Reading Comprehension Skills for Year 4 English Students in the UK

Question 1

What important lesson did the pigs learn about building their homes in the story 'The Three Little Pigs'?

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Building a strong and sturdy home is important.

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It's okay to be lazy and not work hard.

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It's important to listen to your friends.

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Wolves are always bad.

Question 2

The story describes the old woman as 'frail and vulnerable'. What can we infer about her from this?

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She is likely to be very old and weak.

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She is likely to be very strong and independent.

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She is likely to be very young and energetic.

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She is likely to be very rich and powerful.

Question 3

In the story, the old woman lives in a cottage. What can you infer about her life from this detail?

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She might not have any family or friends nearby.

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She doesn't like to be around people.

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She is very wealthy and has a big house.

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She loves to garden.

Question 4

Read the sentence: "The boy felt his heart pounding as he waited outside the classroom door." How is the boy feeling?

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Scared

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Excited

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Happy

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Sad

Question 5

What's the main idea of a text?

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The overall message or point of a text.

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The most important parts of a story.

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The first sentence of a text.

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The lesson you learn from a story.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a good strategy for finding the main idea of a text?

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Read the text quickly without paying attention to the details.

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Look for the topic sentence.

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Identify the key words and phrases.

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Underline or highlight the important parts of the text.

Question 7

The daisies looked beautiful in the sunshine because they had **bloomed**. What does the word bloomed mean in this sentence?

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Opened up and showed brightly colored petals

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Grew taller with long green stems

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Dried up and turned brown

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Changed from yellow to white

Question 8

What is the most important lesson we can learn from the story "The Little Red Hen"?

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Working together is important.

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Laziness is a good thing.

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It's okay to be selfish.

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Being kind to others is always the best choice.

Question 9

You're reading a story and you see the word 'timid'. What does it probably mean?

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A bit shy

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Very brave

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Very friendly

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Very angry

Question 10

The boy was very agile for his age. He could jump, run, and climb trees with ease. What does the word "agile" mean?

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C. Agile and flexible

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A. Stiff and unable to move easily

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B. Tall and thin

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D. Smart and clever

Question 11

When reading a story, which strategy is NOT helpful for understanding it?

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Skipping words you don't know

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Searching for clues to understand what is not directly stated

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Identifying the most important part of the story

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Writing a brief summary of the main points

Question 12

What is the most important message the author wants to convey in a story?

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The main idea of the story

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The title of the story

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The first sentence of the story

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The lesson learned from the story

Question 13

The boy wandered around the woods for a long time, feeling more scared with each step. What does this tell us about the boy?

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He is lost and scared.

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He is happy and excited to be exploring the woods.

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He is sure that he knows exactly where he is.

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He is enjoying the scenery and having a great time.

Question 14

Read the sentence below.

The children were disappointed because the trip to the zoo had to be canceled.

Which word means the opposite of 'disappointed'?

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Excited

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Sad

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Angry

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Scared

Question 15

Read the sentence: 'Her hands shook as she held the delicate teacup.' What does this sentence suggest about the woman?

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She is nervous.

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She is clumsy.

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She is cold.

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She is angry.

Question 16

You're reading a story about a stormy night. The wind howls like wolves, the trees sway and creak, and the rain pours down. What's the mood of the story?

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C. Dark and scary

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A. Happy and cheerful

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B. Calm and peaceful

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D. Exciting and adventurous

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a good way to understand a text better when reading?

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Ignoring words you don't understand

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Asking yourself questions about the text

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Making predictions about what will happen next

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Reading the text aloud

Question 18

You're reading a book about a girl who loves playing in the park. She enjoys running, chasing butterflies, and sliding down the slide quickly. What is the main idea of this book?

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The park is a fun place to play.

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The girl is very fast.

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Butterflies are beautiful.

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The slide is very tall.

Question 19

When making inferences, which strategy should we avoid?

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Guessing

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Searching for clues in the text

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Drawing on our own knowledge and experiences

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Connecting ideas

Question 20

What does the boy's excitement in the story tell us about his personality?

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He is curious and likes to try new things.

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He is always happy.

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He is scared of new places.

Question 21

What is the main reason we read informational texts?

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To learn new information.

