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ELA Resource 1 EOY Reading Comprehension Diagnostic

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 8hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Divide the word "napkin" into syllables.

a)

napk in

b)

nap kin

c)

na p kin

d)

nap k in

2.

Type in the word "almost" by dividing it into syllables. Leave 3 spaces between the syllables.

(a)  

3.

Pick the word with the correct spelling.

a)

embaras

b)

embarass

c)

embarras

d)

embarrass

4.

How many syllables in the word "fantastic?"

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Where is the ball?

a)

The ball is far from the box

b)

The ball is near the box

c)

The ball is inside the box

d)

The ball is in the middle of the box

6.
Select the correct spelling:
“often; many times”
a)
frequently
b)
frequintly
c)
frequentley
d)
frequantly
7.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Close the door now?

b)

Close the door now.

c)

Close the door, now!

d)

close the door Now!

8.
What is included in all Kid’s Meal options?
a)
Mini Burrito plate
b)
Cheese quesadilla
c)
Beans, rice & fruit juice
d)
Rice & fruit juice
9.
Which day do the classes end the earliest?
a)
Monday
b)
Wednesday
c)
Thursday
d)
Friday
10.
Which fast food restaurant is offering free popcorn chicken?
a)
McDonald’s
b)
KFC
c)
Popeye’s
d)
Long John Silver’s
11.
All of the following are recyclables EXCEPT _______________.
a)
Syringes
b)
Tin can
c)
Pebbles
d)
Glass
12.
What is the first thing you should do in case of burns?
a)
Cover affected area 
b)
Remove belt and shoes
c)
Immerse in cold water
d)
Pour hot water on affected area
13.

Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.


What animal did Beth study?

a)

duck

b)

mouse

c)

frog

d)

lizard

14.

A. Early Start

Mara woke up with a start. “Oh no!” The sun was shining brightly on her face. She looked at her alarm clock. She was not going to make it to school. She hurriedly put on her uniform, gathered her things and dumped them into her bag. She rushed so that she could be in school before the bell rang. As she was going out the door, her mother stopped her and asked, “Why are you rushing? Did you forget? It’s Saturday today!”


1. Mara woke up with a start. When a person wakes up with a start, it means that one got out of bed .(Inferential)

a)

sad

b)

happy

c)

worried

d)

excited

15.

3. What did Mara forget? (Inferential)

a)

that she did not set her alarm clock early enough for the next day

b)

that she did not need to rush because there were no classes today

c)

that she cannot anymore eat breakfast if she was rushing to school

d)

that she cannot anymore go to school because she was very late

16.

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?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

17.

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?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

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

d)

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

18.
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? 
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
19.
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?
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.
20.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
21.
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?
a)
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
b)
We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
c)
You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.
d)
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.
22.

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 ___________________.

a)

Got her sunglasses.

b)

Made a sandwich.

c)

Picked up her umbrella.

23.

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

a)

Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.

b)

Healthy foods

c)

Eating healthy foods is good for you.

d)

Eating is necessary to sustain life.

24.

What time ............. it start?

a)

does

b)

is

c)

has

25.

Are .............. any seats left ?

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they

26.

There are eight seats left. Quick, ............... book now.

a)

let's

b)

lets

c)

let

27.

Which of the two sentences below is the better or more likely?

a)

It has been snowing for many days. When will it stop? I want to go to the beach!

b)

It has snowed for many days. When will it stop? I want to go to the beach!

28.

Which of the two sentences below is the better or more likely?

a)

We have played basketball for 2 hours

b)

We have been playing basketball for 2 hours

29.

Divide: riddle

a)

ri-ddle

b)

rid-dle

c)

ridd-le

d)

r-iddle

30.

Divide: arrow

a)

a-rrow

b)

arr-ow

c)

ar-row

d)

arro-w