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WorksheetsREADING ROCKS
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the term for the words that appear below a picture?
a)
glossary
b)
caption
c)
description
d)
photo
2.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
3.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
4.
Pictures taken with a camera to show objects as they appear in real life.
a)
Diagram
b)
Drawing
c)
Photograph
d)
Table
5.
A list of chapters in a book and the page numbers where each chapter starts.
a)
Index
b)
Table of Contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Framed Text (Text Box, Insert)
6.
Words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts.
a)
Subheading
b)
Heading
c)
Title
d)
Caption
7.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
8.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Graph
d)
Caption
9.
Where would you find an index?
a)
in the front of a book
b)
in the middle of the book
c)
in the margins of the book
d)
in the back of the book
10.
What is this text feature called?
a)
caption
b)
timeline
c)
heading
d)
graph
11.
Where would you find a caption?
a)
Close to a picture
b)
At the top of a section
c)
On the table of contents
d)
In the glossary
12.
What is the first clue that helps you know what a text is about?
a)
the title
b)
a heading
c)
the table of contents
d)
the pictures
13.
What is the function of an italicized word in a text?
a)
It has no function.
b)
To show that a word is important.
c)
To show a word is not important.
d)
To draw your eye to the text.
14.
What text feature is added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams?
a)
Illustrations
b)
subheadings
c)
special print
d)
labels
15.
The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to ____________
a)
Help the reader visualize important information
b)
Describe what is found in a photo or illustration
c)
Separate text into sections based on main ideas
d)
Show information that occurs in a certain order
16.
The purpose of the text feature below the photo is _______________.
a)
to show the main idea of the article to the reader.
b)
To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous
c)
To provide an explanation of the photo
d)
To inform the reader about the history of snakes.
17.
What is the author’s purpose for the text feature inside the red box?”
a)
To show the main idea of the first paragraph.
b)
To provide info not found in the text
c)
To show the main idea of the article.
d)
To establish where an event happens and how far away.
18.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion
b)
To help the reader visualize the information
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order
19.
This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?
a)
To show the number of teens using the internet
b)
To persuade the reader to use the internet
c)
To add color and make the article pretty
d)
To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page
20.
What does this bulleted list tell you about the items on the list?
a)
They are in a specific order that must be followed.
b)
They are items that are not very important.
c)
They are not in any particular order
d)
They are items that can only be bought at one specific store
21.
What is the purpose of the text feature indicated by the arrows?
a)
To separate text and make sections easy to find
b)
To emphasize important words
c)
To show information not provided in the article
d)
To show which ideas are unimportant
22.
What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?
a)
It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008
b)
It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica
c)
It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter.
d)
It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica.
23.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
24.
Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
25.
Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
26.
Which type of text structure describes events in sequential order?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
27.
It seemed like an ordinary day when she got up that morning, but Lynda was about to embark on the worst day of her life. First, she fell in the bathtub because her mother forgot to rinse out the bath oil. Then she spilled orange juice on the outfit she had spent hours putting together for school pictures. When she changed, she messed up the French braid her mother had put in her hair. As she walked out the door, she dropped all of her school books and her math homework flew away. Once she made it to the car she thought everything would be all right. She was wrong; her father didn't look before he backed out of the driveway and ran into the neighbor’s truck. Lynda’s side of the car was damaged the most, and she ended up with a broken arm. That night, she cried herself to sleep.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
28.
Several students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate their ideas effectively.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
29.
Lightning and thunder are related events. Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky. A lightning bolt can be several miles long and can be straight or forked. Lightning bolts are extremely hot. They have an average temperature of 20,000 degrees Celsius. Thunder is the sound that is caused by lightning. The heat from lightning causes the air to expand rapidly. This creates the sonic wave that we hear as thunder. The sound can be a loud crack or a slow rumble.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
30.
Tsunamis are very long waves in the ocean, sometime 100 miles long. Usually a tsunami starts suddenly. It will be as a normal wave, but quickly change into a very large, strong wave. The wave travels at a great speed across the ocean. Tsunamis can be very damaging when they come into contact with land. The can remove sand from beaches, destroy trees, damage houses, destroy entire towns, and take the lives of people.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
chronological
d)
compare and contrast
31.
Birds build nests so they have a safe place for their baby birds. Birds can build nests in many different places. You may have seen one in a tree near your house. To build a nest, the bird first has to find a safe place. Then, the bird finds twigs and grass. The bird uses them to weave a nest. When the nest is done, the bird can lay her eggs in the nest she built.
a)
sequence
b)
description
c)
cause and effect
d)
problem and solution
32.
