About This Test
This placement test assesses reading comprehension skills through a variety of passages including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and historical documents. Each passage is followed by questions that measure understanding at different levels, from basic recall to critical analysis.
Duration
Approximately 35 minutes
Passages
15 reading passages
Questions
50 comprehension questions
Results
Detailed skill analysis report
What This Test Assumes
- Basic reading fluency at 4th grade level
- Ability to read independently for sustained periods
- Understanding of basic story elements (characters, setting, plot)
Skills Assessed
Main Idea
Supporting Details
Inference
Vocabulary in Context
Character Analysis
Sequence of Events
Author's Purpose
Figurative Language
Theme
Cause and Effect
Tone and Mood
Text Structure
Author's Craft
Rhetorical Devices
Compare and Contrast
Passage Types
- Fiction: Short stories, novel excerpts, poetry
- Nonfiction: Science articles, historical texts, essays
- Primary Sources: Speeches, letters, historical documents
- Literary Analysis: Complex texts requiring critical thinking
Instructions
- Find a quiet place with no distractions
- Read each passage carefully before answering questions
- You may refer back to the passage while answering
- Answer every question - guessing is okay
- Work at a steady pace through all passages
- If a passage seems too difficult, do your best and move on