Summarizing Text Practice

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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One evening, long after most people had gone to bed, a friend and I were making our way merrily back home through the silent and almost deserted streets. We had been to a musical show and were talking about the actor we had seen and heard in it.

"That show made him a star overnight," said my friend about one of the actors. "He was completely unkown before, and now thousands of teenagers send him chocolates and love letter through the mail."

"I thought he was quite good," I said, "but not worth thousands of love letters daily. As a matter of fact, one of his songs gave me pain."

"What was that?" my friend asked. "Sing to me." I burst into a parody of the song.

"Be quiet for heaven's sake!" My friend gave me an astonished look. "You'll give everybody a fright and wake people up for miles around."

"Never mind," I said, intoxicated with the sound of my own voice. "I don't care. How does it matter?"

And I went on singing the latest tunes at the top of my voice.

Presently there came behind up the sound of heavy footsteps, and before I could say "Jack Robinson," a policeman was standing in front of me, his notebook open, and a determined look on his face.

"Excuse me, sir," he said. "You have a remarkable voice if I may say so. Who taught you to sing! I'd very much like to find someone who can give my daughter singing lessons. Would you be kind enough ot tell me your name and address? Then my wife or I can drop you a line and discuss the matter."

Question: What probably happened at the end of the story?

• Both the friends went home and had dinner

• The writer gave the policeman his name and address

• The policeman arrested both the friends

• They went to see another musical show

Answer explanation

The story specifically says that the policeman asked the writer for his name and address, so you can assume that the writer gave it to him.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Thomas is on the football team, the basketball team, and the hockey team. He even likes to run when he has free time.

Question: What two things can you say about Thomas by reading this?

• Thomas does not like soccor.

• Thomas is an athlete.

• Thomas only likes sports that use a ball.

• Thomas wishes he did not play that many sports.

Answer explanation

This sentence describes Thomas and an athlete who enjoys sports.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Michael decided to climb a ladder to get his frisbee that landed on the roof. His father always told him to be careful when using a ladder because ladders were dangerous. Michael put on his bike helmet, asked his friends to hold the ladder, and put on hand in front of the other while climbing, never letting go of the ladder.

Question: What can you conclude about climing a ladder base on the passage?

• It is a lot of fun.

• It is easy if you know what to do.

• You should only climb a ladder if you are over 13 years old.

• It can be very dangerous.

Answer explanation

Because he is being so careful, you know that ladders can be dangerous. Age is never mentioned, neither are ladders being easy or fun.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

On the first day of school, there are many supplies that a student needs. Every student needs a note-book, pencils, pens, highlighters, and the most important, a calendar.

Question: What sentence below most closely agrees with these sentences?

• All of these items help a student stay organized thoughout the year.

• These items are only helpful for students who enjoy math.

• These items are expensive, so only buy a few of them.

• You may not need all of these items to stay organized.

Answer explanation

The paragraph never mentions anything aabout students who enjoy math and it doesn't mention how many to buy. It also does not say anything about not need all of the items.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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It is great to have a younger sibling. Some people may think it is annoying, but those people don't realize the benefits of having a younger sibling. First, a younger sibling can do your chores for you, so you don't get in trouble. Second, they can feed the animals, so you don't have to do that. Third, they can actually be fun to play with when you are stuck at home on a snow day.

Question: What can you summarize from this passage?

• It is great to have younger siblings.

• Younger siblings are annoying.

• You only want a sibling to be older than you.

• Being away an only child is the best.

Answer explanation

The passage is positive about younger siblings, so the answer choice will be positive as well.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Ryan earned his money each week from doing chores around the house. HIs mother always told him that it was his money, but he should not spend it on useless things. Ryan decided to take $5.00 out of his piggy bank and went into the candy store. He looked at all the different types of candy and spent all of his $5.00.

Question: What two things can you tell by reading this passage?

• Ryan loves candy.

• Ryan begged for his money.

• Ryan did not save his money.

• Ryan shared his candy with his friends.

Answer explanation

Ryan is shown as someone who didn't save money and spent all of it on candy.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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The little girl got to pick out new furniture and decorate her room. She really liked the white bed and dresser. She decided to paint her walls pink and get a pink carpet. She was so excited to be getting a new room!

Question: What can you summarize about the little girl?

• She had always had a room to herself.

• She was excited to redo her room the way she wanted.

• She wanted to paint her room purple.

• Her mother wasn't happy with her decisions.

Answer explanation

It does not mention wether or not shee has had her own room before or not. Her mother is not even mentioned and it sid she was decorating her room pink, not purple.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Damon was moving to another state on the other side of the country. Along the way as his family drove, they stopped in Illinois, Idaho, and South Dakota; none of the towns they stopped in were like his hometown. When he arrived in his new hometown, he was excited to be living in a different state.

Question: What can you summarize about this passage?

• Damon was moving to South Dakota.

• Damon guessed that his new hometown would not be like his old hometown, but was excited to be moving anyway.

• Damon did not want to stop in other states along the way.

• Damon was moving to Illinois.

Answer explanation

The passage does not mention what state he is moving to, and it also does not mention that he didn't want to stop in other states along the way.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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The girl stood looking out the window

No one was out there, not even and animal.

The wind blew softly and rain started to fall.

The clouds rolled in and the thunder came.

The girl felt like she was looking through a window into her own mood.

Question: Based on this poem, what two options best describe the girl's mood?

• The girl liked to be alone

• She was scared of the rain

• The girl was sad

• The girl was in a gloomy mood

Answer explanation

The poem shows the girl as being sad and gloomy.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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A boy embarked on a journey

Not knowing where he would end up.

He packed his things and headed out West.

It took him days and days to get to whre he was going.

He was nervous and scared about what may be out there.

When the boy arrived, he wasn't sure if he was ready for what was to come.

Question: What was the boy doing?

• The boy was moving and starting a new life.

• The boy was going to become a doctor.

• The boy was going to find his long lost brother.

• The boy was going on a vacation.

Answer explanation

Based on the passage, the boy was moving to start a new life. They did not say that he was going on vacation, trying to make it as an actor, or looking for his brother. That's why we can assume he is starting a new life.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2