ParaPro Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Question 1

A student reads: 'The arid desert receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.' What does 'arid' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Extremely dry

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Wet and humid

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Cold and frozen

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Densely forested

Question 2

Which reading strategy helps a student understand an unfamiliar word by examining the words and sentences around it?

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Using context clues

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Skimming

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Scanning

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Summarizing

Question 3

A passage states: 'Although Maria was nervous, she delivered her speech with poise.' What is the best meaning of 'poise'?

Accepted Answer

Grace and composure

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Confusion

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Loudness

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Hesitation

Question 4

When a student identifies the main idea of a paragraph, they are identifying:

Accepted Answer

The central point the paragraph is about

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A supporting detail

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The author's biography

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The title of the passage

Question 5

A student reads a passage and then retells it in their own words without including their opinion. This is called:

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Summarizing

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Analyzing

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Evaluating

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Predicting

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an inference a student might make while reading?

Accepted Answer

The character must be cold because she is wearing a heavy coat inside

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The title says 'Winter Storm'

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The passage mentions snow fell for six hours

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The author's name is listed at the top