GMAS Practice 5th grade

Multiple Choice

The Bragging Traveler

A man returned home after traveling around the world. He bragged about the many adventures he had. Among other things, he said that when he was in Greece, he made a huge jump. No man alive, in fact, had ever jumped farther than him. In fact, there were many people in Greece who saw him do it, and he could call witnesses. One of the bystanders interrupted him, and said: "Well, if this is all true, then we don't need witnesses. Pretend we are in Greece right now and jump for us."

What is the theme of the passage?

• Never trust anyone.

• Seeing is believing.

• There are liars everywhere.

• Do not believe people who travel.

Multiple Choice

The Bragging Traveler

A man returned home after traveling around the world. He bragged about the many adventures he had. Among other things, he said that when he was in Greece, he made a huge jump. No man alive, in fact, had ever jumped farther than him. In fact, there were many people in Greece who saw him do it, and he could call witnesses. One of the bystanders interrupted him, and said: "Well, if this is all true, then we don't need witnesses. Pretend we are in Greece right now and jump for us."

Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the theme?

• "A man returned home after traveling around the world."

• "He bragged about the many adventures he had."

• "Among other things, he said that when he was in Greece, he made a huge jump."

• "Well, if this is all true, then we don't need witnesses.

Multiple Choice

Protection

The mountainside was our home.

It belonged to us,

or maybe we belonged to it.

The mountainside as our shelter

from the wind that swept the plains,

from the heavy rain,

from the cruel, burning sun.

The mountainside was our protector.

And we protected the mountainside.

Some people wanted to make the mountain theirs,

build homes,

build lives there.

They wanted the mountain,

but we wouldn't give it to them.

But we didn't fight. We sang.

Our leaders met, one day in the spring.

They talked as the sun rose.

As the sun rose the next day,

the mountains was still ours.

What is the theme of the poem?

• Developers need land.

• Only worry about yourself and your needs.

• Protect what is precious and important to you.

• Mountains are good during harsh weather conditions.

Multiple Choice

Protection

The mountainside was our home.

It belonged to us,

or maybe we belonged to it.

The mountainside as our shelter

from the wind that swept the plains,

from the heavy rain,

from the cruel, burning sun.

The mountainside was our protector.

And we protected the mountainside.

Some people wanted to make the mountain theirs,

build homes,

build lives there.

They wanted the mountain,

but we wouldn't give it to them.

But we didn't fight. We sang.

Our leaders met, one day in the spring.

They talked as the sun rose.

As the sun rose the next day,

the mountains was still ours.

Which of these lines BEST supports the theme of the poem?

• "Some people wanted to make the mountains theirs."

• "But we didn't fight. We sang."

• "The mountains was our home."

• "The mountainside was our protector."

Multiple Choice

Protection

The mountainside was our home.

It belonged to us,

or maybe we belonged to it.

The mountainside as our shelter

from the wind that swept the plains,

from the heavy rain,

from the cruel, burning sun.

The mountainside was our protector.

And we protected the mountainside.

Some people wanted to make the mountain theirs,

build homes,

build lives there.

They wanted the mountain,

but we wouldn't give it to them.

But we didn't fight. We sang.

Our leaders met, one day in the spring.

They talked as the sun rose.

As the sun rose the next day,

the mountains was still ours.

The speaker's actions tell the reader that

• dancing is part of a ritual to protect the land.

• wind, rain, and sun are not necessary.

• powerful people can be difficult to deal with.

• mountains should be developed.

Multiple Choice

Protection

The mountainside was our home.

It belonged to us,

or maybe we belonged to it.

The mountainside as our shelter

from the wind that swept the plains,

from the heavy rain,

from the cruel, burning sun.

The mountainside was our protector.

And we protected the mountainside.

Some people wanted to make the mountain theirs,

build homes,

build lives there.

They wanted the mountain,

but we wouldn't give it to them.

But we didn't fight. We sang.

Our leaders met, one day in the spring.

They talked as the sun rose.

As the sun rose the next day,

the mountains was still ours.

What does the author believe about the mountainside?

• It can be sold and traded.

• It is a place of great beauty.

• It is a very ancient place.

• It can be destroyed if it is not protected.

