Reading Practice - Comprehension

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Why are earthquakes so dangerous?

Back

It can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks and other things.

Front

Why are earthquakes so dangerous?

Back

They can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and other things.

Front

How would you describe what is happening in this passage? Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

Back

Tim is moving to California with his family.

Front

Pays heed

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notices

Front

Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________. Options: got her sunglasses, made a sandwich, picked up her umbrella, put on sandals

Back

picked up her umbrella

Front

What makes a rumbling sound in the poem? We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk, Over the pavement and round the block. We rumble along till the sidewalk ends- Felicia and I and half our friends. Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr! She roars at me and I shout at her As past the porches and garden gates We rattle and rock On our roller skates.
Options: train, dog, skates

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skates

Front

Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example: "Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom."?

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Lucy was really upset.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about floods?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Front

What is the theme in literature?

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message

Front

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.