IREAD Comprehending Literary & Informational Texts 2

Question 1

A story says, 'The old barn groaned as the wind pushed against its walls.' What does this sentence help the reader understand?

Accepted Answer

The barn makes a sound during a windstorm.

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The barn is very old and needs repair.

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The barn is about to fall down.

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The wind is blowing gently outside.

Question 2

In an informational text about butterflies, the heading says 'How Butterflies Eat.' What information would most likely appear under this heading?

Accepted Answer

How butterflies use their tongues to drink nectar.

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Where butterflies lay their eggs.

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Why butterflies have colorful wings.

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How long butterflies live.

Question 3

A character in a story feels nervous before a big test but ends up doing well. What is the THEME of this story?

Accepted Answer

Hard work and confidence can help you succeed.

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Tests are always very hard.

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Feeling nervous means you will fail.

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Teachers give too many tests.

Question 4

Read this sentence: 'Maria trudged through the deep snow, her boots sinking with every step.' What does the word 'trudged' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Walked slowly and with effort

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Skipped happily

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Ran as fast as she could

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Stopped and waited

Question 5

An author writes a book about the history of the American flag. This is an example of what type of text?

Accepted Answer

An informational text

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A fantasy story

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A poem

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A fairy tale

Question 6

In a story, two friends argue but then make up at the end. Which part of the story structure does the friends making up represent?

Accepted Answer

The solution

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The problem

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The setting

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The characters

Question 7

A nonfiction article uses bold words like 'photosynthesis' and 'chlorophyll.' Why does the author use bold text?

Accepted Answer

To show that these are important vocabulary words.

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To make the page look colorful.

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To tell the reader to skip those words.

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To show words that are hard to spell.