Multiple Choice

from Birds in Towns and Village

That morning, I found myself paying special attention to one rooster. It was about a hundred yards away, or a little more perhaps. All the other bird songs seemed inferior to it. Its voice was uniquely clear and pure. The last note was very long and seemed to fall at the end. However, it didn't collapse like long notes often do, ending with a little croak, as if the singer had run out of breath. It was perfect in its way, a finished performance. It was artistic, and by comparison with other songs, brilliant. After I heard this bird, I paid little attention to the others. After each call it made, I counted the seconds until the call came again.

Which sentence BEST states the main ideas of the passage?

• "That morning, I found myself paying special attention to one rooster."

• "Its voice was uniquely clear and pure."

• "It was perfect in its way, a finished performance."

• "The last note was very long and seemed to fall at the end."

Multiple Choice

from Birds in Towns and Village

That morning, I found myself paying special attention to one rooster. It was about a hundred yards away, or a little more perhaps. All the other bird songs seemed inferior to it. Its voice was uniquely clear and pure. The last note was very long and seemed to fall at the end. However, it didn't collapse like long notes often do, ending with a little croak, as if the singer had run out of breath. It was perfect in its way, a finished performance. It was artistic, and by comparison with other songs, brilliant. After I heard this bird, I paid little attention to the others. After each call it made, I counted the seconds until the call came again.

What would make another good title for the passage?

• "What Roosters Like to Eat"

• "The Rooster's Song"

• "Different Birdsongs"

• "Common Barnyard Animals"

Multiple Choice

Table Tennis

If you are looking for a sport that is fun and easy to learn, try table tennis. This game, first started in England, was originally called Ping-Pong. Many people still muse that name today. it can be played by tow or four people.

To play the game, you need a rectangular table, divided in half by a net. Each player needs a small, round paddle, which is flat and made of wood. A thin layer of rubber is on top of each side of the paddle. Players also need a ball, which is lightweight, hollow, and small enough to be propelled over the net with the paddles.

The rules of the game are simple. One player serves first, tossing the ball into the air and striking it with the paddle. The ball must first hit the server's side of the table before bouncing over the net to the second player's side. That player must then strike the ball back over the net after only one bounce. The back-and forth play, often called a volley, continues until one player does not successfully return the ball over the net. The second player wins a point.

There are other ways to earn a point as well. If a player serves and the opponent does not return the serve over the net after one bounce, the server wins the point. A point can also be won if a player violates a rule, such as touching the table with a free hand during play. Games ae played until one player reaches eleven points.

If you follow these simple rules and use the right equipment, then a game of table tennis may just be the sport for you!

This passage is mainly about how table tennis is

• an enjoyable sport.

• a simple game to learn.

• played all over the world.

• similar to Ping-Pong.

Multiple Choice

Table Tennis

If you are looking for a sport that is fun and easy to learn, try table tennis. This game, first started in England, was originally called Ping-Pong. Many people still muse that name today. it can be played by tow or four people.

To play the game, you need a rectangular table, divided in half by a net. Each player needs a small, round paddle, which is flat and made of wood. A thin layer of rubber is on top of each side of the paddle. Players also need a ball, which is lightweight, hollow, and small enough to be propelled over the net with the paddles.

The rules of the game are simple. One player serves first, tossing the ball into the air and striking it with the paddle. The ball must first hit the server's side of the table before bouncing over the net to the second player's side. That player must then strike the ball back over the net after only one bounce. The back-and forth play, often called a volley, continues until one player does not successfully return the ball over the net. The second player wins a point.

There are other ways to earn a point as well. If a player serves and the opponent does not return the serve over the net after one bounce, the server wins the point. A point can also be won if a player violates a rule, such as touching the table with a free hand during play. Games ae played until one player reaches eleven points.

If you follow these simple rules and use the right equipment, then a game of table tennis may just be the sport for you!

Which detail BEST tells more about the main idea in paragraph 2?

• The table is divided in half.

• Paddles are small, round, and made of wood.

• Each player needs a paddle.

• The table is rectangular.

Multiple Choice

Table Tennis

If you are looking for a sport that is fun and easy to learn, try table tennis. This game, first started in England, was originally called Ping-Pong. Many people still muse that name today. it can be played by tow or four people.

