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Reading Comprehension

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

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.

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

3.

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

4.
Theme is the author's 
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
5.
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.
6.
Theme is for everyone so you should think of theme being 
a)
small world idea
b)
big world idea/universal
c)
only for the characters
7.
When finding the theme, you have to _________________ because the author will NOT come out and tell you the theme.
a)
predict
b)
natural resource
c)
infer
8.
Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 
a)
clues
b)
characters
c)
setting
d)
theme
9.
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.
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.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions

Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”

Which word tells a reader what the passage is mostly about?

a)

obey

b)

groom

c)

idea

d)

puppy

16.

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.

17.

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.

18.

What does the phrase have no idea mean?

a)

do not understand

b)

can’t think

c)

ran out of ideas

d)

have an active imagination

19.

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

20.

The theme is the author's 

a)

main idea

b)

message or lesson

c)
characters
d)

setting or place

21.
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
22.

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.

23.

When another old cave is discovered in France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as buffalo or wild cats. Other images show birds and even horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images. This outnumbers all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.

Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

a)

Wild Animals in Art

b)

Prehistoric Paintings

c)

Exploring Caves

d)

Determining the Age of French Caves

24.

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.

25.

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.

26.

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

27.
The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
b)
It was placed on the endangered species list
c)
It was dying out because of pesticides
d)
The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird
28.
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.
29.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.


Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

a)

Wild Animals in Art

b)

Hidden Prehistoric Paintings

c)

Exploring Caves Respectfully

d)

Determining the Age of French Caves

30.

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

31.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.

Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?

a)

It is home to rare animals.

b)

It has a large number of caves.

c)

It is known for horse-racing events.

d)

It has attracted many famous artists.

32.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.


According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?

a)

Birds

b)

Bison

c)

Horses

d)

Wild cats

33.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

The word depict is closest in meaning to _______.

a)

show

b)

hunt

c)

count

d)

draw

34.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.


Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?

a)

It was completely dark inside.

b)

The caves were full of wild animals.

c)

Painting materials were hard to find.

d)

Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.

35.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.


The word They refers to _______.

a)

walls

b)

artists

c)

animals

d)

materials

36.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.


According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the paintings EXCEPT _______.

a)

temperature changes

b)

air movement

c)

water

d)

light

37.

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. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.

Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.


What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?

a)

Visitors were prohibited from entering.

b)

A new lighting system was installed.

c)

Another part was discovered.

d)

A new entrance was created.

38.

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

39.

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

40.

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.

41.

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

42.

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

43.

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

44.

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

45.

Whales ____ big.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

have

46.

I ____ happy.

a)

am

b)

has

c)

have

47.

The dog ____ hungry.

a)

am

b)

are

c)

is

48.

Do you _____ a cat?

a)

have

b)

has

c)

are

49.

I _____ a ladybug.

a)

do

b)

see

c)

are

50.

I _____ cookies.

a)

see

b)

do

c)

like

51.

I _____ cookies.

a)

see

b)

do

c)

like

52.

Do you ___ pizza?

a)

eat

b)

is

c)

have

53.

____ at the bird.

a)

like

b)

are

c)

Look

54.

Select the animals

a)
b)
c)
d)
55.

Select the places

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
56.

Select the people

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
57.

What is the plural of boy?

a)

boys

b)

boyn

c)

boes

58.

What is the plural of cat?

a)

cates

b)

cats

c)

catz

59.

What is the plural of toy?

a)

toyns

b)

toyus

c)

toys

60.

What is the plural of school?

a)

schooles

b)

schoolies

c)

schools

61.

What is the plural of girl?

a)

girls

b)

girlies

c)

girles

62.

What is the plural of man?

a)

men

b)

mans

c)

manes

63.

What is the plural of woman?

a)

womans

b)

women

c)

womenes

64.

What is the plural of mouse?

a)

mouses

b)

mouseis

c)

mice

65.

What is the plural of ox?

a)

oxes

b)

oxies

66.

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.

67.

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

68.

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)

day of the class trip

b)

first day of school

c)

Halloween

d)

Christmas

69.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.


i have fun with my bike.

a)

I have fun with my bike.

b)

I have fun with my bike

c)

i have fun with my bike

70.

What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?


The boy made a boat.

a)

boy

b)

made

c)

boat

d)

Both A and C

71.

What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?


The brothers went to the park.

a)

went

b)

brothers

c)

park

d)

both b and c

72.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

rimote

b)

remot

c)

remote

d)

remoke

73.

