Progress Monitoring Prep

Read the sentences.

Patrick pressed his palms together and closed his eyes.

"Please, please, let it be me," he said.

Based on these sentences, how is Patrick probably feeling?

• hopeful

• silly

• mad

• happy

Read the sentence.

At the end of the game, Leo walked off the field, head down, trying to hold back tears.

Based on this sentence, how is Leo probably feeling?

• afraid

• joyful

• disappointed

• hopeful

Read the sentence.

Hayley sank down in her seat and pulled at her collar.

Based on this sentence, how is Hayley probably feeling?

• embarrassed

• content

• sad

• crazy

Read the sentences.

Dustin had prepared a special feast for his dog's birthday. He was glad to see Skip enjoying it.

Based on these sentences, what is Dustin probably like?

• fearless

• fearful

• caring

• selfish

What are Chinese sky lanterns used for today?

• sending warnings

• sending wishes

• sending signals

• sending letters

Based on the text, why do sky lanterns float into the air?

• The flames set the paper on fire and send the balloons up in smoke.

• The hot air inside them is lighter than the cooler air around them.

• They are made of a special kind of Chinese paper that floats.

What is the meaning of release as used in the text?

• set fire to

• let go of

• let air out of

Based on the text, when is the Maypole dance usually held?

• the last day of May

• the first day of May

• any day in May

What happens to the ribbons as the Maypole dancers move around the pole?

• They are tied in the dancers' hair.

• They wrap around the pole to make a design.

• They become loose and fall of the pole.

What is the meaning of reverse as used in the text?

• wrong

• opposite

• same

• to do again