Reading Comprehension Quizzes for 2nd Graders: Improve Your Reading Skills

Question 1

What emotion is the girl feeling in this sentence: "With a big smile on her face, she hopped along the sidewalk towards the playground."?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

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Boredom

Question 2

Sarah is a new student in her class. She doesn't talk much and seems quiet. What is Sarah most likely like?

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Reserved and shy

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Outgoing and friendly

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Popular and talkative

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Confident and assertive

Question 3

When you read a story, what's the most important thing to think about?

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The main idea

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The characters

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The setting

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The events

Question 4

In a story, we have different parts that make it up. These parts are called story elements. Which of these is NOT a story element?

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The person who wrote the story

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The place where the story happens

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The people or characters in the story

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The main idea or message of the story

Question 5

In the story of Little Red Riding Hood, who saved her from the wolf after it ate Grandma?

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The woodsman

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The wolf

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Little Red Riding Hood

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Grandma

Question 6

What is the most important thing that happens in the story, The Three Little Pigs?

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The wolf tries to blow down the pigs' houses.

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The pigs build their houses.

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The pigs escape from the wolf.

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The wolf gets tired and goes away.

Question 7

Where did the three little pigs build their houses?

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In a forest

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In a city

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In a desert

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On a farm

Question 8

In a story, which of these is NOT a part of the setting?

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The main characters in the story

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The time and place of the story

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The events that happen in the story

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The message or lesson the story teaches

Question 9

In the story, who is the main character that hides under the bed from the cat?

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Mouse

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Cat

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Bed

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Tiny

Question 10

Read the sentence: “The old lady walked slowly down the street.” What can you tell about the old lady?

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She is tired.

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She is in a hurry.

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She is young.

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She is happy.

Question 11

Where and when does a story take place?

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Setting

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Characters

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Problem

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Theme

Question 12

What is the main idea of this sentence: 'At the end of the day, the sun goes down below the horizon'?

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The sun disappears at the end of the day.

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The sun is a bright star.

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The horizon is a line in the sky.

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The day ends when the sun goes down.

Question 13

Who is NOT a character in the story "The Three Little Pigs"?

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The Cat

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The Big Bad Wolf

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The Little Pig with the Straw House

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The Little Pig with the Brick House

Question 14

Who is the main character in the story that goes on an exciting adventure to defeat the villain?

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The Hero

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The Helper

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The Villain

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The Narrator

Question 15

In a story, who usually changes and learns the most?

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The main character

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The most powerful person

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The person with the most lines

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The narrator

Question 16

Who is doing the skipping and laughing in the meadow?

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The girl

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The meadow

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The laughter

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The air

Question 17

In the sentence 'The little girl skipped through the meadow,' which word describes how the girl moved?

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skipped

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little

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through

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meadow

Question 18

In the story, what did the third little pig use to build his strong house?

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Bricks

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Straw

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Sticks

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Wood

Question 19

In a story, which part tells us what happened first, then next, and finally last?

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

Question 20

In the story of The Three Little Pigs, which pig used their intelligence to build the strongest house?

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The third little pig

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The first little pig

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The second little pig

Question 21

When you're reading a story, what's a good way to help you understand it better?

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Stop and think about what you're reading to make sure you get it.

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Read the story really fast so you can finish it quickly.

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Use your finger to follow the words as you read.

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Don't look at the pictures in the story because they're not important.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT an essential part of a story?

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Music

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Characters

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Setting

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a part of a story?

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Genre

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Character

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Theme

Question 24

In a story, which part tells us the order in which things happen?

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

Question 25

Who in the story is always ready to lend a helping hand?

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The gentle elderly woman

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The valiant knight

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The cunning fox

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The powerful giant

Question 26

The girl in the story acted bravely and saved the day. Which word best describes her actions?

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Brave

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Helpful

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Shy

Question 27

In a story, which part introduces the problem that the main character faces?

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Rising action

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Setting

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Resolution

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Ending

Question 28

In a story, we learn about different characters and their special qualities. What is an example of a character trait?

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A special quality of a character

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The place where the story happens

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The way the story unfolds

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The lesson we learn from the story

Question 29

When you're reading a story, how can you guess what might happen next?

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Look at the pictures and think about what they might mean.

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Skip to the last page.

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Close your eyes and imagine something different.

Question 30

Which of these is NOT an essential part of a story?

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Title

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

Question 31

Read the sentence: "The little girl's giggles filled the playground as she played with her friends." What can we guess about the little girl's feelings?

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She is happy and excited.

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She is sad and lonely.

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She is angry and upset.

Question 32

A little boy is watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees as his mom drives him to school. What can we guess about how he is feeling?

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Excited to jump in the pile of leaves

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Sad because he doesn't want to go to school

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Scared of the leaves changing color

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Bored and doesn't want to go outside

Question 33

In the sentence 'The little dog barked excitedly at the mailman,' what character trait does the dog show?

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Excitement

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Sadness

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Anger

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Fear

Question 34

In a story, we learn about the characters, what happens, and where and when it takes place. What is the word for the place and time of a story?

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

Question 35

To understand a story well, what should you focus on?

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The characters and their actions

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The pictures in the story

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The first sentence of each paragraph

Question 36

What helps you best understand a story when you read?

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Rereading and thinking about what you've read

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Skipping words you don't know

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Reading as fast as you can

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Asking for help when you get stuck

Question 37

In the story, the princess saves the kingdom from a dragon. What does this tell you about her personality?

