ELA Buddy's Trick

Which statement from the story supports the idea that Carlos is determined?

• "The other windows are closed," Carlos reported, "but I can still solve this mystery."

• "Buddy really likes you," Carlos stated, staring at the contented cat in Angela's arms.

• "Buddy found a loose board by our basement window," Carlos said. "He lifted it with his paw and wiggled under it."

• "i'm going to tell Dad about the loose board," Carlos reported next, pleased at solving their mystery.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which conclusion can BEST be made based on this sentence from the story?

With heavy feet, Angela headed next door to take Buddy home.

• Angela is curious.

• Angela is nervous.

• Angela is stubborn.

• Angela is responsible.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does the phrase lit up her face mean in the sentence?

Suddenly a hopeful smile lit up her face.

• made her face red.

• made her skin glow.

• made her look happy.

• made her feel sweaty.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the BEST meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence?

I guess the cat it out of the bag now, she thought.

• A pet is missed

• A bag is emptied

• A cat is discovered

• A secret is uncovered

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the meaning of the word frantically in the sentence?

Mr. Thornton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes.

• full of energy

• state of concern

• to make excited

• in a desperate way

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Part A

Why does the author MOST LIKELY tell the story from the point of view of both Angela and Carlos?

• to help the reader learn how to paint basement walls

• to help the reader understand the best way to solve a mystery

• to help the reader understand how Angela and Carlos are different

• to help the reader know why Angela and Carlos like Buddy so much

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Part B

Which pair of sentences from the story BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• Angela thoughtfully stared at the ladder’s slippery metal rungs. “Buddy’s claws cannot grip those rungs,” she concluded.

• “How?” asked Angela, curious about her brother’s next plan. Carlos always had imaginative ideas.

• “Buddy found a loose board by our basement window,” Carlos said. “He lifted it with his paw and wiggled under it.”

• “He comes to visit us,” Angela replied. “Unfortunately, he rubbed against a paint can.”

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6