Reading MAP Review

Sara has a new red velvet bonnet to wear on her head in the music program.
The word bonnet probably means-

• dress
• hat
• play
• green

The words road, rode, and rowed have their meanings listed below.
Choose the word meaning that does not go with one of these words.

• the past tense of ride
• a machine that looks like a human
• a broad trail
• to propel a boat with oars

Which set of words all have the same root word?

• extra, relax, pretext
• knowledge, unknown, knowing
• here, where, there
• contain, restrain, plain

If the prefix "poly-" means many, then which of these words is a polysyllable?

• princess
• sculpture
• personality
• conscience

The proud athlete spurned any offer of assistance.
What does spurned mean?

• condemned
• rejected with disdain
• withheld
• reluctantly turned down

I can always count on seeing a lineup of sparrows on the telephone line outside my window.  They are there night and day.  The sparrows have become my friends through the summer-I have fed them and they have sung me songs.
Which title tells the main idea of this story?

• My Friends the Sparrows
• Sparrows Are Fun
• What Sparrows Do
• Sparrows on the Line

Read the sentences about the four animals.
A. A large electric eel can release powerful electric shocks.
B. Currents produced by electric catfish are loud enough to be heard.
C. The snout fish may use electric current to communicate.
D. The stargazer fish may use the electric power to attract a mate.
What do all these fish have in common?

• All the fish live in fresh water rivers.
• All have the ability to produce electric current.
• All have the ability to harm humans.
• They have a way to communicate that is different from all other animals.

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award can be earned by any boy or girl 10 years or over.  The award is presented to students who meet the goals for these seven activities: 30-yard dash, 50-yard dash, 600-yard endurance run, standing jump, sit-ups, pull ups or arm-hangs, and softball throw.  Only 15 out of every 100 children in the U.S. are able to qualify.  Others find it impossible to meet the goal for one or more of the events.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• You must be 10 years old to participate.
• You must meet goals to earn this award.
• Fifteen out of 100 students fail.
• There are 7 activities in the Physical Fitness Test.

Read the directions from a prescription.
Medicine Center     9-6p.m., Closed Sunday
[phone]     Dr. C. Smith
No. 2211     Two Refills
For: Doug Jones
Directions: Take 2 capsules with milk now, then take 1 capsule 4 times a day for six days.
When should Doug drink milk?

• with the first two capsules to wash them down
• 2-3 hours after a meal
• after he has taken all of the capsules
• at least four times a day

The following precautions are listed in the operating manual for a small stereo FM radio:
A. Power only with three size AA batteries
B. Do not leave the set in a location near heat sources.
C. Indoor radio reception may be difficult or noisier.  Try listening near a window.
D. Avoid listening at high levels in situations where hearing outside sounds must not be impaired.
Which is not stated in these directions?

• If reception is bad, listen near a window.
• Do not listen at high volumes if it is important to hear outside sounds.
• Use only three size AA batteries.
• Do not turn the set on near a heat sources.