Reading Review

Don't worry I'm sure it will only last temporarily. You won't have the flu forever. 
What does the word temporarily mean in the sentence?

• As soon as possible
• For a short time
• When the time comes
• For as long as necessary

What does "main idea" mean?

• What the author is trying to teach you
• What the text is mainly about
• The authors opinion of the text
• The title of the text

What does "theme" mean?

• What the author is trying to teach you
• What is the most important details in the text
• How the author feels about the text
• The problem in the text

My family went to an all you can eat buffet at lunch time. My brother filled his plate three times and didnt leave a single crumb. I dont understand how he can gorge himself but never gain any weight.
What does the word gorge mean in the sentence?

• a narrow valley
• a mountain
• beautiful
• to eat greedily

Our trip to Mexico was here! First, we stopped at a small store in the airport to convert our dollars into pesos. That way, we would be able to buy whatever we needed in Mexico with their type of money.
What does the word convert mean in the passage? 

• to change religions
• to adapt to something new
• to change money
• to accuse someone of something

Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive.

• The baby animal will watch its parent to learn how to hunt, play, and defend itself. 
• Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.
• Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.
• Food is extremely limited or scarce throughout winter months. 

Some turtles have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection. Their hard shells allow them protection from dangers in their environment or predators. Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.
What is the main idea of the passage?

• Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter
• Turtles have many physical features that help them survive
• many animals learn behaviors that help them survive
• Water animals are interesting

Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter.

• Birds will watch its mother to learn how to build a nest and where it is safe to do so
• Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly
• Some turtles even have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection.
• Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

• The TV is broken.
• The bathtub is overflowing.
• There is no soap in the bathroom.
• The stove was left turned on.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.
• People like professional football players make a lot of money.
• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
• All of us can be professional athletes.