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FAST Reading Test

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1)Joe is a happy child who likes to help others. (2) His brother, Jim, is always in a bad mood. (3) Joe’s friend Ed is nice, but sometimes he is too competitive. (4) All of the children enjoy playing basketball after school.


Which sentence contains information about a grouchy child?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

1)Roses are very poplar, especially in February. (2) A rose is a flowering plant that is colorful and smells good. (3) They are often given on Valentine’s Day. (4) Be careful of the thorns!


Which sentence contains the definition of a rose?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

1)Alan is a boy I know. (2) Tom is friends with him. (3) Alan is a great athlete and a wonderful friend. (4) Tom likes to play sports too. (5) Ted is also friends with Alan.


Which sentence shows the author thinks favorably about a person?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

1)People like fruit. (2) Did you know it is good for you? (3) Grapes are good for your heart. (4) Apples are good for your brain. (5) Grapefruit is good for your skin and hair. (6) People like eating fruit which is a healthy food.


Which sentence is a summary of the paragraph?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

e)

6

5.

(1) Joya received a letter from her friend, Jamie. (2) Jamie told Joya about her new home. (3) She moved to a farm in the country. (4) She made two new friends, Samantha and Isabelle. (5) Joya smiled when she read the letter. (6) She put the letter away in her desk drawer.


Which sentence reveals how Joya feels?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

6.

1)Miss Henry gave three pages of math for homework. (2) Sten wrote down his homework in his notebook. (3) He then put it away. (4) Sten asked questions about the assignment. (5) He likes science, but does not enjoy math.

Which sentence reveals Sten’s point of view?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

7.

Ms. Wood reads to her class every day. She reads poems to them. Poems make her students think. They have to think hard to figure out the poems.

What is the main idea?

a)

Poems make Ms. Wood’s students think

b)

Ms. Woods likes to read

c)

Poems are read in the classroom.

d)

Ms. Wood’s students like poems.

8.

1)Do you own a golden retriever? (2) Golden retriever’s make great pets. (3)They are friendly to everyone. (4) They make you feel better when you feel lonely. (5) They also help guard a house.

What sentence is the main idea?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

9.

It was Sara’s birthday. Her mother baked a cake. Her father drove them to the mall. Her older sister bought her a drink. Sara spilled it on the floor. She cried until her sister bought her another one.

What caused Sara to be upset?

a)

Her father drove them to the mall.

b)

She cried until she got another one

c)

She spilled her drink

d)

He mother baked a cake.

10.

Andrew changed from being a poor student, to a successful one. The change was gradual, but he worked hard and it made a difference

What does the word “gradual” mean?

a)

Poor

b)

Successful

c)

Slow but steady

d)

Fast and Quick

11.

Baking muffins is fun! The tins must be buttered. Then, mix the muffin ingredients and pour into the tins. Finally, put the tins in the oven. Once they are cool, then it is time to eat!


What is the third step in this procedure?

a)

Put the tin in the oven.

b)

Butter the Tin

c)

Mix the muffins

d)

Pour the mixture into the tins

e)

Eat the muffins

12.

washing clothes by hand was done in the distant past. What does “distant” mean in this sentence?

a)

quiet

b)

unfriendly

c)

unclear

d)

faraway

13.

Jax asked Ben about his grade. Ben looked at the ground and didn’t say anything. Ben is very sensitive about his grades.

What does the word “sensitive” tell us about Ben?

a)

He doesn’t like to talk about his grades

b)

He is proud of his grades.

c)

He was told not to talk about his grades

d)

