Reading Comprehension Quizzes for Year 5 English Primary School UK

Question 1

What is a good strategy to help Year 5 students improve their reading comprehension skills?

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Skimming the text before reading in detail

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Reading the text aloud repeatedly

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Ignoring unfamiliar words

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Focusing only on the main idea of the text

Question 2

How does the structure of a poem, like its stanzas, lines, and rhyme pattern, affect its meaning and how it makes you feel?

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The structure of a poem can highlight certain ideas, create a rhythm, and make you feel certain emotions.

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The structure of a poem doesn't affect its meaning or how it makes you feel.

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The number of stanzas in a poem tells you what it means.

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The rhyme pattern in a poem makes it boring to read.

Question 3

How do visual aids help you understand and remember key ideas in a text?

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They break down information into smaller parts.

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They are only helpful for students who struggle with reading.

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They can make it harder to focus on the text.

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They can only be used with non-fiction texts.

Question 4

How does the author use sensory details to make the text more vivid and enjoyable?

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Sensory details help us imagine the story as if we were there.

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Sensory details make the text too long and hard to read.

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Sensory details are only found in fantasy stories.

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Sensory details don't affect how good the text is.

Question 5

When authors write a fictional story, they often have a specific goal in mind. What is a common goal of an author when writing a fictional story?

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To entertain the reader and take them on an adventure.

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To share information about a real event.

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To persuade the reader to believe a certain idea.

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To explain a scientific discovery.

Question 6

Which reading comprehension strategy is most suitable for students who have some prior knowledge about the topic they are reading?

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KWL

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SQ3R

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Think-aloud protocols

Question 7

How does schema theory explain the role of prior knowledge in reading comprehension?

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When a reader uses schema theory, they connect new information to their existing knowledge to make sense of the text.

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Schema theory suggests that prior knowledge has no impact on reading comprehension.

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Schema theory only applies to non-fiction texts, as prior knowledge is less important in fictional contexts.

Question 8

Let's compare fiction and non-fiction texts! Describe their key features, what they're used for, and the best ways to read each type.

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Fiction texts are meant to entertain, while non-fiction texts are meant to inform.

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Fiction and non-fiction texts are the same type of text with different purposes.

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Fiction texts are made up of real events and non-fiction texts are made up of imaginary events.

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Fiction texts should be read quickly, while non-fiction texts should be read slowly.

Question 9

In the humorous story 'The Twits', Roald Dahl uses funny words and silly situations. What is the main feeling created by the author's use of humor in this story?

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Amusement

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Sadness

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Excitement

Question 10

The man was furious. His face was very red, and his veins were standing out in his neck. What does the word 'furious' mean in this sentence?

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Angry

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Sad

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Happy

Question 11

In the story "The Gift of the Magi

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The characters' actions and choices show that love and sacrifice are more important than material possessions.

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The characters' actions and choices show that material possessions are the most important things in life.

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The characters' actions and choices show that wealth and status are the most important things in life.

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The characters' actions and choices show that greed and selfishness are the most important things in life.

Question 12

In the novel 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio, how do flashbacks help us better understand the characters and the story?

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Flashbacks show us the characters' past experiences, why they act the way they do, and how they relate to each other.

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Flashbacks make the story confusing and hard to follow.

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Flashbacks only tell us about things that will happen later in the story.

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Flashbacks don't add anything to the story.

Question 13

In Harper Lee's novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird', how does Atticus Finch's belief in fairness and justice guide his actions and the story's outcome?

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Atticus defends Tom Robinson, an innocent black man accused of a crime, because he believes in fairness and justice.

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Atticus joins the Ku Klux Klan because he believes in fairness and justice.

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Atticus's belief in fairness and justice has no impact on his actions or the story's outcome.

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Atticus becomes a judge because he believes in fairness and justice.

Question 14

How does the structure of a text, including its organization, paragraphing, and headings, affect the reader's experience?

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It makes the text easier to read and understand.

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It helps readers identify key ideas.

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It has no impact on the reader's understanding or engagement.

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It guarantees the text is grammatically correct.

Question 15

How does a character's journey in a story help you understand the story better?

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It shows how their choices and actions change over time, helping you follow the story's events.

