MSTEP Reading Skills Review Quiz

What is the main idea of a text?

• The most important point the author wants to convey

• A detailed description of a character

• A list of all the events in the story

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun is a star.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• The book is on the table.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Summarize the following text: "The cat chased the mouse through the house, knocking over lamps and chairs, until it finally caught the mouse in the kitchen."

• The cat and mouse played together.

• The cat caught the mouse after a chase through the house.

• The mouse knocked over lamps and chairs.

• The cat and mouse lived in the kitchen.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What inference can you make if a character in a story is described as having a "heavy heart"?

• The character is physically ill.

• The character is feeling sad or burdened.

• The character is very strong.

• The character is tired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Compare and contrast the themes of friendship and loneliness in a story. Which of the following statements is true?

• Friendship and loneliness are the same theme.

• Friendship involves companionship, while loneliness involves isolation.

• Both themes involve being alone.

• Loneliness is a positive theme, while friendship is negative.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Identify the main idea of a paragraph that describes how bees pollinate flowers.

• Bees are insects.

• Bees help in the pollination process of flowers.

• Flowers are colorful.

• Bees make honey.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

• The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She sings as sweetly as a bird.

• The wind howled through the trees.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarize the following passage: "The rain poured down in sheets, drenching everything in sight. The streets were empty, and the only sound was the patter of raindrops."

• It was a sunny day.

• The rain was heavy, and the streets were quiet.

• People were playing in the rain.

• The streets were crowded with people.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What can you infer about a character who always helps others and never asks for anything in return?

• The character is selfish.

• The character is generous and selfless.

• The character is lazy.

• The character is shy.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Compare and contrast the themes of courage and fear in a story. Which statement is correct?

• Courage and fear are unrelated themes.

• Courage involves facing fear, while fear involves avoiding challenges.

• Both themes involve running away.

• Fear is a positive theme, while courage is negative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2