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LiteralComp191-200

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Literal Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--RIT 191 - 200

Read the paragraph.

They took [Rikki] into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb and said he was not dead but half choked; so they wrapped him in cotton wool and warmed him over a little fire, and he opened his eyes and sneezed.

Copyright Info: Kipling, Rudyard. Rikki-tikki-tavi. 5.

What saved Rikki?

a.	They wrapped Rikki and warmed him.	c.	A man said he was not dead.
b.	Rikki was given medical attention.	d.	He opened his eyes and sneezed.

Literal Reading Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 191 - 200

Would you look in a book to see where Chapter six begins and ends?

a.	Table of contents	c.	Glossary
b.	Index	d.	Reference Section

In the chapter titled, “Stream Fish,” what information would be included?

a.	Ferns	c.	Shells
b.	Starfish	d.	Salmon

There are many different kinds of cats. They come in all colors and sizes. Two of the most common household cats are the domestic long-hair and the domestic short-hair. The long-hair cats have flat, furry faces and large eyes. Their long fur often causes allergic reactions for many people. More people own short-hair cats because it is a more common breed.

Based on this passage, which type of cat are most people allergic to?

a.	domestic long-hair	c.	he larger cats
b.	certain colored cats	d.	domestic short-hair

Read the following birthday announcements:

1- Wednesday—Birthday Party—600 pm

2- Wednesday: Birthday Party: 6,00 p.m.

3- Wednesday, Birthday Party, 6:00 p.m.

4- Wednesday, Birthday, Party, 6:00 p.m.

Which announcement is written in the correct format?

a.	1	c.	3
b.	2	d.	4

Girls and boys, ages 10 through 14, can train to become conflict counselors in two-week sessions beginning May 12. In the first week, sessions will start at 8:00a.m. and end at 4:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In the second week, sessions will run from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A maximum of 10 students will be selected to participate.

How long will the training session last on Monday of the second week?

a.	8 hours	c.	12 hours
b.	6 hours	d.	16 hours

Read the passage:

At what time should the band students be in their seats?

a.	7:15p.m.	c.	6:30p.m.
b.	7:00p.m.	d.	7:30p.m.

In a textbook, what does “See Also” mean in an index?

a.	look up another word	c.	no information available
b.	choose another topic	d.	footnote or endnote

In the following book index example, what is the main topic?

a.	Sentence	c.	Punctuating
b.	Predicate	d.	Complex

10.

In a social studies book index, what letters are used for maps and photographs?

a.	m and p	c.	p
b.	d	d.	m

11.

In the following book index example, what are all the pages that would give

information about irregular verbs?

a.	pages 21, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105	c.	page 21
b.	pages 110-150	d.	pages 102, 103 and 104

12.

Read the following advertisement.

Jennifer has the whitest teeth in her class. She is often told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste called “WOW” that tastes like peppermint. It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” toothpaste.

What product is being advertised?

a.	tooth whitener	c.	toothpaste
b.	cavity fighter	d.	peppermint

13.

Read the passage.

Jennifer has the whitest teeth in her class. Whenever she smiles, she always is told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste that tastes like candy canes called “WOW.” It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” Toothpaste.

What are some of the benefits of “WOW” Toothpaste?

a.	whitens teeth	c.	costs less than other brands
b.	smells wintery fresh	d.	is red and white striped

14.

Where is the best place to look for a map of Canada?

a.	atlas	c.	dictionary
b.	V Guide	d.	almanac

15.

Read the recipe.

How many cookies will one batch make?

a.	12	c.	6
b.	1	d.	24

16.

Read the recipe.

What are the total cups of flour and sugar needed?

a.	5 cups	c.	4 cups
b.	2 cups	d.	8 cups

17.

After reading a story in your language book, you need to find the definitions for

several vocabulary words in the story. Where would be the best place to look?

a.	dictionary	c.	thesaurus
b.	glossary	d.	encyclopedia

18.

Jose wants to identify different kinds of bears. Which book should he get?

a.	panda bears	c.	all about bears
b.	smokey the bear	d.	polar bears

19.

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 191 - 200

Study the recipe and then answer the question.

