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My View Unit 5 Grade 5

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Minerals are

a)

Vitamins

b)

Living things

c)

Frozen liquids

d)

Solid substances

2.

Particles are

a)

Rocks

b)

Stones

c)

Very small pieces

d)

Plants

3.

What does deposits mean?

a)

Hot liquid rock

b)

Crystal patterns

c)

Complete lack of

d)

Amounts in one place

4.

What does erosion mean?

a)

Breaking down

b)

Creating

c)

Wearing away

d)

Dropping in a different spot

5.

What does principles mean?

a)

Theories or facts

b)

Parts and pieces

c)

Questions and answers

d)

Force and motion

6.

Same type of consonant change and change in pronunciation:


Duplicate = Duplication

a)

History = Historian

b)

Clinic = Clinical

c)

Nominate = Nomination

d)

Sense = sensation

7.

Same type of consonant change and change in pronunciation:


Music = Musician

a)

College = Collegian

b)

Electric = Electrician

c)

Library = Librarian

d)

Russia = Russian

8.

Same type of consonant change and change in pronunciation:


Distinct = Distinction

a)

Apply = Application

b)

Convene = Convention

c)

Presume = Presumption

d)

Reject = Rejection

9.

Same type of consonant change and change in pronunciation:


Logic = Logician

a)

Canada = Canadian

b)

Guard = Guardian

c)

History = Historian

d)

Magic = Magician

10.

The suffix -ian can be used to change the word politic into

a)

Political

b)

Politician

c)

Politictian

d)

Politicsian

11.

Chronological order means...

a)

in the time in which events happen.

b)

the part of the story which follows the climax or turning point.

c)

a conversation between characters set off by quotation marks.

d)

when a portion of the story goes back in time.

12.

Drawing conclusions means...

a)

clues in surrounding text that help the reader determine the meaning.

b)

poetry that does not contain regular patterns of rhythm or rhyme.

c)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference using what the text says and what you know.

d)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

13.

Drama is...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors.

b)

this type of text informs or instructs the reader.

c)

the problem in the story.

d)

the reason why something happened.

14.

Flashback means...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors.

b)

combining several pieces of information to make an inference.

c)

when a portion of the story goes back in time.

d)

the turning point in the action of a story.

15.

Foreshadow is...

a)

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot.

b)

elaborate exaggeration.

c)

a story which follows the climax or turning point.

d)

comparing to tell how things are the same.

16.

Genre means...

a)

a story written to be performed by actors.

b)

the problem in the story.

c)

a division or type of literature, the specific type of text.

d)

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

17.

He ate 4 slices of pizza. His stomach began to ache.


(Please combine the two sentences.)

a)

He ate 4 slices of pizza and his stomach began to ache.

b)

He ate 4 slices of pizza, but his stomach began to ache.

c)

He ate 4 slices of pizza, and his stomach began to ache.

d)

He ate 4 slices of pizza his stomach began to ache.

18.

The goldfish are beautiful. The blue fish is my favorite.


(Please combine the two sentences.)

a)

The goldfish are beautiful and the blue fish is my favorite.

b)

The goldfish is beautiful, so the blue fish is my favorite.

c)

The goldfish are beautiful, but the blue fish is my favorite.

19.

Although I like tacos pizza is my favorite.

a)

Change Although to All though

b)

Insert a comma after tacos

c)

Change is to are

d)

Make no change

20.

When I was a kid I climbed up the tree in the backyard all the time.

a)

Change backyard to back yard

b)

Change backyard to backyards

c)

Change was to were

d)

Insert a comma after kid

21.

When I was a kid, I climmed up the tree in the backyard all the time.

a)

Change climmed to climbed

b)

Change was to were

c)

Change backyard to backyards

d)

Delete the comma after kid

22.

Mr. Moore builded those wooden benches in the corner.

a)

Insert a comma after benches.

b)

Delete the period after Mr

c)

Change builded to built

d)

Make no change

23.

I saw Bella & Rico near the door. Like good dogs, it licked my face when I walked in.

a)

Change walked to walks

b)

Change dogs to dog’s

c)

Change it to they

d)

Make no change

24.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
25.
To make an inference you take what you know, and what the author tells you to….
a)
come up with something the author doesn't tell you.
b)
know the wrong answer.
c)
not think about the story at all.
d)
stop reading.
26.

Abundant means

a)

Salty

b)

Plentiful

c)

Scarce

d)

Frozen

27.

What's a comrade?

a)

Companion

b)

Competitor

c)

Nuisance

d)

Invader

28.

