Short Reading Passages

From the letter, we know that the writer wants to

• praise Paul's brother's gesture.

• tell the world about Paul's brother.

• see young people give way to seniors.

• ensure that senior citizens have seats on buses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

The volunteers began to twitch when

• they stopped using their smartphones for an hour.

• they were separated from each other for an hour.

• they could not answer their smartphones.

• they began to fall sick.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The word that refers to

• caring less.

• what other people say.

• people picking on me.

• controlling my feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The importance of exercise

• The benefits of reading

• The history of the internet

• The process of photosynthesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word is a synonym for 'elated' as used in the passage?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the author's tone in the passage?

• Sarcastic

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the correct sentence structure from the passage.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• On the mat sat the cat.

• Sat the cat on the mat.

• The mat the cat sat on.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous' as used in the passage?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Obvious

• Simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in the passage?

• Brave

• Cowardly

• Indifferent

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6