John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

John and Matt want to be firemen

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What is the author's purpose?

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

to teach how to play basketball

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too! What is the paragraph mostly about?

how long you might expect to live

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. What is this selection mainly about?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. What is the main idea?

The students had a backward day.

Dessert is supposed to come last.

It is hard to do things backward.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood. What is the main idea?

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

Floods damage houses and roads.

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

It was placed on the endangered species list

It was dying out because of pesticides

The wind was strong on top of the hill. Jane closed her jacket and held her hat so it wouldn't blow away. She looked down at the picnic tables and laughed at what she saw. The people looked like ants to her. She turned her head and saw the pond. It looked like a puddle!What does Jane think about being at the top of the hill?

She thinks it is fun to look down at the people and the pond.

She thinks it would be better to have the picnic at the top.

She thinks there is too much wind and wants to go back.

Ashley ran after her dog, "Sammy, Sammy, Sam come back right now". A tear started to well up in her eyes. She stomped her foot and shouted even louder, "SAMMY". Finally Sam came back. Ashley buried her face in her dog's fur and whispered that he was the best dog ever! What best supports the claim that Ashley was worried about Sam

A tear started to well up in her eyes

ashley buried her face in her dog's fur

Anthony wants to go to the beach on the weekend. What is one reason that he gives?

He likes swimming in the waves.

The weather is going to be rainy.

Why does Mum not want to go ice-skating?

She is terrible at ice-skating.

She went ice-skating last weekend.

She thinks ice-skating is boring.

Anthony says, This is really hard! Why does he say this?

Because everyone has di erent ideas.

Because he is angry that he is not allowed to swimming.

Because he doesn’t want to talk anymore.

Because he is annoyed that his mum does not want to go ice-skating.

Anthony says, This is really hard! Why does he say this?

Because everyone has di erent ideas.

Because he is angry that he is not allowed to swimming.

Because he doesn’t want to talk anymore.

Because he is annoyed that his mum does not want to go ice-skating.

What is another suitable title for this text?

Exciting discoveries in the forest

Looking for eagles in the forest

Why you should never go into a forest

David sighed. He looked tired. These lines suggest that

the characters have been walking through the forest for quite a while.

the characters don’t know where they are going.

the characters are having a great time.

the characters don’t like each other.

Why could the narrator not see Josephine in the corner?

Because Josephine was only imaginary.

Because Josephine was too little to be seen.

Because Josephine had just left the room.

Because the narrator was not wearing her glasses.

Let’s play along, for now. This sentence is written in italics to show that

it is what the mother is thinking.

it is what the mother is saying.

Which statement best describes what this story about?

A little girl who has an imaginary friend.

A little girl who loves her father.

A family tradition of special weekend breakfasts.

A mother who talks to her children through her thoughts.

The President of the United States has one of the toughest jobs in the world. He also has one of the nicest homes. The President lives in the White House, in Washington, D.C. This mansion has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 3 elevators. It has a swimming pool, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. It even has its own doctor's office and barbershop! That means the President can do a lot without leaving home. The President's home is so beautiful. It used to be called the "President's Palace." President Theodore Roosevelt names it the White House in 1901. Do you wish you owned a home like the White House? You already do! According to the U.S. Constitution, the President does not own the White House. The American people do! Which of these is an opinion about the White House?

It's the nicest house in the world.

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As a girl Beyonce loved to sing. She was born in Houston, Texas. At 8 years old, she had a girls group. They named the group Destiny's Child. Her family helped out. Her mom made outfits. She had a powerful voice and wrote the group's songs. Her glamorous style helped the group become one of the most famous girl groups of all time. They wowed audiences with their R&B style. Her songs were catchy and fun. When she went solo, her songs were more mature. People loved them.
Where was Beyonce born?

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Los Angeles, California

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

what Lincoln's ghost is like

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

how many ghosts the White House has

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

People do not really use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears, so the snake can't hear a flute. The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand near it. The snake lifts its head to look around. The charmer then says back and forth or moves the flute. The snake moves its head to keep an eye on the movement. This paragraph mainly tells:

why flute music charms snakes

why snakes can't hear sounds

how people really charm snakes

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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3 mins • 1 pt

The _______ is where the story takes place.

Characters

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Bill can not find his shoes would be an example of a ________ in the story.

Setting

Place

Problem

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

your fight with your mom

your teacher

your house

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The people in a story are called the ...

personages

characters

actors

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

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The _______ is where the story takes place.

Bill can not find his shoes would be an example of a ________ in the story.

If your life were a story, one of the characters might be:

The people in a story are called the ...

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.What is the main idea?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.What is the author's purpose?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.What can you infer about Violet?

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John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?