End of Year Comprehension and Reading Skills Check

The _________________ is the most important point that an author makes about a topic.

• author's purpose

• main idea

• cause & effect

• context clues

Which is an example of repetition?

• Beth blew her blue balloon.

• Jack and Jill went up a hill.

• Go! Go! Go!

• Bing! Bang! Boom!

The where and when that a story takes place is called the ____________________.

• sequence

• main idea

• setting

• plot

The order in which the events happen is called the _______________________.

• sequence

• plot

• point of view

• main idea

What is the cause of the character's decision to leave the city in the story?

• The character wanted a change of scenery.

• The character received a job offer in another city.

• The character was unhappy with the city's pollution.

• The character's family moved to the countryside.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the main idea of the following passage: "Despite the many obstacles she faced, Jane never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. She studied hard, worked multiple jobs, and eventually graduated at the top of her class."

• Jane faced many obstacles.

• Jane worked multiple jobs.

• Jane never gave up on her dream.

• Jane graduated at the top of her class.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What textual evidence supports the idea that the character is feeling anxious?

• "He smiled and waved at his friends."

• "She couldn't stop tapping her foot and biting her nails."

• "They laughed and enjoyed the sunny day."

• "He calmly read a book in the library."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of swimming by practicing every day and eventually wins a swimming competition?

• The importance of competition in sports

• The benefits of practicing a skill daily

• Overcoming fears through perseverance

• Winning is the most important goal

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the main points

• To give your opinion about the text

• To break down the text and examine its elements

• To rewrite the text in your own words

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "Maria looked out the window and saw the dark clouds gathering. She knew it was going to rain soon, but she still hoped to go to the park." What can you infer about Maria's feelings towards the rain?

• She is excited about the rain.

• She is indifferent to the rain.

• She is disappointed about the rain.

• She is scared of the rain.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept