Reading Review 3

The cat sat as quiet as a shadow, waiting for the bird to come closer. What does the phrase "as quiet as a shadow" suggest about the cat?

• The cat is not moving.

• The cat is making no sound.

• The cat is blending in with the darkness.

• The cat is ready to leap.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The leaves fell gently, as soft as a whisper, to the forest floor. What does the phrase "as soft as a whisper" suggest about the leaves?

• The leaves are moving slowly.

• The leaves are light and delicate.

• The leaves are making no noise.

• The leaves are being blown by the wind.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The Reforestation Project aims to plant trees in areas where forests have been destroyed. What is the meaning of Reforestation as it is used above?

• The process of cutting down old trees

• The process of growing new trees where they once were

• The process of protecting forests from animals

• The process of moving trees to a new location

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The Restoration Program is working to bring back endangered species to their original habitats. What is the meaning of Restoration as it is used above?

• The process of building a new home for animals

• The process of capturing animals for study

• The process of returning something to its former condition

• The process of introducing new species to an area

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Photosynthesis is a term that describes the process by which plants make their own food. Which meaning of the word term is used above?

• A. A particular part of a school year

• B. An expression that names something

• C. A period of time when something happens

• D. The conditions of an agreement

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

(1) My favorite part for my sister of going to the beach is building a sandcastle. (2) To build a great sandcastle, you need sand, water, buckets, shovels, and a lot of time. Is the correct way to write sentence 1?

• A. My favorite part of going to the beach is building a sandcastle for my sister.

• B. My favorite part of going to the beach is building for my sister a sandcastle.

• C. My favorite part of going to the beach for my sister is building a sandcastle.

• D. No change is needed.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

(2) To build a great sandcastle, you need sand, water, buckets, shovels, and a lot of time. What change should be made to sentence 2?

• A. Change build to built.

• B. Change you to but you.

• C. Change and to or.

• D. No change is needed.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

The place also needs to be less busy __________ picking a spot where there are a lot of people increases the chances of your sandcastle being stepped on. Which word best completes the sentence?

• A. or

• B. because

• C. but

• D. although

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the correct way to write sentence 12?

• A. Dig a moat around it, once you have finished making the towers of your sandcastle.

• B. Dig a moat around it, making the towers of your sandcastle once you have finished.

• C. Once you have finished, dig a moat around it making the towers of your sandcastle.

• D. Once you have finished making the towers of your sandcastle, dig a moat around it.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Eona wants to use the correct conjunction in sentence 13. Select the word that should replace or in this sentence. Add any decorations to your sandcastle that you can find, including feathers, rocks, _________ sticks.

• for

• nor

• and

• but

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A