What does edible mean?

a)

Harmful to others

b)

A cause of food waste

c)

Safe to eat

d)

Dangerous to pick

29.

Compost is

a)

Expired food

b)

Fertilizer

c)

The right soil

d)

Special worms

30.

Conscious of means

a)

Aware of

b)

Forgetful of

c)

Silent about

d)

Angry about

31.

What is a manufacturer?

a)

College

b)

Company

c)

Computer

d)

Farmer

32.

Contamination is

a)

Usable materials

b)

Leftover fertilizer

c)

Possible infection

d)

Useless products

33.

Divide developing into the correct syllables:

a)

Deve/lop/ing

b)

De/vel/op/ing

c)

Devel/op/ing

d)

De/velo/ping

34.

Divide experimental into the correct syllables:

a)

Experiment/al

b)

Ex/per/i/men/tal

c)

Ex/pe/rim/en/tal

d)

Exp/er/i/mental

35.

Divide necessity into the correct syllables:

a)

Ne/ce/ss/ity

b)

Ne/ce/ss/i/ty

c)

Necess/ity

d)

Ne/ces/si/ty

36.

Divide commentator into the correct syllables:

a)

Com/men/ta/tor

b)

Commen/tator

c)

Co/mm/en/ta/tor

d)

Com/ment/a/tor

37.

Divide refrigerator into the correct syllables:

a)

Ref/rig/er/a/tor

b)

Refrig/er/at/or

c)

Re/fr/i/gera/tor

d)

Re/frig/er/a/tor

38.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about a family.

b)

To tell about the brother.

c)

To show why boys are good.

39.

Beth likes to swim with her friends at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry.


The main idea is:

a)

Beth is a good swimmer.

b)

Beth likes to collect shells.

c)

Shells are easy to find.

40.

Lisa's birthday is soon. She wants to have a party. She will ask 6 friends to come. They will play games. They will eat cake and ice cream. It will be fun.


The main idea is:

a)

Many people came to Lisa's house.

b)

Lisa got many presents.

c)

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

41.

Jim and Tim are brothers. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People think Jim is Tim. People think Tim is Jim. The boys think it is funny.


The main idea is:

a)

Jim and Tim are alike in many many ways.

b)

Jim is older than Tim.

c)

Tim is bigger than Jim.

42.

Karen is going to bake bread. She has never done this before. Her father will help her. Karen hopes her bread will be good.


The main idea is:

a)

White bread is the best.

b)

All people eat bread.

c)

Karen makes bread.

43.

Scott has something he likes a lot. It has four wheels. It is red. I can carry things. Scott rides it. Scott gives his friends rides in it. It is Scott's wagon.


The main idea is:

a)

All boys like wagons.

b)

Scott has fun with his wagon

c)

All wagons are red.

44.

It gets very hot in the summer. Sometimes it is too hot to work. It is too hot to play. the best thing to do is go swimming.


The main idea is:

a)

Summer is too short.

b)

School starts in summer.

c)

Summer can be very hot.

45.

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.


The main idea is:

a)

People need dogs.

b)

Dogs like people.

c)

Dogs make good pets.

46.

Phil has a baby sister. He loves the baby very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about Phil and his sister.

b)

To tell about Phil's big family.

c)

To show why babies are nice.

47.

Lisa went to the farm. There were animals on the farm. Lisa liked the chickens and horses. She also liked the cows and kittens. Lisa would like to live on a farm.


The main idea is:

a)

Lisa worked on a farm.

b)

Lisa lives in the city.

c)

Lisa liked the farm.

48.
You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?
a)
supporting detail
b)
topic sentence
c)
example sentence
d)
transition sentence
50.
What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"
a)
Tomatoes are good for you.
b)
Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
c)
It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
d)
Spinach is good for your bones.
51.

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

a)

cars, trains, planes

b)

barbie dolls

52.

The main idea is supported by what?

a)

concluding sentences

b)

details

53.

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

a)

The most important idea about a topic or a story.

b)

The conflict of the story

54.

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

a)

dolphins live in the ocean

b)

2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

55.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
56.
What is the theme of this story?  
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest. 
c)
Don't talk to strangers. 
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
57.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders. 
d)
Don't steal.
58.

What's a comrade?

a)

Companion

b)

Competitor

c)

Nuisance

d)

Invader

59.

What's a custom?

a)

Up to a group of adults

b)

An accepted way of doing things

c)

Considered somewhat unusual

d)

Against certain local regulations

60.

Coaxed means

a)

Forced

b)

Persuaded

c)

Shamed

d)

Trickled

61.

