Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 191 - 200
1. Read the passage and answer the question.
Jordan clamped the handlebars tightly after he made sure his feet were steady on the pegs. He pointed his motorcycle up the hill and increased his speed. Just before he reached the highest part of the hill, he scooted forward to balance his weight. This was going to be the best jump ever!
What did Jordan do right after he increased his speed?
A. clamped the bars tightly
B. pointed up the hill
C. scooted forward to balance his weight
D. turned around
2. Which of these sentence occurred in the past?
A. It is pouring rain and the streets are beginning to flood.
B. Trees are bending and snapping in the fierce winds.
C. A storm happened last year in Florida.
D. Rescue crews fill sand bags to stop the flooding.
3. Read the passage and answer the question.
The dog, with a ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden, demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog lay in the shade to admit his failure.
What happened directly after they demolished the garbage cans?
A. They flew across the grass.
B. They trampled the garden.
C. The cat climbed the tree.
D. The dog rested in the shade.
4. Read the sentences.
A. The final score was Tigers 6 and Lions 5.
B. The Tiger outfielder slid into home plate, tying the game in the ninth inning.
C. The crowd cheered as the third out in the fourth inning was made.
D. The home team was taking the field for the start of the game.
Which letters put these sentences in the correct order?
A. D, C, B, A
B. A, D, B, C
C. B, A, C, D
D. C, A, D, B
5. Read the passage and answer the question.
It was a cold and cloudy day outside. The wind began to blow, and then small raindrops started to cover the ground. The wind howled through the trees, and we knew the storm was upon us.
What happened before small raindrops fell?
A. The wind howled through the trees.
B. It was a cold and cloudy day.
C. The storm was upon us.
D. The wind began to blow.
6. Read the passage and answer the question.
John and Michael left for the game around 4:00 p.m. Mary and Tanisha left about the same time to go swimming. The boys finished their game and came home to get an ice cold drink. The girls swam a little longer than the game lasted, and then came home and popped some popcorn.
Which events happened at the same time?
A. All of the kids came home at the same time.
B. All of the kids had their treats at the same time.
C. They all left around 4:00 p.m.
D. They all went to the same place.
7. Which of the sentences below occurred in the past?
A. I think I will read this book.
B. Sara is going to come over to study.
C. Last year, I got a new bicycle.
D. Tomorrow, we are going to the store.
A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
8. Read the passage.
Sam bought a heart-shaped locket to give to his sister for her birthday. Sam’s sister told her friend at recess, “I’ve always wanted a locket, but I don’t have enough money to buy one.” Sam overheard what she said and smiled to himself.
What happened first?
A. Sam smiled to himself.
B. Sam bought a birthday present.
C. Sam’s sister had a birthday party.
D. Sam’s sister talked to her best friend.
9. Read the sentences.
a. The guard dribbled the ball, made a lay-up and tied the end of the game.
b. The people in the stands stood for the half time show.
c. The crowd cheered in the 3rd quarter as the center made a 3-point shot.
d. The home team was walking out on to the basketball court for the start of the game.
Which event happened last?
A. d
B. a
C. b
D. c
10. Read the story.
Climbing out of the car, my heart raced, as I was excited to begin our family hiking trip. I skipped up the trail happily. The sun shone brightly, and I was having a terrific time. Then the hill became steeper, but I still bounded up the trail. My parents were calling for me to slow down because we still had a long way to go. Sure enough, my legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper. I had been hiking too quickly. I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable. We finished the hike, and I was glad I had listened to my parents because if I had kept up the fast pace, I would have never made it.
Which event occurred first and last?
A. sun shown brightly; hill became more steep
B. climbed out of the car; listened to my parents
C. skipping up the trail; legs began to burn
D. slowed down my pace; listened to my parents
11. Read the story above (from question #10).
Of the events below, which happened first?
A. I bounded up the trail.
B. My parents were calling for me to slow down.
C. My legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper.
D. I slowed down my pace.
12. Read the story above (from question #10).
Which event took place in the middle of this passage?
A. I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable.
B. I was glad I listened to my parents.
C. Climbing out of the car, my heart raced.
D. I bounded up the trail.