Comprehension Skills Challenge

Which of the following best defines the term "main idea" in a passage?

• The most exciting event in the story

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The name of the main character

• The setting of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does it mean to "make an inference" when reading a text?

• To copy words from the passage

• To guess the ending without any clues

• To use clues from the text and your own knowledge to figure out something not directly stated

• To memorize the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which of the following is a way to identify a character's motive in a story?

• By looking at the illustrations

• By reading the title of the story

• By paying attention to what the character says, thinks, and does

• By counting the number of pages

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the author's purpose if a passage is written to persuade the reader?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform the reader with facts

• To convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view

• To describe a setting in detail

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.9

Which of the following best describes "drawing a conclusion" from a text?

• Rewriting the story in your own words

• Deciding what will happen next based on evidence in the text

• Listing all the characters

• Finding the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Read the following sentence: "Maria closed her book and sighed, glancing at the clock for the third time in five minutes." What can you infer about Maria?

• She is excited about her book

• She is bored or impatient

• She is late for school

• She is reading a mystery novel

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a story describes a character who always helps others and never expects anything in return, what can you conclude about this character's motive?

• The character wants to be famous

• The character is motivated by kindness

• The character is trying to win a prize

• The character is bored

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

An author writes an article about the dangers of texting while driving and includes statistics and real-life stories. What is the author's likely purpose?

• To entertain readers with funny stories

• To inform and warn readers about a serious issue

• To describe how to drive a car

• To persuade readers to buy a new phone

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

After reading a story where a character overcomes many obstacles to achieve a goal, what conclusion can you draw about the theme of the story?

• Hard work and determination can lead to success

• It is important to avoid challenges

• Only lucky people succeed

• Goals are not important

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

A passage describes a character who refuses to share information with others, even when asked directly. Using evidence from the text, what might be the character's motive?

• The character wants to help everyone

• The character is shy and afraid of being judged

• The character enjoys being the center of attention

• The character does not understand the question

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3