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To enjoy a story.

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To relax and have fun.

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To create a poem.

Question 22

Alice is a curious girl who loves to explore the forest. One day, she finds a mysterious cave and decides to go inside. What is the main idea of this story?

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Curiosity can lead to adventure

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It's dangerous to explore unfamiliar places

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Friends are important

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It's important to listen to your parents

Question 23

What does the phrase "couldn't wait" suggest about the boy's feelings?

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He was very excited and eager to open his presents.

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He was very patient and didn't mind waiting.

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He was very tired and couldn't stay awake to open his presents.

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He was very sad and didn't want to open his presents.

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a helpful strategy for understanding a text?

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Making up ideas that are not in the text

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Skimming the text

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Finding the main idea

Question 25

In a story, why is the main character usually introduced at the start?

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To tell us about the main character and what they do

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To show where the story takes place

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To show what problem the story is about

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To tell us what the story is about

Question 26

The author compares the girl's laughter to fairies dancing in the air. What does this tell us about how the girl is feeling?

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She is feeling happy and carefree.

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She is feeling shy and quiet.

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She is feeling loud and annoying.

Question 27

If you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading, which strategy can help you understand its meaning?

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Using clues from nearby words and sentences

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Guessing based on how the word sounds

Question 28

What is the main idea of the story about Lily, a girl who loves playing football?

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Lily is a skilled footballer who practices hard to reach her goal.

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Football is a fun sport.

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Lily should stop dreaming of becoming a professional footballer.

Question 29

When you read a text, which strategies can help you learn and remember new words?

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Read the new words aloud and use them in your own sentences.

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Write down the new words and their meanings.

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Skip over the new words and focus on the main idea.

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Don't worry about new words, they will become familiar as you read more.

Question 30

When using the reading strategy of 'inference', what is the reader trying to do?

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Figure out what the author means beyond what is directly stated

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Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words

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Identify the main idea of a text

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Summarize the main points of a text

Question 31

What do you do when you make an inference while reading?

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Link the text to what you already know.

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Guess the meaning of a word from the text.

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Read the text carefully and highlight key points.

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Use a dictionary to find unfamiliar words.

Question 32

What does the description 'The boy's face was as white as a ghost' suggest about the boy's appearance?

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He is very pale.

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He is wearing a mask.

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He is very happy.

Question 33

In the sentence, 'The wind howled like a banshee,' what does the comparison between the wind and a banshee tell you about the sound of the wind?

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The wind was making a loud and mournful noise.

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The wind was blowing very gently.

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The wind was swirling around.

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The wind was moving very quickly.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common example of a symbol in a story?

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A rainbow representing good luck.

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A red rose representing love.

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A dark forest representing mystery.

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A ticking clock representing the passing of time.

Question 35

How does the author's choice of words and how they put them together affect the story's overall style and impact?

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It helps create a certain mood or feeling.

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It makes the story hard to understand.

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It doesn't affect the story at all.

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It only makes the story longer.

Question 36

What is the author's likely purpose for writing a text titled, "The Importance of Sleep for Children's Health"?

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To persuade readers about the importance of sleep for children

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To entertain children with a bedtime story

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To report on a study about children's sleep patterns

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To provide instructions on how to improve children's sleep

Question 37

How does the organization of a text help readers understand its meaning?

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It guides readers through the text, making it easier to follow the author's ideas.

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It has no impact on how readers interpret the message.

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It can make it harder for readers to follow the author's ideas.

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It is not important for understanding the meaning of the text.

Question 38

When you read a text that tries to make you believe something, what is the writer's main goal?

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To convince you to agree with them

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To tell a story

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To teach you something

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To inform you about something

Question 39

In a story, the author writes, 'The wind screamed through the trees like a banshee.' How does this use of figurative language make you feel?

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A little scared

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Relaxed and happy

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Able to imagine what the wind looks like

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No different

Question 40

How does the setting of a story help the author develop the characters and events?

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The setting creates the background for the story's events, atmosphere, and mood, which can shape the characters' emotions, actions, and motivations.

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The setting is a reflection of the author's personal experiences, rather than having any impact on the characters or plot.

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The setting is a minor detail that has no bearing on the story's development.