After beating with the wire whisk for 2 minutes, what comes next?

a.	pour the milk into the bowl	c.	spoon 1 tbsp. of crushed cookies into cups
b.	gently stir in of the whipped topping	d.	spoon the pudding into cups

20.

Read the passage and answer the question.

The note on the table read:

What are the children supposed to do after school?

a.	get a snack	c.	watch TV
b.	clean the playroom	d.	go to their friend’s house

21.

Read the directions and answer the question.

When making this art project, you need to:

What would happen if you left out step #3?

a.	all of the shapes would fall off the frame	c.	the gloss would not cover the pieces
b.	the shapes would not fit	d.	you wouldn’t have enough colored shapes

22.

Read the directions and answer the question.

Frida cut the tissue paper to make a diamond shape. Then, she glued the sticks together in the middle. Next, she glued the paper to the edges of the sticks and glued the string to the center of the sticks.

Which step did Frida not follow correctly?

a.	step 2	c.	step 1
b.	step 4	d.	step 3

23.

Read the directions and answer the question.

a.	1-2 tablets every 4 hours	c.	2-4 tablets every 6 hours
b.	1-2 tablets every hour	d.	should not take this medication

24.

Read the directions and answer the question.

What are the directions for?

a.	potting a plant	c.	watering a plant
b.	digging up roots	d.	filling a pot with soil

25.

Read the paragraph and answer the question.

What do you do after boiling the noodles?

a.	layer the ingredients	c.	fry the meat and the sauce
b.	fry the meat and cheese	d.	cook for 45 minutes

26.

Read the following directions and answer the question.

What should you do after you read each question carefully?

a.	hand in your test to your teacher	c.	read each question carefully
b.	circle the letter for the best answer	d.	read your library book until everyone else is finished

27.

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading for Detail--RIT 191 - 200

Chris rode his brand new bike down the twisting path. As he rushed along, he began to remember what his mother had told him before he left. “Make sure to wear your helmet,” she pleaded as Chris ran out the door. Suddenly, a dog ran across the path. He swerved to miss it and ended up rolling onto the grass. Guiltily, he kept thinking about his mother’s advice.

What should Chris have done before his ride?

a.	kissed his mom goodbye	c.	tied his shoe
b.	fixed his brakes	d.	put on his helmet

28.

“What would I know about skateboarding?” Kim said to Louis. “I wouldn’t know a skateboard

from a scooter.”

These sentences show that:

a.	Louis doesn’t know anything about skateboards.	c.	Kim doesn’t know anything about skateboards.
b.	Kim is asking Louis to help her learn to skateboard.	d.	Louis does not like skateboarding.

29.

“I want that dress,” Kelly said as a beautiful red and blue party outfit caught her eye. She was going to a holiday party with her friends that night and she wanted the perfect thing to wear. It was made from silk and had shiny beads sewn around the trim that sparkled like diamonds. It would truly be the hit of the party.

Kelly’s dress is made from:

a.	cotton	c.	wool
b.	silk	d.	linen

30.

John and his mom were shopping for a new set of roller blades. As they looked at several pairs, John said, “Hey Mom, look at these!” His mother replied by saying, “Oh, those are too much, how about these?” John shrugged, and held up another pair. “This pair is on sale,” he said as he walked over to show her.

The words “these,” “those,” and “this,” refer to:

a.	roller blades	c.	knee pads
b.	shoes	d.	wheels

31.

Samantha was dusting the furniture while Peter vacuumed the carpets. Earlier that morning, Peter cleaned the bathroom and kitchen floors. Everyone was getting ready for the party that evening. Soon, Maria would sweep the porch.

Who did the most jobs?

a.	Peter	c.	Maria
b.	Samantha	d.	Paul

32.

Tara and Tanisha were planning a surprise party for Krystal. They invited a few of Krystal’s friends. They began decorating the house. Tanisha hung streamers along the ceiling while Tara blew up balloons. Next, they both decided to serve punch and cake. Tara went to the store for punch while Tanisha baked the cake. At last, they were ready for the party.

What did they do to prepare for the party?

a.	made a cake and bought pop	c.	hung a piata from the ceiling
b.	hung streamers and posters	d.	invited Krystal’s friends

33.

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 191 - 200

Read the passage and answer the question.