There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors. Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water, but some can live in fresh water.
a)
description
b)
sequence
c)
cause and effect
d)
problem and solution
33.
Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
cause and effect
d)
description
34.
Why do you need to get exercise? It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
sequence/chronological
35.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
36.
A poached egg can be a delicate and delicious breakfast or lunch option. To poach an egg, begin by adding three cups of a water and a quarter cup of white vinegar to a sauce pan. Place the pan over medium heat and let it come to a low boil or simmer. In the meantime, break one egg into a small dish. When the water is just bubbling in the pot, slide the egg into the water. Allow it to set and do not stir or disturb the water. Turn the heat down to low/medium. Let the egg cook in the simmering water for three minutes (or longer if you’d like a more firm yolk). Pull the egg from the water with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain the water. Poached eggs are often served with toast.
a)
problem solution
b)
sequential
c)
cause and effect
d)
description
37.
Due to the increasing pressure on schools to boost math and science scores, many schools are giving less money to arts and music. While these are important subjects, some school districts just don’t have enough money to fully fund those programs. One solution to this problem is a community foundation. Community foundations are established by community members interested in helping schools maintain programs that are no longer supported by direct funding. Foundations raise money through donations and special events and allocate that money directly to the school for the programs they’ve identified.
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare contrast
c)
description
d)
problem solution
38.
When purchasing goods or services, most consumers have a choice of using cash or a credit card. Credit cards are very convenient. They take up very little space in most wallets, and users don’t have to worry about having enough cash on hand for an immediate purchase—as long as the credit limit is sufficient. However, while credit cards may be more convenient in the moment, paying with cash is a better long-term habit. Credit cards charge interest, which is an additional charge on top of whatever the product or service costs. If a credit card user doesn’t pay his bill immediately, the interest compounds (increases), which can make an everyday purchase turn into long-term debt. On the other hand, using cash means a person is only using only money he has and is not accumulating debt to pay in the future.Those who rely solely on cash have fewer concerns about growing debt.
a)
compare contrast
b)
problem solution
c)
description
d)
sequential
39.
In the last election, fewer than half of all Americans of voting age actually voted.The lack of participation in the voting process has led to many unintended consequences. Politicians are more likely to campaign directly to narrow factions of the public and to stress very specific issues relevant to those factions. As a result, issues that concern the greater, non-voting public may never be addressed. Second, when politicians do not hear from voters, they have no way to know what the majority cares about. Without clear direction from their constituents (the people who voted for them), politicians may not be able to make choices that best serve their communities.
a)
sequential
b)
problem solution
c)
compare contrast
d)
cause and effect
40.
What is/are the results of something happening?
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Effect
d)
Cause
41.
How the text is organized is called ___________
a)
Text Structure
b)
Description
c)
Contrast
d)
Effect
42.
When you ______ two or more things, you determine the differences.
a)
Solution
b)
Compare
c)
Cause
d)
Contrast
43.
A conflict and how the conflict is solved is called ____________
a)
Problem
b)
Description
c)
Solution
d)
Problem/solution
44.
How many pages have information on them about snowflakes?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
45.
What does the word drizzle mean?
a)
when water covers land
b)
tiny drops of water that float together
c)
a light, misty rain
d)
a long time without rain
46.
Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world
a)
Illustrations
b)
Glossary
c)
Index
d)
Maps
47.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
48.
What is the function of a contraction?
a)
To combine two sentences together.
b)
To combine two words
c)
To spell words correctly
d)
It has no function
49.
What is the function of a contraction?
a)
To combine two sentences together.
b)
To combine two words
c)
To spell words correctly
d)
It has no function
50.
Found at the beginning of sections in a passage- help the reader know what different sections of the text are about
a)
subtitles & headings
b)
labels
c)
special print
d)
Illustrations
51.
Found throughout the passage at the bottom of the text - Help the reader by citing references or giving additional information about a word in the text.
a)
index
b)
footnote
c)
label
d)
glossary
52.
Noun: short news story or graphic that elaborates on a detail in the main text and is set apart on the side or bottom
a)
caption
b)
Text Features
c)
sidebar
d)
illustrate
53.
Noun: short news story or graphic that elaborates on a detail in the main text and is set apart on the side or bottom
a)
caption
b)
Text Features
c)
sidebar
d)
illustrate
54.
Noun : a word, phrase, etc., that is placed at the beginning of a document, passage, or at the top of a page
a)
sidebar
b)
header
c)
graphic
d)
caption
55.
What is the text feature?
a)
table of contents
b)
label
56.
What text feature is used on the list to the left?
a)
numbered list
b)
white space
c)
captions
d)
bulleted list
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