Reading Comprehension Practice

Front

How do people really charm snakes?

Back

They startle the snake by waving a hand near it, causing the snake to lift its head and follow the movement of the charmer or flute.

Front

Pedestrian (in the context of the paragraph: "The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.")

Back

a person traveling on foot

Front

What is the main idea about steel usage? Options: The auto industry is the most important, The United States produces the most steel in the world, Steel is used for many purposes.

Back

Steel is used for many purposes.

Front

Fish, nuts, and seeds have protein. Protein helps your body build muscle and build up immunity to illnesses. It is important to get enough protein in your diet to keep you strong so that you can get all of your work done.
It is likely that:

• You need to have protein once a month.
• You don't need to eat protein.
• You need to have protein every day.

Back

You need to have protein every day.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? Options: The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds, It was placed on the endangered species list, It was dying out because of pesticides, The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

Back

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

Front

How do people really charm snakes?

Back

They startle the snake by waving a hand near it, causing the snake to lift its head and follow the movement of the charmer or the flute.

Front

pedestrian

Back

a person traveling on foot

Front

What is the main idea about steel?

• The auto industry is the most important.
• The United States produces the most steel in the world.
• Steel is used for many purposes.

Back

Steel is used for many purposes.

Front

Why is it important to have protein in your diet?

Back

You need to have protein every day.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? Options: The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds, It was placed on the endangered species list, It was dying out because of pesticides, The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

Back

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird