ela QUIZ

When would a story about aliens on another planet happen?

• 500 years ago in the past

• Now

• 300 years in the future

Where is the setting for 'The Three Little Pigs'?

• In a city

• In the countryside

• On the Moon

• In the ocean

What is the setting of 'The Little Mermaid'?

• The desert

• Someone's house

• A school

• The ocean

Read the passage: Chloe's mom was eager to volunteer in her daughter's classroom. She arrived an hour early so she'd be the first in line to sign up.

What does eager mean?

• very excited to do something

• too busy to do something

• unsure how to do something

• too lazy to do something

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects.

Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

• school, all

• this, subjects

• year, grades

• shown, improved

Read the passage:

Becky rushed outside at recess. The swings are a popular activity and she wanted to grab one quickly. Luckily, there was one vacant swing. Becky got to it just in time.

What is the meaning of vacant?

• full

• broken

• empty

• crowded

An author's purpose is...

• the reason an author writes
• the reason an author teaches
• author's sense of humor
• author's way of life. 

Dear Edith, 
Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair - it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain

Welcome to National Park
Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way. 

• to persuade
• to inform
• to entertain