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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name

Class

Date

My mother told me to stop picking at the bark.

The noise a dog makes

The place a car sits when not moving

A nose

The outer covering of a tree

My dad checked his watch to see what time it was.

To see or look at something

A wicked lady who flies on a broom

A small clock you wear on your wrist

Choosing between two things

Find the word that has the SAME meaning as this sentence.
He had to ship the gift in the mail.

The ship pulled into the harbor.

She ordered a bike and Target had to ship it.

The family likes to ship on Sunday.

The family traveled by ship.

Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
I carefully carried my ______ to the table.
My mom just learned how to ______ a strike.

fork

bowl

throw

make

What's the meaning of the red word in the sentence?
On summer vacation my family took a trip to California.

to fall over something

a visit to another place

Which word best fits into BOTH sentences?
She used a _____ to sign her name.
The pigs were kept in a pig ____.

pencil

pen

farm

"I don't want a babysitter. I am eleven years old. My babysitter is only three years older than I am," she loudly yelled to her Mom. Now, she really wished she had somebody with her as she heard the clicking, scratching noises outside of the living room window. "This is silly. It's probably the storm," the girl said. She regretted watching the horror show she had been tuned into for the last half hour. As she searched for the remote to turn off the vampire movie, the front door blew open with a thunderous noise. Carla whirled around to see a dark image."

Carla didn't want a babysitter because:

She believes she is old enough to take care of herself.

She wants to watch scary movies.

Carla's mother leaves her alone all the time.

Carla's babysitter is only three years older than Carla.

The patient sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.

a sick person

able to wait calmly

The seniors visited China last year.

dinnerware

a nation

10.

Do you tire easily when you exercise.

surrounds a wheel

become exhausted

11.

Saturn is a large planet. The only planet bigger than Saturn is Jupiter. Saturn Is called a gas giant because of its size. It is also known for having rings. Saturn is the second larges planet in our solar system.

Jupiter is a large planet.

Jupiter is a gas giant.

Saturn is a large planet.

12.

Insects live in many places. Some live on land, some live in water. Others live in the air. Some insects even live in the ground.

Insects live in many different places.

Insects can live in the air or on land.

Insects live in water.

13.

Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they make up soon; we are three best friends and I don’t want to choose sides.

Blair and Natalie had a fight

I ate lunch alone

I didn’t do my homework

14.

The computer _________ slowly since we installed the new operating system.

was running

has been running

will run

15.

The new teacher _______ such naughty students. She had to be strict with the class.

has never taught

had never taught

. is never teaching

16.

When the mail carrier came to the door, I ________ a bath.

took

was taking

have taken

17.

^{Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:}
The campers made a fire to cook their hot dogs.

Burning to produce heat, light, and flames

Tell someone they lost a job

Put into a kiln to make (pottery) hard

18.

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

fun

horrible

delicious

exciting

19.

Dear Judy, Thank you for helping me with my bike. You are a very good friend. I enjoy playing with you, because you are always nice to me. I am lucky to have you for a friend. From, Kathy

Kathy likes to write notes.

Judy is a good friend to Kathy.

Judy fixed Kathy's bike.

20.

Julio decided to stay up and watch television instead of studying for his History exam. Today, when it was time to take the test, he looked at the paper and could not answer any of the questions. He swore that from this day forward he would always study for tests.

Julio did not study for his history exam

Julio had an exam

Julio likes to watch TV

21.

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:

Mosquitoes bit Rachel

Rachel is allergic to dogs, too

Rachel fell in poison ivy

Rachel was already sick

22.

To retell something in your own words is to...

classify

paraphrase

distinguish

23.

Dinosaurs lived on the Earth for approximately 180 million years. About 250 million years ago during the Permian Period, the Earth's seas shrunk. Reptiles, including dinosaurs, survived this period. The dinosaurs were the strong, dominant reptiles of the period. By the end of the Jurassic Period, dinosaurs had reached enormous sizes and roamed the Earth as leaders. In the Cretaceous Period, the dinosaurs died out, and more mammals began to flourish.
The reason why dinosaurs were able to survive the Permian Period is because:

The only needed to eat vegetation in order to survive.

They were stronger than some of the other mammals.

They were able to swim.

The Permian Period didn't last for a long time.

24.

Find the word that has the SAME meaning as this sentence.
The bat flew out of the cave at night.

The girl used the bat to hit a home run.

The coach threw the bat into the bag.

The house was covered in bats at Halloween.

I had to bat away the swarm of flies.

25.

The ducks sat on the bank of the river out of water.

place to keep money

bottom

middle

edge

26.

By the time I finish the test, all of the other students _______ the class.

will leave

are leaving

will have left

27.

I didn’t know anything about computer animation until I _______ a class.

took

take

will take

28.

^{Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:}He-Man had to track his math facts progress.

A path

To keep track of information

A surface to run on

29.

Find the word that has the SAME meaning as this sentence.
Be careful not to trip on the rug.

The boy might trip on his show laces.

My family took a trip to the beach.

Spiders trap insects in their webs.

The rug was rolled up nicely.

30.

Select the correct definition for the red word:
I can bring cupcakes to the party.

a metal container to hold food.

to be able to

31.

While reading, if I do not know what I have read, or something is not clear, I should

write "I don't know" on my notes.

keep reading, I want to finish first.

go back and reread to find my answers.

keep reading, maybe I will understand later.

32.

Cornelia wanted to get out of taking her test in Science. She asked to go to the restroom during science class. As she wandered along the hall the shiny red fire drill seemed to call her name. Cornelia looked left and then right, and pulled the alarm. Green spray came out all over her arms, just as she began to run away. Ms. Singelton saw Cornelia's green arms and took her straight to the office. Turns out she still had to take the test, but from ISSP.
Which answer choice is the best summary?

Cornelia did not study for a test so she made a plan to hide out in the restroom during that class.

Cornelia wanted to get out of a science test so she pulled the fire alarm. she got caught and ended up in ISSP.

Cornelia hates tests so she decided to skip school instead of going to class on test days.

Cornelia pulled the fire alarm so that Hannah could get out of taking a science test.

33.

The bride wanted china for her table.

dinnerware

a nation

34.

It's Thursday today. Tomorrow it ___________ Friday.

was

will be

will

35.

Jack ___________ English, Spanish and a bit of French.

speaks

speak

speaking

is speaking

36.

Did you hear the phone ring?

The noise a dog makes

A loud, high-pitched sound

Something worn on a finger

Something worn in an ear

37.

Find the multiple meaning word that will fit in both sentences.
I played on the swings at the _______.
My dad will ______ his car in the garage.

zoo

leave

park

house

38.

As our landfills grow into large mountains of junk it has become apparent that we need to take action. Every year thousands of water bottles are thrown into landfills where they do not get recycled and they do not decompose. Thus, further adding to our society's waste.
These sentences support the argument that buying bottled water

destroys our environment.

makes people money.

helps people stay healthy.

makes finding clean water easier.

39.

Bobby said he saw you in town today.

toothed cutting tool

past tense of see

40.

I wish my little brother wouldn't bug me.

an insect

pester, annoy, bother

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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

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