Benchmark Unit 1 Reading Comprehension Ultimate

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4th Grade
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Jeff Fuertis
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
1. Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013. They found safety problems during a visit to the mine. The mine stayed closed for more than three weeks.
2. Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks. Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents. They also check the air. If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause many problems.
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
4. Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country. Before that time, mine safety rules were weak. Working in a coal mine could be very dangerous. Accidents happened often. The air in mines was often filled with dust. Many miners ended up with “black lung” disease from breathing in the coal dust. Today, inspectors try to make sure coal mines are safe for workers.
5. There are two kinds of coal mines. In underground mines, miners work below ground. In surface mines, miners work above ground. In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky. The state had about 3,400 surface miners.
6. Inspectors check surface mines two times each year. Underground mines are supposed to be checked four times per year. Owners can be fined for safety violations. Unsafe mines can be closed down.
7. Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past. In fact, the year 2013 had the lowest injury rate ever. That’s good news.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage?
A coal mine in Kentucky was shut down in 2013.
U.S. inspectors check the safety of coal mines in Kentucky and elsewhere in the United States.
Before 1969, mine safety rules in the United States were
not enforced.
Coal mines in the United States had the lowest injury rate ever in 2013.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
1. Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013. They found safety problems during a visit to the mine. The mine stayed closed for more than three weeks.
2. Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks. Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents. They also check the air. If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause many problems.
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
4. Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country. Before that time, mine safety rules were weak. Working in a coal mine could be very dangerous. Accidents happened often. The air in mines was often filled with dust. Many miners ended up with “black lung” disease from breathing in the coal dust. Today, inspectors try to make sure coal mines are safe for workers.
5. There are two kinds of coal mines. In underground mines, miners work below ground. In surface mines, miners work above ground. In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky. The state had about 3,400 surface miners.
6. Inspectors check surface mines two times each year. Underground mines are supposed to be checked four times per year. Owners can be fined for safety violations. Unsafe mines can be closed down.
7. Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past. In fact, the year 2013 had the lowest injury rate ever. That’s good news.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A.
U.S. inspectors check the safety of coal mines in Kentucky and elsewhere in the United States.
Then answer Part B.
Part B
Choose two sentences from the passage that support the
main idea in Part A.
“Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013.”
“Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks.”
“If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause
many problems.”
“A belt used to carry coal was broken.”
“In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky.”
“Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country.”
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.8
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word
violations ?
instances of breaking the rules
rules for keeping people safe
health problems among miners
times scheduled for inspection
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.RI.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
1. Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013. They found safety problems during a visit to the mine. The mine stayed closed for more than three weeks.
2. Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks. Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents. They also check the air. If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause many problems.
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
4. Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country. Before that time, mine safety rules were weak. Working in a coal mine could be very dangerous. Accidents happened often. The air in mines was often filled with dust. Many miners ended up with “black lung” disease from breathing in the coal dust. Today, inspectors try to make sure coal mines are safe for workers.
5. There are two kinds of coal mines. In underground mines, miners work below ground. In surface mines, miners work above ground. In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky. The state had about 3,400 surface miners.
6. Inspectors check surface mines two times each year. Underground mines are supposed to be checked four times per year. Owners can be fined for safety violations. Unsafe mines can be closed down.
7. Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past. In fact, the year 2013 had the lowest injury rate ever. That’s good news.
The author states that working in a coal mine could be very dangerous before 1969. Choose two pieces of evidence from the passage that support this statement.
“Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks.”
“Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents.”
“Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past.”
“Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country.”
“Accidents happened often.”
“Many miners ended up with ‘black lung’ disease from breathing in the coal dust.”
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.8
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
1. Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013. They found safety problems during a visit to the mine. The mine stayed closed for more than three weeks.
2. Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks. Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents. They also check the air. If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause many problems.
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
4. Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country. Before that time, mine safety rules were weak. Working in a coal mine could be very dangerous. Accidents happened often. The air in mines was often filled with dust. Many miners ended up with “black lung” disease from breathing in the coal dust. Today, inspectors try to make sure coal mines are safe for workers.
5. There are two kinds of coal mines. In underground mines, miners work below ground. In surface mines, miners work above ground. In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky. The state had about 3,400 surface miners.
6. Inspectors check surface mines two times each year. Underground mines are supposed to be checked four times per year. Owners can be fined for safety violations. Unsafe mines can be closed down.
7. Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past. In fact, the year 2013 had the lowest injury rate ever. That’s good news.
How did the Mine Act of 1977 help coal miners?
It raised miners’ pay.
It shortened miners’ workdays.
It supported miners’ rights.
It opened more U.S. mines.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.8
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
1. Inspectors closed down a Kentucky coal mine in 2013. They found safety problems during a visit to the mine. The mine stayed closed for more than three weeks.
2. Each year, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration does many safety checks. Inspectors look for problems that may lead to accidents. They also check the air. If the air inside the mine has too much dust, it can cause many problems.
3. In the case of the Kentucky mine, somebody called in to complain. So inspectors paid a surprise visit to the mine. They found more than thirty safety violations. Too much coal dust was floating in the air. Dust in the air can lead to an explosion. It can cause lung disease, too. A belt used to carry coal was broken. Equipment had not been checked. There was not enough air movement in the mine.
4. Since 1969, the government has been checking coal mines across the country. Before that time, mine safety rules were weak. Working in a coal mine could be very dangerous. Accidents happened often. The air in mines was often filled with dust. Many miners ended up with “black lung” disease from breathing in the coal dust. Today, inspectors try to make sure coal mines are safe for workers.
5. There are two kinds of coal mines. In underground mines, miners work below ground. In surface mines, miners work above ground. In 2013, more than 6,600 people worked in underground mines in Kentucky. The state had about 3,400 surface miners.
6. Inspectors check surface mines two times each year. Underground mines are supposed to be checked four times per year. Owners can be fined for safety violations. Unsafe mines can be closed down.
7. Today, mines have fewer accidents than in the past. In fact, the year 2013 had the lowest injury rate ever. That’s good news.
According to the pie chart, which statement is true of underground mines in Kentucky?
They produce more coal than surface mines.
They have serious problems with coal dust.
They have fewer miners than surface mines.
They are inspected less often than surface mines.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.4.7
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
Making Mines Safer
In paragraph 6, the o in supposed is pronounced like the-
o in problem.
u in hundred.
o in cross .
oa in coal
Tags
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.4.4C
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