unit test 9/18/25

What does certainly mean? For Example: "It’s raining and I forgot my umbrella, so I’ll certainly get wet walking home."

• full of certainly

• not certain

• without certainly

• in a certain way

Liam watched the waves and smiled when he saw a bright fish swim by. The ocean sounded peaceful, and he felt happy.

• bored

• fascinated (interested) and curious

• scared

• angry

What is a theme?

• The place where the story happens

• the order of events

• The main lesson or message the story teaches

• the names of the characters

Emma helped her little brother learn to ride his bike. She was patient and encouraged him when he felt scared.

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📖 Story 2:

Carlos practiced the piano every day. Even when it was hard, he kept trying until he played his favorite song perfectly.

What statement shows an idea found in both stories?

• It’s fun to play outside.

• Trying hard and not giving up helps you succeed.

• Friends are more important than family.

• Learning is always easy.

The sun is a giant ball of hot gases that gives Earth light and heat. Without the sun, plants couldn’t grow, and animals wouldn’t survive. It is very important for life on Earth.

• The sun is important for life on Earth.

• Animals live on Earth

• The sun is very hot.

• Plants need sunlight to grow.

📖 Story 1:

Emma helped her little brother learn to ride his bike. She was patient and encouraged him when he felt scared.

📖 Story 2:

Carlos practiced the piano every day. Even when it was hard, he kept trying until he played his favorite song perfectly.

❓ Question:

What is one difference between Emma and Carlos?

• Both Emma and Carlos are scared of trying new things.
  

• Emma plays piano, and Carlos rides a bike.

• Emma helps others, but Carlos practices by himself

• Both Emma and Carlos do not like practicing.

What is the most likely reason the author uses a chronological structure to tell the story?

• To show events in the order they happened

• To make the story confusing.

• To explain how the characters feel.

• To describe the setting only.