Reading Comprehension Quizzes for Year 4 English Students

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of non-fiction text structure?

Accepted Answer

Opinion

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Sequence

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a skill tested in this comprehension unit?

Accepted Answer

Writing a summary

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Understanding the main ideas of a text

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Making inferences

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Drawing conclusions

Question 3

What is the best way to summarize a text?

Accepted Answer

Use your own words to tell the main points in order.

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Copy the first and last sentences of each paragraph.

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Write a story that includes all the details.

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Memorize the text word-for-word.

Question 4

When you read for enjoyment, what is your main goal?

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To relax and have fun

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To learn new information

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To complete a school assignment

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To find the meaning of every word

Question 5

Which of these is an example of an opinion?

Accepted Answer

My favorite color is red.

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The sky is blue.

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London is the capital of England.

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The weather is cold today.

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a table of contents?

Accepted Answer

To help you find information quickly

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To list the chapters and pages in the book

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To tell you the story of the book

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To teach you about the author

Question 7

What is the best way to approach a challenging text?

Accepted Answer

Read it slowly and carefully, rereading as needed

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Give up and move on

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Read it quickly to finish it

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Memorize the difficult words

Question 8

Which of these is an example of a reliable source of information?

Accepted Answer

A textbook written by an expert

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A website with no author or date

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A newspaper article written by a journalist

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A social media post by a friend

Question 9

Which sentence uses a special way of speaking called a 'simile'?

Accepted Answer

The boy's heart jumped with joy.

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The wind blew softly through the trees.

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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The sun was shining in the sky.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a skill to help you understand a text?

Accepted Answer

Making guesses about what will happen next

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Understanding the important parts of a text

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Remembering small details

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Figuring out what the writer means

Question 11

When you make an inference, you:

Accepted Answer

Use your own ideas and what you know to figure something out

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Find information straight from the text

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Guess what might happen next in the story

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Tell the important points of the text in your own words

Question 12

Which of these is an example of the main idea of a text?

Accepted Answer

The lesson or message the writer wants to share

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What the character looks like

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Where and when the story takes place

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A specific event that happens in the story

Question 13

Drawing conclusions means:

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Putting together information from the text and what you know

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Saying again what the text says

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Predicting what will happen next in the story

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Finding the main characters in the text

Question 14

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Accepted Answer

Telling the main points in your own words

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Copying the text exactly as it is

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Adding your own thoughts and ideas

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Explaining what every word in the text means

Question 15

Which of these is a good way to find the answer to a specific question about a text?

Accepted Answer

Reading the text carefully

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Quickly looking over the text

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Only using what you already know

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Asking a friend or teacher

Question 16

How can an author's word choices help us understand a character?

Accepted Answer

They show us the character's personality and traits.

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They don't matter as long as the story is good.

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They only matter for the main character.

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They don't affect our opinion of the character.

Question 17

To understand a text well, which of these is NOT important?

Accepted Answer

Matching the text to your own experiences

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Finding the main points

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Identifying key details

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Drawing conclusions

Question 18

When you come across a word you don't know, what should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Guess what the word means based on how it sounds

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Look for clues in the text

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Use a dictionary

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Ask your teacher for help

Question 19

When making inferences, it's important to:

Accepted Answer

Use your own experiences and knowledge

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Only think about the facts in the text

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Avoid guessing what might happen

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Ignore details that don't seem important

Question 20

Which of these is important for drawing conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Understanding cause and effect

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Making predictions

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Summarizing information

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Comparing and contrasting

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

A main idea is more general, while a supporting detail is more specific.

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A main idea is less important than a supporting detail.

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A supporting detail can stand alone as a complete thought, while a main idea cannot.

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

Question 22

What is the main idea of the text?

Accepted Answer

The importance of healthy eating

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The different types of food groups

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How to cook a balanced meal

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Why it's important to drink plenty of water

Question 23

What is the purpose of the text?

Accepted Answer

To inform readers about the importance of healthy eating

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To persuade readers to eat more fruits and vegetables

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To entertain readers with stories about food

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To teach readers how to cook a variety of dishes

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a key detail from the text?

Accepted Answer

Eating too much junk food can lead to happiness

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Eating fruits and vegetables can help you stay healthy

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The human body needs a variety of nutrients to function properly

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Drinking plenty of water is essential for good health

Question 25

What can you infer from the text about the author's opinion on healthy eating?

Accepted Answer

The author believes that healthy eating is very important

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The author believes that healthy eating is not as important as other things

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The author is not sure if healthy eating is important

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The text does not provide enough information to determine the author's opinion

Question 26

Which of these is a conclusion that you can draw from the text?

Accepted Answer

People should eat a variety of foods to stay healthy

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People should only eat fruits and vegetables

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People should avoid eating junk food at all costs

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People should drink more than eight glasses of water per day

Question 27

Which of these is an antonym for the word 'healthy'?

Accepted Answer

Sick

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Strong

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Happy

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Wealthy

Question 28

What is the meaning of the idiom 'to eat like a horse'?

Accepted Answer

To eat a lot of food

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To eat slowly and carefully

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To eat only healthy foods

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To eat in a messy way

Question 29

Knowing about the culture of a story helps us better understand:

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Why characters act the way they do

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If we will like the story

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How good the author is at writing

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Nothing about the story

Question 30

Which word has a similar meaning to the word 'save'?

