SC Reading Comprehension

Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.

• Everyone should use and appreciate computers.
• Most computers don’t break down.
• People are breaking the computers.
• Computers can help educate students.

Read the passage
One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.In the author’s opinion, people should

• respect the wilderness as the wildlife’s home
• fear bears more than other hunters
• dress warmly while hunting
• promote unnecessary slaughter of wildlife

Read the statement.
“I am so glad the 1st grade students remembered to clean up their art project before they went home!”
Who would most likely agree with this statement?

• a mother
• a student
• the principal
• a janitor

Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

• Cells make up all living things.
• Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for
  cancer.
• There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
• Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.

Scientific and medical research has improved over the years. Our use of monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, and other animals has helped us make numerous advances in medicine. We need to continue those practices to find cures and treatments for more illnesses.
Which person would be most likely to disagree with this paragraph?

• a scientific researcher
• a forest ranger
• an animal rights activist
• a college professor
  

Dogs and cats make great pets. They’re both soft, furry, and affectionate. Both can be trained to respect their owner’s property. Cats are lot quieter than dogs, but a dog’s barking is often valued for protecting its owner’s house and valuables.
How are cats and dogs different according to the paragraph?

• Cats are more affectionate.
• Dogs are louder than cats.
• Dogs destroy their owner’s property.
• Cats often ruin furniture with their claws.

Anger: expressing extreme dislike
Sadness: a feeling of sorrow or gloom
Elation: great happiness or satisfaction
Horror: to be extremely shocked or frightened
Apathy: an attitude of not caring How are the defined words alike?

• They all indicate unhappiness.
• They all begin with different letters.
• They each describe a mood or emotion.
• They are each two syllables long.

If you were writing an essay that argued that summer is a better season than winter, which fact would you include?

• Winter snow allows people to ski.
• Summer time is fun
• Summer heat causes many people to become dehydrated.
• Biking and skating trails are clear of snow in the summer.

My worst camping trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent, and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car and it started to rain. The next time we went to Yellowstone we rented a room at the lodge.
Which fact supports the conclusion that the author did not camp in Yellowstone again?

• A bear came into our camp.
• Our car had a flat tire
• It started to rain.
• Next time, we rented a room at the lodge.

Mary loves animals. She has had cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, and even a snake! There is not a pet she doesn’t love. Barbara is allergic to fur and has only one pet: a turtle.
Which sentence do you know is true?

• Barbara loves dogs.
• Mary would like having a pet cat.
• Barbara is allergic to snakes.
• Mary is allowed to have any pet she wants.