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Reading Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

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?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
2.
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.
3.
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
d)
put on sandals
4.
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 ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
5.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
6.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
7.

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk


We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.


3) What makes the sound of whish and whirr?

a)

turning skates

b)

flying hair

c)

clapping hands

8.

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk


We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.


1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?

a)

train

b)

dog

c)

skates

9.

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.

10.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

11.

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 ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

12.

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.

What does furious mean?

a)

very surprised

b)

very quiet

c)

very loud

d)

very upset

13.

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

14.

Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly.

What will Mary do?

a)

Mary will try to catch a spider.

b)

Mary will run and play.

c)

Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.

15.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

16.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
17.

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

18.

Today is a special day for Bob. He was waiting at the bus stop with his dad. He is a little scared. He is meeting his second grade teacher for the first time. He hopes he likes her. He hopes he makes new friends in his class, too.


What day do you think this is for Bob?

a)

first day of the class trip

b)

first day of school

c)

Halloween

d)

Christmas

19.

Road accidents in Klang is

a)

increasing year by year

b)

decreasing year by year

c)

inconsistent year by year

20.

Mrs. Eric : “That’s the bell. Time is up.”

Students : “All right, Ma’am.”

Mrs. Eric : “We will discuss the next chapter next Wednesday. Please study the material at home.”

Students : “Sure, Ma’am.”

Mrs. Eric : “See you. Bye.”

Students : “See you, Ma’am. Bye.”


When will the next lesson be?

a)

Next Monday

b)

Next Tuesday

c)

Next Wednesday

d)

Next Thursday

21.

My father has a pet. It has white fur, long ears and short tail. What animal is it?

a)

A cat

b)

A bird

c)

A Rabbit

d)

A hamster

22.

Tina : “You look very busy. What are you doing”

Zeti : “ I am preparing performance for my school anniversary celebration.”

Tina : “When is your school anniversary?”

Zeti : “On Tuesday 2nd 2019.”

Tina : “What time will it be?”

Zeti : “From 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.


How long will the celebration last?

a)

One hour.

b)

Two hours.

c)

Two and half hours.

d)

One and half hours.

23.

T – E – L – V – W – E. The correct words number is ….

a)

TWELEV

b)

TWEVEL

c)

TWELVE

d)

TWEVLE

24.

Read the text below !


Dear Seta,

I am on holiday at my uncle's house in the village. It is cold and there is a lot of rain. But, I am happy because I can play football in the rain with my friends here. I usually see a rainbow in the afternoon.


Tigor


When does the writer see a rainbow ?

a)

in the morning

b)

in the afternoon

c)

in the evening

d)

at night

25.

Read the text below !


Dear Seta,

I am on holiday at my uncle's house in the village. It is cold and there is a lot of rain. But, I am happy because I can play football in the rain with my friends here. I usually see a rainbow in the afternoon.


Tigor


What does the writer feel ?

a)

sad

b)

happy

c)

angry

d)

sick

26.

Read the text below !


Dear Nurul,

My family and I are on vacation at the beach. It's hot and sunny.

My father is swimming and I am writing postcards. My mother is reading a book.


Meilin


Where are Meilin and her family on vacation ?

a)

at the post office

b)

at the swimming pool

c)

at the beach

d)

at the house

27.

Read the text below !


Dear Nurul,

My family and I are on vacation at the beach. It's hot and sunny.

My father is swimming and I am writing postcards. My mother is reading a book.


Meilin


Who writes the postcards ?

a)

Nurul

b)

Meilin

c)

Meilin's father

d)

Meilin's mother