Reading MAP Review - third

What is the main idea of the following paragraph? "Every year, birds fly south for the winter. They do this because the weather gets too cold for them to find food. Some birds fly for thousands of miles without stopping."

• Birds can fly for thousands of miles.

• Birds fly south because it's too cold in the north.

• Some birds don't like the winter.

• Birds fly without stopping.

In the story, Sarah helps her mom bake cookies and cleans up the kitchen afterward. What character trait does Sarah most likely have?

• Laziness

• Creativity

• Helpfulness

• Impatience

Why do authors use bold words in a text?

• To make the page look interesting

• To show that the words are important or special

• To fill up space on the page

• Because they are the author's favorite words

How are the stories "The Ant and the Grasshopper" and "The Tortoise and the Hare" similar?

• Both stories are about animals.

• Both stories teach a lesson about being prepared.

• Both stories have a character that is an insect.

• Both stories end with a race.

After reading a story about a girl who saves her town from a flood, what would be a good summary?

• The girl did many things in the story.

• The town was in danger because of a flood, and a girl worked hard to save it.

• There was a lot of water in the story.

• The girl was a hero because she was brave.

What is the author's purpose in writing a book about how winter affects plant growth?

• To entertain the reader with a story about plants in winter.

• To persuade the reader to grow plants in winter.

• To inform the reader about the process of plant growth during winter.

• To describe the author's own winter garden.

Which detail supports the main idea that "Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle"?

• Many people exercise in the morning.

• Exercise can be fun and enjoyable.

• Regular exercise can help prevent diseases.

• There are many different ways to exercise.

In a story, a character named Tim is always the first to volunteer and loves to help others. What is Tim's motivation?

• Tim wants to make new friends.

• Tim enjoys being the center of attention.

• Tim likes to help others and be useful.

• Tim is trying to win a prize.

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?

• To show the reader the page where the story begins.

• To give the reader a preview of the story's plot.

• To help the reader understand the main idea of the book.

• To help the reader find different chapters or sections in the book.

When comparing two texts about animals, what is something you might contrast?

• The color of the book covers

• The habitats of the animals in each text

• The number of pages in each book

• The size of the text in the books