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EOY Reading 2

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 4hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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.

3.

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

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

5.

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

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.

6.

What does Inference mean?

a)

finding details in a story

b)

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

c)

Giving a reason for your answer

7.

What is evidence

a)

Facts or information that is true

b)

An object you use to sweep up dirt

c)

Something that is broken

8.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

b)

to teach how to play basketball

c)

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

9.

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.

10.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic

b)

She is shy

c)

She is mean

11.

Reading Comprehension is

a)

Answering questions

b)

Reading fluently

c)

Listening to the teacher while he reads

d)

Understanding what we read

12.

Comprehension Questions are _________________.

a)

Questions that check if we understand what we read.

b)

Questions that see how fluently we read.

c)

Questions that see if we're listening to the teacher

d)

Questions that help us read.

13.

Pre-reading Strategies are _______________.

a)

Things I can do while reading a story or prompt.

b)

Things I can do before reading a story or prompt.

c)

Things I can do after reading a story or prompt.

d)

Things I should do only when I'm confused

14.

Four pre-reading strategies are _________________.

a)

Preview the authors background, preview the title, preview the subtitles, and google the book

b)

Read the story, preview the page numbers, preview the subtitles, and preview the margin information

c)

Preview the pictures, preview the title, preview the subtitles, and preview the margin information

d)

Google the book, preview the title, preview the subtitles, and preview the margin information

15.

Pre-reading strategies help us

a)

Understand (or comprehend) what we read

b)

Read better (fluency)

c)

Pay attention to the teacher

d)

With our listening skills

16.

While we're reading, to help us understand what we're reading we can

a)

Reflect and check our understanding after each paragraph

b)

Read the whole paragraph again

c)

Preview the title

d)

Study the vocabulary

17.

To make answering comprehension questions easier we can

a)

Try and read fluently

b)

Read the questions first so that we read the story or passage with a purpose.

c)

Ask a friend

d)

Read the questions after we're done to try and remember

18.
I should read the entire text before answering the questions.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Distractions help me read better.
a)
True
b)
False
20.

form an opinion or make a judgement

a)

evaluate

b)

monitor

c)

clarify

d)

synthesize

21.

details that help you figure it out

a)

context clues

b)

infer

c)

connection

d)

paraphrase

22.

includes all the main details / ideas

a)

summarize

b)

paraphrase

c)

connection

d)

clarify

23.

read it again

a)

reread

b)

evaluate

c)

monitor

d)

footnote

24.

educated guess what will happen next

a)

predict

b)

infer

c)

monitor

d)

evaluate

25.

read between the lines (implied, not stated)

a)

infer

b)

evaluate

c)

synthesize

d)

monitor

26.

How the characters in a story solve the problem is called the __________.

a)

plot

b)

narrative

c)

solution

d)

theme

27.

The ______________ in a story are the people or animals.

a)

solutions

b)

details

c)

stars

d)

characters

28.

Which of the following is an example of a setting in a story:

a)

the woods

b)

a teacher

c)

a dragon

d)

a witch

29.

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

30.

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

31.

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.

32.

What does non-fiction mean?

a)

real

b)

not real

33.
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. 
34.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

35.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.

What is the main idea?

a)

Dessert is supposed to come last.

b)

The students had a backward day.

c)

It is hard to do things backward.

d)

Students failed their tests.

36.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
37.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

38.

Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!

What is the paragraph mostly about?

a)

how long you might expect to live

b)

about the health of females

c)

why people live to be 70

d)

tells that people live to be 100

39.

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

a)

Title

b)

Headings

c)

Pictures

d)

All of these

40.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic

b)

She is shy

c)

She is mean

d)

She hates people

41.

2- Who doesn’t like flying?

a)

Hessa’s brother

b)

Hessa’s dad

c)

Hessa’s mum

42.

1- How many brothers does Hessa have?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

43.
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. 
44.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

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

d)

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

45.
Darin and Gary had worked all winter down in the basement putting together a model radio controlled airplane. Darin instructed Gary how to make every part, but he allowed Gary to do all the work himself. Gary had to cut out all of the balsa wood parts, glue the pieces together and attach the special skin onto the wooden body of the plane. They even practiced flying a radio controlled model plane on a computer program. Darin drove them to a field to test out the plane. When they returned home, Gary came home crying with his plane in a box. He never worked on a model plane again.
How old do you think Gary is?
a)
2
b)
11
c)
22
d)
52
46.
Everything around you is made of matter.  Matter is made of at least one element.  An element is made of atoms that are all the same kind.  It is a pure form of matter.  Elements join together with other elements to make the different materials that we see and use every day.  Which is larger, an atom or an element?
a)
atom
b)
element
47.
Animals in the forest have a wide variety of adaptations.  Monkeys have long tails.  They can use them almost like another hand.  This helps them swing quickly through the tops of trees.  They can even do this while holding their babies or gathering food.  Giraffes need to reach leaves at the tops of tall trees.  Having a long neck is an adaptation that allows them to do this.  How do monkeys use their tails as an adaptation? 
a)
they swat flies with them
b)
they scare predators with them
c)
they use them like another hand
d)
they don't use their tails as an adaptation
48.
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
49.
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
50.
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
51.
(1) College tuitions are soaring, leaving many parents wondering if they will be able to afford higher education for their children.  (2) Cutbacks in government aid combined with skyrocketing tuition are making it unfeasible even for families of moderate wealth to fully fund their children's educations.  (3) In America, people say that you can be anything you want to be.  (4) But getting an education is crucial if you hope to achieve the American dream.
With which of the following statements would the author of this passage most likely agree?
a)
The government should help students pay for college.
b)
The cost of a college education is unreasonable.
c)
Borrowing money for college may be the answer to rising education costs.
d)
An education is not necessary to succeed in America.
52.
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
d)
lions
53.

