Reading Comprehension Quiz for Grade 5

What is the main idea of the following passage? *"The early bird catches the worm. This means that people who wake up early or start working on tasks early are more likely to succeed."*

• Birds eat worms.

• Waking up early leads to success.

• Worms are easy to catch.

• Birds are active in the morning.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following quotes from the text best supports the idea that the character is brave? *"Despite the darkness, she ventured into the forest, her heart pounding but her resolve unshaken."*

• "Despite the darkness"

• "she ventured into the forest"

• "her heart pounding"

• "her resolve unshaken"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Determine the theme of the following story excerpt: *"In the end, it wasn't the treasure that mattered, but the friendships they had formed along the way."*

• The importance of treasure

• The value of friendship

• The journey is more important than the destination

• The challenges of adventure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Read the following passage and identify two main ideas: *"The rainforest is home to a vast array of wildlife. Many species of plants and animals can only be found in these dense, tropical areas. Additionally, rainforests play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen."*

• Rainforests are dense and tropical.

• Rainforests are home to unique wildlife and help regulate the Earth's climate.

• Many species of plants and animals live in rainforests.

• Rainforests produce oxygen.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the structure of the following two texts: Text 1: *"The life cycle of a butterfly begins with an egg, which hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar then forms a chrysalis, from which a butterfly emerges."* Text 2: *"Butterflies and moths both undergo metamorphosis, but there are key differences. Butterflies form a chrysalis, while moths spin a cocoon."*

• Both texts describe the life cycle of a butterfly.

• Text 1 uses a chronological structure, while Text 2 uses a comparison structure.

• Both texts use a comparison structure.

• Text 1 uses a cause/effect structure, while Text 2 uses a problem/solution structure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage and summarize the key details: *"The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. These massive structures were constructed using large blocks of stone, and their construction required a great deal of planning and labor. The pyramids have stood the test of time and remain a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the ancient Egyptians."*

• The pyramids were built by the ancient Egyptians.

• The pyramids were tombs for pharaohs, built with large stone blocks, requiring planning and labor, and are a testament to ancient Egyptian skill.

• The pyramids are massive structures.

• The pyramids have stood the test of time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Quote accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly: *"The sun set over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape. The day had been long and tiring, but the beauty of the sunset made it all worthwhile."*

• "The sun set over the horizon"

• "casting a golden glow over the landscape"

• "The day had been long and tiring"

• "the beauty of the sunset made it all worthwhile"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Determine the theme of the following poem: *"In the garden of life, we grow and bloom, Facing the sun, dispelling the gloom. Through trials and storms, we stand tall, For in the end, love conquers all."*

• The beauty of nature

• The power of love

• The challenges of life

• The importance of growth

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the overall structure of the following two texts: Text 1: *"The water cycle consists of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Water evaporates from the surface, forms clouds through condensation, and falls back to the earth as precipitation."* Text 2: *"Evaporation and condensation are two key processes in the water cycle. Evaporation occurs when water turns into vapor, while condensation happens when vapor turns back into liquid."*

• Both texts describe the water cycle.

• Text 1 uses a chronological structure, while Text 2 uses a comparison structure.

• Both texts use a cause/effect structure.

• Text 1 uses a problem/solution structure, while Text 2 uses a chronological structure.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: *"The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated. Before its invention, books were copied by hand, which was a time-consuming process. The printing press allowed for the mass production of books, making them more accessible to the general public."*

• The printing press was invented.

• The printing press made books more accessible.

• Books were copied by hand before the printing press.

• The printing press revolutionized information dissemination.

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DOK Level 1: Recall