Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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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
Where 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:
BULLETIN
Notice to students:
Please be aware that the band concert will be
on Tuesday, October 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the gym. Make sure to wear your uniform, bring your
instament and be ready to warm up by 7:15 PM sharp! We know this will be a super event!
See you there.
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?
Sentence, 179-186, 203-212 see
also
Predicate; Puncuation; Subject of a
Sentence.
Classified by purpose,
210-212
Complex, 11,
206-207
Parts of,
181
Punctuating, 210-211, 272
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?
a. | m and p | c. | ph and mp | b. | mp and pm |
d. |
map and photo |
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In the following book index
example, what are all the pages that would give information about irregular verbs?
Irregular verbs,
100-105
Common errors, 101
Defined, 21
Lists of principal parts, 21
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.
2 cups
flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown
sugar
1 package chocolate chips
2 cups
sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cube butter
Cream together sugar, butter and eggs.
Add dry incredients and beat for 2 minutes. Mix will make twelve cookies.
How many cookies will one batch
make?
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Read the
recipe.
2 cups
flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brown
sugar
1 package chocolate chips
2 cups
sugar
2 eggs
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cube butter
Cream together sugar, butter and eggs.
Add dry incredients and beat for 2 minutes. Mix will make twelve cookies.
What are the total cups of flour and sugar
needed?
a. | 5 cups | c. | 4 cups | b. | 2 cups |
d. |
8 cups |
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After reading a story in
your language book, you need to find the definitions for
several vocabulary words in the story.
Where would be the best place to look?
a. | dictionary |
c. |
thesaurus | |
b. |
glossary |
d. |
encyclopedia |
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Jose wants to identify
different kinds of bears. Which book should he get?
a. | panda
bears | c. | all about
bears | |
b. |
smokey the bear |
d. |
polar bears |
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Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 191 -
200
Study the recipe
and then answer the question.
BOO
CUPS
Prep: 15
minutes
Pour
milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire wisks 2 minutes or until well
blended. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping and half of the crushed cookies. SPOON
1 Tbsp. of the crushed cookies into each of the 15 individual cups. Spoon pudding mixture
evenly into cups; top with remaining crushed cookies.
DROP remaining whipped toppings by
spoonfuls onto desserts to create “ghosts.” Decorate “eyes.”
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 15.
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 1/2 of the whipped
topping | d. | spoon the pudding into
cups |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
The note on the table read:
I want to see that your homework is done. I know that you
and your brother will do a super job cleanuing up the playroom. I will be home a 3:30
pm.
What are the children supposed to do
after school?
a. | get a
snack | c. | watch
TV | |
b. | clean the
playroom | d. | go to their friend’s
house |
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