Directions: Read the question. Choose the best answer. Which of the following sentences from the selection best identifies the claim the author is making?

Although it is true that some species cause real harm when they move, a species will occasionally provide surprising benefits instead.

When a plant or animal species is introduced into an environment where it does not usually live, it can disrupt the ecosystem.

There are often laws set up to prevent humans from helping a species move into an environment where it does not usually live.

Directions: Read the question. Choose the best answer. Which of the following sentences best supports the claim that some invasive species are not beneficial to the environment?

In some ways, these animals are costly troublemakers because the mussels can grow inside of irrigation pipes and clog them.

However, zebra mussels are also massive helpers.

They can help improve the quality of the waters in which they make their new home.

Directions: Read the question. Choose the best answer. Why is paragraph 4 important to the author’s argument? Many tortoises used to live on islands in the Indian Ocean. The tortoises played an important role in the islands’ ecosystems. However, after people settled on the islands, the tortoises became extinct. Scientists are now using a similar species of tortoise to fill this missing role in the ecosystem. Aldabra Giant Tortoises are not originally from these islands. They are now browsing, grazing, and dispersing seeds, just as the extinct tortoises did.

It describes a species that was introduced and has proved beneficial.

It explains how invasive species can cause harm.

It explains the difference between invasive species and native species.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

A scientist who studies geological processes is an expert on —

how plants grow

Earth’s physical properties

why animals build burrows

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Hawks are often found near a woodland habitat.

environment

wildfire

government

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Debris from the burned trees covered the ground.

Sediment

Sand particles

Remains

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Animal advocates support the law that protects local amphibians.

firefighters

foes

supporters

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word or word group is a synonym for valve in the sentence below?
The plumber turned the valve to make the repair.

tool

wrench

control device

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

preside + -ent = president

coincide + -ence = coincidence

elevate + -or = elevator

need + -ed = needed

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.2E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

compete + -tion = competition

delete + -ion = deletion

conduct + -or = conductor

repeat + -ion = repetition

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

A scientist who studies geological processes is an expert on —

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Hawks are often found near a woodland habitat.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Debris from the burned trees covered the ground.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Animal advocates support the law that protects local amphibians.

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word or word group is a synonym for valve in the sentence below?
The plumber turned the valve to make the repair.

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

preside + -ent = president

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

compete + -tion = competition

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

reside + -ence = residence

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

custody + -ian = custodian

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

If you combine the verb convene with the ending -tion, you get the noun —

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Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.A scientist who studies geological processes is an expert on —

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.Hawks are often found near a woodland habitat.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.Debris from the burned trees covered the ground.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.Animal advocates support the law that protects local amphibians.

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.Which word or word group is a synonym for valve in the sentence below?The plumber turned the valve to make the repair.

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.preside + -ent = president

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.compete + -tion = competition

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.reside + -ence = residence

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.custody + -ian = custodian

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.If you combine the verb convene with the ending -tion, you get the noun —

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Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

A scientist who studies geological processes is an expert on —

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Hawks are often found near a woodland habitat.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Debris from the burned trees covered the ground.

Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Animal advocates support the law that protects local amphibians.

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word or word group is a synonym for valve in the sentence below?
The plumber turned the valve to make the repair.

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

preside + -ent = president

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

compete + -tion = competition

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

reside + -ence = residence

Directions: Read the boldfaced word and identify the vowel sound that changes when the suffix is added. Choose the word that makes the same vowel-sound change.

custody + -ian = custodian

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

If you combine the verb convene with the ending -tion, you get the noun —