Comprehension

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.

How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

• He did not brush his teeth well.

• He did not floss his teeth.

• He ate too much candy.

• All of the above.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.

can i ride to the beach

• Can I ride to the beach.

• Can i ride to the beach?

• Can I ride to the beach?

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.

______ ran up the hill.

• he

• He

• He's

• His

Select the word that means the SAME.

^big

• small

• large

• skinny

• warm

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Who are the characters?

• Sherry and her brother

• Steve and his sister

• Steve and his mom

• Steve and his brother

Read the story. Then, answer the question.

Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.

Where did the bird land?

• on the fence

• on the roof

• under the tree

• on the car

What is a coronavirus?

• a sudden occurrence, such as of war or disease

• a common virus that can cause illnesses of the upper respiratory tract

• central point of something, especially something unpleasant or a problem

• a common virus that can cause digestive illnesses.

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.

What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

• a person traveling on foot

• a person traveling in a car

• a person resting from traveling

What is the purpose of a dam?

• The water flows through it to make electricity

• It holds the water back to make a big lake

• It keeps the river safe for people to swim in.

• The water is used to make plants grow

Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?

• At the store
• At the doctor's office
• In the garden
• At the airport