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COMPREHENSION 1

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.


How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

a)

He did not brush his teeth well.

b)

He did not floss his teeth.

c)

He ate too much candy.

d)

All of the above.

2.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.


______ ran up the hill.

a)

he

b)

He

c)

He's

d)

His

3.

Select the word that means the SAME.


big

a)

small

b)

large

c)

skinny

d)

warm

4.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Who are the characters?

a)

Sherry and her brother

b)

Steve and his sister

c)

Steve and his mom

d)

Steve and his brother

5.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Where did the bird land?

a)

on the fence

b)

on the roof

c)

under the tree

d)

on the car

6.

What is a coronavirus?

a)

a sudden occurrence, such as of war or disease

b)

a common virus that can cause illnesses of the upper respiratory tract

c)

central point of something, especially something unpleasant or a problem

d)

a common virus that can cause digestive illnesses.

7.

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.


What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

a)

a person traveling on foot

b)

a person traveling in a car

c)

a person resting from traveling

8.

What is the purpose of a dam?

a)

The water flows through it to make electricity

b)

It holds the water back to make a big lake

c)

It keeps the river safe for people to swim in.

d)

The water is used to make plants grow

9.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
10.

Which word means that you committed a crime?

a)

Innocent

b)

Guilty

11.
You do a lot of ________ in soccer games. 
a)
movment
b)
moovement
c)
movemint
d)
movement
12.

How did dinosaurs _________ ?

a)

vainish

b)

vaneish

c)

vanish

d)

vanesh

13.

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

a)

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

b)

she doesn't want her daughter to go there

c)

she doesn't want to let her daughter go there alone

14.
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
a)
There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.
b)
Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."
c)
Some underwater mountains are volcanoes. 
15.
Arlene turned the radio up full blast, but her brother told her to turn it down because he had a headache.
a)
so it exploded
b)
as loud as it would go
c)
quickly
d)
as quiet as it would go
16.
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700's. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
b)
Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
c)
A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
d)
Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
17.
A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________. 
a)
fierce
b)
cowardly
c)
talented
d)
bold
18.

9- Tony is looking at ________ in the mirror.

a)

a- She

b)

b- he

c)

c- himself

d)

them

19.

What is a NOUN?

a)

A person place or thing

b)

A verb

20.

Something that takes 'blood, sweat and tears' is something needs a lot of hardwork.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

If you're doing something to cut your own throat, you're doing something that will cause your own failure.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

To hit the road running means __________________________.

a)

To be lazy.

b)

To start performing immediately

23.

Someone who goes from rags to riches is someone ______________________________.

a)

Who becomes very rich while starting very poor.

b)

Who becomes very poor while starting very rich.

24.

To go up in smoke means _____________________.

a)

Something that ends before getting the result.

b)

Something that ends well.

25.

If you missed the boat, you ________________________.

a)

Missed an opportunity because of slow actions.

b)

Got good grades.

26.

If an exam was very easy, and I got very good grades in it, it means that _______________________.

a)

The exam went up in smoke.

b)

I sailed through the exam.

27.

If I got to the mall after the sales have ended, it means that I _____________________.

a)

Missed the boat.

b)

Went from rags to riches.

28.

If I could not finish my science project because my little brother poured water on it, it means that my science project _______________________.

a)

Went from rags to riches.

b)

Went up in smoke.

29.

If I had to work very hard to become a doctor, it means that becoming a doctor was ________________________________.

a)

Blood, sweat and tears.

b)

Deadwood

30.

If my phone is now broken and no longer works, it means that my phone is now ________________________________.

a)

Blood, sweat and tears.

b)

Deadwood

31.

Advice is cheap means ___________________________________.

a)

It doesn't cost anything to give advice.

b)

It's very difficult to give advice.

32.

A tree is known by its fruits means ___________________________.

a)

A man is judged by his actions.

b)

A man has many friends.

33.

After telling my mum about my problems, she helped me solve it and I felt better because _________________________.

a)

A problem shared is a problem halved.

b)

A tree is known by its fruits.

34.

A good conscience is a soft pillow means ________________________.

a)

You should not help the poor.

b)

You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.

35.

After he lost his job and became poor, his friends stopped coming to see him because ________________________________.

a)

An empty purse frightens away friends.

b)

Advice is cheap.

36.

Write out your answer.


Where can mammals be found?

4 lines
37.

Write out your answer.


Give two examples of mammals from the passage.

4 lines
38.

Write out your answer.


Where do marine mammals live?

4 lines
39.

Write out your answer.


How do the bodies of mammals make their own heat?