To play the game, you need a rectangular table, divided in half by a net. Each player needs a small, round paddle, which is flat and made of wood. A thin layer of rubber is on top of each side of the paddle. Players also need a ball, which is lightweight, hollow, and small enough to be propelled over the net with the paddles.

The rules of the game are simple. One player serves first, tossing the ball into the air and striking it with the paddle. The ball must first hit the server's side of the table before bouncing over the net to the second player's side. That player must then strike the ball back over the net after only one bounce. The back-and forth play, often called a volley, continues until one player does not successfully return the ball over the net. The second player wins a point.

There are other ways to earn a point as well. If a player serves and the opponent does not return the serve over the net after one bounce, the server wins the point. A point can also be won if a player violates a rule, such as touching the table with a free hand during play. Games ae played until one player reaches eleven points.

If you follow these simple rules and use the right equipment, then a game of table tennis may just be the sport for you!

What is the main idea in paragraph 3?

• how to serve

• the basic rules of table tennis

• how to score a point.

• the best way to volley.

Multiple Choice

Table Tennis

If you are looking for a sport that is fun and easy to learn, try table tennis. This game, first started in England, was originally called Ping-Pong. Many people still muse that name today. it can be played by tow or four people.

To play the game, you need a rectangular table, divided in half by a net. Each player needs a small, round paddle, which is flat and made of wood. A thin layer of rubber is on top of each side of the paddle. Players also need a ball, which is lightweight, hollow, and small enough to be propelled over the net with the paddles.

The rules of the game are simple. One player serves first, tossing the ball into the air and striking it with the paddle. The ball must first hit the server's side of the table before bouncing over the net to the second player's side. That player must then strike the ball back over the net after only one bounce. The back-and forth play, often called a volley, continues until one player does not successfully return the ball over the net. The second player wins a point.

There are other ways to earn a point as well. If a player serves and the opponent does not return the serve over the net after one bounce, the server wins the point. A point can also be won if a player violates a rule, such as touching the table with a free hand during play. Games ae played until one player reaches eleven points.

If you follow these simple rules and use the right equipment, then a game of table tennis may just be the sport for you!

Which detail from the passage tells a rule violation in table tennis?

• touching the table with your free hand

• using the paddle with a layer of rubber

• bouncing the ball when you serve

• playing with more than two players

Multiple Choice

The Rodriguez family was very involved in their community. When the Mc Donnell's house was leveled by a tornado, the Rodríguezes got the entire neighborhood to help rebuild the damaged home. Mr. Rodriguez and the other men worked on the roof, while Mrs. Rodriguez worked in the McDonnell's garden with some of the women. Jose Rodriguez and his older sister, Angela, helped paint the walls. Jose tried painting with a roller brush, but he couldn't reach very high. He jumped as high a he could and splattered paint all over the windows. Angela shook her head and walked inside the house. Jose looked up and smiled when he saw Angela carrying a footstool. Jose stood on the stool while Angela showed him how to use the roller brush.

Based on the passage, you can infer that

• the Rodríguezes are selfish.

• Jose wants to work in the garden.

• Jose is not an experienced painter.

• the McDonnells' house was beautiful.

Multiple Choice

The Rodriguez family was very involved in their community. When the Mc Donnell's house was leveled by a tornado, the Rodríguezes got the entire neighborhood to help rebuild the damaged home. Mr. Rodriguez and the other men worked on the roof, while Mrs. Rodriguez worked in the McDonnell's garden with some of the women. Jose Rodriguez and his older sister, Angela, helped paint the walls. Jose tried painting with a roller brush, but he couldn't reach very high. He jumped as high a he could and splattered paint all over the windows. Angela shook her head and walked inside the house. Jose looked up and smiled when he saw Angela carrying a footstool. Jose stood on the stool while Angela showed him how to use the roller brush.

Which detail from the passage does NOT support the idea that Angela is patient?

• She helps paint the walls.

• She brings a stool for Jose.

• She shows Jose how to use the roller brush.

• She shakes her head.

Multiple Choice

The runway is a pond, black from the night

Little airplanes swarm above it

They buzz in and out, unseen

They nose nearer, then farther away

Which line from the poem contains a metaphor?

