Benchmark English Exam Quarter 3 Pt2

If you wrote a summary of the paragraph below, which idea would NOT be apart of the summary?

Butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation called metamorphosis. Their life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. It all begins with a tiny egg laid by the female butterfly on a plant. From this egg hatches a caterpillar, the larval stage, which eagerly feeds on leaves to grow. After a period of rapid growth, the caterpillar forms a protective casing called a chrysalis during the pupal stage. Inside this casing, a magical transformation occurs, and the adult butterfly emerges with vibrant wings and beautiful colors. The adult butterfly then flutters about, sipping nectar from flowers and engaging in the important task of pollination. It's truly a wondrous journey from a tiny egg to a magnificent butterfly!

• Metamorphosis starts when a female butterfly lays an egg on a plant.

• The larval stage is when a caterpillar hatches.

• The caterpillar then turns to a chrysalis.

• Adult butterflies often land on the waste of other animals.

Sourdough bread is a special. What makes it unique is how it's made. Instead of using fast-acting yeast, sourdough has wild yeast and tiny bacteria that make it taste awesome. It all begins with a mix of flour and water called a "starter." This starter has the special stuff that gives sourdough its fantastic flavor and chewiness. Most breads rise quickly, but not sourdough – it takes its sweet time. This slow process makes sourdough super tasty and easier on our tummies than other breads. So, when you take a bite of sourdough, you're getting a treat that's unlike any other!

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Sourdough bread has a weird taste.

• Sourdough bread is different from other breads.

• Sourdough bread rises quickly.

• Sourdough bread uses a 'starter'.

Which type of message is clearly stated in a text?

• theme

• explicit message

• implicit message

• lesson

What is the explicit message of the following text?

• Jalen is a young boy.

• Jalen is nervous about getting braces.

• Jalen is upset with his mom for taking him to get braces.

• Jalen will be in pain after the appointment.

What type of message is implied, meaning you must figure it out from the details?

• idioms

• explicit message

• conflict

• implicit message

What is an antonym for the word gigantic?

• humongous

• huge

• medium

• tiny

Read the paragraph below. Which detail shows how the writer felt about learning to swim?

I learned to swim when I was six years old. My mother took me to the local pool and left me there for an hour every week. At first, I was worried that I would not pass the class. I knew I would be embarrassed if I had to take it again the next summer. After a few weeks, though, I stopped worrying and started having fun with the other kids. The instructor let us play for a while every week after our lesson. Before I knew it, I could swim halfway across the pool.

• "At first I was worried"

• "I learned to swim when I was six years old."

• "Before I knew it, I could swim halfway across the pond"

• You never know how the character feels