Reading 3rd Quarter Review

Maria looked at the clock and gasped. She grabbed her backpack and ran out the door. What can you conclude?

• Maria is excited to go outside.

• Maria is late for something.

• Maria lost her backpack.

• Maria forgot to set her alarm.

Ben put on his coat, gloves, and scarf before stepping outside. What can you conclude?

• It is cold outside.

• It is raining.

• Ben is going to the beach.

• Ben is inside his house.

How do illustrations help readers understand a story?

• They provide extra words to read.

• They add color to the page.

• They give clues about the setting and characters.

• They replace the need to read the text.

Which of the following would best be shown in an illustration?

• A character’s thoughts and feelings.

• A character’s exact words.

• A character’s physical appearance.

• The author’s purpose.

A recipe for chocolate chip cookies would most likely be written to:

• Entertain

• Inform

• Persuade

• Describe

Which sentence shows the author’s purpose is to persuade?

• "The sun is 93 million miles away from Earth."

• "Try our new toothbrush! It will make your smile brighter!"

• "The water cycle moves water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation."

• "The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the world."

Which sentence best supports the idea that exercise is good for you?

• "Exercising can help strengthen your heart and muscles."

• "Many people exercise in the morning."

• "There are different types of exercises, such as running and swimming."

• "Exercise is fun for some people but not for others."

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

• To add confusing information.

• To make the text longer.

• To help explain and prove the main idea.

• To entertain the reader.

What is the main idea of this passage? "Elephants are the largest land animals. They have long trunks, big ears, and thick skin. Elephants live in Africa and Asia, and they are very intelligent animals."

• Elephants are the largest land animals.

• Elephants live in Africa and Asia.

• Elephants have long trunks.

• Elephants are very intelligent.

What question does the main idea answer?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the passage mostly about?

• When did the story take place?

• Why is the author writing this?