Milestone Prep

Read each item. Fill in the circle next to the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.

An imaginary story is -

• biographical

• fictional

• actual

• humorous

Read each item. Fill in the circle next to the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.

To interpret is to -

• organize

• adjust

• catch

• explain

Read each item. Fill in the circle next to the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.

a desert region

• area

• culture

• religion

• plant

Read each item. Fill in the circle next to the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.

Tom waited anxiously for the announcement. Anxiously means -

• nervously

• without concern

• quickly

• with anger

Read each item. Fill in the circle next to the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.

Her hard work was complimented. Complimented means

• disliked

• given away

• praised

• completed

Groaning, he rolled over and planted his feet firmly on the floor.

ln which sentence does the word planted mean the same thing as in the sentence above?

• Jean planted four rows of cucumbers.

• The lawyer claimed that the evidence had been planted.

• The settlers planted new crops.

• Jo planted her feet in the dirt before swinging the bat.

The stadium was filled with _______________.

Which of these words would indicate that there was an audience at the stadium?

• spectators

• performers

• soldiers

• employees

An urban habitat is home to many animals. Birds like pigeons and starlings nest on tall buildings. Mice and rats build their nests in or near buildings. Squirrels, rabbits, and opossums make their homes in the wide-open spaces of city parks. Timid animals like foxes and raccoons search for food in neighborhood garbage cans at night. Perhaps the favorite city animals, though, are the ones that live in the homes of people-cats, dogs, and other animal friends we call pets.

What would be a good title for this passage?

• Pests Among Us

• City Critters

• A Nocturnal Nuisance

• An Urban Legend

An urban habitat is home to many animals. Birds like pigeons and starlings nest on tall buildings. Mice and rats build their nests in or near buildings. Squirrels, rabbits, and opossums make their homes in the wide-open spaces of city parks. Timid animals like foxes and raccoons search for food in neighborhood garbage cans at night. Perhaps the favorite city animals, though, are the ones that live in the homes of people-cats, dogs, and other animal friends we call pets.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• People should protect city animals

• Urban animals cause many problems

• Many animals live in the city

• People who live in cities should not have pets

An urban habitat is home to many animals. Birds like pigeons and starlings nest on tall buildings. Mice and rats build their nests in or near buildings. Squirrels, rabbits, and opossums make their homes in the wide-open spaces of city parks. Timid animals like foxes and raccoons search for food in neighborhood garbage cans at night. Perhaps the favorite city animals, though, are the ones that live in the homes of people-cats, dogs, and other animal friends we call pets.

If the author wanted to continue describing urban habitats, what would be a good topic for the next paragraph?

• career opportunities in cities

• urban crime

• city schools

• plants that can be found in cities