Free Printable Middle School Comprehension Quiz

1.

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

2.

My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?

a)

He wanted to be at the party

b)

The neighbors were making too much noise

c)

He was hungry

d)

He wanted to go outside

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?

a)

She is tired

b)

She is sleepy

c)

She is worried

d)

She is sick

6.

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 job did Paul have?

a)

Doctor

b)

Lawyer

c)

Ditch digger

d)

Store cashier

7.

Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive. An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive. It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive. What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?

a)

changing its eating and sleeping habits

b)

changing its behavior or its physical characteristics

c)

changing its environment or habitat

d)

giving birth to multiple offspring

8.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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

d)

playing with his friends

11.

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?

a)

Furious is a fancier word than mad.

b)

Lucy was really upset.

c)

Lucy wasn't that mad at all.

d)

Lucy was going home.

12.

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

13.

(1) Despite the relative reluctance of Americans to adopt it, soccer is the most popular sport in the world and has been for several decades. (2) Soccer, which is called "football" in most places, has few rules compared with such sports as baseball. (3) Also, in contrast to baseball and American football, soccer games have few pauses in the action. (4) Soccer scores aren't as high as scores are in American sports, but many people consider that an exciting feature of the game, because the occasional goals are that much more thrilling.

Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Soccer is more popular in Europe than American football is.

b)

Soccer is a great sport, despite its unpopularity in America.

c)

Baseball and basketball will need overhauls if they are to compete on the world stage with soccer.

d)

Soccer is an all-around better sport than any other in the world.

14.

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?

a)

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

b)

It is also fun to look for shells.

c)

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

d)

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

15.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

a)

The American Falls is 167 feet high

b)

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

c)

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

d)

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

16.

Claudio Arrau was (a)

17.

He was famous for (a)

18.

When he was 5 years old, he gave his (a)

19.

His serious career began in (a)

20.

Claudio Arrau joined the Stern Conservatory in

a)

1940

b)

1924

c)

1967

d)

1950

21.

He moved permanently to the United States in

a)

1924

b)

1940

c)

1941

d)

1967

22.

Claudio Arrau died in

a)

1999

b)

2001

c)

1980

d)

1991

23.

I played Fortnite until my fingers fell off!

a)

Idiom

b)

Oxymoron

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

24.

He slept like a log.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Alliteration

25.

It's raining cats and dogs.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Simile

26.

Silly sally sold sea shells by the sea shore.

a)

Methaphor

b)

Idiom

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

27.

My class is a circus!

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Onomatopoeia

28.

My keys grew legs and ran away!

a)

Alliteration

b)

Personification

c)

Idiom

d)

Metaphor

29.

Jumbo shrimp, deafening silence.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Simile

d)

Idiom

30.

Chirp, meow, boom, zap, pow!

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

Personification

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Metaphor

31.

An extreme exaggeration

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

32.

Compare two things using like or as

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

33.

Using the same letter sound throughout a sentence

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

34.

"The spoon danced in the bowl" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

35.

Like a small boat

On the ocean

Sending big waves

Into motion

("Fight" by Rachel Platten)

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

36.

A word that imitates sound

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

37.

"And the beat goes boom clap" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

38.

"You're going to hear me roar" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

39.

"You're going to hear me roar" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

40.

"Hungry as a bear" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

41.

"Brownies are happiness" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

42.

"Penelope put pennies in the pie" is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

metaphor

d)

onomatopoeia

43.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

personification

e)

gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

44.

The snow is a white blanket.

This is an example of:

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

45.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

a)

alliteration

b)

There's no figurative language used here.

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

e)

personification

46.

This term means to use a strong exaggeration:

a)

personification

b)

idiom

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

hyperbole

47.

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence that is written in red font shows which TWO examples of figurative language?

a)

allusion

b)

personification

c)

idiom

d)

metaphor

e)

onomatopoeia

48.

