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FAST Test Practice

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 9hrs 48mins

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Class
Date
1.
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. 
2.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

3.
Theme is the author's 
a)
story
b)
message
c)
characters
d)
setting
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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
7.
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
8.
A word that has a similar meaning to another.
a)
Synonym
b)
Antonym
c)
Homonym
d)
Auntie Nim
9.
A word that has the opposite meaning of another.
a)
Synonym
b)
Antonym
c)
Homonym
d)
Auntie Nim
10.
What is successful?
a)
full of success
b)
without success
11.

The suffix '-less' in the phrase, "Mary feels hopeless" shows that

a)

Mary is full of hope.

b)

Mary is without hope.

c)

Mary is someone who likes to hope.

12.

Identify the root word in : unhappy

a)

un

b)

happy

c)

unhappy

d)

none of the above

13.

write the word that describes: To heat again

a)

reheat

b)

unheat

c)

preheat

d)

disheat

14.

The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky.It was almost as bright as day!

a)

glitter

b)

darken

c)

cover

d)

lighten up

15.

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

a)

vacation

b)

principal

c)

teacher

d)

job

16.
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.
17.
Non-fiction is...
a)
true and informational
b)
not real
18.
In the question, "Which sentence best  illustrates Noah's conflict?", illustrates means: 
a)
evidence
b)
names
c)
explains 
d)
infers
19.
The central idea is what the story is mostly about.
a)
True
b)
False
20.

Did you know that tornadoes come from thunderstorms? Thunderclouds build up when cool, dry air runs into warm, wet air. If enough cool air runs into warm air, clouds can start to gain energy and power. A tornado can result from this energy. A tornado is a spinning column created by the thunderstorm’s strong winds. The winds are so strong that they can pick up water, dust, and scraps. A tornado can spin over 200 miles per hour, which means that it has a lot of force.


How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

a)

The wind provides energy.

b)

Water and dust help provide energy.

c)

If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.

21.

“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m so mad Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.


What details can you find in the text that shows that the window was broken?

a)

There was glass all over the floor.

b)

A neighbor threw a ball through it.

c)

Tommy threw a baseball through it.

22.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."


How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

a)

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a home anymore.

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know and he is scared.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother for a while.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

23.

1)Joe is a happy child who likes to help others. (2) His brother, Jim, is always in a bad mood. (3) Joe’s friend Ed is nice, but sometimes he is too competitive. (4) All of the children enjoy playing basketball after school.


Which sentence contains information about a grouchy child?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

1)Roses are very poplar, especially in February. (2) A rose is a flowering plant that is colorful and smells good. (3) They are often given on Valentine’s Day. (4) Be careful of the thorns!


Which sentence contains the definition of a rose?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

1)Alan is a boy I know. (2) Tom is friends with him. (3) Alan is a great athlete and a wonderful friend. (4) Tom likes to play sports too. (5) Ted is also friends with Alan.


Which sentence shows the author thinks favorably about a person?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

(1) Joya received a letter from her friend, Jamie. (2) Jamie told Joya about her new home. (3) She moved to a farm in the country. (4) She made two new friends, Samantha and Isabelle. (5) Joya smiled when she read the letter. (6) She put the letter away in her desk drawer.


Which sentence reveals how Joya feels?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

27.

It was Sara’s birthday. Her mother baked a cake. Her father drove them to the mall. Her older sister bought her a drink. Sara spilled it on the floor. She cried until her sister bought her another one.

What caused Sara to be upset?

a)

Her father drove them to the mall.

b)

She cried until she got another one

c)

She spilled her drink

d)

He mother baked a cake.

28.

1)Do you own a golden retriever? (2) Golden retriever’s make great pets. (3)They are friendly to everyone. (4) They make you feel better when you feel lonely. (5) They also help guard a house.

What sentence is the main idea?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

29.

Baking muffins is fun! The tins must be buttered. Then, mix the muffin ingredients and pour into the tins. Finally, put the tins in the oven. Once they are cool, then it is time to eat!


What is the third step in this procedure?

a)

Put the tin in the oven.

b)

Butter the Tin

c)

Mix the muffins

d)

Pour the mixture into the tins

e)

Eat the muffins

30.

washing clothes by hand was done in the distant past. What does “distant” mean in this sentence?

a)

quiet

b)

unfriendly

c)

unclear

d)

faraway

31.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

32.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Clean jars before recycling them.

c)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

33.

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she get her blender and all her ingredients out on the counter top. Then, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. Last, she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.

What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

a)

Banana

b)

Berries

c)

Milk

d)

Juice

34.

Ms. Wood reads to her class every day. She reads poems to them. Poems make her students think. They have to think hard to figure out the poems.