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She is brave and courageous.

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She is shy and timid.

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She is kind and gentle.

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She is intelligent and clever.

Question 38

In a story, who or what is the story primarily focused on?

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The character

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The setting

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The plot

Question 39

The boy always sleeps with a light on because he's afraid of the dark. How do you think he feels?

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Scared and anxious

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Brave and fearless

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Calm and relaxed

Question 40

Who is always willing to lend a helping hand?

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Kind

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Brave

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Funny

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Smart

Question 41

In the story, how are Sarah and David different? Choose the answer that describes the difference in their personalities.

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Sarah is brave and David is shy.

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Sarah is a boy and David is a girl.

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Sarah is older than David.

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Sarah is a princess and David is a prince.

Question 42

In a story, the writer describes a character as having a 'heart of gold.' What does this phrase tell us about the character?

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The character is kind and compassionate.

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The character is unkind and selfish.

Question 43

Which of these is **NOT** an important part of a story that helps shape its plot?

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Theme

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Setting

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Conflict

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Characters

Question 44

In the story 'The Great Race', who are the two main characters and how are they different?

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The Tortoise and the Hare: The Tortoise is slow but steady, while the Hare is fast but overconfident.

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The Ant and the Grasshopper: The Ant is hardworking, while the Grasshopper is lazy.

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The Lion and the Mouse: The Lion is the king of the jungle, while the Mouse is small and insignificant.

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The Fox and the Stork: The Fox is cunning, while the Stork is wise.

Question 45

In the story, the author writes, 'The wind howled like a ferocious beast.' Why does the author use this comparison?

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To make the wind seem like a living creature.

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To make the wind sound gentle and peaceful.

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To make the wind sound like it is very far away.

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To make the wind seem like it is blowing very slowly.

Question 46

In the story, Sara always helps her friends and puts their needs before her own. What does this tell us about Sara's personality?

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Sara is kind and cares about helping others.

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Sara is selfish and only cares about herself.

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Sara is strong and doesn't need help from others.

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Sara is shy and doesn't like to talk to others.

Question 47

In a story, the main character starts out shy and scared, but becomes brave and confident by the end. What is the purpose of this change?

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It shows that anyone can become brave, even if they're shy or scared at first.

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It makes the story more exciting.

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It's not important to the story.

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It only happens at the very end of the story.

Question 48

In the sentence, 'The little girl skipped through the meadow, her laughter filling the air,' how does the word 'filling' help us visualize the scene?

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It creates a picture in our minds of the laughter spreading all around the meadow.

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It suggests that the girl's laughter was very loud.

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It shows that the girl was very happy.

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It makes us feel like we are in the meadow, hearing the laughter.

Question 49

In the sentence, 'The wind howled like a banshee through the trees,' the author uses a simile. Why does the author use a simile in this sentence?

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To create a vivid image and make the sentence more exciting

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To make the sentence more scientific and accurate

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To make the sentence more confusing and difficult to understand

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To make the sentence more factual and informative

Question 50

When an author writes, 'The old house stood silently, its windows boarded up and its paint peeling,' what is the author's purpose in using personification?

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To make the house seem like a person

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To make the house seem scary

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To make the house seem inviting

Question 51

In a story, the setting is where and when the events happen. How can the setting of a story impact the characters?

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The setting creates a feeling that affects the character's emotions and choices.

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The setting gives chances and challenges that affect the character's actions.

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The setting has no effect on the character's feelings or actions.

Question 52

What feeling does the author want you to have when you read this sentence: 'The wind howled through the trees, creating an eerie and unsettling feeling'?

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Scared and nervous

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Happy and excited

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Calm and relaxed

Question 53

When a writer uses a flashback in a story, what is the main reason it helps the reader?

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It helps the reader understand the character's actions better.

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It gives the reader a break from the main story.

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It makes the story more confusing.

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It's not important to the story and can be skipped.

Question 54

The story describes a character with a "mischievous twinkle" in their eye. What does this tell us about the character's personality?

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The character is playful and enjoys having fun.

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The character is serious and responsible.

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The character is shy and timid.

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The character is sad and lonely.

Question 55

The little boy always brought a jacket with him to school, even on warm days. What does this tell you about the little boy?

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He is always prepared.

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He is always cold.

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He has a jacket he likes to show off.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a type of book we can read?

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A math book

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A storybook

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A true story

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A poem

Question 57

Which type of text have we NOT read in this unit?

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News articles

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Fiction

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Non-fiction

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Poetry

Question 58

When we guess what will happen next in a story, we are using our:

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Predicting skills

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Summarizing skills

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Comparing skills

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Retelling skills

Question 59

When we think about something we already know while reading, we are:

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Connecting

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Inferring

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Predicting

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Summarizing

Question 60

Which of these is a way to summarize a story?

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Telling the main events in order

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Listing all the characters

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Describing the setting in detail

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Analyzing the author's writing style

Question 61

When we figure out something that is not directly told in the story, we are:

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Inferring

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Predicting

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Summarizing

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Making connections

Question 62

Which of these is a true story?

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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

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Cinderella

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The Cat in the Hat

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Question 63

When we find the most important idea in a story or article, we are:

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Summarizing

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Inferring

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Making connections

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Predicting

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a part of a non-fiction book?

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Dialogue

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Table of contents

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Glossary

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Chapter titles