Comprehension MCQ Quiz: Test!

1. The following passage is for question 5 to 8: MARSHA Marsha lived with her stepmother Minty and her father Moppy in a large mansion. Her father had his own business and was often traveling across the country. Marsha was left home with her stepmother and her two stepbrothers, Muddy and Mushy. Every morning the boys would yell at her and put dirty socks under her bed. They would leave cookie crumbs on the floor of her bedroom. They would use their muddy shoes to track dirt all over the floors in the hallway. Their rooms would look like pigpens, and they would force Marsha to clean them before she went to school. One day while her father was away, she and her friend Maria had a wonderful idea. They put on rubber gloves, went to the woods, and gathered poison ivy plants. They smeared the leaves all over the sheets of Muddy and Mushy's beds. That evening, the boys were up to their usual mean tricks. Marsha just smiled and said, "Thanks guys, but now it's my turn." The very next morning, the boys woke up feeling very itchy. Their mother suggested they stay home from school. They did not want to miss the baseball game, though, so they grabbed their backpacks and ran out the door. As the day went on, they got more and more itchy. They were sent to the nurse. Muddy and Mushy had poison ivy all over their arms, legs, and bodies. The nurse sent them home for two weeks. Marsha and Maria got them good, so they never bother Marsha again. (Well, not as much anyway!) Question: Why was Marsha often left with her stepbrothers and stepmother?

Her dad was on vacation in Hawaii.

Her father was away on business.

Her father liked to eat out.

She liked being left home with them.

She like being bullied by her stepbrothers.

Marsha was often left with her stepbrothers and stepmother because her father was away on business. This is mentioned in the passage where it states that her father had his own business and was often traveling across the country.

Explanation

Marsha was often left with her stepbrothers and stepmother because her father was away on business. This is mentioned in the passage where it states that her father had his own business and was often traveling across the country.

2. Question from passage "Marsha": Why did Marsha use rubber gloves?

They were good for her skin.

She and Maria wouldn’t get poisoned.

They helped her with her homework.

She didn’t want to touch her stepbrothers.

They want to cook poison ivy

Marsha used rubber gloves to protect herself and Maria from getting poisoned.

Explanation

Marsha used rubber gloves to protect herself and Maria from getting poisoned.

3. Question from passage "Marsha": What is the closest meaning from "gathered"?

Mixed together

Collected

Met

Stay

Spread

The word "gathered" in the passage refers to bringing things or people together in one place. The closest meaning to this is "collected," which also implies bringing things together or accumulating them in one place.

Explanation

The word "gathered" in the passage refers to bringing things or people together in one place. The closest meaning to this is "collected," which also implies bringing things together or accumulating them in one place.

4. Read carefully the passages in each number and choose one of the best answers! The following passage is for questions 1 to 4. HUMMINGBIRDS Hummingbirds are amazing birds for many reasons. They fly like helicopters: backward or floating in the air. They move from side to side. The hummingbirds zoom straight up into the sky or dive straight down. They spin their wings in circles. If their babies are in danger, they will even attack eagles. To build nests, they will pick fuzz off your sweater. When they are awake, hummingbirds spend most of their day eating food. Hummingbirds are always on a quest for insects to eat. They need them for protein. Hummingbirds are always looking for objects from which to drink the juice. They fly into brightly-colored objects that they think are food. Sometimes they even try to get juice from stop signs! They also drink nectar from flowers. Every day they visit up to 1,000 flowers to drink the juice! Hummingbirds have special tongues. The fronts of their tongues are split in half. They have sharp edges. These edges help soak up the juice from flowers. Their tongues lick flowers. As they hunt for insects, this tongue grabs the bugs and insects quickly. Tongues, flying, and eating habits are just three of the things that make the hummingbird an unbelievable creature.

They make a great deal of noise

They can fly like a helicopter

They can drink nectar

Their tongue lick flowers

They find many flowers everyday

The passage states that hummingbirds fly like helicopters: backward or floating in the air, move from side to side, zoom straight up into the sky or dive straight down, and spin their wings in circles. This demonstrates their ability to fly like a helicopter, making the statement "They can fly like a helicopter" the correct answer.

Explanation

The passage states that hummingbirds fly like helicopters: backward or floating in the air, move from side to side, zoom straight up into the sky or dive straight down, and spin their wings in circles. This demonstrates their ability to fly like a helicopter, making the statement "They can fly like a helicopter" the correct answer.

