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3 Rd Proficient 6



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Read the passage and answer the question.
Jenny and Billy rode their bikes to the park on Saturday. Jenny was riding much faster than Billy, and she came to a busy street crossing. “Wait for me, and we’ll cross together!”
Who is speaking?
a.
Jenny
c.
Jenny and Billy
b.
Billy
d.
Billy’s mom
 

 2. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 181 - 190
Read the list.
1. The houses collapse.
2. The earth begins to shake.
3. Beams crack.
4. Everything is still.
What is the correct order for these events?
a.
4,2,3,1
c.
3,2,1,4
b.
1,2,3,4
d.
1,3,2,4
 

 3. 

Read the passage.
“Don’t be a fool, Bilbo Baggins!” he said to himself, “thinking of dragons and all that outlandish nonsense at your age!” So he put on an apron, lit fires, boiled water, and washed up. Then he had a nice little breakfast in the kitchen before turning out the dining room. By that time the sun was shining; and the front door was open, letting in a warm spring breeze. Bilbo began to whistle loudly and to forget about the night before. In fact he was just sitting down to a nice little
second breakfast in the dining room by the open window, when in walked Galdalf.Copyright Info: Not enough information. Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit. (Teacher authors:Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What did Bilbo do right after he put on his apron?
a.
lit fires
c.
whistled loudly
b.
boiled water
d.
washed up
 

 4. 

Read the list.
A. He reeled in the huge fish.
B. He baited his hook.
C. He cast out his line.
D. He sat patiently for a bite.
What is the correct order for these statements?
a.
C,D,B,A
c.
A,B,C,D
b.
B,C,D,A
d.
C,B,A,D
 

 5. 

If Jacob wanted to read a book about animals, which title would he probably choose?
a.
The Dolphin Story
c.
Through the Tunnel
b.
Singing a Song
d.
Lost in the Caves
 

 6. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Cause and Effect--RIT 191 - 200
Read the paragraph.
They took [Rikki] into the house, and a big man picked him up between his finger and thumb and said he was not dead but half choked; so they wrapped him in cotton wool and warmed him over a little fire, and he opened his eyes and sneezed.
Copyright Info: Kipling, Rudyard. Rikki-tikki-tavi. 5.
What saved Rikki?
a.
They wrapped Rikki and warmed him.
c.
A man said he was not dead.
b.
Rikki was given medical attention.
d.
He opened his eyes and sneezed.
 

 7. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 191 - 200
Would you look in a book to see where Chapter six begins and ends?
a.
Table of contents
c.
Glossary
b.
Index
d.
Reference Section
 

 8. 

In the chapter titled, “Stream Fish,” what information would be included?
a.
Ferns
c.
Shells
b.
Starfish
d.
Salmon
 

 9. 

There are many different kinds of cats. They come in all colors and sizes. Two of the most common household cats are the domestic long-hair and the domestic short-hair. The long-hair cats have flat, furry faces and large eyes. Their long fur often causes allergic reactions for many people. More people own short-hair cats because it is a more common breed.
Based on this passage, which type of cat are most people allergic to?
a.
domestic long-hair
c.
he larger cats
b.
certain colored cats
d.
domestic short-hair
 

 10. 

Read the following birthday announcements:
1- Wednesday—Birthday Party—600 pm
2- Wednesday: Birthday Party: 6,00 p.m.
3- Wednesday, Birthday Party, 6:00 p.m.
4- Wednesday, Birthday, Party, 6:00 p.m.
Which announcement is written in the correct format?
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
 

 11. 

Girls and boys, ages 10 through 14, can train to become conflict counselors in two-week sessions beginning May 12. In the first week, sessions will start at 8:00a.m. and end at 4:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In the second week, sessions will run from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A maximum of 10 students will be selected to participate.
How long will the training session last on Monday of the second week?
a.
8 hours
c.
12 hours
b.
6 hours
d.
16 hours
 

 12. 

Read the passage:
mc012-1.jpgAt what time should the band students be in their seats?
a.
7:15p.m.
c.
6:30p.m.
b.
7:00p.m.
d.
7:30p.m.
 

 13. 

In a textbook, what does “See Also” mean in an index?
a.
look up another word
c.
no information available
b.
choose another topic
d.
footnote or endnote
 

 14. 

In the following book index example, what is the main topic?
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a.
Sentence
c.
Punctuating
b.
Predicate
d.
Complex
 

 15. 

In a social studies book index, what letters are used for maps and photographs?
a.
m and p
c.
p
b.
d
d.
m
 

 16. 

In the following book index example, what are all the pages that would give
information about irregular verbs?

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a.
pages 21, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
c.
page 21
b.
pages 110-150
d.
pages 102, 103 and 104
 

 17. 

Read the following advertisement.
Jennifer has the whitest teeth in her class. She is often told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste called “WOW” that tastes like peppermint. It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” toothpaste.
What product is being advertised?
a.
tooth whitener
c.
toothpaste
b.
cavity fighter
d.
peppermint
 

 18. 

Read the passage.
Jennifer has the whitest teeth in her class. Whenever she smiles, she always is told that she has a beautiful smile. Jennifer’s, mom bought a new toothpaste that tastes like candy canes called “WOW.” It has special ingredients that fight cavities, prevent gum disease and whiten teeth. If you want to have a beautiful smile like Jennifer, buy “WOW” Toothpaste.
What are some of the benefits of “WOW” Toothpaste?
a.
whitens teeth
c.
costs less than other brands
b.
smells wintery fresh
d.
is red and white striped
 

 19. 

Where is the best place to look for a map of Canada?
a.
atlas
c.
dictionary
b.
V Guide
d.
almanac
 

 20. 

Read the recipe.
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How many cookies will one batch make?
a.
12
c.
6
b.
1
d.
24
 

 21. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 191 - 200
Study the recipe and then answer the question.
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After beating with the wire whisk for 2 minutes, what comes next?
a.
pour the milk into the bowl
c.
spoon 1 tbsp. of crushed cookies into cups
b.
gently stir in  of the whipped topping
d.
spoon the pudding into cups
 



 
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