5.7 Test

In paragraph 2, the author uses bold font to call attention to —

• important parts of the flag

• information that might not be correct

• the main idea of the text

• words that are difficult to define

Which sentence from the text supports the image of the children?

• The flag is often displayed in schools, at ballparks, and at national monuments. (paragraph 1)

• Many people salute the flag or place their hands over their hearts to honor it during important events. (paragraph 1)

• Through the years, the flag has been called Old Glory, the Star Spangled Banner, and the Stars and Stripes. (paragraph 1)

• Every part of the United States flag has meaning. (paragraph 2)

Which image could the author add to the text to best support the reader’s understanding?

• A drawing that shows the flags of other countries

• A photograph showing people playing ball at a ballpark

• A drawing that shows the wrong way to hold the American flag

• A photograph showing the American flag at a national monument

REVISE AND EDIT

(1) Manatees move slow, eating as they go. (2) They spend six to eight hours each day eating water plants. (3) Manatees can eat 100 pounds of plants in a day!

.The author has made an error in sentence 1. Select the response that corrects this error.

Manatees move ​ (a)   ​ , eating as they go

• slowing
• slows
• slowed
• slowly

REVISE AND EDIT

(1) Manatees move slow, eating as they go. (2) They spend six to eight hours each day eating water plants. (3) Manatees can eat 100 pounds of plants in a day!

The author wants to combine the ideas in sentences 2 and 3. In the space provided, write a new sentence that combines these ideas in a clear and effective way.

What does caption mean?

• words that describe a photo

• words that are dark and thick. They are important

• a line that shows events in order

• a little title of a section of a book

What does bold words mean?

• a drawing

• a line that shows events in order

• words that describe a photo

• words that are dark and thick. They are important.

What does heading mean?

• a little title of a section of a book

• a picture that shows where things are

• a drawing

• a visual to give you information

What does timeline mean?>

• a picture that shows where things are

• a drawing

• a visual to give you information

• a line that shows events in order

What does map mean?

• a drawing

• a picture that shows where things are

• a little title of a section of a book

• words the describe a photo