During a thunderstorm, Sarah decides to unplug all her electronic devices. What can you infer about Sarah?

a)

She enjoys thunderstorms

b)

She is afraid of the dark

c)

She wants to protect her devices from power surges

d)

She is preparing to leave the house

49.

The teacher announced, 'We will have a pop quiz on Friday.' The students groaned in unison. What can you infer about the students?

a)

They are excited about the quiz

b)

They were not prepared for the announcement

c)

They prefer having quizzes on Mondays

d)

They enjoy surprises

50.

After reading for hours, Jane closed her book with a satisfied smile. 'That was a fantastic story,' she thought. What can you infer about Jane?

a)

She didn't enjoy the book

b)

She is a slow reader

c)

She prefers watching movies

d)

She enjoyed the book

51.

Who is Scooby Doo's best friend?

a)

Shaggy

b)

Daphne

c)

Velma

d)

Fred

52.

Which is a Power Ranger color?

a)

purple

b)

green

c)

yellow

d)

brown

53.

How many days in a year?

a)

375

b)

265

c)

325

d)

365

54.

What color is made when you mix blue and yellow?

a)

aqua

b)

brown

c)

green

d)

purple

55.

What holiday is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November?

a)

Thanksgiving

b)

Christmas

c)

Easter

d)

Valentines Day

56.

What does 70 x 30=

a)

2400

b)

240

c)

2100

d)

210

57.

What planet is closest to the sun?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Mars

c)

Mercury

d)

Earth

58.

What is the name of the boy in "Winnie the Pooh"?

a)

Christian Roger

b)

Christopher Robin

c)

Christopher Michael

d)

Michael Robin

59.

Which of these is a verb?

a)

run

b)

hello

c)

bird

d)

instruction

60.

Which is the plural word for a type of bird?

(Hint: they flew into a plane engine)

a)

quakes

b)

visages

c)

geese

d)

airplane

61.

What is a mast?

a)

A pole for a sail on a ship

b)

An open wound

c)

A dog park

d)

A Catholic church service

62.

What is a loan?

a)

a credit card

b)

a bank

c)

money you borrow from someone

d)

money that is stolen from you

63.

What is the conclusion of an article or story?

a)

the beginning

b)

the end

c)

the middle

d)

the side (also known as annotations)

64.

Who is Micheal Brown?

a)

a high school student who got a full ride to every school he applied to

b)

a famous football player

c)

Mr. Prasser's neighbor

d)

a college student who decided school was not for him

65.

Which of these is verbal communication?

a)

writing to a friend

b)

asking your grandma to tell you about her life

c)

giving someone a mean look

d)

texting

66.

Which word has almost nothing to do with "turbulence"?

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

airplane

d)

baby

67.

Which of these is likely to be non-fiction?

a)

Monsters Inc.

b)

My Teacher is a Vampire

c)

How Spiders Breathe

d)

The Three Little Pigs

68.

What is fiction?

a)

made up stories/something not true

b)

truths

c)

cookbooks

d)

verbs, nouns, and adjectives

69.

Which of these are quotation marks?

a)

'

b)

"

c)

)

d)

]

70.

What two things gave the shipwrecked man hope?

a)

a saw and a knife

b)

his cell phone and some extra food

c)

his dog, his cat, and his rooster who woke him up on time

d)

a Bible and a blanket

71.

Which of these words is a noun and a verb?

a)

similar

b)

uneasy

c)

love

d)

the

72.

What is one way to be happy according to the class discussion?

a)

eat sweets a lot

b)

spend time with family or loved ones

c)

take your anger out on objects such as pillows or walls

d)

never use an alarm clock

73.

What is a silhouette?

a)

a type of car

b)

a tone of voice

c)

the outline of a person (like a shadow)

d)

a part of a computer

74.

Which of these is an adverb?

a)

slowly

b)

nice

c)

skyrocket

d)

none of these are adverbs

75.

