CAASPP Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A student is asked to summarize a passage. Which of the following should a summary include?

Accepted Answer

The main idea and key supporting points in the student's own words

Answer

A good summary captures the main idea and essential supporting points, written in the reader's own words without personal opinion.

Question 2

A passage argues that renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels and includes a graph showing cost trends. How does the graph help support the argument?

Accepted Answer

It provides visual evidence that reinforces the written claim about costs

Answer

Graphs provide visual data that can verify and strengthen written claims, making the argument more convincing.

Question 3

Two authors write about the same historical event. Author A uses mostly emotional language, while Author B uses mostly statistics. What does this difference most likely reflect?

Accepted Answer

Their different purposes or audiences

Answer

The choice of emotional language versus statistical data often reflects different purposes—one may aim to move readers, the other to inform them objectively.

Question 4

In a story, a young athlete keeps practicing even after losing multiple competitions. By the end, she wins the championship. What theme does this story most likely convey?

Accepted Answer

Persistence leads to eventual success

Answer

The athlete's repeated practice despite losses, ultimately leading to victory, supports the theme that persistence and determination lead to success.

Question 5

A reader encounters an unfamiliar word in a passage. Which strategy would be MOST effective for determining its meaning without a dictionary?

Accepted Answer

Look for context clues in surrounding sentences

Answer

Context clues—information in surrounding words, phrases, or sentences—are the most effective in-text strategy for determining an unfamiliar word's meaning.

CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Practice Test

CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Practice Test

CAASPP Reading Comprehension 3