Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Evaluative Reading
Comprehension—Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype--RIT 201 – 210
Read the
paragraph.
Some people
don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often.
Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people
are confused.
What assumption is underlying this paragraph?
a. | Everyone should use and appreciate
computers. | c. | People are
breaking the computers. | b. | Most computers don’t break down. | d. | Computers can help educate
students. |
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Read the
passage
One is more likely to
be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the
wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I
have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of
wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.
Copyright Info: Not
given (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
In the author’s opinion, people
should
a. | respect the wilderness as the
wildlife’s home | c. | dress warmly while
hunting | b. | fear bears more than other hunters | d. | promote unnecessary slaughter of
wildlife |
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Read the
statement.
“I am so glad the 1st grade students remembered to clean up their art project
before they went home!”
Who would most likely agree with this
statement?
a. | a
mother | c. | the
principal | b. | a student | d. | a janitor |
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Read the
paragraph.
Cells make up all
living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe
that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their
research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this
paragraph?
a. | Cells make up all living
things. | c. | There are millions
of different types of cells in the human body. | b. | Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of
cells can lead to a cure for
cancer. | d. | Scientists continue their research in the laboratories
everyday. |
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Read the
paragraph.
Scientific and
medical research has improved over the years. Our use of monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, and other
animals has helped us make numerous advances in medicine. We need to continue those practices to find
cures and treatments for more illnesses.
Which person would be most likely to disagree
with this paragraph?
a. | a scientific
researcher | c. | an animal rights
activist | b. | a forest ranger | d. | a college professor |
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Evaluative Reading
Comprehension—Classify, Thinking Skills--RIT 201 – 210
Read the list of
terms.
Baste – to moisten
meat with melted drippings while cooking
Darn – to mend by sewing stitches across a
gap
Quilt – a bed cover filled with down
Seam – a line that marks joining
edges
Given the definitions, which technique is a sewing method?
a. | darn | c. | baste | b. | quilt | d. | seam |
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Read the passage.
A.)
And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had
suffered during the evening’s dinner.
B.) Robert was a star basketball.
C.) It
wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert –
that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular
menu.
D.) For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite
foods.
Copyright Info: Not enough information. Fish Cheeks, page 137. (Teacher authors:
Phillips, Blackman,
Felts).
Which sentence does not
belong?
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Read the
paragraph.
I love to go
boating. First of all, rivers are so beautiful. I love watching the trees and green hills as I float
by. Next, I love to fish on the boat. There are many kinds of trout in my state and they make a
delicious meal.
Match the paragraph to the correct outline below.
a. | Fishing
-Trout
pretty
-Eating
delicious | c. | Trees
-Green
elm
trees
-Leaves
pretty | b. | Boating
-Scenery
trees and hills
-Fishing
kinds of
trout | d. | Meals
-on a boat
fried fish
-at home
broiled
fish |
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Read the
list.
Chair
floor door
Bench
couch seat
Recliner
wall window
If you were going to split
these words into two categories, which words would be in the
‘furniture’
category?
a. | chair, floor, seat,
bench | c. | floor, wall, door,
window | b. | chair, bench, recliner, couch, seat | d. | seat, couch, floor, door |
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Read the following
definitions.
Banana – A
sweet, grainy, yellow fruit with a thick peeling
Orange – A tart, pulpy, orange fruit with a
bumpy rind.
Grapes – Sweet, juicy, fruit that can be seedless or have seeds and comes in
numerous colors.
Lemon - A sour, yellow fruit used in juices and recipes with a thick
peeling.
Which fruit is different from the others?
a. | banana | c. | grape | b. | orange | d. | lemon |
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Read the
paragraph.
Dogs and cats make
great pets. They’re both soft, furry, and affectionate. Both can be trained to respect their
owner’s property. Cats are lot quieter than dogs, but a dog’s barking is often valued for
protecting its owner’s house and valuables.
How are cats and dogs different according to
the paragraph?
a. | Cats are more
affectionate. | c. | Dogs destroy their
owner’s property. | b. | Dogs are louder than cats. | d. | Cats often ruin furniture with their
claws. |
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Read the
outline.
My Favorite
Classes
I. Art
A. Water Coloring
B. Crayons
C. Painting
II. Computers
A.
Typing
B. Creating Presentations
C. Searching the Internet
III. Math
A. Word
Problems
B. Measurement
C. ?
Which of the following topics could be added to the
outline?
a. | the
globe | c. | crafts | b. | using calculators | d. | books |
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Which object does not belong
in the same category as the others?
a. | car | c. | truck | b. | motorcycle | d. | boat |
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Read the following
definitions.
Anger: expressing
extreme dislike
Sadness: a feeling of sorrow or gloom
Elation: great happiness or
satisfaction
Horror: to be extremely shocked or frightened
Apathy: an attitude of not
caring
How are the defined words alike?
a. | They all indicate
unhappiness. | c. | They each describe
a mood or emotion. | b. | They all begin with different letters. | d. | They are each two syllables
long. |
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Evaluative Reading
Comprehension—Evaluate Validity--RIT 201 – 210
If you were writing an essay that
argued that summer is a better season than winter, which fact would you
include?
a. | Winter snow allows people to
ski. | c. | Biking and skating trails are clear
of snow in the summer. | b. | Summer heat causes many people to become
dehydrated. | d. | Winter temperatures can often be
warm and pleasant. |
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Read the following
passage.
The temperature hit
104 degrees. All of the kids were miserable. There was nothing to do. The movies at the theater were
all boring. At the pool, the lifeguards were mean and enforced the rules by whistling and yelling at
us. Winter would be so much better.
Which phrase from the passage is a
fact?
a. | The temperature was 104
degrees. | c. | The lifeguards
were mean. | b. | he movies were boring. | d. | Winter would be much better. |
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Where would you find the
best information for a report about Chinese architecture?
a. | your
teacher | c. | a person who lived
in China with his family for three years | b. | a dictionary | d. | a television show about Chinese buildings and
architecture |
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Read the following reasons
for getting good grades in school.
A. Good grades open up doors for the future. A person who earns high marks has a better
chance of securing a well-paying, exciting job as an adult.
B. Kids who get good grades are often
rewarded. They are honored at academic assemblies and many teachers offer free time or treats to good
students,
C. Students with bad grades aren’t allowed to participate in sports teams or
student council. They’re left out of a lot of fun opportunities.
D. Smart kids like to eat
lunch together. They usually get to the cafeteria first and have the best table.
Which
reason would be best in an essay about getting good grades?
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Read the following
paragraph.
My worst camping
trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent,
and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed
back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car
and it started to rain. The next time we went to Yellowstone we rented a room at the
lodge.
Which fact supports the conclusion that the author did not camp in Yellowstone
again?
a. | A bear came into our
camp. | c. | It started to
rain. | b. | Our car had a flat tire. | d. | Next time, we rented a room at the
lodge. |
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Read the
paragraph.
Mary loves animals.
She has had cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, and even a snake! There is not a pet she doesn’t
love. Barbara is allergic to fur and has only one pet: a turtle.
Which sentence do you know is
true?
a. | Barbara loves
dogs. | c. | Barbara is allergic to
snakes. | b. | Mary would like having a pet cat. | d. | Mary is allowed to have any pet she
wants. |
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