Reading Benchmark Review 2

Read the following passage: "The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped as they returned to their nests." What can you infer about the time of day in the passage?

• It is early morning.

• It is midday.

• It is late afternoon.

• It is midnight.

Read the following sentence: "The cat slinked silently through the tall grass, its eyes fixed on the unsuspecting mouse." What does the word "slinked" most likely mean?

• Jumped

• Crept

• Ran

• Flew

Read the following passage: "The forest was dense and dark, with only slivers of sunlight breaking through the canopy. The air was cool and filled with the scent of pine." What is the main idea of this passage?

• The forest is a dangerous place.

• The forest is filled with animals.

• The forest is dense and has a cool, pine-scented atmosphere.

• The forest is a good place for a picnic.

Which detail from a text would best support the main idea that "The library is a quiet place to study"?

• The library has many books.

• People often whisper in the library.

• The library is open on weekends.

• The library has a coffee shop.

What is the best way to summarize a multi-paragraph text about the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Describe each stage in detail.

• List all the insects mentioned in the text.

• Explain the main stages of the butterfly's life cycle and how they connect.

• Write about your favorite insect.

Which of the following is an example of using evidence from a text to support a claim?

• "I think the character is brave because I like them."

• "The character is brave because they saved their friend from danger, as shown in the text."

• "The character is brave because they have a sword."

• "The character is brave because they are in a story."

When you encounter a challenging section of text, what is a good strategy to help you understand it better?

• Read it quickly and move on.

• Break it down into smaller parts and summarize each part.

• Skip the section entirely.

• Ask someone else to explain it to you.