IREAD - Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Comprehending Literary & Informational Texts Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the story below.
Leo found a small puppy huddled under a bush in the park. It had no collar. Leo gently picked up the puppy and took it home. He gave it some water and then made posters that said, 'Found Puppy.' He put the posters up all around his neighborhood. The next day, a girl called and said the puppy was hers. She was very happy to get her pet back.
Based on Leo's actions, which word best describes him?
- Lazy
- Angry
- Responsible (Correct answer)
- Shy
Correct answer: Responsible
Leo's actions, such as taking the lost puppy home, caring for it, and making posters to find its owner, demonstrate that he is a responsible person who does the right thing.
Question 2: Read the story summary below.
A squirrel named Squeaky decides he wants to be the first squirrel to fly to the moon because he believes it is a giant acorn. He builds a rocket out of a tin can and old toys. His launch is a disaster, and he ends up in his neighbor's birdbath, but all the other squirrels cheer for his bravery.
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author wrote this story?
- To inform readers about how rockets work
- To persuade readers to be more like Squeaky
- To teach readers facts about squirrels
- To entertain the reader with a funny story (Correct answer)
Correct answer: To entertain the reader with a funny story
The story is not based on facts and has a silly plot about a squirrel building a rocket. This indicates the author's primary purpose is to amuse and entertain the reader.
Question 3: A student is reading a book about volcanoes. Below a large photograph of lava flowing from a mountain, there is a sentence that reads: 'This photo shows the 2018 eruption of the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii.' What is the name for this type of text feature?
- Heading
- Caption (Correct answer)
- Glossary
- Index
Correct answer: Caption
A caption is a text feature that consists of a sentence or group of sentences describing a photograph, illustration, or diagram.
Question 4: Read the paragraph below.
Polar bears have many features that help them live in the freezing Arctic. They have a thick layer of fat, called blubber, that keeps them warm. Their fur is very dense and covers their whole body, even the bottom of their paws. This paw fur not only keeps them warm but also gives them better grip on the ice. Their white coats help them blend in with the snow and ice, making it easier to hunt.
What can you conclude from this paragraph?
- Polar bears have a difficult time finding food.
- Polar bears are well adapted to their cold environment. (Correct answer)
- All bears that live in cold places are white.
- Polar bears prefer to live in warmer climates.
Correct answer: Polar bears are well adapted to their cold environment.
The paragraph provides multiple examples—blubber, dense fur, and white coats—that show how a polar bear's body is specially suited for survival in its cold, icy habitat.
Question 5: Read the passage below.
Sara wanted to build a birdhouse. First, she asked her dad to help her gather the wood and nails. Next, they carefully cut the wood into the right-sized pieces. After that, they nailed all the pieces together to make the house. Finally, Sara painted the birdhouse bright blue.
What did Sara do right AFTER she and her dad cut the wood pieces?
- She gathered the wood and nails.
- She painted the birdhouse blue.
- They nailed the pieces together. (Correct answer)
- She asked her dad for help.
Correct answer: They nailed the pieces together.
The passage uses sequential words to order the events. The text states, 'Next, they carefully cut the wood... After that, they nailed all the pieces together,' showing the correct order.
Question 6: A student is reading different sentences about basketball. Which of the following sentences is a FACT?
- The game of basketball was invented in 1891. (Correct answer)
- Playing basketball is more fun than playing soccer.
- The best basketball team has the coolest uniforms.
- Everyone should learn how to play basketball.
Correct answer: The game of basketball was invented in 1891.
A fact is a statement that can be proven true. The invention date of basketball can be verified in historical records. The other options are opinions because they express feelings or beliefs ('more fun,' 'best,' 'coolest,' 'should') that cannot be proven.