Read and answer the questions!


Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.

Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.

Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.


Based on the text, which sentence is TRUE?

a)

If I put ice in a new container, it will change to a new shape.

b)

If I put vapor into a new container, it will keep the same shape.

c)

If I put liquid water into a new container, it will change to a new shape.

d)

Ice and liquid water will both flow if I put them in new containers.

54.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

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

d)

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

55.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. 1.

The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

a)

A. cosmic

b)

B. land

c)

C. mental

d)

D. common man

56.

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 also called football.

c)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

57.

A person who flies an airplane is its

a)

steward

b)

pilot

c)

surgeon

d)

director

58.

A person who volunteers is someone who

a)

studies for tests.

b)

does no work at all.

c)

gets a raise.

d)

does work without being paid.

59.

Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

a)

He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.

b)

He wants to stay home from school.

c)

He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.

d)

He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.

60.
Which sentence best describes a difference between the nonfiction text "Immigrants Today" and the poem "Eyes of an Immigrant"?
a)
The poem describes what a refugee is, while the nonfiction text does not. 
b)
The nonfiction text discusses the journey, while the poem does not. 
c)
The nonfiction text describes the hardships of immigrants, while the poem describes the process immigrants must go through.
d)
The nonfiction text consist of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeper understanding of an immigrants experience.
61.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only certain things.

b)

That we taste through our noses

c)

Where taste buds are found

d)

We have taste buds on our tongues

62.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

a)

interested

b)

angry about

c)

afraid of

d)

able to

63.
At the end of "A Picnic in October" what does the speaker mean when he says, "I think I'm seeing her for the very first time?"
a)
This is his first trip to see The Statue of Liberty.
b)
He has never looked up at The Statue of Liberty before. 
c)
He has just realized how important The Statue of Liberty is and what she stands for.
d)
This is the first time he has paid attention to The Statue of Liberty. 
64.
The organization of the poem "Eyes of an Immigrant" helps show the reader 
a)
the change in the setting.
b)
how dreams come true.
c)
the importance of having a ride and money.
d)
the hardship of the journey to a better life.
65.
In paragraph 3, the details about the refugee process supports the idea that
a)
being a refugee is easier than trying to become a citizen.
b)
there is an examination and inspection process. 
c)
this is a category that immigrants fall into.
d)
becoming a refugee is a lengthy process as well. 
66.
What is the best summary for the selection "Immigrants Today?" 
a)
Immigrants today must undergo a medical examination. They must also undergo an interview and have their paperwork inspected. Even though it is a confusing process, people still want to come to America, just as they have for thousands of years. 
b)
Immigration today is controversial and confusing. In the 1900's immigrants took an examination and once they passed they could start their life in America. Today their are categories that immigrants must fit into. Some immigrants ask to come to America as refugees. Others seek permanent citizenship. This allows immigrants to get their green cards. Even though it is a confusing process, people still want to come to America.
c)
Immigrants often ask America if they can come to the country as a refugee. They must apply with America before leaving their home country. Once they are approved, refugees need to find funds to get from their home to America. After coming to America refugees get help with housing, schools, and how to navigate in America.
d)
Immigration today is controversial and confusing. In the early 1900's once immigrants passed the Ellis Island examination they were able to start their life in America. It was hard work and many people returned home.
67.

To REQUIRE something means to_________it.

a)

need

b)

have

c)

understand

d)

forget

68.

You_________something to find its length

a)

slice

b)

measure

c)

tape

d)

force

69.
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
d)
lions
70.
The boy's thoughts on the last page of the fiction story emphasize 
a)
how embarrassed he is with his family. 
b)
the importance of family.
c)
how proud grandma is of him.
d)
that he now understands why his family celebrates Lady Liberty.
71.
How are the boy in "A Picnic in October" and the speaker in "Eyes of an Immigrant" similar?
a)
Both are new to America.
b)
Both show appreciation for the sight of The Statue of Liberty.
c)
Both get sea sick.
d)
Both are unsure of what the future holds.
72.

What is the problem in the text?

a)

Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

b)

Nick is allergic to puppies.

c)

Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

d)

Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

73.

You may be surprised to hear that earthquakes are not rare. In fact, earthquakes happen every day somewhere in the world. Most of them are weak. There are times, however, when an earthquake is very powerful and causes a lot of damage. One strong earthquake can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and more.


Can you describe why earthquakes are so dangerous?

a)

Earthquakes are rare.

b)

It can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks and other things.

c)

They only happen in North America.

d)

Earthquakes are mostly weak.

74.

Did you know that tornadoes come from thunderstorms? Thunderclouds build up when cool, dry air runs into warm, wet air. If enough cool air runs into warm air, clouds can start to gain energy and power. A tornado can result from this energy. A tornado is a spinning column created by the thunderstorm’s strong winds. The winds are so strong that they can pick up water, dust, and scraps. A tornado can spin over 200 miles per hour, which means that it has a lot of force.


How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

a)

The wind provides energy.

b)

Water and dust help provide energy.

c)

If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.

75.

“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m so mad Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.


What details can you find in the text that shows that the window was broken?

a)

There was glass all over the floor.

b)

A neighbor threw a ball through it.

c)

Tommy threw a baseball through it.

76.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sun was 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, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.


Can you explain what is happening in the text?

a)

Cassie headed out the door to go get pizza because she was hungry.

b)

Cassie struggled to open her eyes because she was tired.

c)

She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door to go to school.

d)

It was Thursday and she was going to the store for her mom.

77.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."


How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

a)

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a home anymore.

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know and he is scared.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother for a while.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

78.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

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

d)

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

79.

When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them.


The words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______.

a)

discovers

b)

watches

c)

notices

d)

buys

80.
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
81.

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

82.
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.