Which word is spelled correctly?

a)

swimming

b)

swiming

c)

swiiming

d)

swwiming

74.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.


______ ran up the hill.

a)

he

b)

He

c)

He's

d)

His

75.

Select the word that means the SAME.

Big

a)

small

b)

large

c)

skinny

d)

warm

76.

Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.


clean

a)

run

b)

nice

c)

smooth

d)

dirty

77.

Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.


strong

a)

powerful

b)

weak

c)

wild

d)

strange

78.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Where was the setting?

a)

school

b)

yard

c)

basement

d)

kitchen

79.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Who are the characters?

a)

Sherry and her brother

b)

Steve and his sister

c)

Steve and his mom

d)

Steve and his brother

80.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Where did the bird land?

a)

on the fence

b)

on the roof

c)

under the tree

d)

on the car

81.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


What was the bird making?

a)

a pie

b)

a nest

c)

supper

d)

money

82.

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.

83.

Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."[4] Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.[5] He is currently the principal owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)


Who is Michael Jordan ?

a)

an american singer

b)

the owner of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets

c)

an amreican former soldier

84.

A lakeside baptism ceremony ended in disaster when a large crocodile leapt from the water and killed the pastor, it has been reported.

Docho Eshete was allegedly grabbed by the crocodile soon after he started a mass baptism for 80 people on the shores of Lake Abaya in southern Ethiopia.

“He baptised the first person and he passed on to another one,” local resident Ketema Kairo told the BBC. “All of a sudden, a crocodile jumped out of the lake and grabbed the pastor."

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Pastor Docho was said to have been bitten on his legs, back and hands.

As his horrified congregation looked on, local fishermen reportedly struggled to rescue him. It was said they succeeded only in using their nets to prevent the crocodile from taking the 45-year-old’s body into the lake, near the city of Arba Minch.

(https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/crocodile-kills-pastor-ethiopia-baptism-lake-abaya-docho-eshete-arba-minch-fatal-croc-attack-nile-a8384531.html)


What does the news tell about ?

a)

pastor is killed by crocodile

b)

crocodile is killed by pastor

c)

crocodile attacks pastor's follower

85.

Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across, and travel a few miles (several kilometers) before dissipating. The most extreme tornadoes can attain wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h), are more than two miles (3 km) in diameter, and stay on the ground for dozens of miles (more than 100 km). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado)


How many speeds that most of tornadoes have ?

a)

more than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across

b)

less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across

c)

less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 255 feet (85m) across

86.

Crocodiles (subfamily Crocodylinae) or true crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Crocodylinae, all of whose members are considered true crocodiles, is classified as a biological subfamily. A broader sense of the term crocodile, Crocodylidae that includes Tomistoma, is not used in this article. The term crocodile here applies to only the species within the subfamily of Crocodylinae. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile)


What is the purpose of the text above ?

a)

to describe about crocodile

b)

to entertain the reader

c)

to retell the reader

87.

The Fox and the Grapes


One afternoon there was a fox that was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch. “Just the thing to quench my thirst,” quoted the fox. Taking a few steps backward, the fox jumped but unfortunately he missed the hanging grapes. Again the fox took a few paces backward, ran, and tried to reach them but he still failed.


Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.

(https://www.englishiana.com/2016/03/10-contoh-narative-text-pendek-bahasa.html)


what is the moral value of the story ?

a)

A single plan that works is better than a hundred doubtful plans

b)

it’s easy to despise what you cannot have

c)

never try to copy another person in front of you

88.

Who participated in the survey?

a)

Jefferson's too one hundred managers

b)

Presidents from each of five hundred companies

c)

One hundred executives of the top firms in the nation

d)

Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry

89.

What did the survey reveal?

a)

When executives do their best work

b)

How many hours most businesses are open

c)

What brands of watches top managers wear

d)

How close workers lived to their jobs

90.

What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays?

a)

43

b)

65

c)

75

d)

85

91.

What is this form?

a)

An airline ticket

b)

A check

c)

A membership card

d)

An invoice

92.

What should be written on the back of the form?

a)

Membership card number

b)

Job title

c)

Spouse's name

d)

New address

93.

Which of the following statements is true about the hotel industry last year?

a)

More statistical reports were issued than in the previous year

b)

Wages of hotel workers decreased by 5.5%

c)

Fewer hotel rooms were rented than in the previous year

d)

The average room rate was $35.30

94.

