WorksheetsSpring Break Review (Reading Comprehension)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 53mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
2.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
3.
Theme is the author's
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
4.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
5.
True or False
Themes will not have characters' names from the story
Themes will not have characters' names from the story
a)
true
b)
false
6.
When finding the theme, you have to _________________ because the author will NOT come out and tell you the theme.
a)
predict
b)
natural resource
c)
infer
7.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
8.
The central idea is what the story is mostly about.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
10.
The desert is a very hot, dry place. How might a coyote stay cool?
a)
Sleep during the day and hunt at night
b)
Take a bath in the lake
c)
Grow thicker fur
d)
Build a new home out of cactus
11.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
12.
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
a)
Furious is a fancier word than mad.
b)
Lucy was really upset.
c)
Lucy wasn't that mad at all.
d)
Lucy was going home.
13.
Do you enjoy kites? If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more. All of this for only $10.95. Hurry! Time is limited.
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
14.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
15.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
16.
What information should you gather when you preview a text?
a)
The names of every character in the work
b)
A general idea of what the text is about
c)
Information about where, when, and how the book was published
d)
Details about the life of the author
17.
When's the best time to stop and reread a piece of text?
a)
When you come across something you don't understand
b)
When you are halfway through the text
c)
After you've already read it several times
d)
When you are finished with the entire text
18.
What is comprehension?
a)
Reading for pleasure
b)
Reading for understanding
c)
Something Ms. Johnson's forces me to do
d)
A math equation for y=mx+b
19.
Who does not require assistance with reading?
a)
Struggling Reader
b)
Dependent Reader
c)
Independent Reader
d)
Reluctant Reader
20.
When an Independent Reader stumble across an unknown word they should __________
a)
Ignore it
b)
Use a dictionary
c)
Skip over it
d)
Use context clues
21.
After reading, an Independent Reader can
a)
Predict the text
b)
Infer about the ending
c)
Summarize the text
d)
Watch the text on Blue Ray
22.
If I wanted to tell how things are alike, I must...
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
c)
Guess
d)
Predict
23.
Darin and Gary had worked all winter down in the basement putting together a model radio controlled airplane. Darin instructed Gary how to make every part, but he allowed Gary to do all the work himself. Gary had to cut out all of the balsa wood parts, glue the pieces together and attach the special skin onto the wooden body of the plane. They even practiced flying a radio controlled model plane on a computer program. Darin drove them to a field to test out the plane. When they returned home, Gary came home crying with his plane in a box. He never worked on a model plane again.
How old do you think Gary is?
How old do you think Gary is?
a)
2
b)
11
c)
22
d)
52
24.
Before the United States was a country, it was a group of English colonies. Until 1793, England didn't really bother the American colonists. The people handled their business the way they wanted. However, England had a lot of war debts to pay. Some of the money was owed because England had defended the colonies in the French and Indian War. Citizens who were living in England wanted taxes to be lowered. The king decided to take more control over the colonies to get the money to pay off the debts. He started a new tax for the colonies. After being left to make their own decisions for so long, some of the colonists did not want to give up control They did not want to pay high taxes. Why did England start demanding taxes in America?
a)
They are mean and nasty and just wanted the Americans to suffer
b)
England needed to sell more tea to the Colonies
c)
England had a lot of debt from wars
d)
The American Colonies were not making enough money for England
25.
The Periodic Table of Elements
The list of elements is arranged on a scientific chart. The chart is called the periodic table. Each element is grouped with other similar elements. Elements can be metals, nonmetals, or semimetals. Semimetals have some of the characteristics of metals, and some of the characteristics of nonmetals. Metals, nonmetals, and semimetals each have their own section on the table. What are the different types of elements?
The list of elements is arranged on a scientific chart. The chart is called the periodic table. Each element is grouped with other similar elements. Elements can be metals, nonmetals, or semimetals. Semimetals have some of the characteristics of metals, and some of the characteristics of nonmetals. Metals, nonmetals, and semimetals each have their own section on the table. What are the different types of elements?
a)
Alloys, Metals, and Nonmetals
b)
Conductors, Tables, and Atoms
c)
Atoms, Molecules, and Protons
d)
Metals, Nonmetals, and Semimetals
26.
Everything around you is made of matter. Matter is made of at least one element. An element is made of atoms that are all the same kind. It is a pure form of matter. Elements join together with other elements to make the different materials that we see and use every day. Which is larger, an atom or an element?
a)
atom
b)
element
27.
Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive. An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive. It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive. What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?
a)
changing its eating and sleeping habits
b)
changing its behavior or its physical characteristics
c)
changing its environment or habitat
d)
giving birth to multiple offspring
28.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide and webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move and the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide and webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
This passage is mostly about
a)
spider colors
b)
spider webs
c)
spider food
d)
spider size
29.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the paragraph , the word trapped most nearly means
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe. Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see. Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the bug. As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to survive!
As used in the paragraph , the word trapped most nearly means
a)
stuck
b)
hidden
c)
eaten
d)
burried
30.
Comprehension is...
a)
paraphrasing the content.
b)
quickly reading the text to find answers.
c)
understanding a text's full meaning and relevance.
d)
speed reading.
31.
Summarizing occurs before, during, and after reading.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Which is the most effective way to assess comprehension during reading?
a)
Ask questions before reading.
b)
Ask questions during reading.
c)
Ask questions after reading.
d)
Do not ask questions at all.
33.
Summarizing is most important when it includes rewriting, restating, and retelling.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Comprehension is the ultimate aim and goal of reading.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
What is the main idea of the passage?
a)
People have different opinions about using wool.
b)
It is not right for people to use wool.
c)
Sheep need humans to survive.
d)
Wool clothes are better than fur or leather clothes.
36.
Read the following sentence, then answer the question below.
"They also dislike that these sheep will usually be eaten as meat one day."
If added to this passage, where would this sentence fit best?
"They also dislike that these sheep will usually be eaten as meat one day."
If added to this passage, where would this sentence fit best?
a)
paragraph 1
b)
paragraph 2
c)
paragraph 3
d)
This sentence would not fit anywhere.
37.
What is the meaning of the word stretches as it is used in this sentence?
"Long stretches of sand and the hot sun make it feel like a desert." (paragraph 1)
a)
growing pieces
b)
shrinking areas
c)
unused pieces
d)
unbroken areas
38.
This step creates pictures in your mind of what you are reading.
a)
Visualizing
b)
Inferring
c)
Monitoring
39.
This step allows you to spark your reading by attempting to make a match to your life.
a)
Determining importance or the main idea
b)
Inferring
c)
Making connections
40.
The search for answers and knowledge about the world around you.
a)
anatomy
b)
science
c)
botany
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