Reading Comprehension Practice

Which detail explains why Nick plays with the puppies?

• to help them learn to eat and drink

• so he can stop being afraid of dogs

• to help them get used to people

• so he can learn about the different breeds of dog

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly.

She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

• Mary will try to catch a spider.

• Mary will run and play.

• Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

To which word can the suffix –ing be added?

• also

• dogs

• care

• plenty

What is comprehension?

• Reading for pleasure

• Reading for understanding

• Something Ms. Johnson's forces me to do

• A math equation for y=mx+b

What is the problem in the text?

• Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

• Nick is allergic to puppies.

• Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

• Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

• He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.

• He wants to stay home from school.

• He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.

• He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.

Which word describes Nick’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?

• learned

• persuade

• enthusiastic

• help

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky.

He packed his swimming suit, a towel, and a beach ball in his bag.

Then, he went to the kitchen and made a snack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to _____.

• the beach

• school

• the mall

A person who volunteers is someone who

• does work without being paid.
• studies for tests.
• does no work at all.
• gets a raise.

^{My Cat Sam}

I have a cat called Sam. I like him very much.

He climbs up trees and then jumps down.

He makes noises when he is hungry.

He likes to eat tuna and drinks water.

He is orange and small.

What color is Sam?

• Black and orange

• White

• Orange