Free Printable Reading Skill

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Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes. They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet. When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed. They called them "crooked shoes." "What a silly idea," they said. You can infer that shoes before 1800:

a)

were pretty

b)

didn't look alike

c)

didn't fit very well

10.

I sat on the bench while Mother and Punch went into the room. I was a little worried about Punch, but I knew that he would get good care. As I waited I watched a tiny puppy wander toward the lady with a cat in a crate. The lady at the desk talked to a man with who was buying medicine. wife. "Honey, I did it again." Mr. Rosencrantz heard Mrs. Thomas yelling at Mr. Thomas in a distorted high-pitched squeal. "Yes, dear. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon," Mr. Thomas returned the phone, sighed deeply, and ran his fingers through his hair. Where am I?

a)

The Vet

b)

The Doctor

c)

The Dentist

d)

The Zoo

11.

What is an inference?

a)

An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

b)

An inference is directly written in the text

12.

As I entered the door, I thought this was a great way to end the day. The chalkboard menu had a list of specialties, like sundaes and banana splits. I looked at all the flavors. Chocolate is my favorite, but peppermint sounded good, too. Where am I?

a)

A restaurant

b)

A store

c)

An ice cream shop

d)

A candy store

13.

I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing. Where am I?

a)

The hair salon

b)

A restaurant

c)

At school

d)

At the doctor

14.

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

a)

He was not looking where he was going.

b)

He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.

c)

His backpack was too heavy.

d)

He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

15.

How does he feel and why does he feel this way?

a)

Scared because he can't find his mother.

b)

Sad because he can't find any eggs.

c)

Angry because he is wet.

d)

Upset because he is cold, plus an ant bit him.

16.

What is wrong with Carol?

a)

She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.

b)

She is sick and calling in to work.

c)

She hit her head.

d)

Her coffee is too hot!

17.

Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?

a)

Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

b)

Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

c)

It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

d)

Bryanʼs pet never bites.

18.

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?

a)

Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.

b)

Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.

c)

Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.

d)

Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.

19.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

20.

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.

21.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?

a)

She is late for work

b)

She will miss her flight at the airport

c)

She is late for school

d)

She is hungry

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30.

Which sentence best reveals that Aunt Essie was well behaved as a little girl?

a)

Aunt Essie said, "When I was a girl, I was a little princess, Ruthie, not like some children I know."

b)

I could tell she was used to giving orders.

c)

She kept looking around our apartment and clutching her heart and sighing and saying things in French.

d)

They sat on the balcony and waved to their friends in the street.

31.

Which sentence best reveals the relationship between Ruthie and Maisie?

a)

In the morning, I showed the family tree to Maisie next-door.

b)

I asked Maisie over for the afternoon, hoping proof would turn up.

c)

Maisie and I played cards for awhile.

d)

"You only have four hours left," Maisie said.

32.

What is the most likely reason Ruthie reached these conclusions about her aunt?

a)

All children want to believe they come from royalty.

b)

People look for evidence to support things they want to believe.

c)

Her aunt was a stranger, and this must mean that she was royal.

d)

When someone has manners and nice things, it means she is royalty.

33.

Which sentence best reveals that Ruthie is running out of time to win the bet with Maisie?

a)

I saw a little gold crown on the hem of Aunt Essie's slip, but how could I show Maisie that?

b)

I asked Maisie over for the afternoon, hoping proof would turn up.

c)

I put Joe in the backyard where Maisie couldn't keep looking at him.

d)

I was just about to tell Maisie I gave up and I hoped she'd let me visit Joe when there was a hustle and bustle at the front door.

34.

Which is most likely the speaker in this poem?

a)

The poet

b)

The night

c)

The wind

d)

The winter

35.

Read the following lines from the poem.

I wrap my icy fingers 'round you

And make you pull your coat tight.

Based on these lines, the reader can infer -

a)

the person is cold

b)

the person is worried

c)

the person is nervous

d)

the person is frightened

36.

From this poem, what inference can you make about the author's opinion of winter?

a)

The author is afraid of winter.

b)

The author is disgusted by winter.

c)

The author is worried about winter coming.

d)

The author is unhappy about winter weather.

37.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

shocked

b)

not surprised

c)

bored

d)

interested

38.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

vote

b)

understand

c)

approve

d)

discuss

39.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

40.

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

a)

eager

b)

unwilling

c)

fearful

d)

afraid

41.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

shouting

d)

quiet

42.

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me with I had earplugs.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

definition

c)

example

d)

inference

43.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

inference

c)

definition

d)

synonym

44.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

definition

c)

inference

d)

example

45.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

46.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word.

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

synonym

47.

Read the passage: Chloe's mom was eager to volunteer in her daughter's classroom. She arrived an hour early so she'd be the first in line to sign up.

What does eager mean?

a)

very excited to do something

b)

too busy to do something

c)

unsure how to do something

d)

too lazy to do something

48.

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

a)

Are you threw with dinner?

b)

Water was pumped through the pipes.

c)

The volcano through rocks and dust into the air.

d)

I read threw the whole book.

49.

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects.

Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

a)

school, all

b)

this, subjects

c)

year, grades

d)

shown, improved

50.

What does the word accomplished mean as it is used in this text?

"Although Thomas Jefferson was an accomplished man, many people do not know that he was a talented gardener who devoted much of his time to caring for the land around his plantation home.

a)

Popular

b)

Funny

c)

Thoughtful

d)

Successful

51.

Read the passage:

Becky rushed outside at recess. The swings are a popular activity and she wanted to grab one quickly. Luckily, there was one vacant swing. Becky got to it just in time.

