Reading Short Sentences

Of the following, the best way to improve student's reading speed is to use:

• phonics drills

• repeated readings

• repetends

• word walls

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Running fast.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Because it was raining.

• Although she was tired.

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• quick

• fox

• jumps

• dog

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'She _____ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

What is the main idea of the sentence: 'Reading short sentences can improve comprehension skills.'

• Reading is boring.

• Short sentences are easy to read.

• Comprehension skills can be improved by reading short sentences.

• Skills are not important.

Which word is a synonym for 'quick'?

• slow

• fast

• lazy

• tired

What is the antonym of 'happy'?

• joyful

• sad

• excited

• content

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The small dog barked loudly.'

• small

• dog

• barked

• loudly

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

• She walks to school.

• He will eat dinner.

• They played soccer.

• I am reading a book.

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

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question