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It reveals the author's ideas about the world.

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It makes the story less interesting.

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It's only important in stories about real people.

Question 16

How might an author's aim to persuade readers to agree with their viewpoint affect their writing style?

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They might use strong words and emotions to stir feelings.

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They might write in a formal style with complex sentences.

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They might avoid sharing their opinions and only give facts.

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They might use humor to make their arguments more fun.

Question 17

In a story, the rising action, climax, and resolution work together to create excitement. Which answer explains how these parts work together?

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The rising action builds tension, the climax is the most exciting point, and the resolution provides a satisfying ending.

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The rising action is boring, the climax is exciting, and the resolution ends the story.

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The plot is not important in a story.

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Only the climax matters in a story.

Question 18

In the passage from 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,' how does the use of sensory language affect the reader's experience?

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It allows readers to imagine the setting using their senses.

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It helps readers understand the characters' feelings.

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It gives readers clues about what will happen next.

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It reveals the main message of the story.

Question 19

What does the word 'fable' mean?

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A made-up story that teaches a lesson

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A true story about real people or events

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A funny or silly story

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A long and serious story

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a non-fiction text?

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It uses personal opinions and feelings.

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It is based on facts and real information.

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It may have photographs or diagrams.

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It is written in a clear and straightforward way.

Question 21

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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To express a single main idea or point.

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To tell a complete story

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To connect two different texts

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To introduce the characters of a story

Question 22

What is the difference between a pronoun and a noun?

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A pronoun takes the place of a noun

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A noun takes the place of a pronoun

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A pronoun is always a person

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A noun is always a place

Question 23

What does the idiom 'to hit the nail on the head' mean?

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To do something perfectly

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To make a mistake

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To get angry

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To be surprised

Question 24

Why do writers use figurative language?

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To make their writing more interesting and vivid

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To make their writing more difficult to understand

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To show off their vocabulary

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To hide their true meaning

Question 25

As a reader, what is your role when reading a text?

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To actively interact with the text

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To passively receive information

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To focus on memorizing the words

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To criticize the author's writing style

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a useful strategy for improving reading comprehension?

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Avoid thinking about the meaning of unfamiliar words or ideas.

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Read the text several times.

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Write down a summary of the text in your own words.

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Look up unfamiliar words in a dictionary.

Question 27

What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point that the author is trying to get across.

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A complete overview of everything in the text.

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The first paragraph of the text.

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The last paragraph of the text.

Question 28

Which of these questions could help you make an inference about a text?

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What conclusions can I draw from the information in the text?

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What does the author directly state in the text?

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What do I already know about this topic?

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Which part of the text did I enjoy the most?

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of poetry?

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Novel

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Haiku

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Sonnet

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Limerick

Question 30

What is the purpose of using a simile in a poem?

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To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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To create a clear picture in the reader's mind.

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To introduce a new character.

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To end the poem.

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a skill required for reading comprehension?

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Memorizing new words

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Identifying main ideas

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Making predictions

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Drawing conclusions

Question 32

Why do we make inferences when reading a text?

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To fill in information that is missing

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To guess what might happen next

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To check that our ideas are correct

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To judge how trustworthy the writer is

Question 33

Which type of text would most likely involve analyzing cause and effect relationships?

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Non-fiction article

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Fiction story

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Poem

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Biography

Question 34

What is the central idea of a text?

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The most important thing the author wants you to know

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A summary of all the details in the text

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The author's favorite part of the story

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The problem that the characters face

Question 35

Which of these words means the same as 'proof'?

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Evidence

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Example

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Opinion

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Fact

Question 36

Why do we use quotation marks in writing?

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To show when someone is talking

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To make a word sound important

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To show that something is from another source

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To indicate the start of a new paragraph

Question 37

Which question would help you understand the writer's reason for writing the text?

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Why did the author write this?

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What is the most important idea in the text?

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Who are the characters in the story?

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Where does the story take place?

Question 38

What is the main difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made up, while non-fiction is real

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Non-fiction is made up, while fiction is real

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Fiction is about animals, while non-fiction is about people

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Non-fiction is about fairy tales, while fiction is about everyday life

Question 39

What is the key reason for reading comprehension?