What is the meaning of vacant?

a)

full

b)

broken

c)

empty

d)

crowded

52.

In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly?

a)

Ashley was a little nervous to meet her fourth grayed teacher.

b)

Principle Chen greeted the families at Back to School Night

c)

Running is not allowed in the school hallways

d)

The Smith twins overslept and mist the bus on the first day!

53.

Read the passage:

"Volunteers arrived at the river to help clean up the watershed. They picked up all kinds of litter scattered in and around the water. By the time they finished, they had collected nearly 17 bags of debris.

In this passage, what does debris mean?

a)

pebbles

b)

treasures

c)

soil

d)

waste

54.

It made me feel sad to see my friends so unhappy. What is the meaning of the word sad?

a)

sorry

b)

satisfied

c)

shocked

d)

unhappy

55.

The April Fool's prank that he planned to play on his brother was quite devious.

Devious means:

a)

sneaky and mean

b)

boring

c)

special and nice

d)

dangerous

56.

The students were fortunate to have a large gym with a stage where they could practice the musical.

Fortunate means:

a)

lucky

b)

rich

c)

unhappy

d)

excited

57.

The __________in a fiction story are the people or animals.

a)

setting

b)

problem

c)

characters

d)

solution

58.

The _______ is the time and place that the story takes place.

a)

setting

b)

character

c)

plot

d)

solution

59.

Bill can not find his shoes would be an example of a ________ in the story.

a)

ending

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

problem

60.

In the Summer during the day would be an example of the _____________ of a story.

a)

characters

b)

setting

c)

plot

d)

solution

61.

What is the main idea?

a)

What the story is all about.

b)

How the story starts.

c)

How the story ends.

d)

The time and place in the story.

62.

The author’s REASON for writing the text

-persuade -entertain -teach -explain

-inform -express feelings

a)

Author's Purpose

b)

Main Idea

c)

Setting

d)

Details

63.

What does plot mean?

a)

a category of books

b)

a series of events in a story

c)

a lesson learned from a story

d)

a story's turning point

64.

What does conflict mean?

a)

a lesson that the reader should understand

b)

the most exciting part of a story

c)

a graphic organizer that looks like a mountain

d)

a challenge or problem that starts the story's action

65.

What is conflict?

a)

who is telling a story

b)

the lesson or moral of a story

c)

where and when a story takes place

d)

the challenge a character needs to solve to achieve their goals

66.

What happens during the resolution?

a)

the story ends

b)

something happens to begin the action of the story

c)

events leading up to the most exciting part of the story

67.

Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?

a)

very different

b)

the same

c)

weird

d)

muggy

68.

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

a)

Covered

b)

ruined

c)

bounced

d)

invisible

69.

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

a)

anxious

b)

upset

c)

happy

d)

fearful

70.

Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?

a)

angry

b)

passive

c)

jolly

d)

pleased

71.

The rest of the class was excited for school to be out except for Teddy and Bobby who were MOURNFUL at the thought of leaving Ms.Pate. What is the meaning of the word MOURNFUL?

a)

happy

b)

depressed

c)

silly

d)

anxious

72.

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

a)

sassy and sarcastic

b)

rude and mean

c)

sad and distant

d)

trustworthy and reliable

73.

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?

a)

tired

b)

full

c)

dizzy

d)

hungry

74.

What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.

a)

eager

b)

distracted

c)

lazy

d)

disinterested

75.

What does the word VAST mean in the sentence below?
Dianna has a vast amount of friends in all different cliques in school.

a)

a large amount

b)

a few

c)

only 5

d)

a small amount

76.

What is a context clue?

a)

personification

b)

word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning of part of the text

c)

Words that start with the same letter

d)

Metaphors

77.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

With whom is Michael Living?

a)

Jacko and Toby

b)

The Jonas Brothers

c)

Michael and Toby

d)

Jacko and Michael

78.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

How does Jacko feel?

a)

scared

b)

happy

c)

grumpy

d)

excited

79.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence?

a)

Michael and Toby were cold

b)

"...the sky looked gray and dirty"

c)

Michael was trying to sleep

d)

Toby is Michael's brother

80.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

What can you infer about the place they are living?

a)

it is bright and colorful

b)

it is dull and uncared for

c)

it is happy and clean

d)

it is brand new

81.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

Which evidence best supports that the place Michael, Toby and Jacko are living is dull and uncared for?

a)

"...Toby was awake as well."

b)

"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

c)

"Michael woke up with a start."

d)

"A shouting of voices."

82.

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen.

She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Where is the beach?

a)

in a small town

b)

in a mountain village

c)

in a city suburb

d)

on a deserted coast

83.

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen.

She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

How do you think Emily feels?

a)

excited

b)

unhappy

c)

happy

d)

sympathetic

84.

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen.

She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Based on the text, what can you infer about Emily?

a)

She is ready to party on the beach

b)

She is on vacation

c)

She wants to be left alone

d)

She wants to go swimming

85.

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen.

She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

b)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

86.

Read the following novel excerpt and answer the question.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the human speckled horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the busy beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the crowded street, till she could walk home from her school in peace without any nosy bystanders staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

morning because birds are out at that time

b)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

c)

evening because there was no one on the street

d)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

87.

Why do we have textual evidence?

a)

To prove a claim

b)

unicorn

c)

because your teacher says so

d)

to express an opinion

88.

