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Total questions: 30
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Mario had been feeding him all the things he liked himself, but now it occurred to him that what was good for a boy might not be right for a cricket. So he made up his mind to take the matter to an expert. Late one afternoon, Mario cleaned up the cricket cage and took Chester the cricket to Mr. Fong's pet shop.
Read the dictionary definition for the word matter.
Which definition best fits the way the word matter is used in paragraph 1?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Have you ever wondered how we know about people who
lived in a long time ago? If people didn't leave behind any
written records, how do we know which languages they spoke, the type of food they ate, or what they wore for clothing? One of the methods we have for learning about the people who lived long ago is through archaeology. Archaeology is the study of past life through things that have been left behind. An archaeologist might discover jewelry, tools, or the bones of a human body! Each finding is like the piece to a puzzle. The archaeologist works to put these pieces together and create an idea of what life was like in ancient times.
The author may have included this picture in order to--
provide an example of an the types of artifacts found by archaeologists.
prove how talented people were in ancient times at creating and designing pottery.
to show the type of clothing ancient people wore many years ago.
to show how archaeologists rebuild artifacts by putting together pieces back together.
Do you know where the hamburger originated? In 2007, a heated argument began among three states over the history of the hamburger. In Texas, lawmaker Betty Brown proposed a bill declaring that Athens, Texas was home of the hamburger. Then Wisconsin jumped in. State Representative Tom Wilson argued that Seymour, Wisconsin, was the place where the famous sandwich was vert cooked up. The owners of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, joined the debate as well. Established in 1895, the restaurant maintained its claim as the burger birthplace. “It's a well-known and established fact that New Haven is the home of the hamburger,” said New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr.
After reading the selection above, the reader can conclude that--
the hamburger originated in New Haven, Connecticut.
the hamburger was first created in Texas
Tom Wilson created the first hamburger in Wisconsin.
It is unclear where the hamburger was first invented.
I have a dog name Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Boots", he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
The main idea of the paragraph is:
Boots is my dog.
Boots can sit
Boots is very smart
Most dogs can’t dance.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I notices my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It’s my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
The main idea of the paragraph is:
Todd had a great birthday
Joey had a great birthday
Todd got lots of gifts
Joey got lots of gifts
Inferences
Jack was on an egg hunt. He found one egg under a bush. He found another one by a rock. As he was walking, he tripped and fell. One of the eggs broke and made a mess on his shirt. Why did the egg break?
It hit a rock
Jack fell on it
Jack threw it
Inferences
Mary was turning eight today. Her friends were coming to a surprise party for her. There would be lots of food and games Her friends would bring her gifts too. Why will there be a party today?
It is the last day of school
It is Mary’s birthday
It is Christmas
Inferences
The bike skidded out of control. It slammed against the sidewalk. The rider hit the ground hard. His pant leg was ripped. His knee was scraped and bleeding. He began to sniff. Why did the bike rider sniff?
He smelled something funny
He had allergies
He was starting to cry
Cause and Effect
I was supposed to measure in inches but used the centimeter side of the rules reason why, the teacher told me to turn the ruler around.
cause
effect
Cause and Effect
Kelly missed the bus this morning so she was late to the English class.
cause
effect
Cause and effect
Sandra ate too much candy before swim practice so she got a stomach ache.
cause
effect
Context Clues
He chose to delete the unhealthy food from his meal and make better choices.
include
make more
remove
Context Clues
The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew.
problem
interested
happy
Context Clues
The students who put in the best effort will be included in the celebration.
attitude
hard work
completion
Context Clues
The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.
funny
mean
word
A fictional story about my childhood adventures.
What is the theme?
Asteroid Facts Every Kid Needs to Know
Asteroids are small bodies of rock and metal that orbit the Sun. Isn't that cool? Asteroids can be very small or very large. The first asteroid was discovered in 1801. Maybe you have made a discovery or your own in your science class.
The asteroid belt runs through the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Astronomers, people who study space, use very powerful telescopes to study and research asteroids. Maybe this is something you would be interested in doing when you grow up.
Some scientists believe the dinosaurs became extinct because a very a very large asteroid hit the earth around 65 million years ago. I bet you always wondered why that happened.
What are the BEST clues that the author wrote this story to teach young people about asteroids?
Most kids like asteroids, so the author probably knew that.
The passage uses kid friendly language, and the title gives a clue.
Astronomers are something we learned about in science, so kids would need to know about it.
The story is interesting, and kids think that's cool.
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.
Have you ever wondered why people say not to waste paper because you will help save trees? There are so many reasons you may not know that make it important for you to save trees. Did you know that trees reduce erosion? Erosion causes soil to wash away. Erosion could be a problem in many ways. If you like to go fishing or boating, you wouldn't be able to launch your boat if the boat ramp eroded away. Where would animals and insects live if there were no trees? I'm sure you've caught a grasshopper, seen a bird, or watched a squirrel in a tree. This would be impossible if we cut them all down. These are just a few of the many reasons to help save trees. What can you do to help?
What is the author's main purpose to help save trees. What can you do to help?
The author wants to entertain the reader with an amusing story.
The author wants the reader not to pick flowers because they help us and give bees home.
The author is trying to persuade you to get a group of people together to help save trees.
The author is trying to persuade the reader to save trees.
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.
Halloween isn't only about candy. It's about tricks and pranks, too. If you pull a prank on someone, it will usually give only use pranks that are funny and not destructive or dangerous. If someone gets hurt, it's just not funny anymore.
What is the main theme of the paragraph?
Don't be afraid to pull pranks.
Halloween is mostly about candy, not joking.
There are many kinds of pranks to use on people.
Pranks can be fun, but be sure you are careful.
"Mom, Mom I have some exciting news," said Ava. "I want to be a paleontologist!" Ava had been interested in dinosaurs since she was old enough to walk.
"That's great honey!" exclaimed Mom. "I'm not surprised . What made you decide for sure?"
"Well, today, in science, Mr. Schmidt had a presenter come who told us all about the study of dinosaurs,"Ava replied. "I would love to travel to far off places to unearth their skeletons. Also, did you know that I would get to use hammers, chisels, small brushes, and other neat tools to do my work? I just know I will find a new dinosaur that's never been discovered!"
That evening, Ava, Mom, and Nana all sat down together to search the Internet and find a college that focused in paleontology so Ava could pursue her dream.
Why Ava Wants to Be a Paleontologist
- She can travel.
- She can find dinosaur skeletons.
- ____________________________________
- She wants to discover a new species.
Which detail from the story belongs in the blank?
She can make new friends during her travels
She can go to a planet other than Earth.
She can earn an award for finding a new dinosaur species.
She can use cool tools to complete her work.
Using strong language and techniques to convince a reader about a topic...
compare and contrast
persuasive text
author's purpose
I'm very excited!
It's time for back to school.
Who would have ever imagined
it would be so cool?
Which words rhyme in the stanza of the poem below?
Worms
Shiny, wiggling, pink, and round
You often find them in the ground
They're good for fishers and for farmers
You often find them out at night
The last words of the second and third lines
The last words in every line
The last words in the first and second lines
None of the words rhyme
