Reading Comprehension
Instruction: Read the passage below and answer the questions.
“Something is very wrong,” says the detective. “I
know!” says Ms. Gervis. “It is wrong that someone has stolen from me!” The
detective looks around Ms. Gervis’ apartment. “That is not what I am talking
about, ma’am. What is wrong is that I do not understand how the robber got in
and out.” Ms. Gervis and the detective stand in silence. Ms. Gervis’ eyes are
full of tears. Her hands are shaking. “The robber did not come through the
window,” says the detective. “These windows have not been opened or shut in
months.” The detective looks at the fireplace. “The robber did not squeeze down
here.” The detective walks to the front door. He examines the latch. “And since
there are no marks or scratches, the robber definitely did not try to break the lock.” “I have no idea how he
did it,” says a bothered Ms. Gervis. “It is a big mystery.” “And you say the robber stole nothing else?” asks the
detective. “No money, no jewelry, no crystal?” “That’s right, detective. He
took only what was important to me,” Ms. Gervis says with a sigh. “There is
only one thing I can do now.” “And what is that?” the detective asks with
surprise. “I will stop baking cakes,” Ms. Gervis says. “They are mine to give
away. They are not for someone to steal.” “You can’t do that!” says the
detective with alarm. “Who will bake
those delicious cakes?” “I am sorry. I do not know,” says Ms. Gervis. “I must
solve this case immediately!” says
the detective.
1) Where does this story take place?
A. in a bakery B.
at the police station
C. in Ms. Gervis' house D. in Ms. Gervis' apartment
2) Near the beginning of the story, “Ms. Gervis’ eyes
are full of tears. Her hands are shaking.” How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?
A. She is upset. B.
She is tired.
C. She is hungry. D.
She is confused.
3) What makes the detective sure that the robber did
not come through the windows?
A. The windows are locked.
B. The windows face the police station.
C. The windows have not been used in months.
D. The windows are too small for a person to fit
through.
4) "And the robber definitely did not use the
front door." Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
A. "And the robber may not have used the front
door."
B. "And the robber probably did not use the front
door."
C. "And the robber was not able to use the front
door."
D. "And the robber certainly did not use the
front door."
5) What else could the detective have asked Ms. Gervis
in order to solve the mystery?
I. Which types of cakes does Ms. Gervis know how to
bake?
II. Does someone else have a key to the apartment?
III. Does Ms. Gervis ever leave the door unlocked?
A. I only B.
I and II
C. II and III D.
I, II, and III
6) What does Ms. Gervis do with her cakes?
A. She eats them. B.
She sells them.
C. She hides them. D.
She gives them away.
7) What does the detective seem to think will happen
if he solves the mystery?
A. Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again
B. Ms. Gervis will bake him extra cakes
C. Ms. Gervis will give him her secret recipe
D. Ms. Gervis will give him money and jewels
8) What is a mystery?
A. something that is wrong
B. something that happens at night
C. something a robber leaves behind
D. something that cannot be explained
9) What else was stolen from the apartment?
A. crystal B.
jewelry
C. money D.
nothing
10) If something is said with alarm, how is it said?
A. with fear and panic B.
with bells and whistles
C. with smiles and laughter D. with sadness and tears
Happy Learning!
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