4 lines
40.

Something that takes 'blood, sweat and tears' is something needs a lot of hardwork.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

If you're doing something to cut your own throat, you're doing something that will cause your own failure.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

To hit the road running means __________________________.

a)

To be lazy.

b)

To start performing immediately

43.

Someone who goes from rags to riches is someone ______________________________.

a)

Who becomes very rich while starting very poor.

b)

Who becomes very poor while starting very rich.

44.

To go up in smoke means _____________________.

a)

Something that ends before getting the result.

b)

Something that ends well.

45.

If you missed the boat, you ________________________.

a)

Missed an opportunity because of slow actions.

b)

Got good grades.

46.

If an exam was very easy, and I got very good grades in it, it means that _______________________.

a)

The exam went up in smoke.

b)

I sailed through the exam.

47.

If I got to the mall after the sales have ended, it means that I _____________________.

a)

Missed the boat.

b)

Went from rags to riches.

48.

If I could not finish my science project because my little brother poured water on it, it means that my science project _______________________.

a)

Went from rags to riches.

b)

Went up in smoke.

49.

If I had to work very hard to become a doctor, it means that becoming a doctor was ________________________________.

a)

Blood, sweat and tears.

b)

Deadwood

50.

If my phone is now broken and no longer works, it means that my phone is now ________________________________.

a)

Blood, sweat and tears.

b)

Deadwood

51.

Advice is cheap means ___________________________________.

a)

It doesn't cost anything to give advice.

b)

It's very difficult to give advice.

52.

A tree is known by its fruits means ___________________________.

a)

A man is judged by his actions.

b)

A man has many friends.

53.

After telling my mum about my problems, she helped me solve it and I felt better because _________________________.

a)

A problem shared is a problem halved.

b)

A tree is known by its fruits.

54.

A good conscience is a soft pillow means ________________________.

a)

You should not help the poor.

b)

You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.

55.

After he lost his job and became poor, his friends stopped coming to see him because ________________________________.

a)

An empty purse frightens away friends.

b)

Advice is cheap.

56.

Write out your answer.


Where can mammals be found?

4 lines
57.

Write out your answer.


Give two examples of mammals from the passage.

4 lines
58.

Write out your answer.


Where do marine mammals live?

4 lines
59.

Write out your answer.


How do the bodies of mammals make their own heat?

4 lines
60.

A. Early Start

Mara woke up with a start. “Oh no!” The sun was shining brightly on her face. She looked at her alarm clock. She was not going to make it to school. She hurriedly put on her uniform, gathered her things and dumped them into her bag. She rushed so that she could be in school before the bell rang. As she was going out the door, her mother stopped her and asked, “Why are you rushing? Did you forget? It’s Saturday today!”


1. Mara woke up with a start. When a person wakes up with a start, it means that one got out of bed .(Inferential)

a)

sad

b)

happy

c)

worried

d)

excited

61.

2. Why does Mara have to rush? (Literal)

a)

so she would get to school on time

b)

so she would be the first student in school

c)

so she would be the fastest runner in school

d)

so she could eat breakfast before going to school

62.

3. What did Mara forget? (Inferential)

a)

that she did not set her alarm clock early enough for the next day

b)

that she did not need to rush because there were no classes today

c)

that she cannot anymore eat breakfast if she was rushing to school

d)

that she cannot anymore go to school because she was very late

63.

4. How do you think did Mara feel after her mother talked to her? (Inferential)

a)

anxious

b)

nervous

c)

relieved

d)

unhappy

64.

5. What did the author intend when she wrote the selection? (Critical)

a)

to inform

b)

to entertain

c)

to evaluate

d)

to convince

65.

Rice for Lunch

Anika washed the rice grains. Then she put them into a pot. She also put in two cups of water. Finally, she covered the pot and left it on the electric stove. After twenty minutes, she went to check on the pot. It was not hot. She saw that the plug was still on the floor. Anika looked at the clock and shook her head. It was almost lunchtime.

6. What did Anika want to do? (Inferential)

a)

wash rice

b)

cook rice

c)

serve rice

d)

measure rice

66.

7. Why was she unable to do what she wanted to do? (Inferential)

a)

The lid was very hot

b)

The clock was not working

c)

The stove was not plugged

d)

The pot had too much water

67.

8. Why did Anika look at the clock.? She looked at the clock to see if . (Inferential)

a)

the clock was still working

b)

she still had time to watch TV

c)

the time on the clock was correct

d)

the rice will be cooked in time for lunch

68.