• line 4

• line 2

• line 3

• line 1

Multiple Choice

The runway is a pond, black from the night

Little airplanes swarm above it

They buzz in and out, unseen

They nose nearer, then farther away

Which phrase from the poem contains alliteration?

• "black from the night"

• "Little airplanes swarm:

• "They nose nearer"

• "They buzz in and out"

Multiple Choice

Rise and Shine

Jin and his father set out early in the morning to go fishing. The drive to the lake ws as slow as molasses. Thankfully, Jin was able to sleep. Jin's eyes felt heavy as lead when he first woke up. The air was cold as ice, too.

As they arrived, the stars wer becoming ghosts in the lightening sky. The sky was huge bruise, with purple, blue and bits of yellow. The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was giant, blazing lamp. Jin was amazed at how beautiful their fishing spot was. He was surprised to see so many other people at the lake getting ready to fish. The first couple of boats left the shore, and soon other fishing boats began to leave their docks quickly. The boats cut the water like scissors and left a big V-shaped trail behind them.

jin and his dad were finally on the fishing boat. Jin felt so happy and awake. As his father drove the boat, Jin prepared the fishing poles. He also got out their container of hot tea and poured a cup for each of them. His father smiled as big as the sunrise and took the cup from Jin. Jin sat next to his father with the teacup in his hand. The hot tea in his hands felt like a little burning coal.

Which sentence from paragraph 1 does NOT include a simile?

• "Thankfully , Jin was able to sleep."

• "The drive to the lake was as slow as molasses."

• "Jin's eyes felt as heavy as lead when he woke up."

• "The air was as cold as ice."

Multiple Choice

Rise and Shine

Jin and his father set out early in the morning to go fishing. The drive to the lake ws as slow as molasses. Thankfully, Jin was able to sleep. Jin's eyes felt heavy as lead when he first woke up. The air was cold as ice, too.

As they arrived, the stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky. The sky was huge bruise, with purple, blue and bits of yellow. The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was giant, blazing lamp. Jin was amazed at how beautiful their fishing spot was. He was surprised to see so many other people at the lake getting ready to fish. The first couple of boats left the shore, and soon other fishing boats began to leave their docks quickly. The boats cut the water like scissors and left a big V-shaped trail behind them.

jin and his dad were finally on the fishing boat. Jin felt so happy and awake. As his father drove the boat, Jin prepared the fishing poles. He also got out their container of hot tea and poured a cup for each of them. His father smiled as big as the sunrise and took the cup from Jin. Jin sat next to his father with the teacup in his hand. The hot tea in his hands felt like a little burning coal.

What does the following sentence mean?

The stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky.

• The stars were hard to see.

• The stars were disappearing.

• The stars were really a pencil drawing.

• Jin wishes to see all the stars in the sky.

Multiple Choice

Rise and Shine

Jin and his father set out early in the morning to go fishing. The drive to the lake ws as slow as molasses. Thankfully, Jin was able to sleep. Jin's eyes felt heavy as lead when he first woke up. The air was cold as ice, too.

As they arrived, the stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky. The sky was huge bruise, with purple, blue and bits of yellow. The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was giant, blazing lamp. Jin was amazed at how beautiful their fishing spot was. He was surprised to see so many other people at the lake getting ready to fish. The first couple of boats left the shore, and soon other fishing boats began to leave their docks quickly. The boats cut the water like scissors and left a big V-shaped trail behind them.

jin and his dad were finally on the fishing boat. Jin felt so happy and awake. As his father drove the boat, Jin prepared the fishing poles. He also got out their container of hot tea and poured a cup for each of them. His father smiled as big as the sunrise and took the cup from Jin. Jin sat next to his father with the teacup in his hand. The hot tea in his hands felt like a little burning coal.

What does the following sentence mean?

The sky was a huge bruise, with purple, blue, and bits of yellow.

• The sky was hurt.

• The sky looked like a bruised because of its colors.

• It was really early.

• Jin had a bruise he was comparing to the sky.

Multiple Choice

Rise and Shine

Jin and his father set out early in the morning to go fishing. The drive to the lake ws as slow as molasses. Thankfully, Jin was able to sleep. Jin's eyes felt heavy as lead when he first woke up. The air was cold as ice, too.

