MKAS Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Strategies 2

Question 1

A student reads: 'The kitten curled up in a warm, sunny spot and purred softly.' What is the BEST way to describe the kitten's mood?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable and content

Answer

The details 'curled up,' 'warm,' and 'purred softly' all suggest the kitten feels comfortable and content.

Question 2

Which strategy helps a reader figure out the meaning of an unknown word while reading?

Accepted Answer

Look at nearby words and sentences for clues

Answer

Using context clues — the words and sentences around an unknown word — is a key vocabulary strategy.

Question 3

A teacher asks students to retell a story. What should students include in a retell?

Accepted Answer

The beginning, middle, and end with key details

Answer

A complete retell includes the main events from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

Question 4

The word 'enormous' in the sentence 'The enormous elephant walked slowly through the jungle' means:

Accepted Answer

Very large

Answer

Enormous means very large or huge in size.

Question 5

When a reader makes a CONNECTION between a story and their own life, what type of connection is it?

Accepted Answer

Text-to-self

Answer

A text-to-self connection is when a reader relates something in a story to their own personal experience.

(MKAS) Mississippi K-3 Assessment Support Exam Practice Test