aReading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A student reads: 'The sky darkened and thunder rumbled. Maria grabbed her umbrella.' What can the reader infer?

Accepted Answer

It is about to rain

Answer

Dark skies and thunder are classic clues that rain is coming, making the umbrella a logical response.

Question 2

A passage compares dogs and cats as pets. Which text structure is the author most likely using?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

When a text examines similarities and differences between two subjects, it uses a compare-and-contrast structure.

Question 3

Which aReading comprehension task requires a student to go beyond the literal text to form an interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Determining a character's motivation not directly stated

Answer

Inferring motivation requires interpreting clues in the text rather than finding information that is explicitly stated.

Question 4

A student is asked: 'What is the author's purpose in this passage?' The passage gives step-by-step instructions for making a sandwich. The best answer is:

Accepted Answer

To inform readers how to make a sandwich

Answer

Step-by-step instructions are written to inform or explain how to do something.

Question 5

What does it mean when an aReading question asks a student to 'summarize' a passage?

Accepted Answer

Restate the most important ideas briefly in their own words

Answer

Summarizing means condensing the main ideas of a text into a brief, student-generated restatement.

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

aReading Comprehension 3