Which sentence is cited correctly

a)

Maybe this guy would feel sorry for me and put me on a bus to Grand Rapids and I wouldn't have to do any more doggone walking.

b)

"Maybe this guy would feel sorry for me and put me on a bus to Grand Rapids and I wouldn't have to do any more doggone walking."

c)

"Maybe this guy would feel sorry for me and put me on a bus to Grand Rapids and I wouldn't have to do any more doggone walking" .

d)

Bud hopes Lefty Lewis will buy him a bus ticket to Grand Rapids.

89.

You put quotations around textual evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

What is a good transition/lead before your evidence?

a)

The text says

b)

I feel

c)

"Start my quote"

91.

What is another way to think of textual evidence?

a)

An answer to the question.

b)

My paraphrased version of the article.

c)

A word-for-word quote from the article.

d)

My opinion of the article.

92.

What does every quote need to have?

a)

Two sentences.

b)

Quotation marks

c)

A capital letter.

d)

Long words that make it sound complex.

93.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.

Which words help describe the setting?

a)

"A shouting of voices."

b)

"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..."

c)

"Michael woke up with a start."

d)

"...Toby was awake as well."

94.

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

b)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

c)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

d)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

95.

Textual evidence is when we use information from the text to support our answers.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

When you use someone else's ideas, you DON'T have to cite the text.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Citing the text means to give credit to the author that wrote the text.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

a)

He has tools

b)

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

c)

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

d)

He wears a hat

99.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of person is Alice?

a)

Care free and calm

b)

meticulous and controlling

c)

messy and sloppy

d)

sad and angry

100.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

a)

They are brother and sister

b)

They are neighbors

c)

They are colleagues

d)

They are husband and wife

101.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?

a)

It is raining and he cannot go outside

b)

He is hungry

c)

He is scared of thunderstorms

d)

He is bored

102.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?

a)

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

b)

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

c)

Thunder struck and rain poured

d)

Mom sighed

103.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?

a)

Taking Max to the Zoo

b)

Going to the mall

c)

Taking Max to a movie

d)

Taking Max on a picnic

104.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

a)

She began to unpack the picnic basket

b)

Max stares blankly out the window

c)

Mom offers Max a sandwich

d)

His mother conforted him

105.

Claim or Evidence:
You will produce enough saliva in your life time to fill up two swimming pools.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

106.

Claim or Evidence:
Dogs make better pets than cats.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

107.

What type of evidence is this:
Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."

a)

Fact

b)

Statistic

c)

Quote

d)

Example

108.

What are the steps to citing evidence?

a)

State your idea, explain your reasons, and summarize

b)

Explain your reasons and cite evidence

c)

State your idea, cite evidence, and explain

d)

Cite evidence and explain the evidence

109.

What is textual evidence?

a)

something you can point to in the text

b)

a quote that supports your thoughts, claims, or opinions.

c)

using your book plus your brain to make an educated guess

d)

your favorite quote from the text

110.

Directly stated

a)

Implicit

b)

Explicit

c)

Infer

d)

Direct Quotation

111.

Which of the following is an example of a TEXT?

a)

An article about skyscrapers

b)

A casual conversation between friends

c)

A TV show

d)

A musical instrument

112.

Which of the following punctuation marks must be present when you cite text evidence?

a)

!

b)

' '

c)

" "

d)

:

113.

What does the R in Race stand for?

a)

Revise question

b)

Re-state question

c)

Re-state answer

d)

Review answer

114.

What does the A in RACE stand for?

a)

Answer question

b)

Agree with teacher

c)

Ask a question

d)

Always give evidence

115.

What does the C in RACE stand for?

a)

Cite explanation

b)

Cite evidence

c)

Clues

d)

Could explain

116.

What does the E in RACE stand for?

a)

Evidence

b)

Encourage the reader

c)

Explain

d)

Enough

117.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..

What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her Keys

b)

Her Car

c)

Her Cat

d)

Her Smoothie

118.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.
What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

a)

She will ignore him and pretend she doesn't see.

b)

She will laugh at him because he's on the ground.

c)

She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.

d)

She will scold Brian for not paying attention in class.

119.

"The Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world. It is about 4,160 miles (6,670 km) long. The Nile River begins in Lake Victoria and flows through several countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile River is an

important source of water for these countries."

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Africa has many long rivers.

b)

The Nile River in Africa is over 4,000 miles long, and flows through many countries.

c)

The Nile River begins in Lake Victoria.

120.

"If you are in a desert during the day, you will probably not see many animals, but that doesn't mean they aren't there. Most desert animals protect themselves from the hot sun by burrowing under-ground or hiding in the crevices between rocks. When the sun goes down, these animals will come out to find food in the cooler night air."

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Many desert animals stay cool by burrowing underground during the day.

b)

The desert is a very hot place with a lot of animals.

c)

The desert is not home to very many animals.

121.

"Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world! A Capybara is about four feet (30 cm) long and can weigh up to 100 pounds (50 kg). That makes it about the size of a large dog. Capybaras are semi-aquatic, which means they spend a lot of their time in the water. They can be found in the swamps and marshes of Central and South America."

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Capybaras are the size of a large dog.

b)

Capybaras are found in Central and South America.

c)

The semi-aquatic capybara is located in Central and South America, and is the largest rodent in the world.

122.

"The pictures on your computer screen are made from millions of tiny dots of light called pixels. Each pixel contains three colors: red, blue, and green. Together, these three colors make all the other colors.The pixels are arranged in different ways to make the pictures that you see on your screen."

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Pixels are tiny dots of light.

b)

Computer screens use millions of tiny pixels to make pictures.

c)

The pixels you see on your computer screen are not what you think.

123.

