ACCESS Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student reads: 'The cafeteria serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students must show their ID card to receive a meal.' What does a student NEED to get lunch?
- Extra money
- An ID card (Correct answer)
- A permission slip
- A teacher's note
Correct answer: An ID card
The text states students must show their ID card to receive a meal.
Question 2: Read this sentence: 'Unlike her quiet sister, Maria is outgoing and loves meeting new people.' What does 'outgoing' most likely mean?
- Shy and reserved
- Friendly and sociable (Correct answer)
- Tired and bored
- Angry and rude
Correct answer: Friendly and sociable
The contrast with 'quiet' and the phrase 'loves meeting new people' signals that 'outgoing' means friendly and sociable.
Question 3: A flyer reads: 'Science Fair — March 15. Projects due March 12. Late projects will NOT be accepted.' A student finishes her project on March 13. What happens?
- She can still enter the fair
- Her project will not be accepted (Correct answer)
- She gets a one-day extension
- She must ask her teacher
Correct answer: Her project will not be accepted
The flyer states late projects will NOT be accepted, and March 13 is after the March 12 deadline.
Question 4: Which text structure is used in a passage that explains 'First, water evaporates. Then, water vapor rises. Finally, clouds form and rain falls'?
- Compare and contrast
- Problem and solution
- Sequential/chronological order (Correct answer)
- Cause and effect
Correct answer: Sequential/chronological order
Signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' indicate events are described in sequential order.
Question 5: A school newsletter says: 'Parents are encouraged to volunteer at the book fair. Please sign up in the main office.' What is the PURPOSE of this text?
- To entertain parents with a story
- To inform and invite parents to volunteer (Correct answer)
- To warn parents about a problem
- To teach parents how to read
Correct answer: To inform and invite parents to volunteer
The newsletter informs parents about the book fair and encourages them to sign up, making its purpose informational and invitational.
Question 6: Read this passage: 'Leo studied every night for two weeks. On test day, he felt confident and finished early.' What can you INFER about Leo?
- Leo did not prepare well
- Leo found the test very difficult
- Leo's preparation helped him succeed (Correct answer)
- Leo forgot to study
Correct answer: Leo's preparation helped him succeed
The details about studying every night and then feeling confident support the inference that his preparation led to success.
Question 7: A passage states: 'Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They can power homes without burning fuel.' What is the MAIN IDEA?
- Sunlight is very bright
- Solar panels are expensive to install
- Solar panels use sunlight to create clean electricity (Correct answer)
- Fuel is used to power most homes
Correct answer: Solar panels use sunlight to create clean electricity
Both sentences focus on how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity without fuel, making that the main idea.
ACCESS Reading Comprehension 2
A student reads: 'The cafeteria serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Students must show their ID card to receive a meal.' What does a student NEED to get lunch?