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Reading comprehension - Pre Test
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1
In reading comprehension, what does making an inference involve?
A
Finding information that is directly stated in the text
B
Identifying the main idea of a paragraph
C
Memorizing key vocabulary words
D
Using clues from the text and your own knowledge to draw a conclusion
2
Which of the following is the best example of using evidence to support an answer about a text?
A
The character is brave because on page 5 the author writes, 'She stood up to the bully without hesitation.'
B
The character is brave because my friend said so.
C
I think the character is brave because that's my opinion.
D
The character is brave because the story is exciting.
3
An author writes: 'The ancient house groaned as the wind howled through its empty halls.' What does the word 'groaned' most likely suggest about the house?
A
The house is haunted by ghosts.
B
The house is old and might be falling apart.
C
The house is noisy because of the wind.
D
The house is welcoming to visitors.
4
When you use a direct quotation from a text in your answer, what is the most important thing to do?
A
Only use quotations if you can't paraphrase.
B
Change a few words to make it sound better.
C
Use quotation marks and copy the exact words from the text.
D
Put the quotation in your own words without quotation marks.
5
Read the sentence: 'Despite the pouring rain, Maya decided to walk home instead of taking the bus.' What can you infer about Maya?
A
She doesn't know the bus schedule.
B
She forgot her bus fare.
C
She enjoys walking in the rain.
D
She might have a reason to avoid the bus or enjoy the walk.
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