SBAC Reading Practice

They are the only mammals that fly. They are very helpful to farmers because they eat so many insects. Bat droppings are used as a fertilizer. Bats are an important part of our ecosystem, even though many people are afraid of them.

The writer thinks bats:

• are scary and awful

• eat fertilizer

• are an important part of our ecosystem

• sleep all night

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the story.

At recess time, the 4th grade class was playing a fun game of soccer on the playground. Three 6th graders joined the game and things got rough. The 4th graders decided that they would never allow any 6th graders to play with them again.

What bias do the 4th grade students have?

• They think 6th graders are better players.

• They think 6th graders are not fun to play with.

• They think only 4th graders should play soccer.

• They think all 6th graders play roughly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the sentence.

“Before we begin, we all need to make sure we have our lines memorized, our costumes fit, we have enough make-up, and the stage and props are ready,” the tall man said.

Which person would not participate in the above scene?

• actor

• seamstress

• nurse

• actress

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which group could be classified as parts of the body?

• eyes, nose, eyeglasses

• hands, feet, mouth

• see, taste, smell

• jacket, hat, boots

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which word is not like the others?

• pig

• zebra

• rose

• rabbit

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

Hilarious belongs with which group?

• little, small

• funny, laughing

• big, large

• high, tall

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read the story.

Sarah was going to the amusement park. She was so excited! She told all her friends that she was going to ride the merry-go-round, the Ferris wheel, and the bumper cars.

What other ride would Sarah go on at the amusement park?

• pet the rabbits

• ride the giraffe

• win a prize

• roller coaster

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which sentence does not belong?

• In the winter, some animals go into deep sleep called hibernation.

• Many birds escape the cold by flying South.

• Leaves change colors because of the cold weather.

• Some animals live on fat stored in their bodies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Lead is to pencil as ink is to _________.

• eraser

• poster

• pin

• pen

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Read the story.

Mindy and Matt had been hiking all day long. They had covered 17 miles, hills included. By dusk they had finally stopped. Mindy immediately grabbed her water bottle. Matt took out fruit juice and lemonade.

From the above passage you can tell that:

• Mindy and Matt were hungry.

• Mindy and Matt were thirsty.

• Mindy and Matt were tired.

• Mindy and Matt were going home.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1