"You probably know that seahorses are not really horses. In fact, a seahorse is a type of fish. Unlike most other fish, seahorses are not good swimmers. Instead of swimming, they spend most of their time anchored to sea grass or coral by their tails. From this position, they can use their long snouts to suck up plankton and other small bits of food."

What is the best summary of this passage?

a)

Seahorses use long snouts to suck up plankton.

b)

Seahorses are not really a part of the horse family.

c)

Seahorses attach themselves to sea grass or coral instead of swimming.

124.

"Before toothbrushes were invented,

people used natural objects to clean

their teeth. People cleaned their teeth with small twigs. The first toothbrushes were made from bones and bristles from boars, horsehairs, or even feathers. Today the bristles on most toothbrushes are made from nylon."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

People used to clean their teeth with twigs.

b)

Most toothbrushes are made from nylon.

c)

Before toothbrushes were invented, people used

natural objects to clean their teeth.

125.

"Solar ovens use energy from the sun. When a family uses a solar oven to cook their food, they do not have to collect wood for fuel or spend money to buy fuel. Solar ovens are a good option for many families in developing countries."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

In many developing countries, people are using solar ovens.

b)

Solar ovens use energy from the sun.

c)

People who use solar ovens do not need to buy fuel.

126.

"Christopher Paolini became an author at a young age. He was just 15 years old when he wrote the first draft to the fantasy book Eragon. His parents helped him to self-publish and to promote the book in schools and libraries. Three years later, Knopf Books for Young readers asked Christopher's

family if they could publish the book. Today, Eragon is a best seller!"

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Christopher Paolini wrote Eragon.

b)

Christopher Paolini became an author at a young age.

c)

Eragon was published by Knopf Books for Young

Readers.

127.

"Beavers make dramatic changes to the environment. When beavers build a dam across a river, they create a pond or even a lake. Land that was once dry gets covered in water. The new lake becomes a home for birds, fish, and other kinds of wildlife."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Beavers make dramatic changes to the environment.

b)

Beavers create new ponds and lakes.

c)

Beavers build dams across rivers.

128.

"he thick, white coat of the Arctic fox keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. It also helps the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen."

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Arctic foxes have thick coats.

b)

Arctic foxes blend into the snowy landscape.

c)

The thick, white coat of an Arctic fox has two

important jobs.

129.

What would it be like to have teeth like a shark? A shark can have up to 3,000 teeth at one time. Shark teeth grow in rows, one behind another. Most sharks have five rows of teeth. When a shark loses a tooth, it is replaced by a tooth from the row behind it. I don't know about you, but I am glad that I don't have shark teeth!

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Shark teeth

b)

Sharks have thousands of teeth that grow in rows.

c)

A shark's teeth are much different than a human's.

130.

When Louis Braille was just three years old, he was in an accident that left him blind. When he was a teenager, Louis created a set of raised dots that blind people could use to read. In 1829, Louis published the first book using his system of raised dots, which is called the Braille system and is still used today.

What is the best summary for this passage?

a)

Louis Braille invented a system to help blind people read.

b)

Braille is a language that not many people know.

c)

Louis Braille was a very creative young man.

131.

"Even though Mars is our planetary neighbor, Earth and Mars do not have much in common. Mars is smaller than Earth and much, much colder. Not only that, the atmosphere on Mars is mostly carbon dioxide, which is poisonous to humans. There is also no water on Mars. Would you want to visit Mars?"

What is the best summary of this passage?

a)

Mars does not habitable.

b)

Mars is one of the inner planets.

c)

Mars is a small, cold planet with poisonous air.

132.

"Mickey Mouse is much older than he looks! He was created by Walt Disney in 1928. His first public appearance was in a black and white cartoon called Steamboat Willie. At that time, most cartoons were still silent. Steamboat Willie was one of the first cartoons with sound."

What is the best summary of this passage?

a)

Walt Disney World is a fun place to visit.

b)

Mickey Mouse is a very popular cartoon character.

c)

Mickey Mouse first appeared in a black and white cartoon in 1928.

133.

"If you didn't have bones, you would be more like a beanbag than a person. Your bones have two main purposes. First, they give your body structure so you can stand and move. Second, they protect soft organs like your heart and your lungs. When you grow up, your body will have 206 bones to do these jobs."

a)

There are only a few important bones in the human body.

b)

Bones give your body structure and protect your internal organs.

c)

Human bone structure is much different than that of an animal.

134.

Dogs are not only good pets, they can also help solve crimes! Police dogs have been trained to help policemen and women do their jobs. For example, since dogs are good at picking up scents, some dogs have been trained to track criminals or missing people. They can also detect bombs and other explosives.

What is the best summary of the passage?

a)

Dogs make great pets.

b)

Dogs can also be hired to guide blind people.

c)

Police dogs have been trained to solve crimes by following scents.

135.

"Not every animal has eyes. Blind cave fish don't need eyes because they live in total darkness. They live in lakes, pools, and rivers inside caves in Central America. Even though they cannot see, these small fish can detect light with a gland in their bodies. A blind cave fish will swim away as soon as it detects light."

What is the best summary of the passage?

a)

Blind cave fish do not have eyes because they live in darkness.

b)

Blind cave fish live in Central America.

c)

Blind cave fish are blind because of an accident that happened before they were born.

136.

"The tallest trees in the world are located in Northern California. Redwood tree can reach heights of 350 feet (107 m) or more. That is about as tall as a 35 story building! The trunks of these trees are so big that in some places, people have carved tunnels through them big enough to drive a car through!"