Question 41

What is the most important message or idea that the author wants to tell you in a text?

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The main idea

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The supporting details

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The conclusion

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The main character

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a good way to make guesses about things that are not directly stated in the text?

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Memorizing the text word-for-word.

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Making connections between different parts of the text.

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Reading between the lines.

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Using your own life experiences.

Question 43

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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A main idea is the general topic of the text, while supporting details are specific facts or examples that prove it.

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A supporting detail is the general topic of the text, while a main idea is a specific fact or example that proves it.

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A main idea and a supporting detail are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a main idea and a supporting detail.

Question 44

What is the best way to summarize a text?

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Write the text again in your own words.

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Write down all the important details in the text.

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Copy and paste the text into a new document.

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Memorize the text word-for-word.

Question 45

Why do you make guesses about things that are not directly stated in a text?

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To understand the text more deeply.

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To make predictions about what will happen next.

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To evaluate the author's writing style.

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To find the main idea of the text.

Question 46

When trying to find the main idea of a text, what is the best method to use?

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Read the entire text and find the sentence that best describes the main point.

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Read the first and last paragraphs only.

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Read just the title and subtitles of the text.

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Ask someone else to tell you the main idea.

Question 47

What is an inference?

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A guess about something that is not directly stated in a text.

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A fact that is clearly stated in a text.

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An opinion about a text.

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A summary of a text.

Question 48

Which of these is the most effective way to summarize a text?

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Retelling the story in your own words.

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Copying the text word for word.

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Just writing down the main idea.

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Including every single detail from the text.

Question 49

Read the sentence: "The boy was very tired." What can you infer about the boy?

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He has probably been working hard.

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He might be sick.

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He is most likely lazy.

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He is definitely happy.

Question 50

Read the paragraph: "The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing sweetly. The children were playing happily in the park." What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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It is a lovely day.

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The children are playing in the park.

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The weather is nice.

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The birds are singing.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a good way to get ready for a test on reading comprehension?

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Ignoring the text and guessing the answers.

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Reading lots of different things.

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Practicing reading different types of texts.

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Memorizing vocabulary.

Question 52

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts can be proven, but opinions cannot.

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Opinions can be proven, but facts cannot.

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Facts are always true, but opinions are not.

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Opinions are always true, but facts are not.

Question 53

How can you discover the author's opinion on the topic they're writing about?

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Find words that express the author's feelings.

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Check the story's title.

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Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph.

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Ignore the author's opinion and focus on the facts.

Question 54

When you want to find the main idea of a text, what should you do?

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Read the entire text carefully.

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Read the first and last paragraphs only.

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Skim the text for key words.

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Guess based on the title.

Question 55

What does it mean to 'infer' something?

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To guess based on evidence.

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To read aloud.

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To make an outline.

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To write a summary.

Question 56

When writing a summary, which strategy should you use?

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Focus on the main ideas of the text.

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Write every detail you can remember.

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Copy sentences directly from the text.

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Write your own opinions about the text.

Question 57

What is a common difficulty faced when making inferences?

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Not having enough knowledge about the topic.

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Having too much information to process.

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Finding difficult words in the text.

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Not understanding the structure of the text.

Question 58

What is a key feature of a good summary?

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It is shorter than the original text.

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It includes all the details from the text.

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It is written in the same style as the original text.

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It expresses the author's opinion.

Question 59

True or False: The main idea of a text is always stated clearly in the text.

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False

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True

Question 60

Which sentence in the text uses figurative language to describe the bird's singing?

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Its voice like a silver bell

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The bird sang so sweetly

Question 61

Which story uses animals to show us human qualities?

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Question 62

When writing a summary, what should you include?

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Your understanding of the text in your own words

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All the information from the original text

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Difficult vocabulary to show how smart you are

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Your opinion about the text

Question 63

How does the author's use of strong verbs and vivid adjectives enhance the impact of the story?

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By making the story more imaginative and engaging.

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By making the story easier to read and understand.

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By providing information that is not explicitly stated in the text.

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By slowing down the pace of the story and making it more reflective.

Question 64

If a story says someone has 'a heart of gold', what does that tell us about them?

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They are kind and caring.

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They are very friendly.

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They are very rich.

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They are brave and strong.