Comprehension Review

The worker put all of his tools into the rear toolbox of his truck. He did this at the end of every workday. By locking his tools in the back, he knew they would be kept safe until he needed them again. Once, someone had broken into the front part of his truck, but he had never lost anything from the _________

• cab

• inside

• office

• back

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Scotland is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its rocky crags and hills often bloom purple with heather and wild mountain flowers. There are beautiful sweeping landscapes, which run to the sea. It also has lovely beaches, where tiny fishing villages dot the coast. Perhaps Scotland is best known for its many lakes, called lochs, which reflect the turquoise and azure blue of the skies. Scotland's countryside has a great deal of _______________.

• diversity

• immigrants

• litter

• construction

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The sun is our closest star. The sun makes life on Earth possible. Its energy provides heat and light. Without the sun, we could not ________.

• live

• run

• sleep

• play

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Tom hadn't seen his striped shirt since last winter. Now that it was getting cold, it was time to wear it again. He took it out of the closet and put it on. He had grown. The sleeves were too _________.

• long

• torn

• smelly

• short

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Coal is mined from deep in the ground. The coal miners must go down long shafts on trains into the earth. It is a dangerous job, because if the shaft caves in, the miners could be _________.

• hungry

• buried

• safe

• greasy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

A weathered old fisherman and his lively and jolly wife lived in a small cottage by the sea. He had fished all of his life, and was known and respected in the area for being an accomplished fisherman. But lately his luck had not been as good. His wife's heart was sad for her husband. Today as she swept the front porch of the cottage she watched him bring his boat to shore. She was hoping that he might have had better __________.

• clothing

• shoes

• fortune

• friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Our teacher writes on the chalk board everyday. I like to help erase the board after class. Then the chalk board will be ________.

• clean

• dirty

• new

• full

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Bobby wanted to help his father and his uncle drive the herd of cattle up the canyon. Once the cattle were there, they would find more green food for the spring and summer months. But Bobby had to prove that he was able to ride a horse well and still manage the herd. They couldn't risk letting any of them stray. In the wintertime his family would depend on the cattle not only for beef, but to take to the market to sell for butchering. To lose cattle in the canyons would be unfortunate. They were far too ____________.

• fat

• valuable

• worthless

• common

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The policeman sped down the road on his motorcycle, light flashing and siren wailing. The last time that he had pursued a lawbreaker, the lawbreaker had gotten away. Although the policeman had given the chase his best effort, he had still felt frustrated. As he followed this criminal down the highway, he was determined that this would be one that he would _________.

• catch

• pay

• release

• rescue

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

I love to play games at the fair. My favorite prize is a stuffed animal. When I win, I pick the big ___________.

• zebra

• racecar

• ball

• airplane

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F