What is the best summary of the passage?

a)

Some redwood trees are big enough to drive through.

b)

Redwood trees are taller than some buildings.

c)

Redwood trees in Northern California are the tallest trees in the world.

137.

"Unlike most other animals, snakes do not chew their food or even tear off mouth-sized chunks. Instead, they eat their food whole, often while it is still alive! Snakes can do this because the two parts of their jaws are not connected at the back the way that ours are. This allows them to open their mouths very wide."

What is the best summary of this passage?

a)

Snakes are very different than many other animals.

b)

Snakes are dangerous animals.

c)

Snakes can open their mouths very wide to swallow their food whole.

138.

"Did you know that only one kind of mammal is native to New Zealand? Until people brought in other mammals, bats were the only mammals to inhabit the island country. In addition to bats, New Zealand is home to several kinds of lizards and frogs, some very large insects, and many species of birds."

What is the best summary of this passage?

a)

Bats are the only mammals native to New Zealand.

b)

There are many kinds of mammals native to New Zealand.

c)

New Zealand is a very unique place.

139.

Rabbits and hares are not the

same. Rabbits live together in

burrows. Their babies are born blind

and without fur. Hares live alone above ground. Their babies are born with fur and are not blind. In addition, hares are usually bigger than rabbits.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Hares are bigger than rabbits.

b)

Hares and rabbits are not the same.

c)

Rabbits live together in burrows.

140.

The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World's fair when an ice cream vender ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history!

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.

b)

They ran out of ice cream at the World's fair.

c)

Ice cream is a yummy treat.

141.

Some types of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop. Strong magnets are put into both the coaster and the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnets bring it to a gentle stop.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Roller coasters stop at the end of the track.

b)

Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.

c)

Roller coasters are fun.

142.

Julia Butterfly Hill lived in a giant Redwood tree for two years to keep it from being cut down. She climbed the tree, which was located in Northern California, on December 10, 1997. Many people helped her by bringing her food and supplies. She did not come down until the logging company promised never to cut the tree down.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Julia Butterfly Hill lived in a giant Redwood tree for two years to keep it from being cut down.

b)

The logging company did not cut down the tree.

c)

The tree was located in Northern California.

143.

School children in Washington State are raising salmon! The Department of Fish and Wildlife gives each participating classroom 500 salmon eggs. When the eggs hatch, the children care for the baby salmon and learn about their lifecycle. When the salmon are big enough, the class goes on a fieldtrip to release the salmon into a stream or river.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Each class gets 500 salmon eggs.

b)

School children in Washington State are raising salmon.

c)

The salmon are released into streams and rivers.

144.

Giant pandas live in bamboo forests in China. The average giant panda eats about 30 pounds (14 kg) of bamboo each day. Unfortunately, the forests are being cut down and the giant panda is losing its habitat.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Giant pandas eat a lot of bamboo.

b)

Giant pandas live in China.

c)

Giant pandas are losing their habitats.

145.

Incense cedar wood is used for making pencils because it does not break easily, but is soft enough to be sharpened without splintering. It also won't bend or warp in hot temperatures. Incense cedar trees are grown in California and Oregon.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Incense cedar wood is perfect for making pencils.

b)

Incense cedar trees are grown in California and Oregon.

c)

Incense cedar wood will not splinter when sharpened.

146.

Here is something fun to try! Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hardboiled the solid inside will make it spin faster and longer.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

The shifting liquid inside makes it hard to spin.

b)

A hardboiled egg will spin faster and longer.

c)

You can tell if an egg is hardboiled by spinning it.

147.

One day in Switzerland a man named George de Mestral decided to take his dog for a walk. When he got back to his house, he saw that there were many small burrs clinging to his dog's fur. He examined undera microscope how the burrs were sticking, and ended up using what he saw

to invent Velcro!

a)

The idea for Velcro came from nature.

b)

Blurrs were clinging to the dog's fur.

c)

George de Mestral invented Velcro.

148.

The Atacama Desert is located on a plateau in northern Chile. It almost never rains in the Atacama Desert. In fact, there are some areas of the desert where rainfall has never been recorded. The average yearly rainfall in the Atacama is just one millimeter. Nowhere else on Earth is dryer than the Atacama Desert!

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

The Atacama Desert is in Northern Chile.

b)

The Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth.

c)

Rainfall has never been recorded in some parts of the Atacama Desert.

149.

Dorothea Lange was an American photographer. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 26, 1895. Early in her career, she took portraits for a living in San Francisco. Though she lived for a time in the Southwest, she returned to San Francisco in the early thirties. By then, the Great Depression of the 1930s had begun. Lange began walking the streets with her camera. She recorded pictures of hungry people standing in lines to get free handouts of bread and other powerful images.

Lange became best known for her black and white photos of poor, migrant¹ farm workers. Life was very hard for them in the thirties. They went to California to find work, but there were few jobs to be had. When jobs could be found, the pay was very low. Lange hoped her photos would get the government and other groups to help. Her pictures brought the world’s attention to the migrant workers’ situation. Dorothea Lange passed away on October 11, 1965. Today, her work lives on in museums, galleries, and books.

¹ someone who must move to different places to find work

Which two ideas should be included in a summary of the second paragraph?

a)

Many migrant farm workers came out west looking for work, but the pay was very low.

b)

Lange took photos of migrant farm workers, and she drew attention to their suffering.

c)

There were few jobs around during the Depression, and Lange's photos appear in museums.

d)

Lange's photgraphs appear in books, and she passed away in 1965.

150.