What is the main idea?

a)

Poems make Ms. Wood’s students think

b)

Ms. Woods likes to read

c)

Poems are read in the classroom.

d)

Ms. Wood’s students like poems.

35.

Andrew changed from being a poor student, to a successful one. The change was gradual, but he worked hard and it made a difference

What does the word “gradual” mean?

a)

Poor

b)

Successful

c)

Slow but steady

d)

Fast and Quick

36.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
37.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
38.
This feature will list the important words in alphabetical order and give you the page number to find the word.
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
39.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
  Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
40.
What is the theme of this story? 
a)
Don't be lazy.
b)
Have as much fun as you can before you die.
c)
Don't steal.
d)
Look before you leap.
41.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street. 
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention. 
d)
One good turn deserves another.
42.
This feature is used to show one or more locations/ geographical regions.
a)
Glossary
b)
Maps
c)
Captions
d)
None of the above
43.
Lee ___ a long letter to her friend.
a)
write
b)
wrong
c)
wrote
d)
wrapped
44.
Ming had one more ___ to win the game.
a)
chant
b)
chunk
c)
chance
d)
chase
45.
The dog's growl sounded ___.
a)
fierce
b)
forward
c)
farce
d)
fleece
46.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
a)
peanut allergies
b)
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods
c)
yummy
d)
delicious
47.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
48.
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets.  How were the friends' homes different?
a)
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b)
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c)
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
49.
Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a)
They both want to marry the prince.
b)
The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c)
Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
50.
I have a pet dog and cat in my house.  My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep.  They both love to cuddle with me on the couch.  How are my pets similar? 
a)
They both chew on things.
b)
They both love to cuddle.
c)
They both sleep a lot.
51.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day.  The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital.  How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a)
They work with children.
b)
They work in hospitals.
c)
They work with many people.
52.
Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?
a)
They are eating with a spoon.
b)
It is hot outside.
c)
I like to eat ice cream.
d)
They are eating ice cream.
53.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. 
What skill is used in this paragraph?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Descriptive
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Cause and Effect
54.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
55.
Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?
a)
They both have short legs and powerful tails.
b)
They both eat eggs.
c)
They are both green.
d)
They both have hairy skin.
56.

What is a setting in a story?

a)

lesson being taught

b)

where and when the story occurs

c)

the events happening in the story

57.
What is the setting of the passage below?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion. 
a)
winter in a train station of a busy city
b)
a hospital in the future
c)
a summer morning in a castle
d)
a grocery store in the 1980's
58.

What is the plural form of the word box?

a)

box's

b)

box'es

c)

boxs

d)

boxes

59.

What is the plural form of the word leaf?

a)

leaf's

b)

leafs

c)

leavies

d)

leaves

60.

What is a character trait?

a)

What someone looks like

b)

What someone is like on the inside

c)

A rumor or lie about someone

d)

Someone's name

61.

 

Adrian wanted to dunk a basketball more than anything. He would not give up until he could do it. He would work in the gym for hours practicing his steps and jumping at just the right time.

Adrian is...

a)

Sad

b)

Lazy

c)

Determined

d)

Boring

62.

What is the theme of a story?

a)

The title

b)

Events that happened in the story

c)

A lesson that the reader learns from the story

d)

The illustrations in a story

63.

That movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying.

What does humorous probably mean?

a)

Boring

b)

Funny

c)

Sad

d)

Long

64.

Select the meaning of the underlined word: At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like lemonade and sweet tea.

a)

Bread

b)

Utensils

c)

Desserts

d)

Drinks

65.

The teacher said, "I need you to be all ears." What does "to be all ears" mean?

a)

To not listen

b)

To listen very carefully

c)

To have more than one earring

d)

To cover your ears

66.

I woke up late for school, so I quickly ate breakfast at home. I finally arrived at my classroom and sat down at my desk. I got into my mom's car and she drove me to school.

Are these events sequenced correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

67.

Which could be a possible theme for a story?

a)

Allie did not like eating vegetables.

b)

The dog was so happy while she played with her owner.

c)

Always be yourself.

d)

In Enemy Pie, the boy does not like his neighbor.

68.

"The trees danced in the wind" is an example of which type of figurative language?

a)

Idiom

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

69.

"Her eyes were diamonds" is an example of which type of personification?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Idiom

c)

Personification

70.

Which piece of evidence backs up the idea that Peter is creative?

a)

Peter tripped his little brother, and laughed as he fell down

b)

Peter bit into an apple and yelled out, "Ew!"

c)

Peter built a model of his school building using clay and paint

d)

Peter high fived his friend and said, "Nice job!"