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Lions live in groups called prides. A pride usually has several female lions, their cubs, and one or two male lions. The females do most of the hunting and help raise the young. Male lions protect the pride from danger. All the lions work together to survive. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Lions live in hot places and like to hunt alone.

• Lions roar loudly and sleep during the day.

• Lions live in groups and help each other survive.

Emma loves to paint pictures of animals and nature. She spends hours each weekend working in her art room. Sometimes, she enters her artwork into contests and has even won a few awards. Her favorite thing to paint is birds because they have so many colors. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Emma only paints birds in black and white.

• Emma is an artist who enjoys painting animals and nature.

• Emma does not like to enter art contests.

Every spring, the school has a clean-up day. Students bring gloves and trash bags to help pick up litter around the playground. Teachers join in and help with planting flowers. Everyone works hard and has fun while making the school look better. What is the best summary of the passage?

• The students play outside on clean-up day.

• The school has a day where everyone works together to clean and plant.

• Teachers plant flowers in front of the school by themselves.

Tom was nervous about speaking in front of the class. He practiced his speech many times at home. On the big day, he still felt scared, but he stood up and gave his speech anyway. Everyone clapped, and Tom felt proud of himself. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Tom refused to speak in front of his class.

• Tom was nervous but gave his speech and felt proud.

• Tom forgot to practice his speech at home.

Whales are the largest animals on Earth. They live in the ocean and breathe air through blowholes on top of their heads. Some whales eat tiny sea creatures called krill, while others eat fish. Even though they live in the water, they are mammals like humans. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Whales are huge mammals that live in the ocean and eat different foods.

• Whales live in the ocean and do not need to breathe air.

• Whales are fish that eat only krill.

Jada’s family visits the farmer’s market every Saturday morning. They buy fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade bread, and sometimes flowers. Jada likes helping her parents pick out the best apples and tasting the free samples. It has become a family tradition. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Jada’s family goes to the store to buy apples and flowers.

• Jada’s family enjoys shopping together at the farmer’s market every week.

• Jada helps her parents grow food in the garden.

In the fall, leaves change color from green to red, orange, and yellow. The days become cooler, and animals start to prepare for winter. Some animals gather food, while others get ready to sleep through the cold months. Fall is a time of big changes in nature. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Fall brings cooler weather and changes in nature.

• Leaves fall in summer and animals play in the snow.

• Fall is the warmest time of year.

Rosa Parks is remembered for standing up for her rights. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her bravery led to a bus boycott and helped start the civil rights movement. She is now known as a hero in American history. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Rosa Parks enjoyed riding the bus.

• Rosa Parks took a stand for civil rights by refusing to give up her seat.

• Rosa Parks drove a bus during the boycott.

Henry’s dog ran away during a thunderstorm. Henry was very upset and spent hours looking for him. The next day, someone called to say they found his dog at the park. Henry was so happy to have his best friend back home again. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Henry took his dog to the park and lost him again.

• Henry’s dog loves thunderstorms and playing in parks.

• Henry’s dog ran away, but he was found and brought home safely.

Bees are important for the environment. They help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow well. That’s why people try to protect them. What is the best summary of the passage?

• Bees sting people and live in hives.

• Bees help plants grow and are important to the environment.

• Bees make honey for bears to eat.