He got the best grade in the class

14.
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
15.
"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
16.
What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?
a)
Title
b)
Headings
c)
Pictures
d)
All of these
17.
Shanna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.
Where is Shanna?
a)
The Mall
b)
The Ocean
c)
The Aquariam
d)
The Park
18.
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.
19.
I have a head and a tail. My favorite number is one. I am made of copper. I am lucky if you pick me up. What am I?
a)
four leaf clover
b)
leaf
c)
penny
d)
dime
20.
We had to use an umbrella.  What was the cause of this?
a)
It was sunny outside.
b)
It began to drizzle rain.
c)
It was cold and windy outside.
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. 
Where was Cassie going?
a)
The beach.
b)
Church
c)
School
d)
Sleep over with a friend
22.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never ben to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
23.
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods taht belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
24.
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee. The state flower is the orange blossom. The state bird is the mockingbird. Florida became the 27th state in 1845. The state tree is the Sabal Palm. There are many beaches and cities in Florida.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
25.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
26.
Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
27.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
28.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
29.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
  Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
30.
This feature will list the important words in alphabetical order and give you the page number to find the word.
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
31.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
32.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
33.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
34.
This is an example of ____________ text feature? 
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
35.
This feature is used to show one or more locations/ geographical regions.
a)
Glossary
b)
Maps
c)
Captions
d)
None of the above
36.
What can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.
a)
Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.
b)
He is in the office.
c)
Mr. Furlich is a runner.
d)
He is in the cafeteria.
37.
You walk into your classroom and the teacher tells you to clear your desk and get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You can infer that......
a)
The teacher wants you to get ready for lunch.
b)
The teacher is going to give a test or quizz.
c)
It is time to go home.
d)
The teacher wants you to get ready for recess.
38.
Lee ___ a long letter to her friend.
a)
write
b)
wrong
c)
wrote
d)
wrapped
39.
Ming had one more ___ to win the game.
a)
chant
b)
chunk
c)
chance
d)
chase
40.
The dog's growl sounded ___.
a)
fierce
b)
forward
c)
farce
d)
fleece
41.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
42.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
43.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
44.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
45.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house.  My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep.  They both love to cuddle with me on the couch.  How are my pets similar? 
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
46.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day.  The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.  How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
47.
The key word same…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
48.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
49.
Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?
a)
They are eating with a spoon.
b)
It is hot outside.
c)
I like to eat ice cream.
d)
They are eating ice cream.
50.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. 
What skill is used in this paragraph?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Descriptive
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Cause and Effect
51.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
52.
Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?
a)
They both have short legs and powerful tails.
b)
They both eat eggs.
c)
They are both green.
d)
They both have hairy skin.
53.

What is a setting in a story?

a)

lesson being taught

b)

where and when the story occurs

c)

the events happening in the story

54.
What is the setting of the passage below?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion. 
a)
winter in a train station of a busy city
b)
a hospital in the future
c)
a summer morning in a castle
d)
a grocery store in the 1980's
55.

What is the plural form of the word box?

a)

box's

b)

box'es

c)

boxs

d)

boxes

56.

What is the plural form of the word leaf?

a)

leaf's

b)

leafs

c)

leavies

d)

leaves

57.

What is a character trait?

a)

What someone looks like

b)

What someone is like on the inside

c)

A rumor or lie about someone

d)

Someone's name

58.

 

Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.

Adrian is...

a)

Sad

b)

Lazy

c)

Determined

d)

Boring

59.

What is the theme of a story?

a)

The title

b)

Events that happened in the story

c)

A lesson that the reader learns from the story

d)

The illustrations in a story

60.

 

What three parts of a character's personality help us to infer their character traits?

a)

The character's thoughts, actions, and words

b)

The character's actions, interests, and what they wear

c)

The character's height, eye color, and hair color

d)

The character's words, favorite activities, and age

61.

Manny was not afraid of anything. He tried new things all the time and would stand up for what he thought was the right thing to do. What could be a character trait for Manny?

a)

Athletic

b)

Intelligent

c)

Brave

d)

Afraid

62.

That movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying.

What does humorous probably mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Funny

c)

Sad

d)

Long

63.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like lemonade and sweet tea.

a)

Bread

b)

Utensils

c)

Desserts

d)

Drinks

64.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means...

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

Color

b)

Add

c)

Delete

d)

Find

65.

The teacher said, "I need you to be all ears." What does "to be all ears" mean?

a)

To not listen

b)

To listen very carefully

c)

To have more than one earring

d)

To cover your ears

66.

I woke up late for school, so I quickly ate breakfast at home. I finally arrived at my classroom and sat down at my desk. I got into my mom's car and she drove me to school.

Are these events sequenced correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

67.

Which could be a possible theme for a story?

a)

Allie did not like eating vegetables.

b)

The dog was so happy while she played with her owner.

c)

Always be yourself.

d)

In Enemy Pie, the boy does not like his neighbor.

68.

"The trees danced in the wind" is an example of which type of figurative language?

a)

Idiom

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

69.

"Her eyes were diamonds" is an example of which type of personification?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Idiom

c)

Personification

70.

Which piece of evidence backs up the idea that Peter is creative?

a)

Peter tripped his little brother, and laughed as he fell down

b)

Peter bit into an apple and yelled out, "Ew!"

c)

Peter built a model of his school building using clay and paint

d)

Peter high fived his friend and said, "Nice job!"

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