GLAT Reading Comprehension Practice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Author's biography.

• Historical context.

• Summary of the passage.

• Main idea of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which character faced the most challenges in the story?

• The sidekick

• The protagonist

• The comic relief

• The antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the setting of the passage?

• The setting of the passage is the specific time and place where the events are taking place.

• The setting of the passage is the main character's favorite color

• The setting of the passage is the author's birthplace

• The setting of the passage is the genre of the book

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the tone of the author in the last paragraph?

• Analytical and reflective

• Formal and academic

• Emotional and sentimental

• Sarcastic and humorous

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What inference can be made based on the character's actions?

• The character is feeling angry.

• The character is feeling sad.

• The character is feeling happy.

• The character is feeling hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the author's purpose in including the dialogue between characters?

• To develop the plot, reveal character traits, create tension, or provide background information.

• To confuse the readers with unnecessary details

• To showcase the author's knowledge of foreign languages

• To provide recipes for the readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author use descriptive language to create imagery?

• The author uses descriptive language by using technical jargon and complex terminology that confuses the reader

• The author uses descriptive language by focusing solely on dialogue and neglecting visual descriptions

• The author uses descriptive language by omitting details and leaving the reader to imagine the scene

• The author uses descriptive language by incorporating vivid adjectives, sensory details, and figurative language to paint a clear picture in the reader's mind.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the central conflict in the passage?

• The central conflict in the passage is the disagreement between the protagonist and antagonist.

• The central conflict is caused by a natural disaster

• The central conflict is between two secondary characters

• The central conflict is resolved peacefully

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word 'elaborate' mean in the context of the passage?

• To simplify

• To provide more detailed information or explanation

• To summarize

• To complicate unnecessarily

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How does the author foreshadow the upcoming events?

• Foreshadowing is achieved by introducing new characters,

• Foreshadowing is achieved by dropping hints, using symbolism, or setting up events that will later unfold.

• Foreshadowing is achieved by using rhymes,

• Foreshadowing is achieved by revealing the ending at the beginning,

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3