As they arrived, the stars were becoming ghosts in the lightening sky. The sky was huge bruise, with purple, blue and bits of yellow. The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was giant, blazing lamp. Jin was amazed at how beautiful their fishing spot was. He was surprised to see so many other people at the lake getting ready to fish. The first couple of boats left the shore, and soon other fishing boats began to leave their docks quickly. The boats cut the water like scissors and left a big V-shaped trail behind them.

jin and his dad were finally on the fishing boat. Jin felt so happy and awake. As his father drove the boat, Jin prepared the fishing poles. He also got out their container of hot tea and poured a cup for each of them. His father smiled as big as the sunrise and took the cup from Jin. Jin sat next to his father with the teacup in his hand. The hot tea in his hands felt like a little burning coal.

What sentence from the passage contains a metaphor?

• "Jin was amazed at how beautiful their fishing spot was."

• "Jin felt so happy and awake."

• "The hot tea in his hands felt like a little burning coal."

• "The sun, as it rose out of the lake, was a giant, blazing lamp."

Multiple Choice

Balloon Trip

When Chandra wrote her essay, she had no idea if she would win a prize. The contest was sponsored by Chandra's favorite radio station. The station asked listeners to write a short essay about why they liked living in Seattle. Chandra wrote about Pike Place Market. A month later, the radio station announced the winners. Chandra was one of them!

According to the contest, each prize would be a surprise. It would arrive in the mail. Chandra waited for two weeks. Finally, her prize arrived.

"It's a gift certificate for a ride in a hot air balloon," her mom told her. "You can take three people with you."

Chandra didn't know if she felt excited or nervous. She had never seen Seattle from the air. That would be fun! But she would be in the air, and she wasn't crazy about heights. She was worried that she might get sick. She thought about telling her mom that she'd rather no go. Then she imagined seeing things she had never seen from the air before. How could she not go?

She would pick her mom and dad, of course. And she would also ask her best friend, Madison.

The day of the balloon ride was sunny with clear skies. When they arrived at the balloon company, Chandra saw the balloon. It was huge and had many different colors. But there was no air in it. It lay on the ground like an enormous melted rainbow. Chandra wondered if something was wrong. She was disappointed , but almost relieved.

Nearby was the pilot, "Does anyone have questions?" he asked them.

"How is the balloon supposed to work? It's flat," said Madison.

"We pump air into the balloon," said the pilot. "The air inside the balloon is warmer than the surrounding air. The warmer air rises, and it takes the balloon with it.

"How do you get air into the balloon? It seems like it would need a lot of it," said Chandra.

"We blow regular air in with a fan. When we want the balloon to rise, we use burners to heat it."

"Is it noisy?" asked Chandra's dad.

"It gets a little noisey when we use the burner. But when the burner is off, it's very quiet. All you'll hear is wind."

"How high will we go?" Chandra asked. She will still not sure she should do this.

"Most flights go between 1,000 and 3,000 feet up. Sometimes we go higher. Sometimes we're as low as the tops of trees."

The tops of trees weren't too high. Chandra was nervous all over again.

"Does the basket sway a lot?" she asked.

"It doesn't," the pilot smiled. " "It just moves with the wind."

Chandra wasn't convinced. She really didn't want to get sick.

"I can't wait to go up there!" Madison said with a grin.

Chandra could definitely wait. But then men started pumping the balloon full of air. Soon it wasn't a melted rainbow, but a barrel of color.

"Time to get in," the pilot said.

Everyone took their place. Chandra held on tightly to the basket's edge. The captain used the burner to heat the air in the balloon. The balloon and basket lifted off the ground.

Up, up, up the balloon rose. Soon it was higher than the trees. Everything on the ground looked smaller and smaller. Chandra was fascinated. She might have been nervous before, but now she was anything but nervous.

Before she knew it, they could see Seattle and the mountains. The city sprawled in all directions.

"There's the Space Needle," said her dad.

"I can see Mt. Rainer," said Madison.

"And there's Mt. Baker!" said Chandra's mom.

In every direction they looked, there was something else to see.

Chandra felt like they were just beginning when the captain said, "We'll have to start back now."

Soon they were back on the ground.

"Did you have a good time?" Chandra's dad asked as they walked back to their car.

