Reading Skills Quiz

What sound does the letter combination "ch" make in the word "chicken"?

• /sh/

• /ch/

• /k/

• /th/

What is the main idea of the story: "The dog chased the cat up the tree. The cat was scared and meowed loudly. Finally, the dog got tired and went home."?

• The dog was hungry.

• The cat was brave.

• The dog chased the cat.

• The tree was tall.

Which of the following is a strategy to understand what you read?

• Skipping words

• Reading backwards

• Asking questions

• Ignoring pictures

What does the word "gigantic" mean?

• Very small

• Very big

• Very fast

• Very slow

Which of the following words is a noun?

• Run

• Happy

• Apple

• Quickly

Which sentence tells the main idea: "The sun is shining. The birds are singing. It is a beautiful day."?

• The sun is shining.

• The birds are singing.

• It is a beautiful day.

• The grass is green.

What is a synonym for "happy"?

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Tired

Which of the following is a vowel sound?

• /b/

• /e/

• /t/

• /s/

What is the main idea of this paragraph: "Tom loves to play soccer. He practices every day after school. He wants to be a soccer player when he grows up."?

• Tom likes to read.

• Tom loves soccer.

• Tom is a good cook.

• Tom has a pet dog.

Which word means the opposite of "hot"?

• Warm

• Cold

• Boiling

• Sunny