4.2B

Narins has found that frogs of the same species always sing the same patterns. When Narins made recordings and mixed up the patterns, the frogs didn’t call back. These patterns are like a code that is distinct from other animals’ calls and difficult for others to copy.

Which words from paragraph 6 help the reader know the meaning of distinct?

• difficult for others to copy

• made recordings

• mixed up the patterns

• didn’t call back

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RUBEN: Come on, Marcus! What choice do we have? Besides, she’s good!

CARTER: At least give her a chance.

[Marcus shakes his head no.]

SAM: If you don’t think I’m competent to play on your team, give me a chance to prove my ability.

MARCUS: How?

SAM: I challenge you to a game. The first person to make seven points wins. If I win, I play in the tournament. If you win, I don’t. Sound fair?

What does the word competent mean in paragraph 23?

• Having the necessary skills

• Describing something in a believable way

• Showing the proper respect

• Trying to make improvements

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How does this project help others? First, people who work with children let Annie’s group know about children who have lost their homes or experienced other difficulties. Then Wignall’s friends and other volunteers fill bags to fit the needs of those children. They have bags that are appropriate for children of different ages. After the bags are filled, they are sent to the children who need them.

Which words from paragraph 3 best help the reader understand what appropriate means?

• people who work with children

• volunteers fill bags

• fit the needs of

• experienced other difficulties

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“Ask her,” whispered Megan.

“I can’t,” I replied. “She’ll think I’m silly.”

“Go ahead. She’s really nice,” urged Megan.

“Okay, I’ll do it,” I said as we headed toward her. “Mrs. Warden, can I ask you something?” I hesitated, but then just blurted out my question. “Is my epidermis showing?”

In paragraph 14, what does the word hesitated mean?

• paused

• shivered

• imagined

• shouted

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Builders choose materials according to whether the doghouse will be used indoors or outdoors. Some people use recycled materials to build doghouses. The only rule is that the doghouses must be practical. For example, a house made completely of chew bones might be cute—but it might be eaten rather than lived in.

In paragraph 5, the word practical means —

• colorful

• detailed

• useful

• comfortable

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Special doghouses are now built and sold at Barkitecture events to raise money for animals in need. Architects (people who design buildings) plan and build many of these doghouses. People who want doghouses bid on the ones they like best. The person who makes the highest offer for a certain doghouse gets to take it home.

Which words from paragraph 2 help the reader know the meaning of bid?

• plan and build many of these

• shows some of the most amazing

• makes the highest offer

• raise money for animals

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It was time for the new babies to learn to fly. Papa bird began flying near the nest with something tasty in his beak. He hoped to lure the babies to the edge of the nest, where he was waiting to reward them. What a great way for the young birds to learn to trust in their ability to fly!

In paragraph 7, the word lure means to —

• rush

• tempt

• swing

• push

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Becky became the president of her own company and the youngest girl ever to receive a U.S. patent. Her patent made Becky the only person who had the right to make Glo-Sheets and prevented anyone else from producing them. Becky worked to improve her invention and tested new uses for Glo-Sheets. She experimented with materials such as plastic and cloth. She also tried using different colors and sizes of Glo-Sheets.

Which words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of right?

• became the president

• worked to improve

• prevented anyone else from producing them

• experimented with materials

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