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Reading Exam

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 8hrs 50mins

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.
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.
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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
7.
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
8.
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
9.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Sam likes warm weather

b)

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all

c)

Sam hates warm water

d)

Sam likes cold weather

10.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

The bus was the ---- way to travel

a)

best

b)

easiest

c)

cheapest

d)

slowest

11.

Who went to the lake?

a)

David

b)

Dave

c)

Jack

d)

Jade

12.

Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers. He dipped his brush into the purple paint pot and painted the petals gently, one by one, being careful not to slop over the edges.

Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of gently above?

a)

being very quiet

b)

using a light touch

c)

trying to be perfect

d)

moving very slowly

13.

Sparrow hopped up two more branches, but Nanabozho struggled after him. “Orange?” Nanabozho called.

Sparrow flitted to the uppermost branch and watched as Nanabozho clambered up the tree.

What is the meaning of clambered above?

a)

thought quickly

b)

looked carefully

c)

shouted nervously

d)

climbed awkwardly

14.

But the paints and dyes spilled, pouring out of the pots like a rushing waterfall!

Why does the author use the simile “like a rushing waterfall” to tell about the paint spill?

a)

to show that it makes a pool among the trees

b)

to show that it sweeps Nanabozho to the ground

c)

to show that it flows quickly and has great power

d)

to show that it is enjoyable for Nanabozho to look at

15.

“Unfortunately, there is a problem.”


Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unfortunately above?

a)

sadly

b)

clearly

c)

carefully

d)

accidentally

16.

1- How many brothers does Hessa have?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

17.

2- Who doesn’t like flying?

a)

Hessa’s brother

b)

Hessa’s dad

c)

Hessa’s mum

18.

5. Why couldn’t Hessa see the park?

a)

There were clouds in the sky.

b)

The park is very small.

c)

She was sleepy.

19.

6. Where did they fly last?

a)

To the mountains.

b)

To the desert.

c)

To the city.

20.

What is the meaning of the word scurry as it is used in this sentence?

"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

a)

fly carefully

b)

peck lightly

c)

move quickly

d)

walk slowly

21.

Read and answer the question!


Some people find it hard to wake up in the morning. That is a problem. A woman had an idea. She made a special wake-up clock. Here is how it works. The clock beeps to wake you. You still want to sleep. You try to turn it off. The clock does not go off. It keeps beeping. It uses its wheels to move. It moves around your room. You must get up to find the clock. That wakes you up. Good morning!


What did a woman make to help people wake up?

a)

an idea

b)

a special clock

c)

beeping

d)

good morning

22.

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.


What is this text mostly about?

a)

Types of liquid

b)

states of matter

c)

forms of water

d)

gas has no shape

23.
"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
24.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
25.
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.
26.
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.
27.

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.


How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

a)

He did not brush his teeth well.

b)

He did not floss his teeth.

c)

He ate too much candy.

d)

All of the above.

28.
Why did the kids at school often tease Stanley? 
a)
He was overweight
b)
His feet smelled
c)
His father was the school janitor.
d)
He had bright red hair. 
29.
Where was the setting of Holes?
a)
Disneyland
b)
Sahara Desert
c)
Camp Green Lake
d)
Iraq
30.
What was special about Stanley's name?
a)
It was his family name.
b)
It was spelled using hieroglyphics.
c)
It was spelled the same forward and backward.
d)
It is a European name.
31.
Where did Stanley get the pair of sneakers?
a)
Found them in a trash can.
b)
It was a gift from a basketball player.
c)
They fell from the freeway overpass on his head.
d)
They were on sale at the mall.
32.

Campers DON't want to get bitten by a __________ even if it means they would be allowed to spend some time recovering in the tent, instead of having to a dig holes.

a)

yellow spotted lizard

b)

rattlesnake

c)

scorpion

d)

spider

33.
How did carrying a pig up the mountain help Stanley's great great grandfather?
a)
It helped him to become rich because he sold the pig.
b)
It helped him to take the pig back to its owner.
c)
It helped him to take Madame Zeroni up the mountain.
d)
It help him to be stronger and built his character.
34.
Why were the boys digging holes?
a)
They are trying to leave from Camp Green Lake.
b)
They are trying to create small wells to hold water.
c)
They are trying to build character.
d)
They were looking for something for the warden.
35.
What is it when the author tells about a time in the past, and this information is used to give the reader information, which they can use to make connections?
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
conflict
d)
inference
36.
Which object is used as a symbol of hope in the novel?
a)
rattlesnake tattoo
b)
oninon
c)
mountain
d)
Big Thumb
37.
Which object was used to symbolize layers of history in the novel?
a)
holes
b)
mountain
c)
onion
d)
the color red
38.
Who is NOT a character is the story Holes?
a)
Stanley
b)
Zero
c)
Mary Lou
d)
Mr. Peabody
39.

This sentence is an example of what type of figurative language? "Myra's head is as empty as a flowerpot."

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

40.
What did Madame Zeroni tell Elya will happen if he doesn't take her up the mountain?
a)
He will die.
b)
He will be cursed and so will his family for generations.
c)
He will sink while going to America.
d)
Nothing will happen to him.
41.

Camp Green Lake is _________________

a)

one of the largest lakes in Texas

b)

a big dried up lake where rattlesnakes and scorpions live

c)

a cool, shady lake with trees surrounding it

42.