9. What did Anika feel when she saw the clock? (Inferential)

a)

glad

b)

angry

c)

excited

d)

worried

69.

10. What should Anika do to finish what she started? (Inferential)

a)

She should plug the stove

b)

She should set the alarm clock

c)

She should wash the rice grains again

d)

She should add more water to the pot

70.

The Gift

The colorfully-wrapped box was lying on the table when Mario got home. Thinking that it was his parents’ birthday gift to him, he took it and quickly tore it open. It was the coolest looking pair of shoes he had ever seen. Mario put them on, walked out into the street and jumped into a puddle. “Mario, why are you wearing your brother’s shoes?” his Mother cried. When he looked down, he said, “Oh no, that’s a lot of cleaning I have to do.”


11. Why did Mario think the box was for him? (Literal)

a)

It was Christmas

b)

It was his birthday

c)

It was New Year's Eve

d)

It was Valentine's Day

71.

12. In the selection, it said that Mario saw the coolest-looking pair of shoes. (Inferential) What does this mean?

a)

The shoes were very fashionable

b)

The shoes kept his feet from being warm

c)

The shoes felt very cold when he touched them

d)

The shoes made him shiver when he wore them

72.

13. As Mario looked down, what did he think he needed to do? (Literal)

a)

Clean the shoes

b)

Wear the shoes

c)

Wrap the shoes

d)

Hide the shoes

73.

14. How did Mario’s mother feel when she saw Mario? (Inferential)

a)

happy

b)

lonely

c)

worried

d)

excited

74.

15. What do you think was Mario feeling when he saw his mother? (Inferential)

a)

afraid

b)

lonely

c)

excited

d)

nervous

75.

One Stormy Night

That night, Jessica helped her mother close the windows. The wind was howling. Droplets of rain started pelting the roof. “Go find the candles and I will get the matches,” said her mother. Lightning flashed. A clap of thunder followed. Soon after, the lights went off. “A blackout!” shouted Jessica. “Don’t be alarmed. It’s a good thing we have what we need,” said mother.


16. Why did they close the windows? (Inferential)

a)

to keep their home clean

b)

to make their feel cooler

c)

to protect them from the rain

d)

to prevent bats from coming in

76.

17. Which of the following did Jessica and her mom do? (Inferential)

a)

prayed hard

b)

bought supplies

c)

worked together

d)

watched the wind

77.

18. Which of the following best describes the characters in our story? (Inferential)

a)

lucky

b)

giving

c)

loving

d)

prepared

78.

19. What does the word “blackout” mean? (Inferential)

a)

There is a strong storm

b)

There is no electric power

c)

There are dark rain clouds

d)

There are no stars in the sky

79.

20. What did the mother feel at the end of the story? (Inferential)

a)

relaxed

b)

helpless

c)

worried

d)

unhappy

80.

Pick out the odd one from the following

a)

Lizard

b)

Crocodile

c)

Bird

d)

Snake

81.

Drama, prose and..... are the genres of literature

a)

Pastor

b)

Walker

c)

Puncher

d)

Poetry

82.

Twinkle, Twinkle little.....

a)

Store

b)

Storm

c)

Star

d)

Stout

83.

A female person who acts in a play or film is called a/an.....

a)

Tutor

b)

Actress

c)

Action

d)

Actor

84.

Anything that has mass and occupy space is called.....

a)

Volume

b)

Matter

c)

Weight

d)

Mass

85.

Young frogs with tails are known as......

a)

Larvae

b)

Tadpole

c)

Frogs

d)

Caterpillar

86.

What is the name given to the boney framework in the human body?

a)

Soul

b)

Spirit

c)

Skeleton

d)

Blood

87.

Air in motion is called.......

a)

Pressure

b)

Force

c)

Wind

d)

Thunder

88.

Which of the following is responsible for the spread of malaria fever?

a)

Butterfly

b)

Mosquito

c)

Tsetse fly

d)

Bee

89.

The first set of teeth of a baby is called......

a)

Baby teeth

b)

Milk teeth

c)

Human teeth

d)

Normal teeth

90.

Choose the word that is correctly spelt.

a)

Priviledge

b)

Privilege

c)

Previlege

d)

Preveledge

91.

Choose the word that is correctly spelt.

a)

Comprehension

b)

Comeprehension

c)

Conprehension

d)

Coperhension

92.

A doctor that takes care of the teeth is a /an......

a)

Doctorist

b)

Dentist

c)

Herbalist

d)

Dentor

93.

Children should always..... their parents

a)

Sing

b)

Fight

c)

Obey

d)

Take

94.

