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.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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.RL.5.2

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.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2