Dorothea Lange was an American photographer. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 26, 1895. Early in her career, she took portraits for a living in San Francisco. Though she lived for a time in the Southwest, she returned to San Francisco in the early thirties. By then, the Great Depression of the 1930s had begun. Lange began walking the streets with her camera. She recorded pictures of hungry people standing in lines to get free handouts of bread and other powerful images.

Lange became best known for her black and white photos of poor, migrant¹ farm workers. Life was very hard for them in the thirties. They went to California to find work, but there were few jobs to be had. When jobs could be found, the pay was very low. Lange hoped her photos would get the government and other groups to help. Her pictures brought the world’s attention to the migrant workers’ situation. Dorothea Lange passed away on October 11, 1965. Today, her work lives on in museums, galleries, and books.

¹ someone who must move to different places to find work

Choose the best sentence to summarize how the Great Depression affected Lange's work.

a)

The Depression caused a shift in Lange's work as she began to focus on the hardships of the Great Depression.

b)

The Depression stretched on through the thirties, leaving a large portion of the country out of work and struggling.

c)

Lange moved to California during the thirties, far from her childhood home in New Jersey.

d)

Before the Depression began, Lange made her living taking people's portraits in San Francisco.

151.

Dorothea Lange was an American photographer. She was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 26, 1895. Early in her career, she took portraits for a living in San Francisco. Though she lived for a time in the Southwest, she returned to San Francisco in the early thirties. By then, the Great Depression of the 1930s had begun. Lange began walking the streets with her camera. She recorded pictures of hungry people standing in lines to get free handouts of bread and other powerful images.

Lange became best known for her black and white photos of poor, migrant¹ farm workers. Life was very hard for them in the thirties. They went to California to find work, but there were few jobs to be had. When jobs could be found, the pay was very low. Lange hoped her photos would get the government and other groups to help. Her pictures brought the world’s attention to the migrant workers’ situation. Dorothea Lange passed away on October 11, 1965. Today, her work lives on in museums, galleries, and books.

¹ someone who must move to different places to find work

A summary of the second paragraph should include the idea that...

a)

Lange’s photos reached a wide audience.

b)

Lange photographed people in bread lines.

c)

migrant workers moved around to find work.

d)

there are many books about Lange’s work.

152.

Some animal species are good at hiding from predators, animals that hunt them for food. For instance, the squid is a soft, boneless animal. It can change colors to blend with its surroundings. This disguise¹helps to hide it from its enemies. If a predator comes too close, the squid will squirt it with ink!

Recently, a team of five biologists found a spider that protects itself in an unusual way. This little spider, just five millimeters long, lives in the Amazon rainforest. To fool and scare off its enemies, it builds a larger copy of itself using twigs and mud. The team of scientists came upon the fake spider, and they thought it was real! It had a head, eight legs, and a thorax (middle section). When the team came closer, they found the tiny little spider “artist” hiding behind the copy it had made. The team was amazed it could make something that looked so lifelike.

¹change of appearance

Which statement best summarizes how the rainforest spider protects itself?

a)

It hides from scientists who are passing by.

b)

It builds a larger spider and hides behind it.

c)

It finds a big spider and hides behind it.

d)

It gathers materials to build a spider.

153.

Some animal species are good at hiding from predators, animals that hunt them for food. For instance, the squid is a soft, boneless animal. It can change colors to blend with its surroundings. This disguise¹helps to hide it from its enemies. If a predator comes too close, the squid will squirt it with ink!

Recently, a team of five biologists found a spider that protects itself in an unusual way. This little spider, just five millimeters long, lives in the Amazon rainforest. To fool and scare off its enemies, it builds a larger copy of itself using twigs and mud. The team of scientists came upon the fake spider, and they thought it was real! It had a head, eight legs, and a thorax (middle section). When the team came closer, they found the tiny little spider “artist” hiding behind the copy it had made. The team was amazed it could make something that looked so lifelike.

¹change of appearance

A summary of the passage should include the fact that...

a)

there were five biologists in the group.

b)

the fake spider looked quite lifelike.

c)

the squid is a soft, boneless animal.

d)

the Amazon spider is five millimeters long.

154.

Some animal species are good at hiding from predators, animals that hunt them for food. For instance, the squid is a soft, boneless animal. It can change colors to blend with its surroundings. This disguise¹helps to hide it from its enemies. If a predator comes too close, the squid will squirt it with ink!

Recently, a team of five biologists found a spider that protects itself in an unusual way. This little spider, just five millimeters long, lives in the Amazon rainforest. To fool and scare off its enemies, it builds a larger copy of itself using twigs and mud. The team of scientists came upon the fake spider, and they thought it was real! It had a head, eight legs, and a thorax (middle section). When the team came closer, they found the tiny little spider “artist” hiding behind the copy it had made. The team was amazed it could make something that looked so lifelike.

¹change of appearance

Choose the sentence that best summarizes the first paragraph of the selection.

a)

Changing colors is one way that animals blend into the background.

b)

To stay safe from predators, some animals disguise themselves.

c)

The squid will squirt ink at predators if they move in too close.

d)

A predator is an animal that hunts other animals for food.

155.

Some animal species are good at hiding from predators, animals that hunt them for food. For instance, the squid is a soft, boneless animal. It can change colors to blend with its surroundings. This disguise¹helps to hide it from its enemies. If a predator comes too close, the squid will squirt it with ink!

