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WorksheetsReading EQT Practice 4th Quarter
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins
At the beach, you might sit on the sand, read a book, and watch for the flukes of passing whales.
One year for summer vacation, my family took a long road trip around the United States.
We visited a national park in Arizona, where we drove along roads that went through towering mountains.
Jeremiah had two pieces of pizza, and everyone said it wasn't fair.
The bat flew out of the cave when a large noise startled him.
Sandy Robinson, an astronaut, slipped through the hatch and into the capsule.
I thought that I could not handle the pressure of AZ-Merit, but I stayed calm and did my best.
Dad checked to see if the ice was stable enough for us to skate on.
I threw away my apple because I saw some mold was growing on it.
As I went up, each ______ seemed longer and longer.
He got down on one knee and asked, "Will you _____ me?"
I want to _____ lemonade with Jesse.
Hey look over _______ !
If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
After the big picnic lunch, Bob declared he would fast for a week.
In the sentence above, the word degree means
What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above?
“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.
The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.
There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?
Tony stood at the bottom of the steps, waiting to see if Ben really would go inside. He did not believe Ben had ever actually been inside the old house. He just wanted to see if Ben would go in.
“Come on, man,” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”
Ben closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed open the door.
Why does Ben think he has to go into the old house?
Because he wants to see if Tony will believe his story
Because Tony will not go in unless Ben does
Because Tony will understand if Ben is too scared
Because he told Tony he had been inside before
“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.
The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.
There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?
Tony stood at the bottom of the steps, waiting to see if Ben really would go inside. He did not believe Ben had ever actually been inside the old house. He just wanted to see if Ben would go in.
“Come on, man,” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”
Ben closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed open the door.
Tony dares Ben to go into the old house because he
does not want to wait for Ben to go in on his own.
wants to see if Ben will find anything inside the house
thinks Ben made up the story about going in before.
does not want to go in the house by himself
There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.
“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.
“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.
One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.
“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”
Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.
Quincy and Jake have different points of view about whether or not
they should rescue Captain Crane.
Captain Crane is careless when he slips.
Captain Crane is a good captain.
they enjoy being sailors in the navy.
There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.
“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.
“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.
One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.
“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”
Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.
The narrator’s point of view is that
the sailors should not have had to work
Quincy does the right thing by saving Captain Crane.
Captain Crane is a good sailor and is loved
Jake does not know Captain Crane is in danger.
There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.
“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.
“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.
One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.
“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”
Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.
The reader can tell that the narrator
does not understand why Jake walks away from Captain Crane
thinks Quincy and Jake are being unfair to Captain Crane.
understands why Quincy and Jake do not like Captain Crane.
believes Quincy and Jake should not have helped Captain Crane.
“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.
“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”
“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”
“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.
“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.
“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.
“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”
They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”
The general most likely thinks that stopping to help him was
a kind thing to do.
Mrs. Brown’s idea.
a way to show respect.
probably not wise.
“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.
“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”
“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”
“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.
“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.
“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.
“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”
They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”
Mrs. Brown’s point of view is different from her husband’s about
the best way to change a tire.
how important it is to be on time.
what a special man the general is.
what time the dinner will begin.
“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.
“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”
“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”
“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.
“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.
“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.
“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”
They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”
What does Mrs. Brown think will happen if they are late to dinner?
They will not be invited to other dinners.
The general will refuse to see them.
They will not be allowed to meet the general.
People will think badly of them.
Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.
“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”
“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.
Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”
At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.
How do Aurora’s mother and Cicely feel about Aurora’s dance?
Cicely thinks it was the best dance, but Aurora’s mother is worried
Both Aurora’s mother and Cicely think it was very good.
Aurora’s mother thinks it was good, but Cicely is not sure.
They think that her mistake will keep her from the next round.
Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.
“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”
“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.
Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”
At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.
Aurora believes everyone claps for her because
they are just being polite.
they think she danced well.
they only see one mistake.
they want her to win the round.
Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.
“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”
“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.
Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”
At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.
What is Aurora’s point of view about her mistake?
She thinks it will keep her from going to the next round.
She thinks it shows that she is not a very good dancer.
She thinks it will likely cause Cicely to win this round.
She thinks it shows that she did not practice enough.
My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.
“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.
Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.
“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”
I hopped over the fence.
“David, no!” Timmy yelled.
Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!
How do David and Timmy feel about Jungle Jerry?
They both like his work with animals.
David likes him, but Timmy is afraid of him.
They both think that Jungle Jerry is funny.
Timmy likes him, but David dislikes animals.
My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.
“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.
Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.
“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”
I hopped over the fence.
“David, no!” Timmy yelled.
Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!
What do the brothers think about the huge snake?
David thinks it is ugly, and Timmy thinks it might harm them.
Both Timmy and David are afraid of the huge snake.
David thinks it is interesting, but Timmy thinks it is scary.
Timmy and David think holding the snake would be fun.
My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.
“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.
Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.
“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”
I hopped over the fence.
“David, no!” Timmy yelled.
Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!
Jungle Jerry's point of view is that a person holding a snake would
likely be scared
want to keep it
likely have fun
need to be careful
He couldn’t wait to ask his favorite player, Jeff Long, to sign his baseball. Finally, the players began walking out through the gate and toward their cars.
“Mr. Long!” Alan held out the ball and pen as Long came closer. Without even looking at Alan, the player kept walking.
To him, Alan was just another kid who wanted something. The team’s catcher, Manny Diaz, was behind Long. Seeing the sad look on Alan’s face, he stopped.
“Would you like me to sign your ball?” Diaz asked.
Alan smiled and handed the pen and ball to the catcher.
Diaz handed the signed ball back to Alan and shook his hand. “Thanks for being such a great fan.”
As Diaz walked away, Alan turned to his father. “I have a new favorite player,” he said, grinning.
From Jeff Long’s point of view, young fans are
nice to want him to sign their baseballs.
not old enough to enjoy baseball.
not worth his time, which is important.
hoping for free tickets from the players.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
What is different for Messi and Aguero?
CAUSE:
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...
I ate a big breakfast.
I was late for work.
EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?
My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...
I was waiting at the bus stop, so
CAUSE: It was very cold outside, so... What is the effect?
I wore my flipflops.
I wore a warm coat.
EFFECT: My stomach really hurts... What is the cause?
because I ate too much Halloween candy.
because I cut my hair.
CAUSE:
The baby was crying, because...What is the effect?
she was asleep.
she was hungry.
EFFECT:
I called a friend to come get me because...What is the cause?
I was lazy.
my car would not start.
CAUSE:
It was very hot, so...What is the effect?
I put my coat on.
I went swimming.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
peanut allergies
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
What is the cause in this sentence?
Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.
My parents took me out to dinner
I got straight A's
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because it rained, I got soaked.
it rained
I got soaked
