Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions--RIT 201 -
210
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour,
sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the
oven.
What will Mary and her mother do next? a. | eat the cake | c. | cut the cake into pieces | b. | put the cake in the
oven | d. | put frosting on the
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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 -
210
Read the passage and answer the question.
 How long is the yard sale open?a. | 9 hours | c. | 12 hours | b. | 8 hours | d. | 24 hours | | | | |
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Read the following label and answer the question.
 What can happen if you do not take the vitamin with a full glass of
water?a. | You may get
sleepy. | c. | The vitamin will not
work. | b. | You may get an upset
stomach. | d. | Children under 10 will get
tired. | | | | |
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Read the passage and answer the question.
He was not the
same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and
would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would
not give up so he could survive.
How do you think Brian has
changed? a. | Brian was
stronger, more aware and careful. | c. | Brian is angry because he’s made
mistakes. | b. | Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give
up. | d. | Brian has not changed at
all. | | | | |
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Jan Brett, an
author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish
grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern
European countries.
Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan
Brett? a. | She plans to move
to Sweden. | c. | Her work is not
important. | b. | She believes children should
read. | d. | Her stories tell about her family’s
history. | | | | |
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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 -
210
Read the selection from Island of the Blue Dolphins and
answer the question.
I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns
rose and set. I though about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the
village. Not until I had eaten all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I
do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again.Copyright Info:
Not enough information. Island of the Blue Dolphins. (Teacher author: Bev
Holtom)
What is the main idea from this
passage? a. | She is alone and
must survive. | c. | She likes to eat
abalones. | b. | She lives in the village with her
brother. | d. | She is leaving the
village. | | | | |
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Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction--RIT 201 -
210
Read the passage and answer the
question.
Janet looked out her bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white
snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got dressed and ran out the front door to make the
first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!”
called her mother, as the door slammed. “Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as
she jumped into the snow. After about 5 minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands
to make the snowman, Janet
realized that her fingers were so cold they were starting
to hurt.
What will Janet most likely do next? a. | Go back in the house for her
coat. | c. | Go back in the house for her
gloves. | b. | Take off her coat and
boots. | d. | Ask her mother to help her make the
snowman. | | | | |
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