Test-Taking Vocabulary Flocabulary

Describe the main idea of the story where Mariany and Luciana participate in a race, and Mariany takes her time while Luciana rushes ahead.

• Luciana is faster than Mariany.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Friends can compete with each other.

• Races are fun to watch.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Mariany and Luciana are learning about gardening. They discover that plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. Without these, they cannot survive. What is the main idea of their discovery?

• Plants can grow without sunlight.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.

• Plants are green.

• Plants can survive without water.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

Charlens and Mariany are discussing how the Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth. This movement causes day and night and the phases of the Moon. What is the main idea of their discussion?

• The Earth is flat.

• The Moon is made of cheese.

• The Earth and Moon have orbits that affect day, night, and moon phases.

• The Sun orbits the Earth.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Charlens and Mariany were discussing the benefits of exercise. Charlens said, "Exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps improve mood, boosts energy, and promotes better sleep."

• Exercise is only for athletes.

• Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle.

• Exercise is boring.

• Exercise is not necessary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Charlens and Mariany know that if they study hard, they will likely do well on their exams.

• Studying is not important.

• Hard work leads to success in exams.

• Exams are easy.

• Exams are not important.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Predict the main idea of the story: "Diego finds a magic lamp and is granted three wishes."

• Diego will become a genie.

• Diego will use the wishes to help others.

• Diego will lose the lamp.

• Diego will wish for more wishes.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Luciana and Charlens are discussing ways to help the environment. Luciana mentions that recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources. It is an important practice for protecting the environment. What is the main idea of Luciana's statement?

• Recycling is a waste of time.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources.

• Recycling is only for paper products.

• Recycling is not necessary.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Charlens and Luciana are discussing their pets. Charlens says, "Cats are independent animals." Luciana responds, "Dogs are loyal companions." Compare the main ideas of their statements.

• Cats and dogs are the same.

• Cats are more loyal than dogs.

• Cats are independent, while dogs are loyal.

• Dogs are independent, while cats are loyal.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Mariany believes that reading books can improve vocabulary, while Luciana thinks watching TV can be entertaining. Contrast their main ideas.

• Reading books and watching TV are the same.

• Reading books is more entertaining than watching TV.

• Reading books improves vocabulary, while watching TV is entertaining.

• Watching TV improves vocabulary, while reading books is entertaining.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Fednaica and Diego are part of a soccer team. Discuss the main idea of how teamwork contributes to their success in sports.

• Teamwork is not needed in sports.

• Teamwork helps achieve common goals in sports.

• Sports are only about individual skills.

• Teamwork makes sports boring.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D