What does revived mean?

a)

Avoided for awhile

b)

Called with a loud voice

c)

Knelt beside and talked to

d)

Brought back to consciousness

62.

Heed means

a)

Ask about

b)

Listen to

c)

Ignore totally

d)

Wonder about

63.

Which word has the same amount of syllables as the word elaborate?

a)

Centennial

b)

Discipline

c)

Music

d)

Probability

64.

Which word has the same amount of syllables as the word sequential?

a)

Acrobatic

b)

Enlistment

c)

Interconnected

d)

Occasional

65.

Which word has the same amount of syllables as the word intermediate?

a)

Actuality

b)

Amateur

c)

Independent

d)

Punctuation

66.

Which word has the same amount of syllables as the word encouragement?

a)

Academically

b)

Eventually

c)

Mathematics

d)

Subsequent

67.

The syllables that make up the word continually are -

a)

Con/tin/u/ally

b)

Con/tinu/ally

c)

Co/nt/in/ua/lly

d)

Con/tin/u/al/ly

68.

You find a bag on the sidewalk and look inside. Who might this bag belong to?

a)

A teacher

b)

A scientist

c)

A parent

d)

A student

69.

If a person has a bag full of these items, where might he or she be going?

a)

the beach

b)

snowboarding

c)

fishing

d)

the mall

70.

If you found a backpack full of these items, who could the owner be?

a)

a grandparent

b)

a student

c)

a scientist

d)

a grocery store worker

71.

What type of trip is this person taking?

a)

a skiing trip

b)

a beach trip

c)

a snorkling trip

d)

a camping trip

72.

What can we conclude about this person?

a)

She likes to cook.

b)

She likes to run/workout.

c)

She hates the outdoors.

d)

She is a mom.

73.
"Ouch! I've got a splinter in my finger," cried Rosa. "I knew I shouldn't have climbed over the wooden fence." Rosa ran into the house to find her mother. She knew that it would be bad to leave the  splinter in her finger for a long time. 
a)
Rosa got a splinter in her toe.
b)
Rosa climbed over a fence.
c)
Rosa wanted her mother to take out the splinter.
d)
Rosa ran to find her father.
74.
"I must get into the habit of remembering my lunch," Gina said "I left it on the school bus twice last week. And one day I even forgot to take it out of the house." Gina was glad when it was suppertime. She was extremely hungry.
a)
Gina rides to school on a bus.
b)
Today Gina had forgotten her lunch again.
c)
Gina always buys her lunch at school.
d)
Gina's friend brought her a lunch.
75.
"Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof." 
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."
a)
Mr. Green has a ladder.
b)
Mr. Green has a job.
c)
Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.
d)
Robert hit the ball over the fence.
76.
"You don't deserve to go to the movies," said father. "Your brother worked hard cleaning the closet, but you didn't help at all." 
"I know I should have helped," said Linda, "but I became so interested in my book that I forgot. I promise to help next time."
a)
Linda's father cleaned the closed.
b)
Linda liked the book she was reading.
c)
Linda said she would help next time.
d)
Linda's father forgave her.
77.
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
78.
You walk into your classroom and the teacher tells you to clear your desk and get out a piece of paper and a pencil. You can infer that......
a)
The teacher wants you to get ready for lunch.
b)
The teacher is going to give a test or quizz.
c)
It is time to go home.
d)
The teacher wants you to get ready for recess.
79.

A "reasonable judgement" is also known as

a)

an inference

b)

a conclusion

c)

a conjecture

d)

an analysis

80.

I opened my eyes. It was dark and I could smell breakfast cooking in the kitchen. I didn't want to get up to go to school today, but remembered I had a test.


What is the person doing?

a)

Waking up in the morning.

b)

Eating breakfast.

c)

Studying for a test.

d)

Painting a picture.

81.

What can you infer about this picture?

a)

The dog broke the vase.

b)

The vase was already broken.

c)

The human is mad at the dog.

d)

The dog feels bad.

82.

How do you draw a conclusion?

a)

Background knowledge + 2 pieces of textual evidence

b)

One piece of textual evidence

c)

At least three pieces of textual evidence

d)

You grab a pen and draw a picture!

83.

What does geological mean?

a)

How plants grow

b)

Earth's physical features

c)

Why animals build burrows

d)

Building houses

84.

What's a habitat?

a)

Environment

b)

Wildfire

c)

Government

d)

Organism

85.

Debris means

a)

Sediment

b)

Sand particles

c)

Remains

d)

Heavy equipment

86.

