"Tanya was strolling home from school. She was thinking, 'My, I sure wish I had some candy.' Just then her best friend Teerapat rode up on his bike. He had two bags of candy. He handed Tanya one of the bags." **Question**: Which ending best fits this story?

• She took the candy and happily skipped home.

• She grabbed the candy and stomped home.

• She looked at the candy and ran away.

• She clutched the candy and cried.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'She took the candy and happily skipped home,' fits the story's positive tone. Tanya wishes for candy, and receiving it from her friend would naturally lead to a joyful reaction, unlike the other options.

"get a gallon of milk at the store," said her mother. **Question**: Which word should be capitalized?

• get

• store

• said

• mother

Answer explanation

The word 'get' should be capitalized because it is the first word of the quoted sentence. In English, the first word of a direct quote is always capitalized.

- **Question**: Which sentence shows that the TV belongs to Panit?

• Andrea fixed Peters' TV set.

• Andrea fixed Peter's TV set.

• Andrea fixed Peters TV set.

• Andrea fixed Peter TV set.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Andrea fixed Peter's TV set.' because it uses the possessive form 'Peter's', indicating that the TV belongs to Peter. The other options lack the possessive form, making them incorrect.

"Sarawut is writing directions to his house. Directions: 1. Make a right onto Ratchada Street. 2. At the stoplight turn left onto Phetchaburi Road. 3. My house is the red one on the left side. 4. Knock on the back door of my house. He wants to add a step that says, 'Start out by going south on Silom Road.'" **Question**: Which step should this be?

• Step 1

• Step 2

• Step 3

• Step 4

Answer explanation

The step 'Start out by going south on Silom Road' should be added as Step 1 because it is the initial direction before making a right onto Ratchada Street.

- **Question**: Which is a complete sentence?

• Trying on the coat he bought.

• Jackie's hair got caught in the bushes.

• And three crows, cawing loudly.

• Because of the noise coming from the house.

Answer explanation

The complete sentence is 'Jackie's hair got caught in the bushes.' It has a subject ('Jackie's hair') and a verb ('got caught'), making it a full thought. The other options are fragments and do not express complete ideas.

"Last weekend, I went to the city zoo to see the new panda outdoor exhibit. The zoo was very crowded, and I had to stand in line for an hour. But, it was worth it! I saw the pandas, but then _________. I decided then that it was time to visit the indoor exhibits. The reptile house had a new lizard that I had never seen before." **Question**: Which phrase should Somchai use to complete his journal entry?

• it starts to rain

• it started to rain

• it starting to rain

• it had start to rain

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'it started to rain' because it uses the simple past tense, which is appropriate for describing an event that occurred in the past. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context.

"Can I stay up late tonight?" asked Nari. "Yes," said Mom. "You _________ stay up late if you promise not to be grumpy in the morning." **Question**: Which word best shows that Mom is going to let Nari stay up late?

• may

• might

• shall

• will

Answer explanation

The word 'will' indicates a definite decision or promise. Mom's use of 'will' shows she is allowing Nari to stay up late, contingent on her promise not to be grumpy, making it the best choice.

"My favorite day at school was when we went on a field trip to the Children's Science Museum. The first thing I learned about was the inside of the Earth. It is very hot in the middle of the Earth! Then we learned about dinosaurs. There was a huge dinosaur skeleton that almost reached the ceiling! We also learned about the Sun. The Sun can be used as energy to heat your home. There was so much to learn at the museum." **Question**: Which sentence should come next?

• I wish we went to the zoo instead of the science museum.

• I want to go back to the science museum with my family.

• My brother's class went on a field trip to an art museum.

• Next year I hope my class does not go on another field trip.

Answer explanation

The correct choice expresses a desire to revisit the science museum, aligning with the excitement and positive experiences shared in the passage. The other options do not reflect the enthusiasm for the museum visit.

- **Question**: Which is a complete sentence?

• Rachel fast on the way to school.

• After the movie was over.

• Ben has a job at the bank.

• She book to the library.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Ben has a job at the bank,' is a complete sentence as it has a subject ('Ben') and a predicate ('has a job at the bank'). The other options are either fragments or lack a subject.

"Dr. Wong asked me my name." **Question**: Which is the meaning of the underlined word?

• driver

• mister

• doctor

• Drake

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'Dr.' is an abbreviation for 'Doctor', which is a title used for someone who has earned a doctorate, especially in medicine. Therefore, the correct answer is 'doctor'.