Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Evaluative Reading
Comprehension—Inference--RIT 211 – 220
Read the paragraph.
Southeastern Idaho is covered with snow for four or five
months each year. Even when it’s not snowing, the wind blows almost everyday and the
temperatures often fall below freezing. People in Idaho have learned many ways to enjoy life despite
the crazy weather. Just about everyone has warm mittens or gloves, a heavy coat, and toasty boots. We
have many opportunities to ski, skate, or go sledding up in the foothills. Lots of homes have
fireplaces and our closets are filled with warm blankets. All in all, we make the most of
it.
This paragraph best explains:
a. | how people in Idaho have adapted
their lives to the weather | c. | why skiing, skating, and sledding are so
popular | b. | why people need to have warm boots | d. | the importance of fireplaces and warm
blankets |
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Evaluative Reading
Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 211 – 220
Read the advertisement.
The advertiser wants you to:
a. | try something
new | c. | do what others are
doing | b. | please your family | d. | avoid stress |
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Read the
advertisement.
WANT TO BE PART OF THE IN CROWD?
Buy Our Newest Mixed CD: DANCE PARTY
EXPLOSION. It Rocks!
Who is the most likely audience for this
advertisement?
a. | teenagers | c. | store managers | b. | grandparents | d. | people with pets |
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Read the
advertisement.
You
shouldn’t have to sweat to get a clean bathtub. With Fabulous Foaming Tub Cleaner, let our foam
do the work. No scrubbing is necessary, just spray on and rinse off. Your relaxation is
guaranteed!
What does the advertisement claim about their product?
a. | it’s fun to
use | c. | using the product eliminates
stress | b. | it’s safe to use while exercising | d. | it cleans without having to
scrub |
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Read the
advertisement.
The holidays are
approaching, so it’s time to visit “Wood, Wood, Wood!” in our location on Main
Street. We have wooden furniture, wooden utensils, and wooden plates. We carry frames, doors, and
curtain rods. If you like wood, you’ll like us! “Wood” you please stop by and give
us a try?
Which of the following is not implied by the advertisement?
a. | The store sells wooden
tables. | c. | Some doors are
made of wood. | b. | The store sells many wooden items | d. | The store is on Main Street. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Mary and her mother
wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour
the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the oven.
What will Mary and her mother do
next?
a. | eat the
cake | c. | cut the cake into
pieces | b. | put the cake in the oven | d. | put frosting on the cake |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the
question.
How long is the yard sale open?
a. | 9 hours | c. | 12 hours | b. | 8 hours | d. | 24 hours |
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Read the following label and
answer the question.
What can happen if you do not take the vitamin with a full
glass of water?
a. | You may get
sleepy. | c. | The vitamin will
not work. | b. | You may get an upset stomach. | d. | Children under 10 will get
tired. |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
He was not the
same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and
would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would
not give up so he could survive.
How do you think Brian has changed?
a. | Brian was stronger, more aware and
careful. | c. | Brian is angry
because he’s made mistakes. | b. | Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give
up. | d. | Brian has not changed at
all. |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
Jan Brett, an
author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish
grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern
European countries.
Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan
Brett?
a. | She plans to move to
Sweden. | c. | Her work is not
important. | b. | She believes children should read. | d. | Her stories tell about her family’s
history. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 - 210
Read the selection from Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer the
question.
I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though
about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten
all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I
decided I would never live in the village again.Copyright Info: Not
enough information. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (Teacher author: Bev
Holtom)
What is
the main idea from this passage?
a. | She is alone and must
survive. | c. | She likes to eat
abalones. | b. | She lives in the village with her brother. | d. | She is leaving the village. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 201 - 210
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Janet looked out her
bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got
dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget
your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed.
“Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5
minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janet
realized
that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt.
What will Janet most likely do
next?
a. | Go back in the house for her
coat. | c. | Go back in the house for her
gloves. | b. | Take off her coat and boots. | d. | Ask her mother to help her make the
snowman. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Application Transfer--RIT 211 - 220
Directions for washing the
dishes.
a. Dry the dishes off
and put them away.
b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean.
c. Fill the sink
with warm water and soap.
d. Rinse the dishes with clean water.
What is the correct order
the sentences above?
a. | a, b, c,
d | c. | c, a, b,
d | b. | c, b, d,
a | d. | b, c, a, d |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions --RIT 211 - 220
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Amy opened the door
to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the
bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the
problem?
a. | There is no soap in the
bathroom. | c. | The bathtub is
overflowing. | b. | the television set is broken. | d. | The stove was left turned on. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Inference--RIT 211 - 220
Read the passage and answer the
question.
What will this company send you if you order the Multiplication
Memorizer?
a. | 54 flash cards, study guide and
tapes | c. | study guides and
flashcards | b. | cassette tapes and study guides | d. | colorful pictures and a study
guide |
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When using an English
handbook, which section would you use to find information about a run-on
sentence?
a. | Capitalization/Punctuation | c. | Phonics | b. | English/Grammar | d. | Spelling |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
Scientist, Jack
Futureman, sat is his laboratory working on his new discovery. “This will change the world! He
thought to himself. “Where should I go first with my amazing new invention?” He could go
back to the past and witness World War I or travel into the future to see what new technologies
exist. The possibilities were endless!
What is Jack’s invention?
a. | an
airplane | c. | a time
machine | b. | a vacuum cleaner | d. | an encyclopedia |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 211 - 220
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Leo the lion went the
park one day. He sat on the bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch
that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Which title tells the
main idea of this story?
a. | Going to the
Park | c. | Lions like Peanut Butter and
Jelly | b. | Leo Picnics in the Park | d. | Where did Leo Go? |
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Read the magazine article
and answer the question.
a. | Students need to improve their
reading ability by practicing reading. | c. | Reading is a popular pastime for many
people. | b. | Students can learn to read in high school if they have the right
books. | d. | Reading is usually taught in first
grade. |
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Interpretive Reading
Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 211 - 220
Read the passage and answer the
question.
a. | Jessica will hang up the
phone. | c. | Michelle’s mother will buy her
a new shirt. | b. | The girls will trade skirts. | d. | They will both miss the dance. |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
What should be the next step?
a. | Spread the jelly on the other piece
of bread. | c. | Cut the sandwich
in half. | b. | Eat the sandwich. | d. | Put the plate away. |
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Read the advertisement and
answer the question.
a. | Buy a ready-to-fly
kite. | c. | Buy information about sticks and
straws. | b. | Buy information about sock puppets. | d. | Buy information about kite
making. |
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