ACCESS Reading Comprehension 2

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?

Accepted Answer

An ID card

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Friendly and sociable

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Her project will not be accepted

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological order

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To inform and invite parents to volunteer

Answer

The newsletter informs parents about the book fair and encourages them to sign up, making its purpose informational and invitational.

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

ACCESS Reading Comprehension 2