ERB Auditory Comprehension

Question 1

Listen to the passage: "Sam woke up early on Saturday. He put on his boots, grabbed his fishing pole, and walked down to the lake with his grandfather." What were Sam and his grandfather most likely going to do?

Accepted Answer

Go fishing

Answer

Sam took a fishing pole and walked to the lake, so they were most likely going fishing.

Question 2

Listen to the passage: "Lena planted sunflower seeds in May. She watered them every day. By August, the sunflowers were taller than she was." What happened first?

Accepted Answer

Lena planted the seeds.

Answer

The passage begins in May, when Lena planted the seeds. Watering and growing came later.

Question 3

Listen to the passage: "The puppy hid under the bed when thunder boomed outside. It shook and would not come out until the storm was over." How did the puppy feel?

Accepted Answer

Scared

Answer

Hiding and shaking during thunder are signs of fear, so the puppy was scared.

Question 4

Listen to the passage: "Owls hunt at night. They have large eyes that help them see in the dark, and soft feathers that let them fly almost silently." What is this passage mostly about?

Accepted Answer

How owls are suited to hunting at night

Answer

Every detail, from large eyes to silent flight, explains how owls are able to hunt at night. That is the main idea.

Question 5

Listen to the passage: "Mr. Diaz told the class to bring a coat tomorrow because they would be spending the whole afternoon outside at the nature center." Why did the class need coats?

Accepted Answer

They would be outdoors at the nature center.

Answer

Mr. Diaz said they would spend the afternoon outside at the nature center, which is why they needed coats.

ERB - Educational Records Bureau Practice Test

ERB - Educational Records Bureau Practice Test

ERB Auditory Comprehension