Reading Comprehension

Writing for a newspaper is different from other types of writing. While the journalist is telling a story, he or she must do it in a different way. The main points of the article should be covered in the first two paragraphs. Then, details may be added in succeeding paragraphs.

The writer of the passage is____.

• contrasting newspaper writing with other types of writing

• telling about the many different styles of writing

• proposing that all writing should be done newspaper-style

• trying to convince the reader to write for a newspaper

Peter turned abruptly and walked quickly out of the room. What does abruptly mean?

• A. formally
• B. slowly
• C. suddenly

The first review of the Harry Potter movie was favorable.  Many people enjoyed the movie. What does favorable mean?

• A. Negative
• B. Uncertain
• C. Positive

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

• eating treats and popcorn

• clowns

• going to the circus

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home.

What is the boy doing?

• Eating breakfast

• Sailing

• Riding his bike

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

• Order & Sequence

• Problem & Solution

• Descriptive

• Compare & Contrast

A student reads that the boiling point of water is 100°C at sea level. What scientific concept does this illustrate?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Law

• Experiment

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

• Burning wood

• Rusting iron

• Melting ice

• Baking a cake