Understanding Text Details and Inferences

Read this sentence: "The beaver builds its dam using sticks, mud, and rocks." What does the beaver use to build its dam?

• Leaves, grass, and sand

• Sticks, mud, and rocks

• Branches, clay, and shells

• Twigs, water, and stones

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read this sentence: "Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year to reach warmer climates." What do monarch butterflies do each year?

• They hibernate underground during winter

• They build nests in tall trees

• They migrate thousands of miles to reach warmer climates

• They travel to find new flowers to pollinate

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read this sentence: "The Amazon rainforest is home to more than half of the world's plant and animal species." According to this sentence, where do more than half of the world's plant and animal species live?

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Arctic tundra

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Read this sentence: "Volcanoes erupt when hot molten rock, called magma, pushes up through cracks in the Earth's surface." What is magma?

• Cold, frozen rock found deep underground

• Hot molten rock that pushes through cracks in the Earth's surface

• A type of gas released from the Earth's core

• Hardened rock found on the ocean floor

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read this sentence: "Honeybees communicate with each other by performing a waggle dance to show where flowers are located." What is the purpose of the waggle dance?

• To attract a mate during springtime

• To warn other bees about predators nearby

• To show other bees where flowers are located

• To celebrate after returning to the hive

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read this passage: "Dolphins are highly intelligent animals. They live in groups called pods and use a series of clicks and whistles to communicate with one another. Scientists have studied dolphins for many years and believe they can solve problems and even recognize themselves in mirrors." What is one detail the author uses to show that dolphins are intelligent?

• Dolphins live in the ocean and eat fish

• Dolphins can recognize themselves in mirrors

• Dolphins swim faster than most other sea animals

• Dolphins have smooth skin and sharp teeth

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Read this passage: "The sun is the closest star to Earth. It provides light and heat that make life possible on our planet. Without the sun, plants could not grow, and animals would have no food to eat. The sun also drives weather patterns and ocean currents around the world." What is the main idea of this passage?

• The sun is made of hot gases and fire

• The sun is important because it supports life and drives Earth's systems

• The sun is the largest star in the universe

• The sun only affects plants and animals on land

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read this passage: "During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of people traveled to California hoping to find gold and become rich. Most of them did not find much gold at all. However, the people who sold supplies to the miners, such as food, tools, and clothing, often made a great deal of money." What can you conclude about who benefited most from the Gold Rush?

• The miners who found the most gold

• The government officials who managed the land

• The people who sold supplies to the miners

• The farmers who grew food in California

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Read this passage: "Polar bears have thick white fur that helps them blend into their snowy environment. They also have a thick layer of fat called blubber that keeps them warm in freezing temperatures. Their large paws act like snowshoes, helping them walk on ice without slipping." Which detail from the passage best supports the idea that polar bears are well adapted to cold environments?

• Polar bears are large animals that live in the Arctic

• Polar bears have white fur, blubber, and large paws suited for cold and icy conditions

• Polar bears eat fish and seals to survive

• Polar bears spend most of their time near the water

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read this passage: "Many ancient civilizations built near rivers. The Egyptians settled along the Nile River, the Mesopotamians lived between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and the Indus Valley civilization grew along the Indus River. Rivers provided fresh water for drinking, water for crops, and a way to travel and trade." What inference can you make about why ancient civilizations chose to settle near rivers?

• Rivers were the only places where people could find shelter from storms

• Rivers provided essential resources like water, food, and transportation that helped civilizations grow

• Ancient people were afraid of living far from water because of wild animals

• Rivers were chosen because they were easy to cross on foot

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1