Reading Benchmark Review 1

Read the following passage and summarize the main idea: "In the forest, the animals gathered to discuss the upcoming winter. The squirrel suggested collecting more nuts, while the bear proposed finding a warm cave. The birds decided to fly south to avoid the cold."

• The animals are planning a party.

• The animals are preparing for winter.

• The animals are building a new home.

• The animals are looking for food.

What does the word "exuberant" mean in the sentence: "The children were exuberant as they played in the park"?

• Sad

• Tired

• Energetic

• Quiet

Identify the genre of the following text: "Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a dragon who loved to read books."

• Biography

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

How does the author use the setting in the story to advance the plot: "In the dark, spooky forest, the hero found a hidden path that led to the treasure"?

• The setting makes the hero feel sad.

• The setting provides a challenge for the hero to overcome.

• The setting is not important to the story.

• The setting is a place for the hero to rest.

Summarize the main idea of the following text: "The city council decided to build a new park. They believed it would provide a safe place for children to play and a beautiful area for families to gather."

• The city council is planning to build a new school.

• The city council is building a new park for the community.

• The city council is organizing a festival.

• The city council is closing down a park.

Discuss the meaning of the word "melancholy" in the sentence: "The rainy day made her feel melancholy."

• Happy

• Excited

• Sad

• Angry

Identify the genre of the following text: "The biography of Abraham Lincoln details his life from a young boy to becoming the President of the United States."

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Biography

• Science Fiction

How does the author use characters in the story to advance the plot: "The clever detective solved the mystery by finding clues that others missed"?

• The characters are not important to the plot.

• The characters create obstacles for the detective.

• The detective's cleverness helps solve the mystery.

• The characters make the detective feel sad.