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Free Accelerated Reader Quiz: Build Speed and Comprehension

20 quick questions to check your skills-instant results on this accelerated reader practice test.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Vijay SekarUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 5
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
Colorful paper art promoting Rapid Reading Rally, a high school reading comprehension quiz.

This Accelerated Reader practice quiz helps you build speed, recall, and confidence for high school reading. Answer 20 quick questions and get instant results to guide your next steps. Stuck on a title or concept? Check our ar quiz answers, try the Wimpy Kid ar quiz, or explore the Harry Potter AR quiz.

Skimming is best used to
translate unfamiliar terms into another language
verify the accuracy of data in a table
memorize every supporting example in a chapter
grasp the general idea and structure of a text quickly (overview, not details)
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Scanning is the most efficient strategy when you need to
understand the theme of a poem
summarize a chapter for a report
locate a specific date, name, or number quickly
enjoy the literary style of a novel
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A passage is 1,200 words and you finish in 3 minutes with good comprehension. Your approximate reading speed is
400 wpm
300 wpm
600 wpm
200 wpm
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A topic sentence most often
lists every supporting detail
contains definitions for all vocabulary words
appears only at the end of a paragraph
states the main idea of a paragraph
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In nonfiction, headings and subheadings primarily help readers
avoid reading any paragraphs
identify text structure and locate sections quickly
determine the author's political beliefs
replace the need for a summary
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A credible source for academic reading is most likely
a celebrity's sponsored post
an outdated brochure with no author
a peer-reviewed journal article
an anonymous comment on a forum
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When a text is organized by cause and effect, you should expect to see signal words like
first, next, finally
similarly, likewise, both
however, although, yet
therefore, consequently, leads to
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The best summary of an article should
include your reaction and rating
list every example provided
quote the longest paragraph word-for-word
capture the main ideas without minor details or personal opinions
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When a question asks for textual evidence, the strongest response will
summarize the entire article
describe how the text made you feel
restate your opinion in different words
include a specific, relevant quotation or paraphrase with citation
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An author's tone can best be determined by analyzing
the number of paragraphs
word choice and connotation throughout the text
the publication date
font style and size
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Reading stamina can be increased by
changing fonts every paragraph
gradual length increases with scheduled breaks
eliminating hydration during study
sudden multi-hour sessions without rest
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A claim is best supported by
repetition without support
vivid imagery only
relevant, credible evidence and clear reasoning
appeals to popularity alone
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When evaluating bias, the most important step is to
count adjectives per paragraph
identify the author's perspective and how it shapes presentation of evidence
check the font color
note the number of pages
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The Pomodoro Technique typically structures focused reading into
one continuous multi-hour block
sessions that end only when a chapter is done
short work sprints with brief breaks to maintain attention
random-length sessions based on mood
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Eye movements during reading typically involve fixations and saccades.
False
True
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A problem-solution text typically presents
only chronological events
an issue followed by proposed remedies or actions
definitions without context
unrelated anecdotes
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Triangulating sources means you
use only triangular charts
read the same source three times
verify a claim by consulting multiple independent credible sources
depend on a single expert's opinion
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When analyzing an argument, the presence of a straw man fallacy indicates the author has
misrepresented an opponent's position to make it easier to attack
acknowledged uncertainty fairly
presented a balanced counterclaim
used peer-reviewed evidence accurately
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In scientific texts, an operational definition is
a casual dictionary synonym
a historical anecdote
a precise specification of how a concept is measured or observed
a rhetorical device
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Dense expository reading often benefits from layered passes: preview, read, and review.
False
True
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify key details in passages under time constraints.
  2. Analyze textual information to determine its relevance in comprehension.
  3. Synthesize main ideas from accelerated reading exercises.
  4. Apply critical reading strategies to enhance exam performance.

Accelerated Reading Quizzes Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the SQ3R method - Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review - the SQ3R method - gives your study sessions structure and power. Use it to stay on track, crush your goals, and deepen retention!
  2. Activate your background knowledge - Activate what you know before diving in to spark connections with new material. This brain boost makes comprehension quicker and clearer!
  3. Visualize the content - Visualize scenes or processes as you read to turn text into mental movies. These images make concepts stick longer!
  4. Summarize in your own words - After each section, summarize it in your own words to test your grasp. Rewriting info cements memory and reveals tricky spots!
  5. Engage in reciprocal teaching - Swap roles with classmates - teacher, questioner, summarizer, predictor - for interactive learning. Reciprocal teaching keeps everyone engaged and ideas flowing!
  6. Use graphic organizers - Draw concept maps, Venn diagrams, or flow charts to link ideas visually. Visual layouts make complex topics crystal clear!
  7. Employ the Pomodoro Technique - Use the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of focus followed by a 5-minute break. Quick sprints keep energy high and burnout low!
  8. Ask yourself questions - Pose "why," "how," and "what if" questions before, during, and after reading. Curiosity drives deeper understanding and retention!
  9. Annotate the text - Highlight, annotate, or doodle in the margins to engage actively with the text. Active notes make review a breeze!
  10. Break down complex texts - Break dense texts into bite-sized chunks and conquer each part step by step. Tiny wins build confidence and clarity!
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