Recently, a team of five biologists found a spider that protects itself in an unusual way. This little spider, just five millimeters long, lives in the Amazon rainforest. To fool and scare off its enemies, it builds a larger copy of itself using twigs and mud. The team of scientists came upon the fake spider, and they thought it was real! It had a head, eight legs, and a thorax (middle section). When the team came closer, they found the tiny little spider “artist” hiding behind the copy it had made. The team was amazed it could make something that looked so lifelike.

¹change of appearance

Which statement summarizes the effect of the large fake spider?

a)

It provides a home for the real spider.

b)

It scares away the real spider’s enemies.

c)

It provides food for the real spider’s enemies.

d)

It helps predators to find the real spider.

156.

(1) Video games today are wildly popular with their colorful graphics¹ and special effects. (2) However, the first ones ever made were black and white and much simpler. (3) They were created by a man named Ralph Baer.

(4) Baer first had the idea for these games in 1951. (5) He was working as an engineer for a company that wanted him to make the “world’s best television.” (6) So he designed a TV that would also let people play games on it. (7) The company thought this crazy idea would never sell, so they did not use it.

(8) Years later, in 1967, Baer built the first video game system. (9) Players used a console², and the games were played on TV screens. (10) The first one Baer invented was a simple “chase game,” with two squares that chased each other on the screen. (11) Then, in 1968, he came up with “ball and paddle” games. (12) Baer sold his game ideas to an electronics company. (13) In 1972, the company started selling the first video game systems based on Baer’s designs.

¹ pictures

² a board with controls on it

Which sentence summarizes the ideas found in sentences 10 to 12?

a)

It took Ralph Baer many years to develop his first video game.

b)

Baer invented a variety of video games in the late 1960s.

c)

Some of Baer’s early video games stayed popular for decades.

d)

Some of today’s video games are based on Baer’s ideas.

157.

(1) Video games today are wildly popular with their colorful graphics¹ and special effects. (2) However, the first ones ever made were black and white and much simpler. (3) They were created by a man named Ralph Baer.

(4) Baer first had the idea for these games in 1951. (5) He was working as an engineer for a company that wanted him to make the “world’s best television.” (6) So he designed a TV that would also let people play games on it. (7) The company thought this crazy idea would never sell, so they did not use it.

(8) Years later, in 1967, Baer built the first video game system. (9) Players used a console², and the games were played on TV screens. (10) The first one Baer invented was a simple “chase game,” with two squares that chased each other on the screen. (11) Then, in 1968, he came up with “ball and paddle” games. (12) Baer sold his game ideas to an electronics company. (13) In 1972, the company started selling the first video game systems based on Baer’s designs.

¹ pictures

² a board with controls on it

Which sentence best summarizes Baer’s importance?

a)

When Baer built his first game system, he was no longer working for the TV company.

b)

Ball and paddle games did not lose their tremendous popularity until the early 1980s.

c)

Baer made televisions less expensive and more entertaining for people.

d)

Today’s video game designers think of Baer as an important figure in history.

158.

(1) Video games today are wildly popular with their colorful graphics¹ and special effects. (2) However, the first ones ever made were black and white and much simpler. (3) They were created by a man named Ralph Baer.

(4) Baer first had the idea for these games in 1951. (5) He was working as an engineer for a company that wanted him to make the “world’s best television.” (6) So he designed a TV that would also let people play games on it. (7) The company thought this crazy idea would never sell, so they did not use it.

(8) Years later, in 1967, Baer built the first video game system. (9) Players used a console², and the games were played on TV screens. (10) The first one Baer invented was a simple “chase game,” with two squares that chased each other on the screen. (11) Then, in 1968, he came up with “ball and paddle” games. (12) Baer sold his game ideas to an electronics company. (13) In 1972, the company started selling the first video game systems based on Baer’s designs.

¹ pictures

² a board with controls on it

Which sentence best summarizes central idea of this passage?

a)

The first video games were not as colorful as today’s.

b)

Ralph Baer’s early video games were played on TV sets.

c)

Video games were once thought to be a crazy idea.

d)

Ralph Baer invented the world’s first video games.

159.

(1) Video games today are wildly popular with their colorful graphics¹ and special effects. (2) However, the first ones ever made were black and white and much simpler. (3) They were created by a man named Ralph Baer.

(4) Baer first had the idea for these games in 1951. (5) He was working as an engineer for a company that wanted him to make the “world’s best television.” (6) So he designed a TV that would also let people play games on it. (7) The company thought this crazy idea would never sell, so they did not use it.

(8) Years later, in 1967, Baer built the first video game system. (9) Players used a console², and the games were played on TV screens. (10) The first one Baer invented was a simple “chase game,” with two squares that chased each other on the screen. (11) Then, in 1968, he came up with “ball and paddle” games. (12) Baer sold his game ideas to an electronics company. (13) In 1972, the company started selling the first video game systems based on Baer’s designs.

¹ pictures

² a board with controls on it

Choose the sentence that best summarizes paragraph 2.

a)

Baer first came up with the idea of video games when designing TV sets.

b)

Baer worked for a company that hired him to build the “world’s best television.”

c)

Baer designed video games that he later sold to an electronics company.

d)

Baer’s bosses did not think the idea of games played on TV sets was very smart.

160.

(1) Video games today are wildly popular with their colorful graphics¹ and special effects. (2) However, the first ones ever made were black and white and much simpler. (3) They were created by a man named Ralph Baer.

(4) Baer first had the idea for these games in 1951. (5) He was working as an engineer for a company that wanted him to make the “world’s best television.” (6) So he designed a TV that would also let people play games on it. (7) The company thought this crazy idea would never sell, so they did not use it.

