Reading comprehension practice

What does it mean to contrast?

• To look at how two things are the same.

• To look at how two things are different.

• To combine two things into one.

• To ignore the differences between two things.

What is a conclusion in a story?

• The beginning of the story where characters are introduced.

• The main conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The end of the story where everything is wrapped up.

• The setting that describes where the story takes place.

What is an opinion?

• A fact that can be proven true or false.

• An opinion is what someone thinks or feels about something.

• A statement that is universally accepted.

• A belief that is based on scientific evidence.

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a guess based on clues in the text.

• To state a fact without evidence.

• To summarize information from a source.

• To analyze data for patterns.

What is a theme in a story?

• The theme is the lesson or message that the story teaches.

• The theme is the main character's journey.

• The theme is the setting of the story.

• The theme is the conflict between characters.

What is a plot in a story?

• A. The main character's journey

• B. The sequence of events that happen in a story.

• C. The underlying message of the story

• D. The setting where the story takes place.

What is a question?

• A question is something you ask to get information.

• A question is a statement that requires no response.

• A question is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A question is an answer to a previous inquiry.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a story's themes and characters.

• A brief statement that gives the main points of a story.

• An in-depth review of a story's plot.

• A collection of quotes from the story.

What is a fact?

• A fact is something that is true and can be proven.

• A fact is an opinion that is widely accepted.

• A fact is a belief that cannot be verified.

• A fact is a statement that is always false.

What does it mean to compare?

• To look at how two things are alike.

• To look at how two things are different.

• To analyze the quality of one thing.

• To evaluate the cost of two items.