Practice Test 1 - ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

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1. What evidence from the story supports the idea that learning to ride the bike gave Leo a sense of freedom?
2. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
3. The author's point of view on video games is primarily...
4. The passage states that Bessie Coleman made a rule for her airshow performances that she would not
5. Which statement best summarizes the passage?
6. Read this passage: On Maple Street, a blue ribbon kept appearing. It showed up on different mailboxes each morning. Mrs. Patel felt worried because her mailbox was next. She thought someone was watching the houses. Jamal felt excited instead. He guessed it was a game made by older kids. Mr. Ruiz felt annoyed when the ribbon blocked his mailbox flag. He pulled it off and tossed it away. That night, the ribbon returned, tied in a neat bow. Everyone noticed it at breakfast time. The next day, a note appeared with the ribbon. It said, "Meet at the park at four." Mrs. Patel planned to bring a neighbor with her. Jamal planned to bring his skateboard and a snack. Mr. Ruiz planned to bring a flashlight, just in case. At four, they found a class of students cleaning the park. The ribbons marked homes invited to help. From whose perspective is the story told?
7. The author's point of view is that Thomas Edison was...
8. The passage is best described as an attempt to
9. The metaphor of the city as a 'sleeping giant' is used to describe a city that is...
10. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
11. The passage suggests that Leo is
12. The author's conclusion that the Pony Express was made obsolete by new technology is supported by which piece of evidence?
13. The author mentions airbags and telescopes at the end of the passage to
14. One can conclude from the passage that the Statue of Liberty was sent to America in pieces because...
15. The narrator's point of view is unique because it is...
16. Read the passage. In India, many people celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Families clean their homes and decorate with small lamps called diyas. The lights stand for hope and new beginnings. In many places, the festival lasts five days. Before Diwali, markets become busy. One shop owner counted that she sold 40 boxes of candles on the first day of sales. Three days later, she sold 110 boxes in one day. She said families often bought extra lights for guests. On the main night, families share sweets and visit relatives. Some children make colorful designs called rangoli near doorways. People also give small gifts to neighbors. Many families say the bright lights make the whole street feel welcoming. Which part of the passage shows that people prepared for Diwali ahead of time?
17. The passage mentions that a dog's tail helps with balance particularly when the dog is
18. At the museum, I saw an artifact, a clay bowl from long ago, kept behind glass. What does the word artifact most likely mean in the passage?
19. The imagery in this passage helps the reader feel the character's
20. Sea otters live along the Pacific coast of North America. They spend much of their time floating on their backs. Sea otters use rocks to crack open clams and mussels. They keep thick fur clean by grooming it often. At night, they sometimes wrap in kelp to stay put. This kelp helps keep them from drifting away. What does the passage say about sea otters?

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