HMH Into Reading

Which sentence supports the idea that it is important to make time for reading?

• 
  Beverly Cleary was a librarian before she became a famous writer.

• Reading turns you into a better reader and writer.

• 
  In books, you can always find a character who feels the way you do.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Keller looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Keller's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Shaggy, his dog, put his head on Keller's lap, like he understood how Keller was feeling. "It's okay Shag," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What can the reader infer is happening?

• Keller is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

• Keller is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.

• Keller is taking Shaggy to live with his grandmother.

• Keller is moving to California with his family.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

• The big, bad wolf blew down the house.

• I have four friends named Sam, Sally, Susan, and Sid.

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CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

Which sentence best describes the main theme of a story about friendship?

• Friendship is about sharing and caring.

• Friends are always there to help you.

• True friends never argue.

• Friendship is only about having fun.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the meaning of the word 'metaphor'?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A direct comparison between two things.

• An exaggeration for effect.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• The dog barked loudly.

• Barked loudly the dog.

• Loudly the dog barked.

• The loudly dog barked.

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence of the paragraph.

• The most interesting detail.

• The central point or message.

• The last sentence of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• I cant believe it's already noon.

• I can't believe its already noon.

• I can't believe it's already noon.

• I cant believe its already noon.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To introduce the main idea.

• To provide a detailed example.

• To ask a question.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2