"I had a great time!" Chandra answered.

"Do you feel sick?' asked her mom.

Chandra looked up at her mom and smiled. "Sick? No way!"

Which sentence from the passage does NOT support the idea that Chandra is easily scared?

• "She was worried that she might get sick."

• "Chandra could definitely wait."

• "Chandra held on tightly to the basket's edge."

• "Chandra was fascinated."

Multiple Choice

Balloon Trip

When Chandra wrote her essay, she had no idea if she would win a prize. The contest was sponsored by Chandra's favorite radio station. The station asked listeners to write a short essay about why they liked living in Seattle. Chandra wrote about Pike Place Market. A month later, the radio station announced the winners. Chandra was one of them!

According to the contest, each prize would be a surprise. It would arrive in the mail. Chandra waited for two weeks. Finally, her prize arrived.

"It's a gift certificate for a ride in a hot air balloon," her mom told her. "You can take three people with you."

Chandra didn't know if she felt excited or nervous. She had never seen Seattle from the air. That would be fun! But she would be in the air, and she wasn't crazy about heights. She was worried that she might get sick. She thought about telling her mom that she'd rather no go. Then she imagined seeing things she had never seen from the air before. How could she not go?

She would pick her mom and dad, of course. And she would also ask her best friend, Madison.

The day of the balloon ride was sunny with clear skies. When they arrived at the balloon company, Chandra saw the balloon. It was huge and had many different colors. But there was no air in it. It lay on the ground like an enormous melted rainbow. Chandra wondered if something was wrong. She was disappointed , but almost relieved.

Nearby was the pilot, "Does anyone have questions?" he asked them.

"How is the balloon supposed to work? It's flat," said Madison.

"We pump air into the balloon," said the pilot. "The air inside the balloon is warmer than the surrounding air. The warmer air rises, and it takes the balloon with it.

"How do you get air into the balloon? It seems like it would need a lot of it," said Chandra.

"We blow regular air in with a fan. When we want the balloon to rise, we use burners to heat it."

"Is it noisy?" asked Chandra's dad.

"It gets a little noisey when we use the burner. But when the burner is off, it's very quiet. All you'll hear is wind."

"How high will we go?" Chandra asked. She will still not sure she should do this.

"Most flights go between 1,000 and 3,000 feet up. Sometimes we go higher. Sometimes we're as low as the tops of trees."

The tops of trees weren't too high. Chandra was nervous all over again.

"Does the basket sway a lot?" she asked.

"It doesn't," the pilot smiled. " "It just moves with the wind."

Chandra wasn't convinced. She really didn't want to get sick.

"I can't wait to go up there!" Madison said with a grin.

Chandra could definitely wait. But then men started pumping the balloon full of air. Soon it wasn't a melted rainbow, but a barrel of color.

"Time to get in," the pilot said.

Everyone took their place. Chandra held on tightly to the basket's edge. The captain used the burner to heat the air in the balloon. The balloon and basket lifted off the ground.

Up, up, up the balloon rose. Soon it was higher than the trees. Everything on the ground looked smaller and smaller. Chandra was fascinated. She might have been nervous before, but now she was anything but nervous.

Before she knew it, they could see Seattle and the mountains. The city sprawled in all directions.

"There's the Space Needle," said her dad.

"I can see Mt. Rainer," said Madison.

"And there's Mt. Baker!" said Chandra's mom.

In every direction they looked, there was something else to see.

Chandra felt like they were just beginning when the captain said, "We'll have to start back now."

Soon they were back on the ground.

"Did you have a good time?" Chandra's dad asked as they walked back to their car.

"I had a great time!" Chandra answered.

"Do you feel sick?' asked her mom.

Chandra looked up at her mom and smiled. "Sick? No way!"

The reader can tell that the author believes that

• flying in a hot air balloon is dangerous.

• flying in a hot air balloon is safe.

• Chandra is often sick.

• Chandra is afraid of everything.

Multiple Choice

Balloon Trip

When Chandra wrote her essay, she had no idea if she would win a prize. The contest was sponsored by Chandra's favorite radio station. The station asked listeners to write a short essay about why they liked living in Seattle. Chandra wrote about Pike Place Market. A month later, the radio station announced the winners. Chandra was one of them!

