Reading Comprehension Check

What does "timid" mean in the 1st paragraph?

• optimistic

• amused

• shy

• hostile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

She sat with great anticipation waiting for the phone call.

What is the meaning of the underlined term found in the 3rd paragraph?

• doubtfulness

• expectation

• ignorance

• advancement

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of these sentences from the passage expresses the theme?

• "Not only had she achieved her goal, but surpassed it."

• "She had prepared and performed to the very best of her ability."

• "Instead, due to your burly size and tremendous strength, I’d like to offer you the position of linebacker."

• "One must always have confidence in their abilities."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which theme is shared by both stories?

• People should take adventures while they are young, before they are too old to enjoy adventures.

• People should go after the finer things in life no matter what it costs them.

• People should appreciate what they have and not always want something different.

• People should try new things because they will discover that they like something different.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

Identify one sentence from Passage #1 that indicates that Marisol was homesick.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which is the strongest conclusive sentence that could be added to Passage #1?

• That way, she could have the best of both worlds- the country and the city lifestyle.

• After all, she truly was a "country girl" at heart.

• Then, Marisol started a new job at a local museum and bought a gym membership.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What can you conclude from the last sentences:

 Freddie left the popular table and found her friends. She asked, “Can I sit here?”      

“Of course you can!” Freddie’s friends answered.

• Freddie made the popular girls her new best friends.

• Freddie's friends forgave her.

• Freddie's friends replaced her with a new friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

Think about how you would conclude Passage #2. Type 2 sentences that YOU would use to replace the last 2 lines:

 Freddie left the popular table and found her friends. She asked, “Can I sit here?”      

“Of course you can!” Freddie’s friends answered.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Landon read a book, played outside and rode his bike after school.

• Marykaylan ate a muffin, an orange, and yogurt for breakfast.

• Bryton, Cooper, Kinsley, and Jaiden, are all in Mrs. Jenkins' homeroom, class.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• I told you, Mom, that I would rather go to Carowinds, instead of, Six Flags.

• Mario, are you going to today's soccer game?

• Jaiden, I need you to, help me repair my television, and cell phone,.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A