Reading Comprehension Quiz

What does it mean to practice careful and attentive reading of a text?

• Reading quickly to finish the text faster.

• Reading with focus and attention to detail.

• Skimming the text for the main points.

• Memorizing the text word for word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Why is it important to read a wide variety of texts, including different styles, genres, and authors?

• To impress your teacher with your reading list.

• To narrow your understanding of different perspectives.

• To avoid reading challenging texts.

• To broaden your understanding of different perspectives and subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the purpose of annotating texts?

• To make the text longer.

• To draw pictures in the margins.

• To mark and make notes in the text to gather evidence.

• To skip over parts of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is NOT a part of practicing careful reading?

• Skimming the text quickly.

• Annotating the text.

• Paying attention to details.

• Focusing on the main points.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does it mean to distinguish facts that support a specific claim from facts that are irrelevant?

• To include all facts without discrimination.

• To ignore all facts in a text.

• To identify facts that are relevant to the argument being made and ignore unrelated facts.

• To focus only on the most obvious facts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the difference between theme and central idea in a text?

• Theme is always about concrete topics, while central idea is abstract.

• There is no difference; they mean the same thing.

• Theme is about the author's feelings, while central idea is about the characters.

• Theme is abstract and deals with universal human experiences, while central idea is concrete and specific.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can you make predictions about developing themes in a text?

• By guessing randomly.

• By citing evidence from the text that influences your opinion.

• By ignoring the text and relying on personal experiences.

• By summarizing the text without reading it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What literary elements can be incorporated into your determination of theme?

• Only character names and settings.

• Tone, mood, and imagery.

• Author's biography and personal life.

• Predictions and opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following best defines the term "central idea" in a text?

• The most exciting part of the story.

• The author's overall perspective on a topic.

• The main argument or key point of the text.

• The title of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is it important to distinguish between theme and central idea when analyzing texts?

• It isn't important; they are the same thing.

• Understanding the difference helps readers interpret the author's message accurately.

• To confuse readers about the text's meaning.

• To make the analysis more complicated.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2