Where did total room sales NOT increase significantly?

a)

Canada

b)

Africa

c)

Central America

d)

The United States

95.

Which of the following would be the best heading for this notice?

a)

Procedures for Depositing Checks

b)

Availability of Registration Forms

c)

Spring Course Offerings

d)

Policy on Withdrawals

96.

How much most you pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a session begins?

a)

Nothing

b)

$5

c)

$10

d)

$50

97.

What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course?

a)

If you have paid the handling charge

b)

If there is any space left in the second course

c)

If the first course is canceled because of low enrollment

d)

If your original space can be fitted

98.

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.

99.

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.

100.

“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.

101.

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.

102.

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.

103.

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

104.

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

105.
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
106.

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

107.
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.
108.
READING COMPREHENSION 
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.
a)
has developed under the influence of musical theater
b)
is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra
c)
is not a high-budget production
d)
is often performed in Europe
109.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.
a)
don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them
b)
are proven to be less intelligent than once thought
c)
have a reputation for being friendly to humans
d)
are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans
110.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

a)

The origins of Halloween

b)

The New Celtic Year

c)

Primitive traditions

d)

Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween

111.

Fill in the blank: Media can sometimes ______ celebrities by making them seem more like gods than human beings.

a)

deify

b)

criticize

c)

ignore

d)

undermine

112.

Fill in the blank: His ______ attitude makes his coworkers dislike working with him.

a)

derisive

b)

supportive

c)

cheerful

d)

friendly

113.

Fill in the blank: Our charity group provides food and shelter for ______ people struggling to survive.

a)

wealthy

b)

affluent

c)

destitute

d)

prosperous

114.

Fill in the blank: Dr. Zarkov was ______ and published several studies each year.

a)

prolific

b)

lazy

c)

unproductive

d)

sporadic

115.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a mistake in speech or writing.

a)

solecism

b)

syntax

c)

grammar

d)

dialect

116.

Fill in the blank: To ______ means to think about something.

a)

contemplate

b)

ignore

c)

forget

d)

dismiss

117.

Fill in the blank: ______ is deep respect for someone or something.

a)

Reverence

b)

Indifference

c)

Disdain

d)

Contempt

118.

Fill in the blank: ______ means in a manner above others in quality or position.

a)

Eminently

b)

Ordinarily

c)

Poorly

d)

Mediocrely

119.

What is the definition of the word 'abate'?

a)

To increase in intensity

b)

To reduce in amount or intensity

c)

To change direction

d)

To become more complex

120.

What is the definition of the word 'aberration'?

a)

A departure from what is normal or expected

b)

A type of fruit

c)

A mathematical equation

d)

A musical instrument

121.

What is the definition of the word 'abhor'?

a)

To love deeply

b)

To regard with disgust and hatred

c)

To be uncertain about something

d)

To admire greatly

122.

Fill in the blank: She is an ________ skilled dog trainer.

a)

vastly

b)

eminently

c)

pursue

d)

curate

123.

What is the definition of the word 'contemplate'?

a)

A state of confusion

b)

Eagerness and enthusiasm

c)

To think about

d)

A slow and deliberate action

124.

What is the definition of the word 'reverence'?

a)

Respect and honor

b)

Hostile and aggressive

c)

Indifferent and uninterested

d)

Sad and melancholic

125.

What is the definition of the word 'solecism'?

a)

Mysterious or secret

b)

Common and well-known

c)

Simple and easy to understand

d)

Without error

126.

What is this ?

a)

mouse

b)

cat

c)

rabiit

d)

rabbit

127.

Where is this ?

a)

America

b)

Laos

c)

Criprus

d)

egypt

128.

Who is this ?

a)

Granpha

b)

Granma

c)

Granpa

d)

Grandpa

129.

What animal likes to climb rowing ?

a)

Lion

b)

Hamster

c)

Tiger

d)

Monkey

130.

Who is this ?

a)

sister

b)

Broder

c)

Baby

d)

mom

131.

________________________ , not arrogance, is a desirable attribute in a potential soulmate.

a)

mutiny

b)

transgression

c)

confidence

d)

counterfeit

132.

fake; false

a)

counterfeit

b)

heretics

c)

conjure

d)

consorted

133.

