TerraNova Reading 3

Question 1

A passage describes how bees collect nectar, return to the hive, and perform a 'waggle dance' to tell other bees where flowers are. What is the purpose of the waggle dance according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the location of food sources

Answer

To attract a mate

Answer

To scare away predators

Answer

To exercise after a long flight

Question 2

Which of the following sentences contains a cause-and-effect relationship?

Accepted Answer

After she studied for three hours, she earned the highest grade on the test.

Answer

The park has many tall trees and a small pond.

Answer

The library is open on weekdays from 9 to 5.

Answer

My favorite color is blue, and I also like green.

Question 3

A poem describes autumn leaves as 'dancing flames twirling to the ground.' What literary device is being used?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Onomatopoeia

Answer

Hyperbole

Question 4

A student wants to learn how to pronounce an unfamiliar word found in a textbook. Which reference tool would be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

A dictionary

Answer

A thesaurus

Answer

An encyclopedia

Answer

An atlas

Question 5

Read this passage: 'First, gather your materials. Next, measure two cups of flour. Then, add one cup of sugar. Finally, mix everything together.' What type of writing is this?

Accepted Answer

Procedural writing

Answer

Narrative writing

Answer

Persuasive writing

Answer

Descriptive writing

Question 6

Two students disagree about whether a story's ending is happy or sad. Which statement best explains why readers can interpret the same text differently?

Accepted Answer

Readers bring different experiences and perspectives that influence their interpretations.

Answer

One student did not read the story carefully.

Answer

Only one interpretation of any text can be correct.

Answer

The author must not have written the ending clearly.