Reading Comprehension Questions

When asked to 'draw a conclusion,' what are you being asked to do?

• Describe an event in detail.

• Summarize the text.

• Use information from the text to form a judgment or decision.

• Rewrite the text in your own words.

Answer explanation

When asked to 'draw a conclusion,' you are required to use information from the text to form a judgment or decision, making the correct choice the one that emphasizes this analytical process.

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If a question asks you to 'illustrate' an idea, what are you supposed to provide?

• A drawing related to the text.

• Examples or details that clarify the idea.

• A summary of the text.

• A list of similar ideas.

Answer explanation

To 'illustrate' an idea means to provide examples or details that clarify it. This helps to make the concept clearer, rather than just summarizing or listing similar ideas.

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What does it mean if a question asks you to select the sentence that 'best supports' a conclusion?

• Pick any sentence that seems interesting.

• Choose a sentence that provides the clearest evidence for the conclusion.

• Select a sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

• Identify a sentence that introduces the topic.

Answer explanation

Choosing a sentence that provides the clearest evidence for the conclusion means selecting the statement that directly supports or reinforces the conclusion, making it the most relevant choice.

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What is an 'inference' in reading comprehension?

• An opinion expressed directly in the text.

• A fact stated clearly in the text.

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

• A guess about what might happen next.

Answer explanation

An 'inference' is a conclusion drawn from the text using evidence and reasoning, rather than a direct statement or opinion. The correct choice highlights this process of deriving meaning beyond the explicit content.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

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How do 'context clues' help readers understand unfamiliar words?

• By providing synonyms in the sentence.

• By offering hints within the surrounding text.

• By showing definitions at the end of each page.

Answer explanation

Context clues help readers by offering hints within the surrounding text, allowing them to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. This method is more effective than just providing synonyms or definitions.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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Read the excerpt below and draw a conclusion about the character's feelings: "As Maria watched the rain pour down on her newly planted garden, she sighed and turned back toward the house, her shoulders slumping." What conclusion can you draw about Maria's feelings?

• A. She is thrilled about the rain.

• B. She is indifferent to the rain.

• C. She is disappointed because the rain could ruin her garden.

• D. She is angry at someone else.

Answer explanation

Maria's sigh and slumped shoulders indicate disappointment. The rain threatens her newly planted garden, suggesting she is worried about potential damage, leading to the conclusion that she is disappointed because the rain could ruin her garden.

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Read the sentence below. Then, choose the answer that best illustrates the main point. "The summer camp was full of exciting outdoor activities that challenged everyone." Which example best illustrates the sentence above?

• A. The campers spent each day reading indoors.

• B. The campers faced a high-ropes course, mountain climbing, and kayaking.

• C. The campers enjoyed the comfort of air-conditioned rooms.

• D. The camp held a movie night every weekend.

Answer explanation

Choice B best illustrates the main point as it describes specific outdoor activities like a high-ropes course, mountain climbing, and kayaking, which align with the exciting and challenging nature of the camp mentioned in the sentence.

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Read the following paragraph. Then, select the sentence that best supports the idea that Jack is a loyal friend. "Jack spent hours helping Sam study for his big test, even though Jack didn’t need to study. He even woke up early on Saturday to make sure Sam felt confident before the test. Later, he texted Sam to check how it went." Which sentence best supports the idea that Jack is a loyal friend?

• A. "Jack spent hours helping Sam study for his big test."

• B. "He even woke up early on Saturday to make sure Sam felt confident before the test."

• C. "Later, he texted Sam to check how it went."

Answer explanation

Choice B best supports Jack's loyalty as it shows he went out of his way to ensure Sam felt confident before the test, demonstrating his commitment and support as a friend.

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Read the excerpt below and make an inference about what the character will do next. "Chris stared at the mountain of laundry on his bed. He sighed, rolled up his sleeves, and grabbed the detergent." What inference can you make about what Chris will do next?

• He will go for a walk.

• He will start doing his laundry.

• He will leave the laundry for another day.

• He will call a friend for help.

Answer explanation

Chris's actions of rolling up his sleeves and grabbing the detergent indicate he is preparing to tackle the laundry. This suggests he will start doing his laundry next, rather than choosing any of the other options.

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Read the sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "exasperated." "After explaining the same instructions three times, Ms. Hill was exasperated and took a deep breath to calm down." What does "exasperated" most likely mean in this context?

• Happy

• Amused

• Annoyed

• Confused

Answer explanation

In the context, Ms. Hill's frustration after repeating instructions suggests she is feeling annoyed. The deep breath indicates her attempt to manage this annoyance, making 'annoyed' the most fitting meaning for 'exasperated'.

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