Reading Inventory Practice Problems

Identify the main idea of the passage: 'The sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley. Birds chirped as they settled in for the night, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves.'

• The passage describes a busy city.

• The passage describes a peaceful evening in nature.

• The passage describes a stormy night.

• The passage describes a sunrise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He doesn't likes apples.

• They doesn't like apples.

• She doesn't like apples.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

• To provide evidence for the paragraph.

• To ask a question about the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time is

• Our moments

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Ample

• Bountiful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the correct order of adjectives in the sentence: 'She wore a ___ dress.'

• beautiful long red

• red long beautiful

• long red beautiful

• beautiful red long

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the sentence 'Despite the rain, the event continued as planned,' what is the function of the word 'Despite'?

• Conjunction

• Preposition

• Adverb

• Noun

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences uses passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the theme of the following excerpt: 'In the end, it was love that conquered all, bringing peace to the land.'

• War

• Betrayal

• Love

• Greed

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2