Summary Practice Quiz-3.0

Liam was excited to ride his new bike to the park. But when he came outside, it was gone. He searched the yard, asked his family, and even looked at his neighbor's house. Finally, his little brother admitted he had moved the bike behind the shed to prank him. Liam laughed with relief and told him not to do it again.
What is the best summary of this story?

• Liam's bike is stolen and he gets a new one.

• Liam loses his bike but finds it with his brother's help.

• Liam's brother rides the bike to the park.

• Liam leaves the bike at the park overnight.

Liam was excited to ride his new bike to the park. But when he came outside, it was gone. He searched the yard, asked his family, and even looked at his neighbor's house. Finally, his little brother admitted he had moved the bike behind the shed to prank him. Liam laughed with relief and told him not to do it again.
Which summary best shows the problem and solution?

• Liam buys a bike and enjoys riding it.

• Liam’s bike goes missing, but he finds it after asking his family.

• Liam cleans his bike and rides it.

• Liam forgets his bike in the rain.

Tina had been practicing for the school play for weeks. But when it was finally her turn to perform, her mind went blank. She froze for a moment, then took a deep breath. Remembering her training, she focused and the lines came back. The audience clapped loudly at the end.
What best summarizes the story?

• Tina performs in the school play.

• Tina forgets her lines, but recovers and finishes strong.

• Tina doesn't like acting.

• Tina decides not to join the play.

Tina had been practicing for the school play for weeks. But when it was finally her turn to perform, her mind went blank. She froze for a moment, then took a deep breath. Remembering her training, she focused and the lines came back. The audience clapped loudly at the end.
Which summary shows a problem and solution?

• Tina goes to the school play and has fun.

• Tina gets nervous and forgets her lines, but remembers them after calming down.

• Tina memorizes her script perfectly.

• Tina watches others perform in the play.

Josh and Maya had a big science project due. They built a volcano model, but the night before it was due, it collapsed. They stayed up late rebuilding it. Though tired, they presented it the next day and got a great grade.
What is the best summary?

• Josh and Maya build a volcano.

• The volcano falls apart, but they fix it and do well.

• Josh and Maya forget the science project.

• The project wins a prize at a fair.

Josh and Maya had a big science project due. They built a volcano model, but the night before it was due, it collapsed. They stayed up late rebuilding it. Though tired, they presented it the next day and got a great grade.
Which shows the problem and solution?

• Josh and Maya build a model volcano.

• Their volcano breaks, but they rebuild it before class.

• They take turns speaking during their presentation.

• Josh and Maya get a bad grade.

Emma was looking forward to going to the amusement park. But on the day of the trip, it rained heavily and it was canceled. She felt disappointed, but her mom surprised her with a movie and snacks at home, which cheered her up.
What is the best summary?

• Emma goes to the park and has fun.

• Emma's trip is canceled, but she has fun at home instead.

• Emma stays home alone all day.

• Emma plays games with friends at the park.

Emma was looking forward to going to the amusement park. But on the day of the trip, it rained heavily and it was canceled. She felt disappointed, but her mom surprised her with a movie and snacks at home, which cheered her up.
Which summary includes a problem and a solution?

• Emma loves amusement parks.

• Emma can’t go to the park due to rain, but enjoys a movie day.

• Emma visits her grandma.

• Emma eats snacks at the park.

Marcus missed the bus on the first day of school. He panicked, thinking he’d be late. He called his neighbor, who offered to give him a ride. Marcus made it just in time for class.
What is the best summary of the story?

• Marcus walks to school every day.

• Marcus misses the bus, but his neighbor drives him.

• Marcus doesn’t want to go to school.

• Marcus stays home instead of going to school.

Marcus missed the bus on the first day of school. He panicked, thinking he’d be late. He called his neighbor, who offered to give him a ride. Marcus made it just in time for class.
Which summary shows a problem and solution?

• Marcus waits at the bus stop.

• Marcus misses the bus, but finds another way to school.

• Marcus calls a friend.

• Marcus gets a new alarm clock.