Which sentence has an adjective and no verbs? (Hint: it will sound incomplete)

a)

He ran around the track.

b)

The girl is Brielle.

c)

The funny man tells jokes.

d)

An intelligent woman.

76.

Should you use the same transitions for Informational essays and Argumentative essays?

a)

no

b)

yes

c)

some will be the same. (evidence)

77.

Which transition(s) are appropriate to introduce a first PEEL?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

To add on,

c)

To further explain,

d)

First and foremost,

78.

Which transition(s) are appropriate to introduce a second PEEL?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

To add on,

c)

To further explain,

d)

In addition to

e)

First of all,

79.

Which transition(s) are appropriate to introduce a third PEEL?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

Lastly,

c)

To begin with,

d)

In addition to

e)

Finally,

80.

Which transition(s) are appropriate for a Conclusion?

a)

Another reason why

b)

In retrospect,

c)

An example,

d)

In addition to

e)

To conclude,

81.

Which transition(s) are appropriate for a Counterclaim?

a)

Others may say,

b)

Some may believe,

c)

In other words,

d)

In addition to

82.

Which transition(s) are appropriate for a Rebuttal?

a)

Also,

b)

To add onto ____,

c)

This may be true, but...

d)

Even though this is a valid argument, there is far more evidence to prove that...

e)

This is possible, but...

83.

Which transitions are appropriate for an ELABORATION where you are trying to Compare or Contrast?

a)

Unlike _____,

b)

However,

c)

This shows that ____ is like ____ because...

d)

Adding on,

84.

Which transitions are appropriate for an ELABORATION where you are trying to show Cause and Effect relationships?

a)

These are similar because,

b)

This may lead to...

c)

This shows that ____ is like ____ because...

d)

If this continues to happen...

85.

Which transitions are appropriate for an ELABORATION where you are trying to make a Connection?

a)

These are similar because,

b)

This idea is like...

c)

This proves that,

d)

If this continues to happen...

86.

What is the 23rd letter of the alphabet?

a)

z

b)

q

c)

t

d)

w

87.

Who wrote the national anthem?

a)

Francis Scott Key

b)

Frank Kele

c)

Michael Scott

d)

Beyonce

88.

Which of these is NOT a natural disaster

a)

Volcanic Eruption

b)

Hurricane

c)

Icebergs

d)

Tornado

89.

Which is the planet closest to the sun?

a)

Mars

b)

Mercury

c)

Venus

d)

Earth

90.

What does CGI stand for?

a)

Computer guys initiated

b)

Cellular Graphic Install

c)

Computer generated imagery

d)

Cool green isotopes

91.

Which word means "paying attention to details?"

a)

meticulous

b)

reckless

c)

apathetic

d)

negligent

92.

Which color is NOT a primary color

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Red

93.

Which genre of music is considered to come from New Orleans, LA?

a)

Country

b)

Jazz

c)

R&B

d)

Pop

94.

What is Louisiana's state flower?

a)

Magnolia

b)

Casablanca Lily

c)

Sunflower

d)

Marigold

95.

What is the state capital of Texas?

a)

Houston

b)

Dallas

c)

San Antonio

d)

Austin

96.

Who is the most decorated NFL player?

a)

Drew Brees

b)

Marv Flemming

c)

Tom Brady

d)

Jerry Rice

97.

Which animal is considered the strongest bird?

a)

Falcon

b)

Chicken

c)

Ostrich

d)

Eagle

98.

Which of the following was NOT a US president?

a)

George Washington

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

99.

Which YA series is NOT a movie series?

a)

Harry Potter

b)

The Vampire Diaries

c)

The Hunger Games

d)

Twilight

100.

What is the name of this famous painting by Vincent Van Gogh?

a)

Swirly Sky

b)

Starry Night

c)

Moonlit Night

d)

A Village at Night

Middle School Comprehension Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 4hrs 22mins

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