Reading Comprehension and Analysis

 Tommy looked out the window and saw snowflakes falling from the sky. It had been a cold winter, and now it was finally time for a snow day. He quickly got dressed, grabbed his boots, and ran outside to play.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about Tommy?

• Tommy is excited for a snow day.

• Tommy likes winter.

• Tommy is looking out the window.

• Tommy's boots are ready.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

 The lion’s powerful roar echoed through the jungle, making all the animals stop in their tracks. They knew that the lion was the king of the jungle, and they respected him.

What was the author’s purpose for writing the paragraph about the lion?

• To describe the lion’s roar.

• To show how the lion is the king of the jungle.

• To explain why animals stop when they hear the lion.

• To tell a story about a jungle.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Fill in the blank: Tommy looked out the window and saw ______ falling from the sky.

• raindrops

• leaves

• snowflakes

• stars

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: The lion’s powerful roar echoed through the ______.

• desert

• jungle

• ocean

• mountain

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Fill in the blank: The animals knew that the lion was the ______ of the jungle.

• friend

• enemy

• king

• stranger

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

 The lion’s powerful roar echoed through the jungle, making all the animals stop in their tracks. They knew that the lion was the king of the jungle, and they respected him.

What evidence from the paragraph shows the lion's dominance?

• The animals stop in their tracks.

• The animals ignore the lion.

• The lion's roar is soft.

• The lion hides from the animals.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The sun was setting, and the sky turned a beautiful orange and pink. The stars began to appear, one by one, and the moon slowly rose higher in the sky. It was a peaceful evening.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about the sunset?

• The stars appeared in the sky.

• The sky turned a beautiful color at sunset.

• The moon was bright.

• It was a cloudy evening.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

 Mia opened the door and stepped into the warm kitchen. She could smell the fresh cookies baking in the oven, and her stomach growled with excitement.

What can you infer about Mia?

• She is excited to bake cookies.

• She’s baking cookies for a friend.

• She doesn't like cookies.

• She is hungry and excited about the cookies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

 Lucy always helped her little brother when he needed something. She was patient with him, even when he made mistakes. Lucy was known for being kind and caring.

Which character trait best describes Lucy?

• Lazy

• Caring

• Rude

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

 The dog wagged its tail and jumped up to greet Sarah. It licked her face and barked happily. Sarah smiled and scratched the dog behind the ears.

Which evidence from the paragraph shows that the dog is happy to see Sarah?

• The dog barked.

• The dog wagged its tail.

• Sarah smiled.

• Sarah scratched the dog behind the ears.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5