Porpoises live in the earth's oceans and sometimes in bays and rivers near oceans. Porpoises are mammals. Their babies get their food from their mother's body. These animals live in the water, but they must come up for air. Porpoises are very interesting animals. What is the main idea?

Porpoises are very interesting animals

Why is a heading included in passages?

to indicate a new topic introduced to the reader

to define key terms for the reader

Read the sentence from the passage. Music filled the air. What is the meaning of this sentence?

The music could be heard in the theater.

The musicians blew very hard to play their instruments.

The music was soft and hard to hear.

The musicians ran out of breath while playing their instruments.

Which pair of words describes both characters?

Nicholas is suspicious and Marco Polo is excited

Nicholas is carefree and Marco Polo is sarcastic

Nicholas is excited and Marco Polo is frustrated

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

Which is an example of personification?

The tide gurgled and burped as it crashed against the shore.

The ships in the harbor yawned in the lazy day.

Gavin could barely stand the sight.

Even the sun was covered up by the gray clouds.

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English

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3rd - 4th Grade

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CCSS

RI.3.2, L.3.4B, RI.4.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is correct?

Everyone was busy except Jim.

Everyone was busy accept Jim.

Everyone was busy accent Jim.

Everyone was busy extent Jim.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence contains a simile?

For a while, she tried to follow the groups footprints.

The wolf slept next to her, protecting her like a fierce soldier.

The small girl liked the animals.

His teeth are sharp as he bites down on his food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The American Falls is 167 feet high

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Prefixes and suffixes are added to words to change their meaning

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

It explains why Richard deicded to look for fossils.

It describes the location where the family lives.

It tells about how Mary helped her father.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

"And pour honey on it"

"Melting in my mouth"

"I will grab another"

"Opening it in half"

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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Which is correct?

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Prefixes and suffixes are added to words to change their meaning

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What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

Porpoises live in the earth's oceans and sometimes in bays and rivers near oceans. Porpoises are mammals. Their babies get their food from their mother's body. These animals live in the water, but they must come up for air. Porpoises are very interesting animals.What is the main idea?

Why is a heading included in passages?

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Porpoises live in the earth's oceans and sometimes in bays and rivers near oceans. Porpoises are mammals. Their babies get their food from their mother's body. These animals live in the water, but they must come up for air. Porpoises are very interesting animals.
What is the main idea?