Then, he created a makeshift windmill. The windmill helped power a few electrical appliances in his family’s house. Many community members made fun of his invention. It was made from used bicycle parts and scrapyard “junk”, but it worked. The windmill brought electricity and water into the village.

Which words from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of the word makeshift?

Historians are not sure of the boomerang’s origin. Some historians think the boomerang was made from a flattened throwing stick. This was used for hunting. Today’s boomerang has been refined and made stronger.

The word refined means...

Giant or coastal redwoods grow best in moist, humid climates of the Northern California coast. These trees are usually taller than the sequoias. But the sequoias weigh substantially more.

The word substantially means...

sullen [suhl'-uhn] adj.

Definition: bad-tempered and gloomy

Synonyms: bleak, glum, unhappy, blue, low

Antonyms: bright, cheerful, merry, joyful, friendly

Based on the thesaurus entry, which two words from the thesaurus entry mean the opposite of the word sullen in paragraph 7?

Glossary of Music Terms

A cappella: Singing without any instruments in the background

Aria: A solo song in an opera

Bass: The lowest singing part

Chord: A group of three or more notes played or sung at the same time, which sound good together

Cornet: A brass instrument similar to a trumpet

Duet: A musical work for two performers

Which of these glossary terms are about singing? (Select four).

Autism is a group of disorders that affect how the brain develops. One in every 88 children in the United States has autism. The cause is unknown. Some scientists and doctors think it could be genetic or related to where a child lives.

Which detail from the passage explains why an autistic child might have a grandparent with autism?

Which of the following is a theme?

Which phrase is NOT an example of sensory language

Which of the following is an example of a character trait?

What is a context clue?

If the teacher in the next room is yelling angrily, you might infer...

In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.

What is the theme of the story?