Reading 5 Pretest

Read the following sentence: "Dogs are the best pets because they are friendly and loyal." Is this sentence a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

What is the main topic of the following text? "Many people enjoy playing soccer. It is a popular sport in many countries and is played by millions of people around the world."

• The rules of soccer

• The popularity of soccer

• Famous soccer players

• How to play soccer

Choose the best title for the following text: "Rainforests are important because they provide homes for many animals and help keep the air clean."

• Animals in the Desert

• The Importance of Rainforests

• How to Plant a Tree

• The Life of a Polar Bear

What is the purpose of the following text? "Please remember to bring your library books back by Friday so others can borrow them."

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To instruct

Which of the following is a fact?

• Pizza tastes better than burgers.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Blue is the prettiest color.

• Summer is the best season.

Read the text: "Recycling helps reduce waste and saves energy. Everyone should recycle more often." What is the author’s purpose?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

• To instruct

Which sentence is an opinion?

• Elephants are the largest land animals.

• Reading is the most fun activity.

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.

What is the main topic of the following text? "Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Many climbers try to reach its summit every year."

• How to climb mountains

• The dangers of climbing

• Mount Everest

• Famous mountain climbers

Choose the best title for the following text: "Bees are important because they help pollinate flowers, which allows plants to grow and produce food."

• The Life of a Butterfly

• Why Bees Matter

• How to Grow a Garden

• The Rainforest

What is the purpose of the following text? "Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest land animal? It can run up to 70 miles per hour!"

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To instruct