What did God create on the third day

a)

Light

b)

Dry land and plants

c)

Moon and stars

d)

Darkness

95.

Becoming a friend again after a quarrel is what is called?

a)

Resignation

b)

Ratification

c)

Recommendation

d)

Reconciliation

96.

Which of the following is a drawing material?

a)

Stick

b)

Cement

c)

Pencil

d)

Clay

97.

One of these is an agricultural machine used in cultivating soil?

a)

Toyota

b)

Bulldozer

c)

Tractor

d)

Trailer

98.

What was the sin of Adam and Eve

a)

Envy

b)

Disobedience

c)

Pride

d)

Adultery

99.

The oldest information age is known as

a)

Iron age

b)

Middle age

c)

Stone age

d)

Industrial age

100.

Which of the following is a drawing material?

a)

Stick

b)

Cement

c)

Pencil

d)

Clay

101.

Pick out the odd one from the following

a)

Lizard

b)

Crocodile

c)

Bird

d)

Snake

102.

Drama, prose and..... are the genres of literature

a)

Pastor

b)

Walker

c)

Puncher

d)

Poetry

103.

Twinkle, Twinkle little.....

a)

Store

b)

Storm

c)

Star

d)

Stout

104.

A female person who acts in a play or film is called a/an.....

a)

Tutor

b)

Actress

c)

Action

d)

Actor

105.

Anything that has mass and occupy space is called.....

a)

Volume

b)

Matter

c)

Weight

d)

Mass

106.

Young frogs with tails are known as......

a)

Larvae

b)

Tadpole

c)

Frogs

d)

Caterpillar

107.

What is the name given to the boney framework in the human body?

a)

Soul

b)

Spirit

c)

Skeleton

d)

Blood

108.

Air in motion is called.......

a)

Pressure

b)

Force

c)

Wind

d)

Thunder

109.

Which of the following is responsible for the spread of malaria fever?

a)

Butterfly

b)

Mosquito

c)

Tsetse fly

d)

Bee

110.

The first set of teeth of a baby is called......

a)

Baby teeth

b)

Milk teeth

c)

Human teeth

d)

Normal teeth

111.

Choose the word that is correctly spelt.

a)

Priviledge

b)

Privilege

c)

Previlege

d)

Preveledge

112.

Choose the word that is correctly spelt.

a)

Comprehension

b)

Comeprehension

c)

Conprehension

d)

Coperhension

113.

A doctor that takes care of the teeth is a /an......

a)

Doctorist

b)

Dentist

c)

Herbalist

d)

Dentor

114.

Children should always..... their parents

a)

Sing

b)

Fight

c)

Obey

d)

Take

115.

What did God create on the third day

a)

Light

b)

Dry land and plants

c)

Moon and stars

d)

Darkness

116.

Becoming a friend again after a quarrel is what is called?

a)

Resignation

b)

Ratification

c)

Recommendation

d)

Reconciliation

117.

Which of the following is a drawing material?

a)

Stick

b)

Cement

c)

Pencil

d)

Clay

118.

One of these is an agricultural machine used in cultivating soil?

a)

Toyota

b)

Bulldozer

c)

Tractor

d)

Trailer

119.

What was the sin of Adam and Eve

a)

Envy

b)

Disobedience

c)

Pride

d)

Adultery

120.

The oldest information age is known as

a)

Iron age

b)

Middle age

c)

Stone age

d)

Industrial age

121.

Which of the following is a drawing material?

a)

Stick

b)

Cement

c)

Pencil

d)

Clay

122.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
123.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
124.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
125.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
126.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn.  This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
127.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
128.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
129.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
130.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Sam likes warm weather

b)

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all

c)

Sam hates warm water

d)

Sam likes cold weather

131.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

The bus was the ---- way to travel

a)

best

b)

easiest

c)

cheapest

d)

slowest

132.

Who went to the lake?

a)

David

b)

Dave

c)

Jack

d)

Jade

133.

Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers. He dipped his brush into the purple paint pot and painted the petals gently, one by one, being careful not to slop over the edges.

Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of gently above?

a)

being very quiet

b)

using a light touch

c)

trying to be perfect

d)

moving very slowly

134.

Select the two sentences from the story that best show that Nanabozho is excited about painting.

a)

Nanabozho skipped off to a field full of pale white coneflowers

b)

He was delighted and galloped around the field, dotting every ladybug he could find, missing only one.

c)

Nanabozho painted stripes around the bee’s body.

d)

Nanabozho saw Raccoon’s plain gray tail hanging down from a tree.

135.

