Reading 6+ SOL Review

It is crucial that you get to school on time this morning or you will miss the field trip.

• unimportant

• unnecessary

• important

Use the context clues or words that surround it to find the meaning of the bold word.

Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.

• tasting great with vanilla ice cream

• helping young feet to grow correctly

• showing no careful thought

• bringing in a lot of money, or profit

The storm looked menacing as the angry clouds came nearer.

• windy

• beautiful

• threatening

Use the context clues or words that surround it to find the meaning of the bold word.

Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grownup topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them.

• similar

• very unusual

• not caring

• gross

Frank is so impetuous; he reacts without thinking.

• impulsive

• rational

• sane

Use the context clues or words that surround it to find the meaning of the bold word.

“Michelle, I’m very upset about what you said,” Rosie stated firmly. “You didn’t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I’m the candy thief!”

• to keep something hot or cold

• to suggest without clearly saying

• to do something evil

• to protect from disease

Karley is usually very nice, but she does have a mean facet to her disposition.

• spiteful

• glitch

• side

What is the meaning of the word prudent as used in the passage?

Within the company, Mrs. Harrell was known for being a prudent leader who was able to assess situations and understand potential outcomes. She always made cautious decisions that balanced short- and long-term goals while avoiding risk.

• virtuous

• sensible

• morally good

The best definition of theme is...

• The lesson the author is teaching. 
• The message the author is sending.
• A word that summarizes the story.
• The character's main problem.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story
• Just read the beginning of the story
• Think about what the character has learned
• Read the ending of the story