Reading Inventory Test Practice Questions

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped as they settled into their nests, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees.'

• The passage describes a busy cityscape.

• The passage describes a sunset scene in nature.

• The passage describes a stormy evening.

• The passage describes a sunrise.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'She _____ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

What is the synonym of the word 'elated'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• He don't like apples.

• She doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time is precious

• Moments are stolen

What is the antonym of the word 'abundant'?

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Ample

• Bountiful

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation:

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

In the sentence 'The cat, which was very fluffy, sat on the mat,' what is the function of the phrase 'which was very fluffy'?

• Main clause

• Subordinate clause

• Adjective clause

• Noun clause

What is the theme of the following excerpt: 'Despite the challenges, she persevered and achieved her dreams.'

• Perseverance

• Betrayal

• Fear

• Loneliness

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed the course of history.'

• trivial

• significant

• minor

• insignificant