Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• The Great Barrier Reef is threatened by pollution

• The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system

• Marine animals live in the Great Barrier Reef

• The reef stretches along Australia's coast

Which of these is a detail that supports a main idea, NOT a main idea itself?

• The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865

• Abraham Lincoln was the president during the Civil War

• The Civil War changed American history forever

• Soldiers used muskets and cannons during battles

When reading a story about a family moving to a new city, which statement would most likely be the main idea?

• The family packed their belongings in boxes

• Moving to a new place brings both challenges and opportunities

• The children had to say goodbye to their friends

• They drove a moving truck across the country

In a paragraph about the importance of exercise, which detail would BEST support the main idea?

• Some people prefer to exercise outdoors

• Exercise helps strengthen your heart and muscles

• Running shoes can be expensive

• Many gyms offer membership discounts

What does mysterious most likely mean based on context clues?

• Ordinary

• Strange and unknown

• Colorful

• Heavy and large

Which sentence contains a simile?

• The thunder roared loudly

• The cat purred softly

• Her voice was as smooth as silk

• The wind whispered through trees

What is the meaning of the word 'determined' in the sentence: 'Despite falling three times, the determined skater kept practicing until she mastered the move.'?

• Tired and weak

• Scared and nervous

• Angry and upset

• Resolute and persistent

In the phrase 'the blanket of snow covered the ground,' what type of figurative language is used?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

In a story, what is the main purpose of the setting?

• To describe only the time period of the story

• To create the mood and atmosphere where the story takes place

• To list the characters in the story

• To explain what happens at the end

Which of these is typically part of a story's rising action?

• The final solution to the problem

• The introduction of the main character

• A conflict or problem that creates tension

• The very beginning of the story