Jordan clamped the handlebars tightly after he made sure his feet were steady on the pegs. He pointed his motorcycle up the hill and increased his speed. Just before he reached the highest part of the hill, he scooted forward to balance his weight. This was going to be the best jump ever!

What did Jordan do right after he increased his speed?

a.	clamped the bars tightly	c.	pointed up the hill
b.	pointed down the hill	d.	turned around

34.

Which of these sentence occurred in the past?

a.	It is pouring rain and the streets are beginning to flood.	c.	A storm happened last year in Florida.
b.	Trees are bending and snapping in the fierce winds.	d.	Rescue crews are filling sand bags to stop the flooding.

35.

Read the passage and answer the question.

The dog, with a ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden, demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog laid in the shade to admit his failure.

What happened directly after they demolished the garbage cans?

a.	They flew across the grass.	c.	The cat climbed the tree.
b.	They trampled the garden.	d.	The dog laid in the shade.

36.

Read the sentences.

A. The final score was Tigers 6 and Lions 5.

B. The Tiger outfielder slid into home plate, tying the game in the ninth inning.

C. The crowd cheered as the third out in the fourth inning was made.

D. The home team was taking the field for the start of the game.

Which letters put these sentences in the correct order?

a.	D, C, B, A	c.	B, A, C, D
b.	A, D, B, C	d.	C, A, D, B

37.

Read the passage and answer the question.

It was a cold and cloudy day outside. The wind began to blow, and then small raindrops started to cover the ground. The wind howled through the trees, and we knew the storm was upon us.

What happened before small raindrops fell?

a.	The wind howled through the trees.	c.	The storm was upon us.
b.	It was a cold and cloudy day.	d.	The wind began to blow.

38.

Read the passage and answer the question.

John and Michael left for the game around 4:00 p.m. Mary and Tanisha left about the same time to go swimming. The boys finished their game and came home to get an ice cold drink. The girls swam a little longer than the game lasted, but came home and popped some popcorn.

Which events happened at the same time?

a.	All of the kids came home at the same time.	c.	They all left around 4:00 p.m.
b.	All of the kids had their treats at the same time.	d.	They all went to the same place.

39.

Read the sentences and answer the question.

A. I think I will read this book.

B. Sara is going to come over to study.

C. Last year, I got a new bicycle.

D. Tomorrow, we are going to the store.

Which sentence happened in the past?

a.	B	c.	D
b.	A	d.	C

40.

Read the passage.

Sam bought a heart-shaped locket to give to his sister for her birthday. Sam’s sister told her friend at recess, “I’ve always wanted a locket, but I don’t have enough money to buy one.” Sam overheard what she said and smiled to himself.

What happened first?

a.	Sam smiled to himself.	c.	Sam’s sister had a birthday party.
b.	Sam bought a birthday present.	d.	Sam’s sister talked to her best friend.

41.

Read the sentences.

a. The guard dribbled the ball, made a lay-up and tied the end of the game.

b. The people in the stands stood for the half time show.

c. The crowd cheered in the 3rd quarter as the center made a 3-point shot.

d. The home team was walking out on to the basketball court for the start of the game.

Which event happened last?

a.	d	c.	b
b.	a	d.	b

42.

Read the story.

Climbing out of the car, my heart raced, as I was excited to begin our family hiking trip. I skipped up the trail happily. The sun shone brightly, and I was having a terrific time. Then the hill became steeper, but I still bounded up the trail. My parents were calling for me to slow down because we still had a long way to go. Sure enough, my legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper. I had been hiking too quickly. I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable. We finished the hike, and I was glad I had listened to my parents because if I had kept up the fast pace, I would have never made it.

Which event occurred first and last?

a.	sun shown brightly; hill became more steep	c.	skipping up the trail; legs began to burn
b.	climbed out of the car; listened to my parents	d.	slowed down my pace; listened to my parents

43.

Read the story above

What happened first?

a.	I bounded up the trail.	c.	My legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper.
b.	My parents were calling for me to slow down.	d.	I slowed down my pace.

44.

Read the story above

Which event took place in the middle of this passage?

a.	I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable.	c.	Climbing out of the car, my heart raced.
b.	I was glad I listened to my parents.	d.	I bounded up the trail.