Slated Reading Comprehension Mastery

After reading a passage about the water cycle, what would be considered the main idea?

• The process of how water evaporates from the ocean

• The journey of a single drop of water

• The stages water goes through as it moves around the Earth

• The importance of conserving water

A character in the story always squints when looking at something far away but refuses to wear glasses. What can you infer about this character?

• They have perfect vision.

• They are in denial about their poor eyesight.

• They lost their glasses.

• They enjoy squinting.

If a character in the story is described as "loquacious," what does this suggest about their personality?

• They are very quiet.

• They are talkative.

• They are mysterious.

• They are thoughtful.

In a story, if a character's actions show them helping others despite their own needs, what can you conclude about their character development?

• They have become more selfish.

• They have not changed since the beginning of the story.

• They have developed a sense of selflessness.

• They are looking for recognition.

What conclusion can be drawn if a story ends with the protagonist realizing that they had the power to change their situation all along?

• The protagonist was powerless.

• The protagonist learned a valuable lesson about self-reliance.

• The protagonist relied too much on others.

• The protagonist did not change throughout the story.

When an author describes a setting as "dystopian," what can you infer about the conditions in the story?

• The setting is ideal and perfect.

• The setting is chaotic and undesirable.

• The setting is historical.

• The setting is futuristic and advanced.

If a passage focuses on the hardships faced by a community during a drought, what is the main idea likely to be?

• The causes of droughts

• The community's daily activities

• The impact of drought on a community

• Ways to prevent droughts

A character in the story is often described as wearing a "forlorn" expression. What does this word suggest about the character's emotions?

• They are extremely happy.

• They are deeply sad or abandoned.

• They are confused.

• They are angry.

When a character's dialogue is full of sarcasm, what can you infer about their attitude towards the situation they are in?

• They are taking the situation very seriously.

• They are indifferent to the situation.

• They are using humor to hide their true feelings.

• They are critical or disdainful of the situation.

If the climax of the story involves the main character making a difficult moral decision, what can you conclude about the theme of the story?

• The importance of wealth

• The adventure of travel

• The struggle between right and wrong

• The excitement of new experiences