Smarter Balance Questions

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She ______ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

Choose the synonym for the word 'happy'.

• sad

• joyful

• angry

• tired

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

• I need to buy eggs milk and bread.

• I need to buy, eggs milk and bread.

• I need to buy eggs, milk and bread.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It provides light and warmth to the Earth.'

• The sun is a star.

• The sun rises and sets.

• The sun provides light and warmth.

• The sun is in the east.

Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'I have ______ apples than you.'

• less

• fewer

• few

• little

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• hard

• easy

• simple

• complicated

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I went to the store.

• I went to the store, and I bought milk.

• Going to the store.

• Bought milk.

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

• cat

• chased

• mouse

• the

What is the theme of the story if the main character learns the importance of friendship?

• Love

• Betrayal

• Friendship

• Courage