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Reading Comprehension: Lesson 6
Contributed by: Cala
  • 1. The big concern Nell wrote about in her journal was the
A) end of summer vacation.
B) nervousness she feels on the first day of school.
C) making of new friends.
D) ride on the school bus.
  • 2. Which of these best describes Nell's father's solution to her problem?
A) walk to school with old friends and clear the mind
B) breathe deeply and think about enjoyable things
C) stay home and sleep for a day
D) stay calm and find pleasure in seeking new adventures
  • 3. Which of these did Nell first write about in her journal?
A) the new teacher she would have
B) the time the school bus arrived
C) the trouble she had tying her sneakers
D) the strange feeling in her stomach
  • 4. Nell stopped writing in her journal because
A) she started to think pleasant thoughts.
B) the school-bus driver was honking
C) she had difficulty buttoning her shirt
D) her father began to give her some advice.
  • 5. Nell compare her head to
A) a great adventure.
B) tree branches.
C) a knot.
D) a spinning top.
  • 6. At the end of the day, Nell will probably remember her first day of school as
A) a frightening event.
B) a painful happening.
C) a pleasant experience.
D) a disaster.
  • 7. Nell used the word 'discombobulated', which means
A) "curious and thoughtful."
B) "confused and bothered."
C) "convenient and easy."
D) "composed and fearless."
  • 8. Nell's father gives her advice that indicates
A) the teacher will enjoy every student.
B) things will work out and be all right.
C) Nell will have problems in school.
D) the day will pass quickly.
  • 9. Which of these is a fact?
A) Nell's summer vacation was the finest vacation ever.
B) Nell is the most talented writer in her family.
C) Summer vacation is finally over for Nell.
D) No student has ever been as nervous as Nell.
  • 10. The author uses a journal entry to help young readers to
A) begin to write daily journal entries.
B) realize that most young people feel nervous in new situations.
C) face new adventures with enthusiasm.
D) investigate the problems of childhood.
  • 11. Nell writes that her legs were 'behaving like tree branches in the wind.' This means that her legs were
A) collapsing.
B) breaking.
C) growing.
D) trembling.
  • 12. Which of these could not really happen to Nell on her first day of schools?
A) Nell makes friends with every student in her new schools.
B) Nell loses her notebook.
C) Nell finds that she enjoys her new teacher.
D) Nell eats her lunch in the school cafeteria.
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