(8) Years later, in 1967, Baer built the first video game system. (9) Players used a console², and the games were played on TV screens. (10) The first one Baer invented was a simple “chase game,” with two squares that chased each other on the screen. (11) Then, in 1968, he came up with “ball and paddle” games. (12) Baer sold his game ideas to an electronics company. (13) In 1972, the company started selling the first video game systems based on Baer’s designs.

¹ pictures

² a board with controls on it

Which idea would be most important to include in a summary of the passage?

a)

Video games today tend to be colorful, with all kinds of special effects.

b)

Ralph Baer was hired by a company to build “the world’s best television.”

c)

The first video games, designed by Ralph Baer, were simple to play.

d)

A “chase game” was one that had two squares chasing each other.

161.

In the fall of 2012, an astronomer in Oregon was watching the planet Jupiter. Suddenly, he saw a bright flash! Scientists think it was probably an asteroid. An asteroid is a piece of rock that orbits the sun. Although it crashed into the giant planet, they think it was headed for Earth. Scientists believe this kind of thing may have happened many times before.

Why would the asteroids have hit Jupiter instead of the Earth? Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. This means it has the strongest gravitational pull (the force of its gravity). The great planet is also located near the “asteroid belt.” This is an area with a very high number of asteroids. Jupiter’s strong gravity attracts any passing asteroids and pulls them to its surface.

The actual chances of an asteroid crashing into earth are very slim. However, there are many such rocks in orbit around the sun, so scientists like to keep a lookout. If one were to hit, it could do a lot of damage on Earth. It is nice to know that our big brother, Jupiter, may be helping to keep us safe.

Read the following summary of the passage, and fill in the blank.

Some asteroids are probably _________ instead of the Earth because of the larger planet’s strong gravity.

a)

hitting Jupiter

b)

passing by Jupiter

c)

orbiting the sun

d)

beaking apart

162.

In the fall of 2012, an astronomer in Oregon was watching the planet Jupiter. Suddenly, he saw a bright flash! Scientists think it was probably an asteroid. An asteroid is a piece of rock that orbits the sun. Although it crashed into the giant planet, they think it was headed for Earth. Scientists believe this kind of thing may have happened many times before.

Why would the asteroids have hit Jupiter instead of the Earth? Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. This means it has the strongest gravitational pull (the force of its gravity). The great planet is also located near the “asteroid belt.” This is an area with a very high number of asteroids. Jupiter’s strong gravity attracts any passing asteroids and pulls them to its surface.

The actual chances of an asteroid crashing into earth are very slim. However, there are many such rocks in orbit around the sun, so scientists like to keep a lookout. If one were to hit, it could do a lot of damage on Earth. It is nice to know that our big brother, Jupiter, may be helping to keep us safe.

To summarize the main point of paragraph 2,

a)

the asteroid belt is a part of the solar system with a high number of asteroids.

b)

the planet Jupiter is larger than the other planets in our solar system.

c)

Jupiter’s strong gravity attracts asteroids that may be headed for Earth.

d)

many asteroids headed for Earth have probably hit the planet Jupiter.

163.

In the fall of 2012, an astronomer in Oregon was watching the planet Jupiter. Suddenly, he saw a bright flash! Scientists think it was probably an asteroid. An asteroid is a piece of rock that orbits the sun. Although it crashed into the giant planet, they think it was headed for Earth. Scientists believe this kind of thing may have happened many times before.

Why would the asteroids have hit Jupiter instead of the Earth? Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. This means it has the strongest gravitational pull (the force of its gravity). The great planet is also located near the “asteroid belt.” This is an area with a very high number of asteroids. Jupiter’s strong gravity attracts any passing asteroids and pulls them to its surface.

The actual chances of an asteroid crashing into earth are very slim. However, there are many such rocks in orbit around the sun, so scientists like to keep a lookout. If one were to hit, it could do a lot of damage on Earth. It is nice to know that our big brother, Jupiter, may be helping to keep us safe.

Choose the best summary of paragraph 3.

a)

The great planet Jupiter is by far the largest planet in the solar system, and its gravity may be keeping us safe from asteroids.

b)

While there isn’t much chance of an asteroid hitting earth, there are many asteroids in orbit, so scientists keep a close watch.

c)

Scientists such as astronomers are studying Jupiter to find why so many asteroids crash into it but not the Earth.

d)

Asteroids hitting a planet can cause much damage depending on their size, such as major earthquakes.

164.

In the fall of 2012, an astronomer in Oregon was watching the planet Jupiter. Suddenly, he saw a bright flash! Scientists think it was probably an asteroid. An asteroid is a piece of rock that orbits the sun. Although it crashed into the giant planet, they think it was headed for Earth. Scientists believe this kind of thing may have happened many times before.

Why would the asteroids have hit Jupiter instead of the Earth? Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. This means it has the strongest gravitational pull (the force of its gravity). The great planet is also located near the “asteroid belt.” This is an area with a very high number of asteroids. Jupiter’s strong gravity attracts any passing asteroids and pulls them to its surface.

The actual chances of an asteroid crashing into earth are very slim. However, there are many such rocks in orbit around the sun, so scientists like to keep a lookout. If one were to hit, it could do a lot of damage on Earth. It is nice to know that our big brother, Jupiter, may be helping to keep us safe.

a)

Scientists believe that the giant planet Jupiter may be protecting the Earth from asteroids.

b)

Scientists have seen craters on the planet Jupiter that they are pretty sure were made by asteroids.

c)

You will sometimes read that an asteroid is passing just a few thousand miles from planet Earth.

d)

The planet Jupiter is located near the asteroid belt and has a large number of asteroids.

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