Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the purpose of annotation in reading?

• To mark up a text for better understanding

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To ignore unfamiliar words

• To read the text quickly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

Which of the following is a strategy for using context clues?

• Ignore the surrounding words

• Look for synonyms, antonyms, or definitions

• Skip the sentence entirely

• Memorize the word without context

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a tip for improving reading comprehension?

• Read the text quickly and passively

• Summarize each paragraph in your own words

• Focus only on the first paragraph

• Avoid identifying the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How should textual evidence be used in writing?

• Ignore the evidence and state your opinion

• Quote or paraphrase parts of the text

• Use evidence without explanation

• Avoid using any text from the source

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the definition of a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text

• A brief retelling of the main points of a text

• A list of characters in a story

• A collection of opinions about a text

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a step in writing a summary?

• Focus on the key events or ideas

• Leave out minor details and opinions

• Use your own words

• Include every detail from the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What does the theme of a story represent?

• The setting of the story

• The message or lesson the author wants to share

• The list of characters

• The plot twists

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Denotation is the emotional meaning, connotation is the literal meaning

• Denotation is the literal meaning, connotation is the emotional meaning

• Both are the same

• Connotation is the opposite of denotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who is the protagonist in a story?

• The main character

• The character who opposes the main character

• The narrator

• The author

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the purpose of generating questions while reading?

• To memorize the text

• To ask thoughtful questions to deepen understanding

• To summarize the text

• To list all characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1