Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
Jenny and Billy
rode their bikes to the park on Saturday. Jenny was riding much faster than Billy, and she came to a
busy street crossing. “Wait for me, and we’ll cross together!”
Who is
speaking?
a. | Jenny | c. | Jenny and Billy | b. | Billy | d. | Billy’s mom |
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 181 - 190
Read the list.
1. The houses collapse.
2. The earth begins to
shake.
3. Beams crack.
4. Everything is still.
What is the correct order for these
events?
a. | 4,2,3,1 | c. | 3,2,1,4 | b. | 1,2,3,4 | d. | 1,3,2,4 |
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Read the
passage.
“Don’t be
a fool, Bilbo Baggins!” he said to himself, “thinking of dragons and all that outlandish
nonsense at your age!” So he put on an apron, lit fires, boiled water, and washed up. Then he
had a nice little breakfast in the kitchen before turning out the dining room. By that time the sun
was shining; and the front door was open, letting in a warm spring breeze. Bilbo began to whistle
loudly and to forget about the night before. In fact he was just sitting down to a nice
little
second breakfast in the dining room by the open window, when in walked Galdalf.Copyright Info: Not enough information. Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit.
(Teacher authors:Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What did Bilbo do right after he put on his
apron?
a. | lit
fires | c. | whistled
loudly | b. | boiled water | d. | washed up |
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Read the
list.
A. He reeled in the huge
fish.
B. He baited his hook.
C. He cast out his line.
D. He sat patiently for a
bite.
What is the correct order for these statements?
a. | C,D,B,A | c. | A,B,C,D | b. | B,C,D,A | d. | C,B,A,D |
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If Jacob wanted to read a
book about animals, which title would he probably choose?
a. | The Dolphin Story | c. | Through the Tunnel | b. | Singing a Song | d. | Lost in the Caves |
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Cause and Effect--RIT 191 - 200
Read the
paragraph.
They took
[Rikki] into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb and said
he was not dead but half choked; so they wrapped him in cotton wool and warmed him over a little
fire, and he opened his eyes and sneezed.
Copyright Info:
Kipling, Rudyard. Rikki-tikki-tavi. 5.
What saved Rikki?
a. | They wrapped Rikki and warmed
him. | c. | A man said he was not
dead. | b. | Rikki was given medical attention. | d. | He opened his eyes and sneezed. |
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 191 - 200
Would you look in a book to see where
Chapter six begins and ends?
a. | Table of
contents | c. | Glossary | b. | Index | d. | Reference
Section |
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In the chapter titled,
“Stream Fish,” what information would be included?
a. | Ferns | c. | Shells | b. | Starfish | d. | Salmon |
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There are many different kinds
of cats. They come in all colors and sizes. Two of the most common household cats are the domestic
long-hair and the domestic short-hair. The long-hair cats have flat, furry faces and large eyes.
Their long fur often causes allergic reactions for many people. More people own short-hair cats
because it is a more common breed.
Based on this passage, which type of cat are most people allergic
to?
a. | domestic
long-hair | c. | he larger
cats | b. | certain colored cats | d. | domestic short-hair |
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Read the following birthday
announcements:
1-
Wednesday—Birthday Party—600 pm
2- Wednesday: Birthday Party: 6,00 p.m.
3-
Wednesday, Birthday Party, 6:00 p.m.
4- Wednesday, Birthday, Party, 6:00 p.m.
Which
announcement is written in the correct format?
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Girls and boys, ages 10 through
14, can train to become conflict counselors in two-week sessions beginning May 12. In the first week,
sessions will start at 8:00a.m. and end at 4:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In the second
week, sessions will run from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A maximum of 10
students will be selected to participate.
How long will the training session last on Monday of the second
week?
a. | 8 hours | c. | 12 hours | b. | 6 hours | d. | 16 hours |
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Read the
passage:
 At what time should the band students be in their
seats?
a. | 7:15p.m. | c. | 6:30p.m. | b. | 7:00p.m. | d. | 7:30p.m. |
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In a textbook, what does
“See Also” mean in an index?
a. | look up another
word | c. | no information
available | b. | choose another topic | d. | footnote or endnote |
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In the following book index
example, what is the main topic?
a. | Sentence | c. | Punctuating | b. | Predicate | d. | Complex |
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In a social studies book
index, what letters are used for maps and photographs?
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In the following book index
example, what are all the pages that would give
information about irregular verbs?
a. | pages 21, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105 | c. | page
21 | b. | pages
110-150 | d. | pages 102, 103 and
104 |
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Read the following
advertisement.
Jennifer has the
whitest teeth in her class. She is often told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom
bought a new toothpaste called “WOW” that tastes like peppermint. It has special
ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a
beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” toothpaste.
What product is being
advertised?
a. | tooth
whitener | c. | toothpaste | b. | cavity fighter | d. | peppermint |
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Read the
passage.
Jennifer has the
whitest teeth in her class. Whenever she smiles, she always is told that she has a beautiful smile.
Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste that tastes like candy canes called “WOW.”
It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to
have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” Toothpaste.
What are some of the
benefits of “WOW” Toothpaste?
a. | whitens
teeth | c. | costs less than other
brands | b. | smells wintery fresh | d. | is red and white striped |
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Where is the best place to
look for a map of Canada?
a. | atlas | c. | dictionary | b. | V Guide | d. | almanac |
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Read the
recipe.
 How many cookies will one batch
make?
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 191 - 200
Study the recipe and then answer the
question.
After
beating with the wire whisk for 2 minutes, what comes next?
a. | pour the milk into the
bowl | c. | spoon 1 tbsp. of crushed cookies
into cups | b. | gently stir in of the whipped topping | d. | spoon the pudding into cups |
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