You’ll make a ______ among my guests:

You will set chaos here. You’ll be the cause!

a)

shrine

b)

mutiny

c)

transgression

d)

heretics

134.

not letting light through; not clear or lucid; dense; stupid

a)

brazen

b)

incorrigible

c)

opaque

d)

rebut

e)

succumb

135.

to offer arguments or evidence that contradicts an assertion; to refute

a)

brazen

b)

incorrigible

c)

opaque

d)

rebut

e)

succumb

136.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?

a)

share with your neighbor

b)

be respectful

c)

work before you play

d)

Don't be greedy

137.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
Which quote from the passage is the best to accurately support the theme of the story?

a)

“I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,”

b)

“I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.”

c)

“Let’s have fun together.”

d)

“Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,”

138.

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

What is the theme of the passage?

a)


You should cheat to win.

b)

Teamwork is best.

c)


It pays to be honest.

d)

Always work hard.

139.

People can communicate with one another without any problems. It unites all the people as global citizens. If everyone speaks the same language, there will be a clear understanding between not only countries but also people throughout the world.

Here global citizens means: ............................

a)

citizens of a globe

b)

citizens of a country are the citizens of other countries as well

c)

citizens of any countries don't require a passports to travel in other countries

d)

people of different countries behaving with each other as if they belong to the same country.

140.

Dear Sir, These days traffic jam is very common in Kathmandu. One cannot reach his/her destination on time due to the traffic jams on the road. Recently, it took me an hour to drive to Kalimati from New Baneshwor. It was a frustrating experience as the road was jam-packed with motorbikes, taxis, buses and cars. Water and oil tankers were also there to obstruct the route. During the tiresome journey, I noticed four causes of the traffic jam. First, the motorcyclists tend to overtake every vehicle by violating the lane rules and obstructing the route of the vehicles coming from the opposite direction. As a result, traffic jams occur.

What does frustrating experience stand for?

a)

enthusiastic moments

b)

disappointing circumstances

c)

angry mood

d)

hostile manner

141.

The road widening works also lead to jams as we can see heaps of soil, sand and other construction materials including big drain pipes kept by the side of the already congested road. If these shortcomings are corrected, I think the problem of traffic jam would be addressed to some extent.

What does the phrase already congested road refer to.

a)

The road was narrow during construction

b)

building materials narrowed the road

c)

traffic jam made the users feel that the road was not wide enough

d)

landslide had narrowed down the road

142.

The road widening works also lead to jams as we can see heaps of soil, sand and other construction materials including big drain pipes kept by the side of the already congested road. If these shortcomings are corrected, I think the problem of traffic jam would be addressed to some extent.

Here, SHORTCOMING means --------------.

a)

weaknesses

b)

dirty things

c)

impracticable exercises

d)

cheap things

143.

Use Who to ask about a _________________.

a)

person

b)

place

c)

thing

d)

time

144.

Use Where to ask about a _________________.

a)

person

b)

place

c)

thing

d)

time

145.

Use When to ask about a _________________.

a)

person

b)

place

c)

thing

d)

time

146.

Use What to ask about a _________________.

a)

person

b)

place

c)

thing

d)

time

147.

He achieved great renown for his discoveries. Her photographs have earned her international renown.

What does renown mean?

a)
Being widely unknown or highly disrespected
b)
Being widely known or highly disrespected
c)
Being narrowly known or highly respected
d)

fame

148.

It's hard to get a firm decision out of him,he's always going off on a Tangent.

What does Tangent mean ?

a)
To stay focused on the main topic
b)
To follow a logical sequence of ideas
c)
To provide a clear and concise answer
d)

going off the main subject

149.

Match the following:

a)

dis-

1.

opposite

b)

para-

2.

beside

c)

igni-

3.

fire

d)

nomi-

4.

name

e)

pro-

5.

for, forward

150.

Match the following:

a)

greg-

1.

flock

b)

ambi-

2.

both, around

c)

val-

3.

worth

d)

mal-

4.

bad

e)

anti-

5.

against

151.

What do all these words have in common?

pedicure

pedestrian

centipede

millipede

a)

feet

b)

insects

c)

fungus

d)

fears

152.

Based on the sentence below, what do you think the Latin base -tempor means?

I'm grounded temporarily.

a)

you're in trouble

b)

limited amount of time

c)

for now

d)

right now

153.

What do you put lots of pet fish in?

a)

aquatic

b)

aquamarine

c)

aquarium

d)

aqueduct

154.

The root pre means

a)

before

b)

not

c)

four

d)

many

155.

The root non means

a)

not

b)

many

c)

all

d)

less, smaller