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To understand the information given in the text.

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To understand the structure of the text.

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To enjoy the text.

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To make fun of the writing style.

Question 40

What is the central message conveyed by a text?

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The most important information in the text.

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The author's feelings about the topic.

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The examples used to support the main idea.

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The ending of the text.

Question 41

Which of these is an example of a literary device used to compare two things?

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Simile

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Question mark

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Period

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Comma

Question 42

Why do writers use figurative language?

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To make their writing more interesting.

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To make their writing more accurate.

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To make their writing more difficult to understand.

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To make their writing more boring.

Question 43

Which type of text gives factual information?

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Biography

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Poem

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Fairy tale

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Novel

Question 44

Who was the main character in the story 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'?

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Alice

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Peter

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John

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Mary

Question 45

What was the main idea of the non-fiction text about animal habitats?

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Animals live in different habitats suited to their needs.

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All animals are carnivores.

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Animals communicate in various ways.

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Animals are endangered due to human activities.

Question 46

Which of these words means the opposite of 'sad'?

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excited

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nervous

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frustrated

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calm

Question 47

Why do authors often use comparisons or metaphors in their writing?

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To make the writing more descriptive and engaging.

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To persuade the reader to agree with them.

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To provide historical context.

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To explain scientific concepts.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a way to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a text?

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Translating it using an online tool

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Looking it up in a dictionary

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Asking a teacher or classmate

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Guessing based on the context

Question 49

When an author presents their opinions and thoughts in a text, what is this called?

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Subjective

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Objective

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Persuasive

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Informative

Question 50

What is NOT a crucial part of understanding what you read?

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Remembering every detail

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Breaking down what the text says

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Finding the most important ideas

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Making our own ideas based on the text

Question 51

When reading non-fiction, we should:

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Think about why the author wrote it

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Imagine what the main characters are like

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Try to guess what will happen next

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Only use our background knowledge

Question 52

When making guesses based on the text, we:

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Use clues in the text to help us

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Make up our own story

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Ignore the text and rely on our own ideas

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Only guess about the characters

Question 53

Good readers:

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Understand what they're reading

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Race through the text without thinking

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Skip over tricky words

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Only read stories they like

Question 54

When drawing conclusions, we:

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Put together information from the text and our own knowledge

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Jump to conclusions without proof

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Imagine our own story

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Only draw conclusions about the setting

Question 55

Which of the following is the primary skill students will develop in this unit?

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Reading comprehension

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Reading fluency

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Vocabulary development

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Grammar skills

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a strategy that students can use to analyze texts?

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Ignoring unfamiliar words

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Identifying the main idea

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Making inferences

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Drawing conclusions

Question 57

What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

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To fill in missing information

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To understand the author's point of view

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To predict what will happen next

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To retell the story in our own words

Question 58

What is one way to draw conclusions while reading?

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By connecting information from the text

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By making assumptions about the characters or events without evidence

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By predicting what will happen next without evidence

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By summarizing the text

Question 59

How is applying knowledge and skills different from simply memorizing information?

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Applying knowledge involves using what you know to solve problems or create something new, while memorizing only involves remembering information.

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Memorizing information involves understanding it, while applying knowledge does not.

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There is no difference between applying knowledge and memorizing information.

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Applying knowledge involves using what you know to impress others, while memorizing information is for personal gain.

Question 60

Which of the following is an example of a fiction text?

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A fairy tale

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A newspaper article

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A science report

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A biography

Question 61

What is the purpose of a summary?

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To give a brief overview of a text

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To provide a detailed analysis of a text

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To express the reader's opinion of a text

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To rewrite the text in the reader's own words

Question 62

What is a simile?

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A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as'

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A comparison using the words 'is' or 'are'

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A comparison using the words 'either' or 'or'

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A comparison using the words 'but' or 'however'

Question 63

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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An opinion is something that can be proven, while a fact is a personal belief.

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Facts and opinions are the same thing.

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Facts are always written, while opinions are always spoken.

Question 64

What is the main purpose of a book review?

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To give the reader's opinion of the book

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To summarize the book

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To provide a historical context for the book

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To analyze the author's writing style