Accepted Answer

Invest

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Spend

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Earn

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Borrow

Question 31

Which word has the opposite meaning to the word 'expensive'?

Accepted Answer

Cheap

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Rich

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Poor

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Broke

Question 32

Which is the correct way to spell the word 'saving'?

Accepted Answer

Saving

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Saveing

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Seaving

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Svaeing

Question 33

Which is the correct way to write this sentence: 'I save money every month.'?

Accepted Answer

I save money every month.

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I saves money every month.

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I save money every months.

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I save moneys every month.

Question 34

Which is the correct way to add a comma to this sentence: 'I save money every month and I invest it wisely.'?

Accepted Answer

I save money every month, and I invest it wisely.

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I save money every month and I invest it wisely.

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I save money every month; and I invest it wisely.

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I save money every month and, I invest it wisely.

Question 35

What does the phrase 'heart of gold' suggest about a person's character?

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The person is kind and caring.

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The person is greedy and selfish.

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The person is brave and courageous.

Question 36

What's the best way to get better at understanding what you read?

Accepted Answer

Read lots of different things.

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Read really fast.

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Guess the meaning of words you don't know.

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Don't ask for help if you don't understand something.

Question 37

Jack always carries a bright red umbrella. What might this symbolise?

Accepted Answer

Safety and protection

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Strength and courage

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Wealth and success

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Sadness and grief

Question 38

What is the capital city of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

London

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Edinburgh

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Cardiff

Question 39

Which is the largest country within the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 40

What type of climate can be found in the United Kingdom?

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Mild and temperate

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Very hot and dry

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Very cold and wet

Question 41

What is the name of the famous clock tower in London?

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Question 42

What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The pound sterling

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The euro

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The dollar

Question 43

What is the name of the royal family in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Windsor family

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The York family

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The Lancaster family

Question 44

Which of these is a traditional British meal?

Accepted Answer

Fish and chips

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Pizza

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Sushi

Question 45

What is the name of the longest river in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The River Thames

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The River Severn

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The River Trent

Question 46

In the story 'The Lion and the Mouse', what lesson did we learn?

Accepted Answer

It's good to be kind to others, even the ones who may seem less important.

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Lions are the strongest animals in the forest.

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Mice are very clever and can outsmart larger animals.

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The forest is a dangerous place for both lions and mice.

Question 47

What's the lesson we learn from the story 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?

Accepted Answer

Always tell the truth, even when it's hard.

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Never trust a wolf.

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Don't go into the forest alone.

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It's okay to lie sometimes.

Question 48

Which word means the same as 'happy'?

Accepted Answer

Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 49

Which of these is a type of special language used in writing?

Accepted Answer

Simile

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Adding

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Noun

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Verb

Question 50

What's the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor doesn't.

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A metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a simile doesn't.

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A simile is a type of metaphor.

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A metaphor is a type of simile.

Question 51

What is the ending part of a non-fiction text usually for?

Accepted Answer

To remind us of the important parts

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To say the main idea again

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To share new information

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To introduce the topic

Question 52

Read the following sentence:

The boy was very scared of the big dog.

What does the word 'scared' mean?

Accepted Answer

Frightened

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Happy

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Angry

Question 53

Read the following story:

The boy ran and ran until he was out of breath. He finally stopped and leaned against a tree.

What can we infer from this story?

Accepted Answer

The boy is tired.

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The boy is lost.

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The boy is hungry.

Question 54

Read the following story:

The girl was so happy when she got her new bike. She couldn't wait to ride it.

How does the girl feel about getting a new bike?

Accepted Answer

Excited

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Sad

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Scared

Question 55

Read the following story:

The dog was barking loudly at the mailman.

Why is the dog barking?

Accepted Answer

To protect its home

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To greet the mailman

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To play with the mailman

Question 56

Read the following story:

The sun was shining brightly. The birds were singing. The flowers were blooming.

What is the mood of this story?

Accepted Answer

Happy

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Sad

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Scary

Question 57

Read the following story:

The boy was brave and saved his dog from a fire.

What is the boy's character trait?

Accepted Answer

Bravery

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Kindness

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Intelligence

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a skill that we can learn from reading?

Accepted Answer

Memorizing key words

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Understanding main points

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Making inferences

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Drawing conclusions

Question 59

What's the most important idea that the author wants you to understand?

Accepted Answer

The main message of the text

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A particular detail in the text

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The writer's opinion

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Where and when the story happens

Question 60

Which sentence tells us something we don't know for sure?

Accepted Answer

The dog must be tired.

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The dog is sleeping in its bed.

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The dog has a collar.

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The dog is small.

Question 61

Why do writers use details in their texts?

Accepted Answer

To support the main idea

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To make the story more fun

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To distract readers

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To trick readers

Question 62

What is a 'text'?

Accepted Answer

Anything written or printed

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Only a book

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Only a newspaper

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Only a poem

Question 63

What's the difference between a 'fact' and an 'opinion'?

Accepted Answer

A fact is true and an opinion is not

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An opinion is true and a fact is not

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Both facts and opinions can be true

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Neither facts nor opinions can be true