Reading Comprehension - Book Clubs

In paragraph 4, the prefix un- in the word unknown helps the reader understand that the meaning of unknown is —

• known again

• known by many

• not known

• wrongly known

Which audience is the author addressing in this selection?

• Students

• Parents

• Teachers

• Librarians

Based on the information in paragraphs 1 through 4, what can the reader conclude about students who join a book club?

• The students want to start a new book club.

• The students belong to several book clubs.

• The students develop good reading habits.

• The students read more than their parents.

Look at these photographs. What is the most likely reason the author includes these photographs in the selection?

• To show that book-club members have good reading skills

• To show that book clubs can meet at different places

• To show that book clubs help members choose popular books

• To show that book clubs are mainly for adults

What sentence supports the idea that joining a book club could help someone make friends?

• Today more young people are forming their own book clubs. (paragraph 1)

• In many book clubs, each member takes a turn selecting the book for the group to read. (paragraph 4)

• In many ways, book clubs allow their members to think about new ideas. (paragraph 4)

• By spending time with them at book-club meetings, you will get to know all the members better. (paragraph 6)

What opinion does the author include to explain why some students avoid book clubs?

• Members read the same book. (paragraph 1)

• It also helps you understand their meanings. (paragraph 2)

• After all the reading you do in school, you may think you don’t want to join a book club. (paragraph 4)

• Being in a book club allows members to share their thoughts and consider the views of others. (paragraph 5)

Which sentence best explains why members of a book club are likely to read a whole book?

• Reading helps you learn to say new words. (paragraph 2)

• The desire to be prepared will encourage you to finish reading what you started. (paragraph 3)

• You might already know some members in your book club. (paragraph 6)

• All you need are some other members and a place to meet. (paragraph 7)