Sparrow hopped up two more branches, but Nanabozho struggled after him. “Orange?” Nanabozho called.

Sparrow flitted to the uppermost branch and watched as Nanabozho clambered up the tree.

What is the meaning of clambered above?

a)

thought quickly

b)

looked carefully

c)

shouted nervously

d)

climbed awkwardly

136.

But the paints and dyes spilled, pouring out of the pots like a rushing waterfall!

Why does the author use the simile “like a rushing waterfall” to tell about the paint spill?

a)

to show that it makes a pool among the trees

b)

to show that it sweeps Nanabozho to the ground

c)

to show that it flows quickly and has great power

d)

to show that it is enjoyable for Nanabozho to look at

137.

“Unfortunately, there is a problem.”


Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unfortunately above?

a)

sadly

b)

clearly

c)

carefully

d)

accidentally

138.

1- How many brothers does Hessa have?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

139.

2- Who doesn’t like flying?

a)

Hessa’s brother

b)

Hessa’s dad

c)

Hessa’s mum

140.

5. Why couldn’t Hessa see the park?

a)

There were clouds in the sky.

b)

The park is very small.

c)

She was sleepy.

141.

6. Where did they fly last?

a)

To the mountains.

b)

To the desert.

c)

To the city.

142.

What is the meaning of the word scurry as it is used in this sentence?

"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

a)

fly carefully

b)

peck lightly

c)

move quickly

d)

walk slowly

143.

The Black Sands of Hawaii


What is the meaning of the word crushed as it is used in this sentence?

"As the waves beat against the ocean's bottom, shells and rocks are crushed into

sand." (paragraph 1)

a)

smoothed

b)

shaped

c)

melted

d)

pounded

144.

What is the meaning of the word destroys as it is used in this sentence?

"The lava flows downhill and destroys anything in its path." (paragraph 2)

a)

ruins

b)

moves

c)

coves

d)

restores

145.

Read and answer the question!


Some people find it hard to wake up in the morning. That is a problem. A woman had an idea. She made a special wake-up clock. Here is how it works. The clock beeps to wake you. You still want to sleep. You try to turn it off. The clock does not go off. It keeps beeping. It uses its wheels to move. It moves around your room. You must get up to find the clock. That wakes you up. Good morning!


What did a woman make to help people wake up?

a)

an idea

b)

a special clock

c)

beeping

d)

good morning

146.

Read and answer the questions!


Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.

Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.

Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.

Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.


What is this text mostly about?

a)

Types of liquid

b)

states of matter

c)

forms of water

d)

gas has no shape

147.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
148.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
149.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
150.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
151.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” What can you infer about Maggie?
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about school
152.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?
a)
At the store
b)
At the doctor's office
c)
In the garden
d)
At the airport
153.
My dog Jack is very friendly, and he likes to be around people. Yesterday, our neighbors were having a party, and we all went over to cookout and swim at their house. We could hear Jack barking loudly from our backyard. After a little while, he got quiet, so we thought he had finally calmed down. But, several minutes later, all of the adults start laughing, and I see a black blur and hear a giant splash at the other end of the pool. Why was Jack barking?
a)
He wanted to be at the party
b)
The neighbors were making too much noise
c)
He was hungry
d)
He wanted to go outside
154.
As we entered, a huge blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges slapped the hood of the car as we slowly moved forward. Soon there were suds spilling over the sides. I am glad the windows were rolled up! Where are we?
a)
Ice cream shop
b)
Playground
c)
Restaurant
d)
Carwash
155.
As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
a)
Gas station
b)
Candy store
c)
Grocery store
d)
Shoe store
156.
Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPod to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble. What inference can you make about Rubin?
a)
He is looking for his homework
b)
He is looking for his iPod
c)
He often gets in trouble
d)
He is looking for his lunch
157.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What is Cassie's problem?
a)
She is late for work
b)
She will miss her flight at the airport
c)
She is late for school
d)
She is hungry
158.
Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What is wrong with Mrs. Lance?
a)
She is tired
b)
She is sleepy
c)
She is worried
d)
She is sick
159.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job did Paul have?
a)
Doctor
b)
Lawyer
c)
Ditch digger
d)
Store cashier
160.
Living things adapt to their environment so they can survive.  An organism adapts when it develops a behavior that makes it more likely to survive.  It can also adapt by forming a physical characteristic or body part that helps it survive.  What does the word adapt mean in the first sentence?
a)
changing its eating and sleeping habits
b)
changing its behavior or its physical characteristics
c)
changing its environment or habitat
d)
giving birth to multiple offspring

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