Comprehension Practice

As the sun began to set, Mary walked through the quiet streets of her small town. She loved the peacefulness of the evening, when most people had gone home and the only sounds were the chirping of crickets and the occasional rustle of leaves. She had just left the library, where she had spent the afternoon reading her favorite mystery novel. As she walked, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement, wondering what new mysteries awaited her in the pages of her book.

Where did Mary spend the afternoon?

• Park

• Library

• Home

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

As the sun began to set, Mary walked through the quiet streets of her small town. She loved the peacefulness of the evening, when most people had gone home and the only sounds were the chirping of crickets and the occasional rustle of leaves. She had just left the library, where she had spent the afternoon reading her favorite mystery novel. As she walked, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement, wondering what new mysteries awaited her in the pages of her book.

How does Mary feel about the peacefulness of the evening?

• She dislikes it.

• She loves it.

• She is neutral towards it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Suddenly, Mary heard a loud noise coming from the alleyway up ahead. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should investigate, but her curiosity got the better of her and she decided to take a look. As she approached the alleyway, she saw a man dressed in black, holding a large bag over his shoulder. Mary realized that he was a thief and she knew she had to do something to stop him.

What does Mary see in the alleyway?

• A thief

• A cat

• A dog

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Suddenly, Mary heard a loud noise coming from the alleyway up ahead. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should investigate, but her curiosity got the better of her and she decided to take a look. As she approached the alleyway, she saw a man dressed in black, holding a large bag over his shoulder. Mary realized that he was a thief and she knew she had to do something to stop him.

Why does Mary hesitate before investigating the noise?

• She is scared.

• She doesn't want to get involved.

• She is curious.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Without thinking, Mary ran towards the thief, hoping to catch him off guard. But he was quick, and he managed to dodge her and run away. Mary was disappointed that she couldn't catch him, but she knew she had done the right thing by trying to stop him. She decided to head home, feeling proud of herself for trying to make a difference.

How does Mary feel about her attempt to catch the thief?

• She is disappointed.

• She is scared.

• She is proud of herself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

As Mary continued on her way home, she heard a strange noise coming from behind her. She turned around and saw the same thief, running towards her with a menacing look on his face. Mary froze, unsure of what to do, but before the thief could reach her, a group of people appeared out of nowhere, surrounding the thief and preventing him from escaping.

How does Mary react when she sees the thief running towards her?

• She runs away.

• She freezes.

• She fights back.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3