IREAD Comprehending Literary & Informational Texts 3

Question 1

A story begins: 'It was the last day of summer, and Jake watched the yellow school bus roll past his window.' Where and when does this story most likely take place?

Accepted Answer

At home near the end of summer

Answer

The clues 'last day of summer' and 'watched the bus from his window' tell the reader the setting is at home at the end of summer.

Question 2

In a poem, the poet writes: 'The stars are diamonds scattered across a velvet sky.' What literary device is the poet using?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Calling stars 'diamonds' is a metaphor because it compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 3

An informational passage gives these details: frogs breathe through their skin, live near water, and hatch from eggs. What is the MAIN IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Frogs have many interesting body features and life habits.

Answer

All the details support the idea that frogs have unique characteristics, making that the main idea.

Question 4

A character in a story gives away her only sandwich to a hungry classmate even though she is also hungry. What does this action show about the character?

Accepted Answer

She is kind and generous.

Answer

Giving away something you need yourself shows a character trait of kindness and generosity.

Question 5

A reader wants to quickly find out what chapter in a book talks about the water cycle. Which text feature should the reader use?

Accepted Answer

The table of contents

Answer

The table of contents lists chapter titles and page numbers, making it the fastest way to find a specific topic.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Comprehending Literary & Informational Texts 3