According to the contest, each prize would be a surprise. It would arrive in the mail. Chandra waited for two weeks. Finally, her prize arrived.

"It's a gift certificate for a ride in a hot air balloon," her mom told her. "You can take three people with you."

Chandra didn't know if she felt excited or nervous. She had never seen Seattle from the air. That would be fun! But she would be in the air, and she wasn't crazy about heights. She was worried that she might get sick. She thought about telling her mom that she'd rather no go. Then she imagined seeing things she had never seen from the air before. How could she not go?

She would pick her mom and dad, of course. And she would also ask her best friend, Madison.

The day of the balloon ride was sunny with clear skies. When they arrived at the balloon company, Chandra saw the balloon. It was huge and had many different colors. But there was no air in it. It lay on the ground like an enormous melted rainbow. Chandra wondered if something was wrong. She was disappointed , but almost relieved.

Nearby was the pilot, "Does anyone have questions?" he asked them.

"How is the balloon supposed to work? It's flat," said Madison.

"We pump air into the balloon," said the pilot. "The air inside the balloon is warmer than the surrounding air. The warmer air rises, and it takes the balloon with it.

"How do you get air into the balloon? It seems like it would need a lot of it," said Chandra.

"We blow regular air in with a fan. When we want the balloon to rise, we use burners to heat it."

"Is it noisy?" asked Chandra's dad.

"It gets a little noisey when we use the burner. But when the burner is off, it's very quiet. All you'll hear is wind."

"How high will we go?" Chandra asked. She will still not sure she should do this.

"Most flights go between 1,000 and 3,000 feet up. Sometimes we go higher. Sometimes we're as low as the tops of trees."

The tops of trees weren't too high. Chandra was nervous all over again.

"Does the basket sway a lot?" she asked.

"It doesn't," the pilot smiled. " "It just moves with the wind."

Chandra wasn't convinced. She really didn't want to get sick.

"I can't wait to go up there!" Madison said with a grin.

Chandra could definitely wait. But then men started pumping the balloon full of air. Soon it wasn't a melted rainbow, but a barrel of color.

"Time to get in," the pilot said.

Everyone took their place. Chandra held on tightly to the basket's edge. The captain used the burner to heat the air in the balloon. The balloon and basket lifted off the ground.

Up, up, up the balloon rose. Soon it was higher than the trees. Everything on the ground looked smaller and smaller. Chandra was fascinated. She might have been nervous before, but now she was anything but nervous.

Before she knew it, they could see Seattle and the mountains. The city sprawled in all directions.

"There's the Space Needle," said her dad.

"I can see Mt. Rainer," said Madison.

"And there's Mt. Baker!" said Chandra's mom.

In every direction they looked, there was something else to see.

Chandra felt like they were just beginning when the captain said, "We'll have to start back now."

Soon they were back on the ground.

"Did you have a good time?" Chandra's dad asked as they walked back to their car.

"I had a great time!" Chandra answered.

"Do you feel sick?' asked her mom.

Chandra looked up at her mom and smiled. "Sick? No way!"

What is the conflict in the passage?

• Chandra is nervous about being up in the air.

• Chandra is annoyed at her parents.

• Chandra does not know who to take with her.

• Chandra wrote an essay.

Multiple Choice

Balloon Trip

When Chandra wrote her essay, she had no idea if she would win a prize. The contest was sponsored by Chandra's favorite radio station. The station asked listeners to write a short essay about why they liked living in Seattle. Chandra wrote about Pike Place Market. A month later, the radio station announced the winners. Chandra was one of them!

According to the contest, each prize would be a surprise. It would arrive in the mail. Chandra waited for two weeks. Finally, her prize arrived.

"It's a gift certificate for a ride in a hot air balloon," her mom told her. "You can take three people with you."

Chandra didn't know if she felt excited or nervous. She had never seen Seattle from the air. That would be fun! But she would be in the air, and she wasn't crazy about heights. She was worried that she might get sick. She thought about telling her mom that she'd rather no go. Then she imagined seeing things she had never seen from the air before. How could she not go?

She would pick her mom and dad, of course. And she would also ask her best friend, Madison.

