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Midterm Reading Specific Purpose

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

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There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

Jenny got sick.

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Where can you find the main idea?

The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".

The beginning and end of a paragraph

The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph.

The main idea cannot be found in a text.

The Frog and the Ox
A frog once sat on a lily pad looking at a large ox. She said to herself, "Now that's a good size to be!"
The frog, who was no bigger than your hand, began puffing herself up.
"Look at me!" she cried to the ox. "Am I as big as you?"
"No," said the ox.
"Now?" cried the frog, puffing away.
The ox just blinked lazily.
"Now?" she said, huffing and puffing, determined to be bigger than nature had meant her to be.
The ox shook his head. He knew the frog shouldn't try to be like him. The silly frog gave one more puff and ...she burst!
What is the moral of this story?

A. Frogs wish that they were bigger.

B. You cannot be friends if you are different.

C. Do not try to be something that you are not.

Someone who likes to __________________ flashlights and batteries before a storm will be prepared if the power goes out.

hoard

erode

retrieve

jubilant

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?

Maggie is in kindergarten

Maggie lives close to school

Maggie is late for school

Maggie is excited about school

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Crocodiles (subfamily Crocodylinae) or true crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Crocodylinae, all of whose members are considered true crocodiles, is classified as a biological subfamily. A broader sense of the term crocodile, Crocodylidae that includes Tomistoma, is not used in this article. The term crocodile here applies to only the species within the subfamily of Crocodylinae. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile)

What is the purpose of the text above ?

to describe about crocodile

to entertain the reader

to retell the reader

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One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.

According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

Swimming pools fill up.

Snow melts and runs off.

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

11.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

There are many breeds of dogs.

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

12.

Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack?

He came home from school

He picks his cereal

He gets the milk

He hangs is coat up

13.

We seldom go to sleep before 10 PM because we always have a lot of homework due the next day.

rarely

always

try to

hate

14.

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?

Furious is a fancier word than mad.

Lucy was really upset.

Lucy wasn't that mad at all.

Lucy was going home.

15.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

got her sunglasses

made a sandwich

picked up her umbrella

put on sandals

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Midterm Reading Specific Purpose

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

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