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1.

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.

2.

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about school

b)

to teach you how to get good grades

c)

to persuade you to work hard in school

d)

to explain the best colleges

3.

What is an antonym of expensive?

a)

cheap

b)

pricey

c)

pretty

d)

unique

4.

Which word is the best synonym for fast?

a)

clear

b)

main

c)

clean

d)

quick

5.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.

What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

6.

The museum displayed ancient artifacts like jewlery, coins, and spears.

What does the underlined word mean?

a)

objects made by humans

b)

bodies of water

c)

natural objects

7.

Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.

A dispute is a __________.

a)

musical instrument

b)

choice of music

c)

discovery

d)

disagreement

8.

"Are we really doing this?" Jeremy turned to his brother. Sweat dripped down his back as he looked up what must be 200 feet to the top of the roller coaster. He had thought it seemed like a brave and adventurous thing to do, but now he was having second thoughts. He needed to make a quick decision, but knew he would never hear the end of it if he chickened out. His brother was always teasing him about his fear of heights, or acrophobia. He took a deep breath and knew that he would just have to go through with this. What point of view is used above?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

9.

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

Jenny likes bright colors.

b)

Jenny was going to paint her room.

c)

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

d)

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

10.

Getting paid for good grades is sending a mixed message to our kids. By paying kids for getting A's, we are showing them that you should only work hard in life so that you can be rewarded with money. But this isn't always the case. Sometimes you should work hard , becausee it is the right and expected thing to do. You should be giving %100 of your effort in school because it is the responsible thing to do, not because you are getting paid for it. Students should be working hard to learn skills that will help them as an adult, not working hard for the purpose of making money. Working hard is just a part of life.
What is the author's point of view?

a)

We should pay students for good grades to teach them important life lessons.

b)

We shouldn't pay students for good grades, they should want to work hard because it is the right thing to do.

c)

Working hard is important.

d)

Being responsible is important.

11.

My family went to an all you can eat buffet at lunch time. My brother filled his plate three times and didnt leave a single crumb. I dont understand how he can gorge himself but never gain any weight.
What does the word gorge mean in the sentence?

a)

a narrow valley

b)

a mountain

c)

beautiful

d)

to eat greedily

12.

Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive.

a)

The baby animal will watch its parent to learn how to hunt, play, and defend itself.

b)

Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.

c)

Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.

d)

Food is extremely limited or scarce throughout winter months.

13.

Some turtles have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection. Their hard shells allow them protection from dangers in their environment or predators. Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.
What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter

b)

Turtles have many physical features that help them survive

c)

many animals learn behaviors that help them survive

d)

Water animals are interesting

14.

Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below?
Hibernation helps animals survive during the winter.

a)

Birds will watch its mother to learn how to build a nest and where it is safe to do so

b)

Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly

c)

Some turtles even have abilities to reach their head all the way back to their tails to bite which is a form of protection.

d)

Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.

15.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

a)

The TV is broken.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

16.

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

a)

clues

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

theme

17.

In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rain forest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog. They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.”

The author’s purpose in writing the paragraph above is to--

a)

explain why glass frogs have certain features.

b)

describe how scientists discovered a new species of frog.

c)

convince readers to help protect the glass frog’s environment.

d)

entertain the reader with fun facts about glass frogs.

18.

"We need limits," said one parent in Dallas, Texas. He believes some books do not belong in school libraries. Many people say that books which have violence or bad words shouldn't be in schools. Some parents want the Hunger Games books removed because they include violence and adult themes. Some people say that parents know what is best for their kids and that they should have the right to decide which books should or should not be allowed in school libraries. Books should meet certain requirements before they are put in schools. If a book is not good for all kids, it should not be in a school library. Most parents don't have time to find out everything their kids are reading. They should be able to trust schools to do that for them.

What is the main idea of the selection above?

a)

Parents trust schools to use books that are good for kids.

b)

Books available in school libraries should contain material that is kid-friendly.

c)

Hunger Games books should be removed from schools because they contain violence.

d)

Parents should be able to decide which books are available in school libraries.

19.

Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.

“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.

What is the main message of the passage?

a)

Take shortcuts to get what you need in life.

b)

Teamwork can get the job done faster.

c)

Working together is always important.

d)

Always show your friends how thankful you are.

20.

Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.

“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.

Which sentence from the passage supports the theme?

a)

They raked up the leaves in record time!

b)

Thank you so much for your help!

c)

Two heads are better than one!

d)

Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden.

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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

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