The day of the balloon ride was sunny with clear skies. When they arrived at the balloon company, Chandra saw the balloon. It was huge and had many different colors. But there was no air in it. It lay on the ground like an enormous melted rainbow. Chandra wondered if something was wrong. She was disappointed , but almost relieved.

Nearby was the pilot, "Does anyone have questions?" he asked them.

"How is the balloon supposed to work? It's flat," said Madison.

"We pump air into the balloon," said the pilot. "The air inside the balloon is warmer than the surrounding air. The warmer air rises, and it takes the balloon with it.

"How do you get air into the balloon? It seems like it would need a lot of it," said Chandra.

"We blow regular air in with a fan. When we want the balloon to rise, we use burners to heat it."

"Is it noisy?" asked Chandra's dad.

"It gets a little noisey when we use the burner. But when the burner is off, it's very quiet. All you'll hear is wind."

"How high will we go?" Chandra asked. She will still not sure she should do this.

"Most flights go between 1,000 and 3,000 feet up. Sometimes we go higher. Sometimes we're as low as the tops of trees."

The tops of trees weren't too high. Chandra was nervous all over again.

"Does the basket sway a lot?" she asked.

"It doesn't," the pilot smiled. " "It just moves with the wind."

Chandra wasn't convinced. She really didn't want to get sick.

"I can't wait to go up there!" Madison said with a grin.

Chandra could definitely wait. But then men started pumping the balloon full of air. Soon it wasn't a melted rainbow, but a barrel of color.

"Time to get in," the pilot said.

Everyone took their place. Chandra held on tightly to the basket's edge. The captain used the burner to heat the air in the balloon. The balloon and basket lifted off the ground.

Up, up, up the balloon rose. Soon it was higher than the trees. Everything on the ground looked smaller and smaller. Chandra was fascinated. She might have been nervous before, but now she was anything but nervous.

Before she knew it, they could see Seattle and the mountains. The city sprawled in all directions.

"There's the Space Needle," said her dad.

"I can see Mt. Rainer," said Madison.

"And there's Mt. Baker!" said Chandra's mom.

In every direction they looked, there was something else to see.

Chandra felt like they were just beginning when the captain said, "We'll have to start back now."

Soon they were back on the ground.

"Did you have a good time?" Chandra's dad asked as they walked back to their car.

"I had a great time!" Chandra answered.

"Do you feel sick?' asked her mom.

Chandra looked up at her mom and smiled. "Sick? No way!"

What is the resolution of the passage?

• Chandra sees the balloon for the first time, and she wonders if it will float.

• Air is put into the balloon.

• Chandra's discovers riding in the balloon isn't so bad.

• Chandra's mom opens an envelope.

Multiple Choice

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett takes place in Misselthwaite Manor in England during the Victorian era. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle in his mansion. She meets all sorts of people like Martha, Dickson, and Colin. Martha is a maid on the grounds who has taken a fancy to Mary, and Dickson is her brother. Mary becomes interested in a secret garden that the children aren't allowed to enter. She is determined to clear it out and bring it back to life. The Secret Garden is a great story with colorful characters and a positive message.

Based on the passage, you can infer that the author

• liked the book.

• did not like the book.

• thought the book was boring.

• wants to live in a mansion.

Multiple Choice

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett takes place in Misselthwaite Manor in England during the Victorian era. A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die. She is sent to live in Yorkshire with her uncle in his mansion. She meets all sorts of people like Martha, Dickon, and Colin. Martha is a maid on the grounds who has taken a fancy to Mary, and Dickon is her brother. Mary becomes interested in a secret garden that the children aren't allowed to enter. She is determined to clear it out and bring it back to life. The Secret Garden is a great story with colorful characters and a positive message.

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that the author recommends the book?

• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett takes place in Misselthwaite Manor in England during the Victorian era.

• "A spoiled orphan named Mary returns to England from India when her parents die."

• "She meets all sorts of people like Martha, Dickon, and Colin.

• "The Secret Garden is a great story with colorful characters and a positive message."

Multiple Choice

What does not cut out for teaching mean?

• not allowed to teach

• not able to cut

• not able to teach

• made to teach

Multiple Choice

What does better safe than sorry mean?

• It's better to be nice to other people.

• It's better to do what you want.

• it's better to be safe than feeling sad.

• It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret it later.