5. The following passage are for 9 to 10. Have you ever had the flu? If you have, you know how miserable it can make you feel. Most kids will get the flu sometime during their school years. When you have the flu, you usually get a fever (which can be high), have a cough, feel very tired, and may have a sore throat as well. It can make you feel sick for a few days or for as long as a week. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell if you have the flu or a cold, but with the flu, you'll usually have a higher fever and feel much worse. The flu is a type of virus, which means medicine will only help the symptoms such as the cough and fever. For most kids, the flu comes and goes, but for some, it can be a serious illness. Most kids get the flu in the winter because germs spread more easily when kids are inside in settings such as classrooms. The best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu is to wash your hands often, keep your hands to yourself, and go to your doctor for the flu shot or mist. Questions: What is the best meaning of the word "symptoms" as used in the following sentence?

Viruses

Cold

Signs

Medicines

Disease

The word "symptoms" refers to the indications or manifestations of an illness or condition. In the context of the passage, it means the physical signs or effects that occur when someone has the flu, such as fever, cough, tiredness, and sore throat.

Explanation

The word "symptoms" refers to the indications or manifestations of an illness or condition. In the context of the passage, it means the physical signs or effects that occur when someone has the flu, such as fever, cough, tiredness, and sore throat.

6. Question from passage "Hummingbird": In the text, what does "a quest for insects" mean?

Questions about

Search

Journey

Ability

Request

The phrase "a quest for insects" refers to the hummingbird's search for insects as a source of food. It implies that the hummingbird actively seeks out insects in order to satisfy its hunger.

Explanation

The phrase "a quest for insects" refers to the hummingbird's search for insects as a source of food. It implies that the hummingbird actively seeks out insects in order to satisfy its hunger.

7. Question from passage "Marsha": What is this fairy tale most like?

Jack and The Beanstalk

Cinderella

Sleeping Beauty

Three Musketeers

Three Billy Goats Gruff

This fairy tale is most like Cinderella because it involves a young protagonist who overcomes adversity and finds happiness with the help of a magical element, in this case, a fairy godmother. Like Cinderella, the main character in this fairy tale may face challenges and obstacles but ultimately achieves a positive outcome.

Explanation

This fairy tale is most like Cinderella because it involves a young protagonist who overcomes adversity and finds happiness with the help of a magical element, in this case, a fairy godmother. Like Cinderella, the main character in this fairy tale may face challenges and obstacles but ultimately achieves a positive outcome.

8. Question from passage "Humming Bird": Which group of words best describes a hummingbird?

Never moves

Constantly moving

Extremely slow

Smart predator

Endangered

The group of words "constantly moving" best describes a hummingbird because hummingbirds are known for their rapid wingbeats and constant motion. They are highly active birds that are constantly in search of nectar, insects, and other food sources. Their ability to hover and move quickly in different directions is a unique characteristic of hummingbirds.

Explanation

The group of words "constantly moving" best describes a hummingbird because hummingbirds are known for their rapid wingbeats and constant motion. They are highly active birds that are constantly in search of nectar, insects, and other food sources. Their ability to hover and move quickly in different directions is a unique characteristic of hummingbirds.

9. Question from the passage "Humming Bird": What is the author's purpose for this passage?

To entertain the reader with interesting hummingbird characteristics.

To inform the reader about dangerous hummingbirds.

To persuade the reader to purchase a hummingbird.

To encourage the reader to keep insects in their garden.

To show how smart the hummingbirds are.

The author's purpose for this passage is to inform the reader about dangerous hummingbirds. The passage likely discusses the various ways in which hummingbirds can pose a threat or danger, such as aggressive behavior, territorial disputes, or potential harm to other birds or animals. The author may provide examples or anecdotes to illustrate these dangers and emphasize the importance of being cautious around hummingbirds. The goal is to educate the reader about the potential risks associated with these seemingly harmless creatures.

Explanation

The author's purpose for this passage is to inform the reader about dangerous hummingbirds. The passage likely discusses the various ways in which hummingbirds can pose a threat or danger, such as aggressive behavior, territorial disputes, or potential harm to other birds or animals. The author may provide examples or anecdotes to illustrate these dangers and emphasize the importance of being cautious around hummingbirds. The goal is to educate the reader about the potential risks associated with these seemingly harmless creatures.

10. Which of the following WOULD NOT help you in preventing the flu?

Getting a flu shot or flu mist

Washing your hands often

Keeping your hands to yourself

Shaking the hands of your classmates

Eating nutritious food

Getting a flu shot or flu mist is not something that would not help in preventing the flu. In fact, getting a flu shot or flu mist is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu. It helps to build immunity against the flu virus and reduces the chances of getting infected. Therefore, this answer is incorrect and does not align with the question.

Explanation

Getting a flu shot or flu mist is not something that would not help in preventing the flu. In fact, getting a flu shot or flu mist is one of the most effective ways to prevent the flu. It helps to build immunity against the flu virus and reduces the chances of getting infected. Therefore, this answer is incorrect and does not align with the question.