Advocates are

a)

Firefighters

b)

Foes

c)

Supporters

d)

Writers

87.

What is a valve?

a)

Tool

b)

Wrench

c)

Control device

d)

Steering wheel

88.

Which word makes the same vowel sound change as


Preside + ent = president

a)

Coincide + ence = Coincidence

b)

Elevate + or = elevator

c)

Need + ed = needed

d)

Inspect + or = inspector

89.

Which word makes the same vowel sound change as


Compete + tion = competition

a)

Congratulate + ion = Congratulation

b)

Delete + ion = deletion

c)

Conduct + or = conductor

d)

Repeat + ion = repetition

90.

Which word makes the same vowel sound change as


Reside + ence = residence

a)

Collide + sion = collision

b)

Endear + ment = endearment

c)

Instant + ance = instance

d)

Transfer + ence = transference

91.

Which word makes the same vowel sound change as


Custody + ian = custodian

a)

Operate + ion = operation

b)

Contrary + ian = contrarian

c)

History + ian = historian

d)

Rely + ance = reliance

92.

If you combine the verb convene with the ending -tion, you get the noun...

a)

Contion

b)

Convation

c)

Convention

d)

Convantation

93.
The story has features not seen in this world, such as magic, time travel, strange settings and fantastic characters
a)
mystery
b)
myth
c)
fantasy
d)
folktale 
94.
The word "genre" means...
a)
an animal
b)
a kind or type
c)
a food
d)
a genius
95.
Stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past.
a)
realistic fiction
b)
historical fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
folktales
96.
True story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by that person.
a)
autobiography
b)
realistic fiction
c)
biography
d)
poetry
97.
Story including magic, talking objects and usually a conflict between good and evil.
a)
mystery
b)
biography
c)
fantasy
d)
realistic fiction
98.
Star Wars is an example of what genre?
a)
historical fiction
b)
realistic fiction
c)
science fiction
d)
informational
99.
REALISTIC FICTION (a story that sounds like it could be real) is
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
100.
Fiction is
a)
Real Information
b)
Caption under a picture
c)
Made-Up Story
d)
 TV Guide
101.
A traditional story handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Types include fables, myths and fairy tales
a)
mystery
b)
fantasy
c)
folktale
d)
realistic fiction-adventure
102.

A story that is meant to be performed for an audience by that person

a)

Memoir

b)

Mystery

c)

Drama/Play

d)

Fantasy

103.

A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that may not be solved until the end of the story

a)

Mystery

b)

Biography

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Science Fiction

104.

The true story of a real person's life written by another person

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Dystopian

c)

Poetry

d)

Biography

105.

A piece of writing in verse form in which words are used to show images and express feelings; Sometimes rhymes

a)

Informational

b)

Poetry

c)

Memoir

d)

Science Fiction

106.

Texts and books are categorized into these two man categories

a)

Fiction and Nonfiction

b)

Biography and Poetry

c)

Historical Fiction and Informational

d)

Fiction and Realistic Fiction

107.

Can books qualify as more than one genre?

a)

No

b)

Maybe

c)

Yes

d)

I don't know

108.

What genre is it?

a)

fairy tale

b)

science fiction

c)

fantasy

109.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an example of what kind of book?
a)
Fantasy
b)
Historical Fiction
c)
Realistic Fiction
d)
Traditional Literature
110.
Texts about facts such as sports or animals are considered to be--
a)
Mystery
b)
Informational
c)
Fantasy
d)
Traditional Literature
111.
Text the uses rhythm and will sometimes rhyme.  
a)
Fiction
b)
Literary nonfiction
c)
Poetry
112.
This type of story has elements of futuristic technology and science.
a)
Fiction
b)
Future Fiction
c)
Fantasy
d)
Science Fiction
113.

Abundant means

a)

Salty

b)

Plentiful

c)

Scarce

d)

Frozen

114.

Another word for substance is

a)

Solid

b)

Gas

c)

Material

d)

Cycle

115.

Altitude means

a)

Height

b)

Heat

c)

Gravity

d)

Speed

116.

Trickles means

a)

Bursts

b)

Dribbles

c)

Floods

d)

Gushes

117.

What does condenses mean?

a)

Falls from the sky

b)

Spreads apart in oceans

c)

Becomes more compact

d)

Gives water molecules energy to escape

118.

Divide vaporize into correct syllables -

a)

Va/po/rize

b)

Vap/o/rize

c)

Vapo/rize

d)

Va/por/ize

119.

