T3 - Benchmark Practice

Which sentence contains a strong supporting detail for the idea that dogs are helpful animals?

• Dogs are often cute and fluffy.

• Many dogs are used in rescue missions to find missing people.

• Cats are more independent than dogs.

• Some dogs like to nap a lot.

Read the sentence: "Even though Ava was scared, she helped the lost child find their parent." What character trait best describes Ava?

• Lazy

• Confident

• Brave

• Curious

Which detail best helps the reader understand the setting of a story?

• The characters’ opinions about school

• A list of vocabulary words

• Descriptions of where and when the events take place

• The story's theme

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word: The plants began to wilt during the hot, dry week. What does wilt most likely mean?

• Grow taller

• Dry up and droop

• Change color

• Stay healthy

Which action best shows someone being impeded?

• Running quickly down the hall

• Being blocked by a locked door

• Listening to music

• Finishing homework early

In which situation is someone most likely manipulating an object?

• Dropping a glass on the floor

• Thinking about a problem

• Shaping clay to make a model

• Listening to music

Which sentence uses native correctly?

• She was a native speaker of Spanish.

• He went on a trip and became native.

• The native shirt didn’t fit.

• I bought a native toy from the store.

Which character is most likely described as vivacious?

• A quiet student who rarely talks

• A person who is always sleepy

• A lively dancer who loves performing

• A scientist working alone

A notorious person is known for:

• Winning awards

• Doing good deeds

• Being famous in a positive way

• Being well-known for something bad

Which action shows someone being segregated?

• Choosing a favorite food

• Being separated because of race or gender

• Picking a team for dodgeball

• Joining a club willingly