WorksheetsReading Comprehension Check
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
What does "timid" mean in the 1st paragraph?
optimistic
amused
shy
hostile
She sat with great anticipation waiting for the phone call.
What is the meaning of the underlined term found in the 3rd paragraph?
doubtfulness
expectation
ignorance
advancement
Which of these sentences from the passage expresses the theme?
"Not only had she achieved her goal, but surpassed it."
"She had prepared and performed to the very best of her ability."
"Instead, due to your burly size and tremendous strength, I’d like to offer you the position of linebacker."
"One must always have confidence in their abilities."
Which theme is shared by both stories?
People should take adventures while they are young, before they are too old to enjoy adventures.
People should go after the finer things in life no matter what it costs them.
People should appreciate what they have and not always want something different.
People should try new things because they will discover that they like something different.
Identify one sentence from Passage #1 that indicates that Marisol was homesick.
(a)
Which is the strongest conclusive sentence that could be added to Passage #1?
That way, she could have the best of both worlds- the country and the city lifestyle.
After all, she truly was a "country girl" at heart.
Then, Marisol started a new job at a local museum and bought a gym membership.
What can you conclude from the last sentences:
Freddie left the popular table and found her friends. She asked, “Can I sit here?”
“Of course you can!” Freddie’s friends answered.
Freddie made the popular girls her new best friends.
Freddie's friends forgave her.
Freddie's friends replaced her with a new friend.
Think about how you would conclude Passage #2. Type 2 sentences that YOU would use to replace the last 2 lines:
Freddie left the popular table and found her friends. She asked, “Can I sit here?”
“Of course you can!” Freddie’s friends answered.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Landon read a book, played outside and rode his bike after school.
Marykaylan ate a muffin, an orange, and yogurt for breakfast.
Bryton, Cooper, Kinsley, and Jaiden, are all in Mrs. Jenkins' homeroom, class.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
I told you, Mom, that I would rather go to Carowinds, instead of, Six Flags.
Mario, are you going to today's soccer game?
Jaiden, I need you to, help me repair my television, and cell phone,.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Jill, was born December, 9, 1984.
Watching television, playing outside, and jumping on the trampoline, are all of Kaylee's favorite, things.
Mom, please help me with my science homework tonight.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
No, she did not stop by, my office this, morning.
No, I will not attend tonight's board meeting.
Yes, you may, come in, and take a seat.
Identify the antecedent needed below:
Blake and Sherry are going to _________ grandparents' house this weekend.
us
their
them
Identify the antecedent needed below:
Mr. Johnson bought _______ wife a diamond ring for their 25th anniversary.
it
him
his
our
Identify the antecedent needed below:
The dog's tail was tucked between _____ legs.
your
us
its
him
