Testing Terms - Reading Comprehension

When reading a mystery story, it’s important to look for clues that help solve the puzzle. Readers must pay close attention to details in order to form logical guesses about what might happen next. These guesses are based on facts and observations from the text.

The purpose of this passage is to help readers make a(n) inference by:

• Imagining different story endings

• Skipping difficult parts of the book

• Using clues to understand events

• Asking the author for help

When scientists want to know if a medicine works, they must gather data from experiments and tests. This helps them reach a final decision based on evidence.

What does this passage help the reader determine?

• Whether scientists enjoy working in labs

• How scientists choose their favorite medicine

• How evidence is used to make conclusions

• Why science is a difficult subject

Some animals survive cold winters by sleeping for long periods of time. This deep sleep is called hibernation. Animals like bears and bats use this time to conserve energy.

From the passage, a reader can identify that:

• All animals hibernate during summer

• Bears eat less food in the spring

• Hibernation helps animals survive the winter

• Bats do not need to sleep

When someone hears the word “home,” they may think of warmth, safety, or family. However, these ideas may not be the same for everyone. People may think differently based on their background or experience.

The passage suggests that people’s assumption of “home” is based on:

• Reading stories about houses

• What they eat at home

• Their personal feelings and experience

• The size of their neighborhood

During the hike, Leah noticed two birds that looked alike. One had a red chest, while the other had a blue one. She realized that, although similar, they belonged to different species.

From this passage, the two birds were distinct because:

• One was louder than the other

• They had different colored chests

• Both flew in the same direction

• Leah fed one of the birds

Before writing his essay, Jamal looked at different articles to decide which one had the strongest facts. He wanted to use the most reliable information to support his opinion.

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   What did Jamal need to evaluate?

• How long the article was

• Which article had the most interesting pictures

• Which article had the best supporting facts

• How many people read the articles

A poem doesn’t always say things directly. Sometimes, the writer gives hints or uses symbols. This makes the reader think deeply about what the poem really means.

In this passage, what does the author imply about poetry?

• Poems are only written for children

• Poets always use simple words

• Poems sometimes suggest ideas without stating them

• Every poem has a hidden joke

Many plants have adapted to survive in dry environments by storing water in their leaves or stems. This adaptation helps them endure long periods without rain.

From this passage, a reader can conclude that:

• Plants do not need sunlight

• All plants need a lot of water to survive

• Some plants can survive with very little water

• Plants only grow in wet environments

When reading historical texts, it's important to consider the context in which they were written. This helps readers understand the perspectives and motivations of the people from that time.

The passage suggests that understanding history requires:

• Ignoring the author's background

• Focusing only on modern interpretations

• Considering the historical context

• Reading only recent history books

During a science experiment, students observed that sugar dissolved faster in hot water than in cold water. This observation led them to explore how temperature affects the rate of dissolution.

The main idea of this passage is about:

• Why cold water is better for experiments

• The importance of sugar in experiments

• How temperature influences dissolution

• The role of students in scientific research