Divide bicycle into correct syllables -

a)

Bi/cy/cle

b)

Bi/cycle

c)

Bic/y/cle

d)

Bic/yc/le

120.

Divide economy into correct syllables -

a)

Eco/no/my

b)

E/con/omy

c)

Ec/onom/y

d)

E/con/o/my

121.

Divide elevator into correct syllables -

a)

E/lev/at/or

b)

El/evat/or

c)

El/e/va/tor

d)

El/eva/t/or

122.

Divide national into correct syllables -

a)

Nati/onal

b)

Na/tion/al

c)

Nat/ional

d)

Na/ti/on/al

123.

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?

a)

Don't be afraid to pull pranks.

b)

Halloween is mostly about candy, not joking.

c)

There are many kinds of pranks to use on people.

d)

Pranks can be fun, but be sure you are careful.

124.

Read the lines from a poem titled "Something New."


5 I said , "I'm scared to try, but I surely must. I'll regret it if I don't."

10 I said, "I'm terrified and trembling. I won't know unless I try."


The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker -

a)

does not want anyone to help him.

b)

is excited about the new thing he is trying.

c)

knows he will be upset with himself if he doesn't try.

d)

is confused about which activity to try first.

125.

I wish I would have been a better friend,

Maybe Jane would still be around.

I wish I had treated her right,

If only I could go back in time.

I wish, I wish, I wish.


What is emphasized by the repetition of the words "I wish" in the poem?

a)

the regret the speakers has about not being a better companion

b)

how mad her mom is at her

c)

the speaker's reason for not being nicer

d)

how much she wishes she wouldn't have hit her friend

126.

Which answer choice is a synonym for amusing in the paragraph below?

Mary loved unicorns, and she loved to make up fairy tales about them. Everyone in class thought it was amusing. Each day, they gathered around to hear the stories.

a)

annoying

b)

humorous

c)

uninteresting

d)

boring

127.

Which words from the paragraph below help the reader know the meaning of distinguish?


Everyone told Sandra and her mother that they looked just alike. From afar, it was hard to distinguish if it was Sandra or her mother coming.

a)

make special in some way

b)

tell the difference between

c)

see a picture

d)

confuse

128.
All story plots follow a natural order, which is known as the elements of plot. Which answer has the elements labeled in the correct order?
a)
Title, introductory paragraph, body
paragraph, and conclusion paragraph
b)
Resolution, climax, rising action, conflict,
falling action, exposition
c)
C. Exposition, conflict, rising action, climax,
falling action, resolution
d)
fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry
129.
What luck, I finally have a day off from work and the weather is perfect. It is sunny and cool with a mild breeze blowing. I have been waiting for a day like this for a long time.
Make an inference for the above situation.
a)
It's a great time to get some house work done
b)
There is a good chance it is going to rain
c)
School will probably be cancelled
d)
This will be great day to do something outside.
130.
Crayons have been used by people for many years. The idea to combine wax with color goes back thousands of years. The Egyptians used beeswax combined with color to paint on stones. They then used heat to melt the wax so it would stay in place. This method was used by many people around the world in the 17th and 18th centuries, in fact, it is still used today. While this may not be the easiest way to complete an art project, it is still an interesting way to add color to an object.
Which is the best main idea for this passage?
a)
Crayons are cool
b)
Crayons have only been around for a few years.
c)
Though different from today, Crayons have been used by people for
hundreds of years.
d)
Not all crayons are the same
131.
Conversation between two characters is called...
a)
A monologue
b)
A discussion
c)
A dialogue
d)
A quotation
132.
Person telling the story.
a)
Narrator
b)
Authors
c)
Monologue
d)
Dialogue
133.
When should I take breaks during STAAR test?
a)
Only when I need water and restroom break.
b)
After every passage and questions that go with the passage.
c)
After every question.
d)
NEVER!
134.
To infer is to
a)
just make any guess
b)
prove an answer with experience and text.
c)
guessing based on personal experience
135.

Which genre is about a perons life?

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Persasive

d)

Biography

136.

What does the word convey mean?

a)

What the author is trying to tell me

b)

the ending

c)

How the passage is organized

d)

main idea

137.
to show how things are different
a)
contrast
b)
differ
c)
enable
d)
imply
138.
to note how things are the same
a)
convey
b)
differ
c)
compare
d)
enable
139.

A _________ retells the main events of a story in a shorter version.

a)

theme

b)

summary

c)

solution

d)

point of view

140.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
 Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
 Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
141.
A summary does what?
a)
nothing
b)
tells an opinion
c)
makes an educated guess
d)
is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points
142.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
 Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
 There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.