Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A chart shows that City A gets 40 inches of rain per year and City B gets 12 inches. What can you CONCLUDE from this data?

Answer: City A receives more rainfall than City B

The chart directly shows City A receives 40 inches versus City B's 12 inches, so City A gets more rainfall.

A student reads: 'The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs.' The word 'tombs' most likely means:

Answer: Burial places for the dead

Context about pharaohs and ancient burial practices helps the reader infer that tombs are burial places.

Which sentence is a FACT rather than an opinion?

Answer: The Amazon River is located in South America.

The location of the Amazon River can be verified with a map, making it a fact, while the others express personal views.

A passage describes how plastic pollution harms ocean animals and then asks readers to use reusable bags. What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

Answer: To persuade readers to reduce plastic use

Presenting a problem (harm to animals) and asking for a specific action (reusable bags) signals a persuasive purpose.

Read: 'Although it rained all morning, the afternoon became sunny and warm.' What does 'although' signal?

Answer: The two parts of the sentence contrast each other

'Although' is a contrast signal word showing that the afternoon was different from the rainy morning.

A student is asked to find supporting details for the main idea: 'Exercise has many health benefits.' Which detail BEST supports this?

Answer: Regular exercise strengthens the heart and improves mood.

Strengthening the heart and improving mood are direct health benefits that support the main idea.

A passage says: 'Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.' This detail is MOST LIKELY included to:

Answer: Persuade readers that recycling is worthwhile

A specific, striking statistic like this is typically used to convince readers that an action—recycling—has real, measurable value.