Campers DON't want to get bitten by a __________ even if it means they would be allowed to spend some time recovering in the tent, instead of having to a dig holes.

a)

yellow spotted lizard

b)

rattlesnake

c)

scorpion

d)

spider

43.
What is the meaning of the following line from Holes? "You're not in the Girl Scouts."
a)
The camp used to be a Girl Scout camp.
b)
The boys will have to become tough and work a lot.
c)
The boys would earn badges for their accomplishments there.
d)
The camp would be easy and fun.
44.
How did carrying a pig up the mountain help Stanley's great great grandfather?
a)
It helped him to become rich because he sold the pig.
b)
It helped him to take the pig back to its owner.
c)
It helped him to take Madame Zeroni up the mountain.
d)
It help him to be stronger and built his character.
45.
Why did Stanley's letter to his mom make it sound like it was a real camp?
a)
He did not know if his family wanted him to come back or not.
b)
He wanted her to know that they went hiking everyday.
c)
He did not want her to worry about him.
d)
He wanted his mom to come visit.
46.

All of the following were true about the Warden EXCEPT:

a)

She is tall

b)

She has freckles

c)

She usually wears a black cowboy hat and boots

d)

She has blond hair

47.

What is Zero's real name?

a)

Hector

b)

Zeus

c)

Joseph

d)

Ricky

48.

What is Stanley's nickname?

a)

Zero

b)

Caveman

c)

Zigzag

d)

Twitch

49.

Who takes Zero's spot in Tent D after her runs away?

a)

Caveman

b)

Rex

c)

Twitch

d)

Zigzag

50.

Where was Zero living when he was arrested?

a)

in a hotel

b)

on the streets

c)

in a house

d)

in his car

51.

Why was Twitch arrested?

a)

for stealing clothes

b)

for stealing shoes

c)

for stealing jewels

d)

for stealing a car

52.

Who was Sam's boat named after?

a)

The girl he loved, Katerine

b)

His mother, Mary Lou

c)

Himself, Sam

d)

His donkey, Mary Lou

53.

What did Zero call the stuff in the glass jars?

a)

Nectar

b)

Sploosh

c)

Sweet Juice

d)

Peaches

54.

What did Barf Bag do to be sent to the hospital?

a)

He fell in a hole

b)

He was bitten by 6 yellow spotted lizzards

c)

He got in a fight

d)

He stepped on a rattlesnake

55.

Where did Stanley find Zero?

a)

Under a boat

b)

In a hole

c)

On to of the mountain

d)

Hiding at came

56.

What helped Zero to keep goign up the mountain?

a)

Spelling words that Stanley told him

b)

thinking about having a real home

c)

singing songs

d)

thinking about Mr. Pendanski

57.

What kind of food did they find at the top of the mountain?

a)

peppers

b)

onions

c)

wheat

d)

corn

58.

What did Zero confess to Stanley at the top of the mountain?

a)

He can already read and write

b)

He stole Clyde Livingston's shoes

c)

He ran away from home

d)

He is rich

59.

The onions did all the following for the boys EXCEPT

a)

Stopped them from starving

b)

Helped Zero feel better after getting sick from Sploosh

c)

Helped Stanley feel stronger

d)

Poisoned them

60.

Who's name was on the suitcase?

a)

Kate Barlow

b)

Trout Walker

c)

Mary Lou

d)

Stanley Yelnats

61.

Why didn't the yellow spotted lizards bite Zero and Stanley?

a)

Yellow spotted lizards don't bite people

b)

They weren't hungry

c)

Yellow spotted lizards only bite girls

d)

Yellow spotted lizards don't like onion juice

62.

What is the name of the product Stanley's father invented?

a)

Sploosh

b)

Fantastic Feet

c)

Smell swell

d)

Peach Delight

63.

Who is Ms. Morengo?

a)

The Warden's friend

b)

Stanley's aunt

c)

Stanley's lawyer

d)

Mr. Sir's wife

64.

Read the passage and choose the word that best describes the tone. Alice got an A or her essay

And, I don't understand why.

She doesn't work as hard

or write as well as I do.

a)

jealous

b)

joyous

c)

peaceful

d)

grim

65.

Choose the word that best describes the tone in the passage:

It had been another long day at achool.

I sighed as I started my homework,

Realizing

It would take forever to finish

a)

gloomy

b)

angry

c)

fearful

d)

calm

66.

True or False: All poems must rhyme.

a)

True

b)

False

67.
  • The first letters in a line/verse spell a word if you read vertically
a)

acrostic

b)

epic

c)

diamante

d)

haiku

e)

ode

68.
  • Always has 3 lines
  • 1st line 5 syllables, 2nd line 7 syllables, 3rd line 5 syllables
  • Always takes place in nature or are about nature
a)

acrostic

b)

haiku

c)

diamante

d)

cinquain

e)

ode

69.

Which type of poem is this?

a)

ballad

b)

ode

c)

cinquain

d)

haiku

70.

Which type of poem is this?

a)

alphabet

b)

acrostic

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

ballad

71.

the pattern of rhyme in a poem or song. Usually it’s characterized by letters (ABAB or AABB, etc.)

a)

poetic license

b)

rhyme scheme

c)

tone

d)

refrain

72.

A witty, humorous, or nonsense poem with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA)

a)

epic poem

b)

ode

c)

limerick

d)

ballad

73.
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.
74.
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.
75.
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.
76.
Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teacher's questions in class.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Famous female journalists in Madison was born before Carson.
b)
Madison likes music. and math.
c)
How women were treated in the Madison is a very good student.
d)
Madison likes to show off.
77.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
78.
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.
79.
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?
a)
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
b)
We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
c)
You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.
d)
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.
80.
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
81.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
82.
"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
83.
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
84.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

85.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

86.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

87.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

88.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

89.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

90.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

91.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

92.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

93.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

94.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

95.

What type of IRONY is being illustrated in the picture?

a)

dramatic

b)

situational

c)

verbal

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