Reading

What is the main idea of a reading passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The number of characters in the passage

• The length of the passage

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a synonym for 'reading'?

• Writing

• Studying

• Listening

• Speaking

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In the context of reading, what does 'comprehension' mean?

• The ability to read quickly

• The ability to understand and interpret text

• The ability to write essays

• The ability to memorize text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is a 'theme' in literature?

• The time and place of a story

• The main character's name

• The underlying message or lesson in a story

• The author's writing style

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a reading comprehension question?

• What is the author's name?

• What is the main idea of the passage?

• How many pages are in the book?

• What is the font size used in the text?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide a list of references

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a literary device often analyzed in reading?

• Metaphor

• Grammar

• Spelling

• Punctuation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does 'skimming' mean in the context of reading?

• Reading every word carefully

• Reading quickly to get the general idea

• Reading aloud

• Reading backwards

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the difference between 'scanning' and 'skimming'?

• Scanning is reading quickly for specific information, skimming is reading quickly for the general idea

• Scanning is reading aloud, skimming is reading silently

• Scanning is reading backwards, skimming is reading forwards

• Scanning is reading every word, skimming is skipping words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of the following is a benefit of reading regularly?

• Improved vocabulary

• Decreased attention span

• Increased stress

• Reduced knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10