InterLink Language Centers
Interlink Language Center: Reading #7
This is a reading adapted from A Treatise on Parents and Children by George Bernard Shaw followed by a cloze-style, 15-question quiz. Selected words have been removed from the passage and replaced with numbers referring to the quiz....
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: The Florida Boys on the Suwannee River
This excerpt of the story by John P. Jones Jr. is exciting and fun to read. The questions will be corrected for you, so you can check your own work.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Butterfly Poetry
After reading the poem, check your comprehension with the multiple choice questions. Compare your short answers to model answers. Even if you do not know how to answer, the models will help you learn and improve your writing.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: "The Crow" by Margery Bianco
"The Crow" is a short story which has been adapted from the original. It is followed by multiple choice comprehension questions, and corrections so you can correct your own answers. There are also some extended response items with model...
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: The Inverted Pyramid
A short explanation of how newspaper writers construct their articles. Review questions at the end are corrected for you, and model answers are shown for the short answer questions.
University of South Florida
University of South Florida: Fcat Express: Practice Test: The Florida Panther
The Florida panther is the subject of the short article, with accompanying questions for assessing reading comprehension.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: "Zinnia and Her Babies" by M Bianco
A charming story about Zinnia, the cat. Comprehension questions follow, with immediate feedback if done online. Teachers, go to the site map, and under PRINTABLE MATERIALS, you will find the story, the quiz, and the answer sheet.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Death Valley
This newspaper article deals with a curious geological phenomenon which occurs in Death Valley. After you read the article, test your understanding by answering the multiple choice questions.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Droughts May Have Killed 1st Colonists
For advanced readers, this newspaper article on the "Lost Colony" and Jamestown, is followed by questions with immediate feedback. It can be printed for class use.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Scrub Jay Gains Favor
After reading this Tampa Tribune article by Jan Hollingsworth, respond to the multiple choice questions to see if you have understood. Immediate feedback.
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: The Virtues of Venom
Snakes scare people, but some snake poison may help prevent heart attack and some cancers. After reading the newspaper article you can assess your understanding with the self-test. Immediate feedback.
Other
Placement Test
Test your English ability. You will get a score at the end, plus the correct answers for any items you miss. You then have the option to choose more exercises on any of the subjects covered in the test.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages
Read and fill in the blanks of science passages which range from easy to very hard. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Wanted to Know How His Pig's Doing
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Wanted To Know How His Pig's Doing" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Books Don't Grow on Trees
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Books Don't Grow on Trees" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Boy Drowns in Neighbor's Pool
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Boy Drowns in Neighbor's Pool" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Honk if You're in a Hurry
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Honk if You're in a Hurry" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): The Way to a Man's Heart
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "The Way to a Man's Heart" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Let's Go Fishing
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Let's Go Fishing" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students can...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Train Wreck "Frees" Cows
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Train Wreck 'Frees' Cows" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): The Doctor's Almost Perfect Children
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "The Doctor's Almost Perfect Children" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary...
Rong-Chang ESL
Esl: English for Intermediate Learners (2): Let's Go to Vegas!
A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Let's Go to Vegas!" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students can...
Read Works
Read Works: News Debate: Religion on Display
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools should be allowed to display the 10 Commandments. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
InterLink Language Centers
Interlink Language Center: Reading #4
This is a reading adapted from The Myth of Narcissus followed by a cloze-style, 15-question quiz. Selected words have been removed from the passage and replaced with numbers referring to the quiz. Students select each of the missing...