Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Reading for Detail--RIT 191 - 200
Chris rode his brand new bike down the twisting path. As
he rushed along, he began to remember what his mother had told him before he left. “Make sure
to wear your helmet,” she pleaded as Chris ran out the door. Suddenly, a dog ran across the
path. He swerved to miss it and ended up rolling onto the grass. Guiltily, he kept thinking about his
mother’s advice.
What should Chris have done before his ride?
a. | kissed his mom
goodbye | c. | tied his
shoe | b. | fixed his brakes | d. | put on his helmet |
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“What would I know about
skateboarding?” Kim said to Louis. “I wouldn’t know a skateboard
from a
scooter.”
These sentences
show that:
a. | Louis doesn’t know anything
about skateboards. | c. | Kim doesn’t
know anything about skateboards. | b. | Kim is asking Louis to help her learn to
skateboard. | d. | Louis does not like
skateboarding. |
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“I want that
dress,” Kelly said as a beautiful red and blue party outfit caught her eye. She was going to a
holiday party with her friends that night and she wanted the perfect thing to wear. It was made from
silk and had shiny beads sewn around the trim that sparkled like diamonds. It would truly be the hit
of the party.
Kelly’s
dress is made from:
a. | cotton | c. | wool | b. | silk | d. | linen |
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John and his mom were shopping
for a new set of roller blades. As they looked at several pairs, John said, “Hey Mom, look at
these!” His mother replied by saying, “Oh, those are too much, how about these?”
John shrugged, and held up another pair. “This pair is on sale,” he said as he walked
over to show her.
The words
“these,” “those,” and “this,” refer to:
a. | roller
blades | c. | knee
pads | b. | shoes | d. | wheels |
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Samantha was dusting the
furniture while Peter vacuumed the carpets. Earlier that morning, Peter cleaned the bathroom and
kitchen floors. Everyone was getting ready for the party that evening. Soon, Maria would sweep the
porch.
Who did the most
jobs?
a. | Peter | c. | Maria | b. | Samantha | d. | Paul |
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Tara and Tanisha were planning
a surprise party for Krystal. They invited a few of Krystal’s friends. They began decorating
the house. Tanisha hung streamers along the ceiling while Tara blew up balloons. Next, they
both decided to serve punch and cake. Tara went to the store for punch while Tanisha baked the cake.
At last, they were ready for the party.
What did they do to prepare for the party?
a. | made a cake and bought
pop | c. | hung a piñata from the
ceiling | b. | hung streamers and posters | d. | invited Krystal’s friends |
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Literal Reading
Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 191 - 200
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Jordan clamped the
handlebars tightly after he made sure his feet were steady on the pegs. He pointed his motorcycle up
the hill and increased his speed. Just before he reached the highest part of the hill, he scooted
forward to balance his weight. This was going to be the best jump ever!
What did Jordan do
right after he increased his speed?
a. | clamped the bars
tightly | c. | pointed up the
hill | b. | pointed down the hill | d. | turned around |
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Which of these sentence
occurred in the past?
a. | It is pouring rain and the streets
are beginning to flood. | c. | A storm happened
last year in Florida.
| b. | Trees are bending and snapping in the fierce
winds. | d. | Rescue crews are filling sand bags to stop the
flooding.
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
The dog, with a
ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden,
demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to
avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog laid in the shade to admit his
failure.
What happened directly after they demolished the garbage
cans?
a. | They flew across the
grass. | c. | The cat climbed the
tree. | b. | They trampled the garden. | d. | The dog laid in the shade. |
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Read the
sentences.
A. The final score
was Tigers 6 and Lions 5.
B. The Tiger outfielder slid into home plate, tying the game in the
ninth inning.
C. The crowd cheered as the third out in the fourth inning was made.
D. The home
team was taking the field for the start of the game.
Which letters put these sentences in the
correct order?
a. | D, C, B,
A | c. | B, A, C,
D | b. | A, D, B,
C | d. | C, A, D, B |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
It was a cold and
cloudy day outside. The wind began to blow, and then small raindrops started to cover the ground. The
wind howled through the trees, and we knew the storm was upon us.
What happened before small
raindrops fell?
a. | The wind howled through the
trees. | c. | The storm was upon
us. | b. | It was a cold and cloudy day. | d. | The wind began to blow. |
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Read the passage and answer
the question.
John and Michael
left for the game around 4:00 p.m. Mary and Tanisha left about the same time to go swimming. The boys
finished their game and came home to get an ice cold drink. The girls swam a little longer than the
game lasted, but came home and popped some popcorn.
Which events happened at the same
time?
a. | All of the kids came home at the
same time. | c. | They all left
around 4:00 p.m. | b. | All of the kids had their treats at the same
time. | d. | They all went to the same
place. |
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Read the sentences and
answer the question.
A. I think
I will read this book.
B. Sara is going to come over to study.
C. Last year, I got a new
bicycle.
D. Tomorrow, we are going to the store.
Which sentence happened in the
past?
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Read the
passage.
Sam bought a
heart-shaped locket to give to his sister for her birthday. Sam’s sister told her friend at
recess, “I’ve always wanted a locket, but I don’t have enough money to buy
one.” Sam overheard what she said and smiled to himself.
What happened
first?
a. | Sam smiled to
himself. | c. | Sam’s sister
had a birthday party. | b. | Sam bought a birthday present. | d. | Sam’s sister
talked to her best friend. |
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Read the
sentences.
a. The guard dribbled the ball, made a lay-up and tied the end of the game.
b.
The people in the stands stood for the half time show.
c. The crowd cheered in the 3rd quarter as
the center made a 3-point shot.
d. The home team was walking out on to the basketball court for
the start of the game.
Which event happened last?
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Read the
story.
Climbing out of the car,
my heart raced, as I was excited to begin our family hiking trip. I skipped up the trail happily. The
sun shone brightly, and I was having a terrific time. Then the hill became steeper, but I still
bounded up the trail. My parents were calling for me to slow down because we still had a long way to
go. Sure enough, my legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper. I had been hiking too quickly. I
slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable. We finished the hike, and I was glad I had
listened to my parents because if I had kept up the fast pace, I would have never made
it.
Which event occurred first and last?
a. | sun shown brightly; hill became more
steep | c. | skipping up the trail; legs began to
burn | b. | climbed out of the car; listened to my
parents | d. | slowed down my pace; listened to my
parents |
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Read the story above
What happened first?
a. | I bounded up the
trail. | c. | My legs began to burn, and my
breathing was deeper. | b. | My parents were calling for me to slow down. | d. | I slowed down my pace. |
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Read the story above
Which event took place in the middle of this passage?
a. | I slowed down my pace, and started
to feel more stable. | c. | Climbing out of
the car, my heart raced. | b. | I was glad I listened to my parents. | d. | I bounded up the trail. |
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