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Reading Skills Quiz

Authored by Samantha Swetz

English

11th Grade

50 Questions

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

Reading Skills Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Read this sentence from the passage.

Coyote laughed loudly, “Why shouldn’t

I help myself to such a tasty morsel?”

In this sentence, you can tell that a morsel is something

to eat

to chase

to laugh at

to help out

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does it mean to "interpret" a poem? Dive into the essence and uncover:

Memorize every single word, even the punctuation marks!

Translate it into a language from another planet, preferably Martian.

Peel back the layers to explain or reveal its meaning, like an onion, but hopefully without the tears.

Completely overlook any deeper meanings, pretending it's just about ducks when it's clearly about the existential dread.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following passage and answer the question: "Despite the heavy rain, the soccer match continued. The players were drenched, but their spirits remained high. The crowd cheered louder with each passing minute, creating an electrifying atmosphere." What is the main idea of the passage?

The soccer match was canceled due to heavy rain.

The players were unhappy because of the rain.

The soccer match continued despite the heavy rain, and the crowd was enthusiastic.

The crowd was silent during the match.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "drenched": "The players were drenched, but their spirits remained high." What does "drenched" most likely mean?

Tired

Soaked

Excited

Injured

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence and identify the main idea: "The library was quiet, filled with the soft rustling of pages and the occasional whisper. Students were deeply engrossed in their books, oblivious to the world outside." What is the main idea of the sentence?

The library was noisy.

Students were not paying attention to their books.

The library was a quiet place where students were focused on reading.

The library was closed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "engrossed": "Students were deeply engrossed in their books, oblivious to the world outside." What does "engrossed" most likely mean?

Bored

Distracted

Absorbed

Annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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