Gate Retake 1

Polly got a book from the library. The front cover had a picture of an airplane and said, "How People Fly."
What could Polly's book be about?

• how birds can fly
• how airplanes work
• how people build things

A rabbit can be a great house pet. You can teach your rabbit to live inside, like a cat does. Use kind words and treats to help your rabbit learn the rules. Give your rabbit chew toys and fresh food and water every day.
Why does the rabbit need fresh water every day?

• to keep the rabbit healthy
• to give the rabbit things to do
• to help the rabbit learn the rules

The Wright brothers made the first flying machine. First, they practiced with kites. Their kites went up and down and could turn. After that, the brothers made their flying machine. They used what they learned about kites to build the machine. Then, they changed the wings on the machine to make it fly better.
What did the Wright brothers do first?

• changed the wings
• made a flying machine
• practiced with kites

First, put the dishes in the sink. After that, fill the sink with hot, soapy water. Next, wash the dishes. Then use clear water to wash the bubbles off the dishes. Last, put the clean dishes on the stand to air dry.
When do the directions say to fill the sink with water?

• while you let the dishes air dry
• after you wash off all the bubbles
• after you put the dishes in the sink

There is an insect called a froghopper. It is very good at jumping. A froghopper can jump over two feet into the air. This helps it move from one plant to another. A flea is another insect that can jump almost as high. But it is not as good a jumper. A froghopper weighs sixty times more than a flea, but still jumps higher.
How is a froghopper different from a flea?

• A froghopper is an insect that can jump high.
• A froghopper weighs more and can jump higher.
• A froghopper can jump from one plant to another.

In summer, a weasel's brown coat matches the ground. This color helps keep the weasel safe when it looks for food. Its brown coat helps it hide from larger animals. Later, in time for winter, the weasel's coat turns white. Then it will match the snow.
How does the weasel's coat help it to hide?

• It matches the ground.
• It keeps the weasel safe.
• It is warm and soft in winter.

Wrapping a gift is easier if you first place it in a box. Then put wrapping paper around the box and tape the edges down. Tape a bow on top of the box. Then write a note to show who the gift is from.
What do you probably do next?

• Wrap paper around the box.
• Tape the bow on the box.
• Attach the note to the gift.

Sunlight makes it possible for animals and plants to live on Earth. Sunlight helps plants make food, and then animals eat the plants. Sunlight also makes the earth warm enough for animals. Both plants and animals need the sun's warmth and light.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Plants need light from the sun.
• Sunlight makes life on Earth possible.
• Earth is warmed by light from the sun.

Butterflies spend most of their time flying. Butterflies fly among flowers to get food. Some even fly from their summer homes to their winter homes. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again.
Which is the main idea?

• Butterflies fly among flowers to get food.
• Butterflies spend most of their time flying.
• Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again.

There are many different kinds of dogs. Dogs can be very big or very small. Some dogs have short, pointy ears. Other dogs have long ears that hang down. Dogs can have lots of hair or no hair at all.
Which other sentence would go in the paragraph?

• Dogs are very friendly.
• Many people like dog shows.
• Some dogs have long tails.