Reading GMAS Review

(1)The feelings about the new house were mixed.  (2) Molly loved the swing set in the backyard.  (3) Andrew was nervous about the attic.  (4) Mother hated the kitchen.  (5) Father loved the garage. 

What sentence contains information about someone who is afraid?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

(1)The feelings about the new house were mixed.  (2) Molly loved the swing set in the backyard.  (3) Andrew was nervous about the attic.  (4) Mother hated the kitchen.  (5) Father loved the garage. 

Sentence 5 Andrew was nervous about the _______.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

(1)The big race was on Saturday.  (2) Ben practiced for weeks. (3) Cindy arrived early.  (4) Ben crossed the finish line with a smile on his face.  (5) Cindy was so proud of her brother.

What sentence shows how Cindy feels?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

(1)Mark baked cookies.  (2) He mixed the ingredients. 
(3) He forgot to add salt.  (4) He put them on a tray. 
(5) Then, he baked them in the oven.  (6) They were delicious!

What sentence shows Mark's mistake?

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Holly cleaned up her room. She also set the table. Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away. Her mother gave her some money. She used it to buy an ice cream cone. What sentence BEST shows what Holly wanted?

• She used it to buy an ice cream cone.

• She also set the table.

• Her mother gave her some money.

• Holly cleaned up her room.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

(1) Jennifer made fun of her brother, Tim.  (2) He laughed. 
(3) Jennifer ate the rest of the pizza.  (4) He became angry. 
(5) Jennifer let Tim play her new game.  (6) He forgave her.

What sentence shows WHY Tim got upset?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 6

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Juan wanted to get an A in math. He asked his teacher what he had to study. He paid attention in class. He studied every night. He got an A! What is the lesson, or theme, of this story?

• A boy likes math.

• Hard work pays off.

• A boy pays attention in class.

• Be kind to others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Tanya was new to the school.  She missed her old friends.  She was sad because she sat all alone.  Gina came over and introduced herself.  They quickly became friends.  Tanya felt much better.

What is the theme, or lesson, of this story?

• Be kind to others

• A girl goes to a new school

• Crime doesn’t pay

• A girl feels better

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

(1) Tommy wants to be the team captain.  (2) Kim wants to be captain too.  (3) Alice is on the team.  (4) She thinks Pete would be a good choice.  (5) Who is going to get the job?

What sentence shows Alice's point of view?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The softball team wanted to have a party at the end of the season.  The coach supplied the drinks.  Jose and Henry brought pizza.  Andrea and Dorothy brought sandwiches.  Karen and Keith made the desserts.  The party was a success!

What is the lesson of this story?

• Everyone should work together.

• Pizza is delicious.

• Don’t be jealous of others.

• Be a good friend.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9