KPREP Challenge!

William’s family could not pay for his schooling, so he frequented the local library. There, he read books on electronics. He taught himself how to fix radios.

What is the meaning of frequented in paragraph 2?

• Often went

• Never went

• Seldom went

• Rarely visited

Then, he created a makeshift windmill. The windmill helped power a few electrical appliances in his family’s house. Many community members made fun of his invention. It was made from used bicycle parts and scrapyard “junk”, but it worked. The windmill brought electricity and water into the village.

Which words from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of the word makeshift?

• used bicycle parts and scrapyard “junk”

• the windmill brought electricity and water into the village

• community members made fun of

• helped power a few electronic appliances

Historians are not sure of the boomerang’s origin. Some historians think the boomerang was made from a flattened throwing stick. This was used for hunting. Today’s boomerang has been refined and made stronger.

The word refined means...

• Corrupted

• Improved

• Strengthened

• Damaged

Giant or coastal redwoods grow best in moist, humid climates of the Northern California coast. These trees are usually taller than the sequoias. But the sequoias weigh substantially more.

The word substantially means...

• as a result

• seriously

• in appearrance

• considerably

sullen [suhl'-uhn] adj.

Definition: bad-tempered and gloomy

Synonyms: bleak, glum, unhappy, blue, low

Antonyms: bright, cheerful, merry, joyful, friendly

Based on the thesaurus entry, which two words from the thesaurus entry mean the opposite of the word sullen in paragraph 7?

• Friendly

• Unhappy

• Cheerful

• Sad

Glossary of Music Terms

A cappella: Singing without any instruments in the background

Aria: A solo song in an opera

Bass: The lowest singing part

Chord: A group of three or more notes played or sung at the same time, which sound good together

Cornet: A brass instrument similar to a trumpet

Duet: A musical work for two performers

Which of these glossary terms are about singing? (Select four).

• Bass

• Cornet

• Aria

• Duet

• A capella

Autism is a group of disorders that affect how the brain develops. One in every 88 children in the United States has autism. The cause is unknown. Some scientists and doctors think it could be genetic or related to where a child lives.

Which detail from the passage explains why an autistic child might have a grandparent with autism?

• Children with autism prefer to play alone.

• Doctors think autism might be genetic.

• Children with autism find talking difficult.

• Autism affects how the brain develops.

Which of the following is a theme?

• Describes a character

• Overall message

• Reflect on reading

• Summarize a passage

Which phrase is NOT an example of sensory language

• Smell of dirty socks

• The bright sunlight

• The pencil

• Train whistled

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

• Plop

• Salty

• Humorous

• Sharp