Literal Reading Comprehension—Locating Information--RIT 211 - 220
1. Read the wedding announcement.
THOMPSON-ANDREE:
Janet Leah Thompson and Darren Jay
Andree, both of Boise, were married
Sept. 7 in Idaho Falls with Linda
Milam officiating. A reception was
held that evening.
Who officiated at the ceremony?
A. Linda Milam
B. Janet Thompson
C. Darren Andree
D. Thompson Andree
2. Read the information about shipping and handling charges.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES
UPS or U.S. Parcel Post are the standard methods for continental U.S. shipments.
ORDER TOTAL
GROUND
EXPEDITED GROUND
9-12 working days
4-5 working days
$0.00 to $30.00
$4.50
$5.50
$30.01 to $60.00
$7.25
$8.25
$60.00 to $100.00
$9.50
$10.50
Add $7.00
$100.01 to $200.00
$11.50
$12.50
to Ground
Rates for 3
Day.
If you wish to receive an order totaling $90.00 within 3 days, how much would the
shipping cost?
A. $16.50
B. $10.50
C. $26.50
D. $15.00
3. Read the selection from the phone book.
Contact Lenses
Advantage Eye Center
2550 S. 25th Road . . . . . . . . .552-0021
Lens Machine
335 5th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . .525-9971
Contractors: Equipment and Supplies
A& G Industrial
444 Main Street . . . . . . . . . . .525-4040
Piper Contractors
5950 1134 Road . . . . . . . . . . .552-1123
If Gina needs to rent some equipment to work on her house, what phone number should
she call?
A. 552-0021
B. 525-9971
C. 525-4040
D. 523-9971
4. The guide words on page 441 of the phone book are Landon-Larocco.
Which name would appear on this page?
A. Lansang
B. Lamoveiux
C. Larrabee
D. Landen
5. Read the advertisement.
Snuggle Ball Pet Bed
Give your pet his or her own private space. Polyester fiber fill beds are great for cats and dogs
because they mold themselves to your pet’s specific shape. Topped with a 100% polyester
fleece cover. Small bed measures 16” in diameter, medium is 21” across, large is 26”, extra
large is 33” in diameter.
Small
$25.99
Large
$39.99
Medium
$31.99
Extra large $56.99
If Gere is looking for a bed for his St. Bernard dog, what price can he expect to pay?
A. $56.99
B. $25.99
C. $31.99
D. $6.99
6. Read the catalog entry.
“I Hate Golf” T-shirt
Oh, the highs and lows of a golfer’s life, captured in four brief lines: “I hate golf, I hate golf, ‘Nice
Shot!,’ I love golf.” Bright colors are screen printed, short sleeves, white 100% preshrunk cotton,
machine wash/dry, imported.
T-shirt $17.99
66106 Medium
66122 Large
756114 XL
756130 XXL
From what material is this shirt made?
A. 100% cotton
B. 50% cotton, 50% polyester
C. 100% polyester
D. 100% silk
Copyright Info: Catalog, Kimball 1-800-546-2255, www.mileskimball.com, page 51 (Teacher
authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
7. Read the Index.
E
Earth, 46-73
asthenosphere, 48
beginning of, 4-5
center, 48
crust, 46-47, 60
formation 3-5, 12, 14-15, 60
Earthquakes, 91-99, 100-106
aftershocks, 92
atmospheric pressure during, 103
measuring, 96-99
shock waves, 100-102
equator, 7
Faults, 65, 92-93
graben, 93, 94
normal fault, 93, 94
Fossils 108-113
fuels, 108, 109
fumarole, 109-113
Under which main topic would you find information about shock waves?
A. Earthquakes
B. Earth
C. Faults
D. Fossils
Copyright Info: None given. Index page 183. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
8. Read the Index.
Climate, 7
determination, 138-140
latitude and, 140
Clouds, 152-153
altocumulus, 156
altostratus, 155-156
cirrocumulus, 156-157
cumulus, 156
formation, 152, 254-155
stratocumulus, 156
stratus, 155
temperature, 152
Coal, 39
Columbus, Christopher, 2
Comets, 2-28
Compass, 10-11
deviation, 11
If Jorge was looking for information on Stratocumulus clouds, he would look under
_____________.
A. the category, clouds
B. the topic, stratus
C. the topic, weather
D. the category, climate
Copyright Info: None given. Index page. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
9. Read the Index.
L
Lake Erie, 129
Lake Huron, 129
Lake Michigan, 129
Lake Ontario, 129
Lakes
disappearances, 130
formation, 128-129, 131
largest, 129
lava, 80
Lake Superior, 129
Lassen Peak (California), 80
Information on lake formation would be found on ________________.
A. pages 129 and 140
B. pages 128, 129 and 131
C. pages 85 and 86
D. pages 80, 86 and 131
Copyright Info: None given. Index page 184, The Incredible Earth. (Teacher authors: Phillips,
Blackman, Felts).
10. Read the Bibliography.
Miller, Marshal. Courage. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co, 1968.
This book demonstrated how Mathers overcomes his fear. I used it as an example of how even
brave people can suffer from fear.
This bibliography includes information to show _______________.
A. why the book was used in writing the research paper.
B. why the author wrote the book.
C. the setting of the book.
D. where the book was written.
11. If you were given a book on outer space, where would you look for cannibal galaxies
in the glossary?
A. under the “G” section
B. under the “C” section
C. in the space section
D. in the “B” section
12. Read the passage.
PYGMY SPERM WHALE
The Pygmy Sperm Whale is rarely seen; it tends to live a long distance from shore and has
inconspicuous habits. It is often confused with the Dwarf Sperm Whale, which was not
recognized as a separate species until 1966. With so few field records, it is uncertain whether
the two can be distinguished reliably except at very close range. The Pygmy Sperm Whale is
most likely to be seen when resting. It floats motionless at the surface, with part of the head and
back exposed and the tail hanging down loosely in the water; animals in this state sometimes
allow boats to approach closely. It may resemble a shark when it is stranded, as its underslung
lower jaw and creamy white false gill are particularly apparent.
ID Checklist:
 Small size
 Robust body
 Tiny, hooked, falcate fin
 Squarish head
 False gill behind each eye
 May float motionless at
surface
 Slow, deliberate movements
 Drops below surface
In order to identify the pygmy sperm whale, Felicia would look for ______________.
A. a false gill behind each eye
B. quick movements
C. round heads
D. large size
Copyright Info: Sperm Whales, page 82-83. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
13. Read the definition.
fledg/ling (flej’lin) n. 1 a young bird just
able to fly 2 a young, inexperienced person
Also, chiefly Brit. fledge’ling.
What is the second definition of fledgling?
A. young, inexperienced person
B. a young bird just able to fly
C. ready to fly
D. not able to fly