”, what will the Superkids be writing about in their persuasive paragraphs?

• Why their favorite butterfly is the best

• Why their favorite color is the best.

• Why their favorite food is the best.

• All of the above.

in the story, "Ms. Blossom's idea", is popcorn Cass's favorite food?

• Yes

• No