Ren Star Spring Break

I do a lot of homework for this ________ class.

• automatic

• desperate

• indignant

• challenging

I thought the movie was good, but I'd like to hear your ___________.

• preparation

• purpose

• opinion

• success

The two kings agreed to a _______ between their warring countries.

• blackmail

• filter

• monopoly

• truce

Maribel relaxed on her porch takin in the evening air, which seemed only slightly cooler than the day.  She watched the fireflies dart over the grass.  Maribel caught one to have a closer look, and it glowed in her hand.  Fireflies are only little beetle, she thought, but somehow, they capture people’s imaginations.  She let the beetle go and went back into the house feeling happy.

How does the setting affect Maribel?

• It gives her a place to sit and watch fireflies.  This makes her happy.

• The house is too warm so she goes outside.  There she relaxes.

• It is almost time for her to go to bed.  She goes inside to get ready.

Miguel saw the list taped to the coach’s door.  His heart beat a mile a minute as he read the names.  Finally, he spotted his name on the list.  He had made the team!  All of his hard work had paid off.

 

What does it mean that Miguel’s heart “beat a mile a minute”?

• He was very proud that he had made the team.

• He didn’t feel well and wanted to talk to the coach.

• He was worried about what he would find out.

I shop at a nearby store that has many inexpensive items. Which is the meaning of inexpensive?

• more expensive

• not expensive

• very expensive

Mirabel resented her older sister treating her like a baby.  She knew she was quite capable of preparing for the family celebration without assistance.  Mirabel gathered the colorful tablecloths and decorations and headed outdoors.  As she passed her sister, Mirabel noticed her sister’s expression.  She thought perhaps her sister’s comments came more from a desire to participate than to criticize.  Mirabel nodded at her sister and held open the door.

 

What is the significance of Mirabel holding open the door?

• It shows she is going outside to decorate.

• It shows she is welcoming her sister’s help.

• It shows she wants to get away from her sister.

Norma saw this camera advertisement in the newspaper.

Take a perfect photo with each click!  The Speedy Image camera is the finest camera on the market today.

The advertisement tries to convince people that this camera is ______________.

• Used by professionals

• Of high quality

• The most popular

Pete’s father selected only the fruit he deemed good enough to sell at the family’s market.

 

Which word is a synonym for deemed?

• Wished

• Imagined

• Considered

Kyle stood on the sidewalk and watched the parade.  The spicy scent of crisp autumn air filled the streets.  Several floats decorated with the heads of bright orange flowers passed by.  Next, Kyle watched the band march to the steady thumping of the drums.

 

Which words appeal to the sense of light?

• The heads of bright orange flowers.

• The spicy scent of crisp autumn air.

• The steady thumping of the drums.