Reading Comprehension Skills Quiz

Read this sentence from the passage.

Coyote laughed loudly, “Why shouldn’t

I help myself to such a tasty morsel?”

In this sentence, you can tell that a morsel is something

• to eat

• to chase

• to laugh at

• to help out

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The new place was so big that he was able to expand the size of the building and make it bigger

• a. F

• b. G

• c. H

• d. J

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the following sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the team's spirits were not dampened." What does the word "dampened" most likely mean in this context?

• Wet

• Lowered

• Brightened

• Strengthened

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

After reading a story about a character who always wears a red cape and saves people, what conclusion can you draw about the character?

• The character dislikes the color red.

• The character is probably a superhero.

• The character is a professional athlete.

• The character is afraid of people.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

If a passage describes a character as having a "furrowed brow" and "tightly clenched fists" during a conversation, what can you infer about the character's feelings?

• They are excited.

• They are indifferent.

• They are angry or frustrated.

• They are happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In a story, if it mentions that the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow and the trees were bare, what season is it most likely?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When an author describes a character as someone who "spends hours reading about ancient civilizations and loves solving complex puzzles," what can you conclude about the character's interests?

• They enjoy physical activities.

• They have an interest in history and problem-solving.

• They prefer modern technology.

• They like simple tasks.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If a character in a book is described as "the life of the party" and always "making everyone laugh," what can you infer about their personality?

• They are shy and reserved.

• They are outgoing and humorous.

• They are serious and thoughtful.

• They are unfriendly and rude.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1