Editing
4.11 Bi Dix
4.11 Bi Dix
Author's Purpose 4.10 A C
Figurative Language, information and argumentative Texts
4.9 B Di Eiii
4.9 B Di Eiii
Story Elements
4. 8 A B C
4. 8 A B C
Vocabulary 4.3 B
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4.11 (Dix)
During the elizabethan era, Queen Elizabeth the 1 was in power. This is also known at the golden age in English history.
What capitalisation, if any, is needed in this sentence?
Elizabethan era
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4.10 (C)
This text feature helps me know what words are important in the text.
Bolded words.
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4.9 (Di)
The penguin is a bird, but it foes not fly. Penguins are not like other birds. They are unique birds, and although they do have feathers, even their feathers are unusual. Other birds have rows of feathers that grow in a specific patter. A penguin's feathers grow all over, like hair on a mammal. You will not see penguins in the air, and you will not see them in trees.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Penguin's are unique birds
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4.8 (B)
The conversation between Opal and Otis in paragraphs 10 through 18 suggests that Otis is -
- Disappointed that he is not going to sell anything.
- Uncertain about whether to hire Opal.
- Ashamed of the mess in the pet store.
- Worried about what Opal will do next.
Uncertain about whether to hire Opal.
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4.3 (B)
But after he had worked hard, he saw the corn wither and droop, for no rain fell, and he began to fear that he was to have no crop.
What does the word wither mean in this sentence?
To become dry.
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4.11 (Dix)
While reading a wrinkle in time, I came to learn more about writing my own life story with the template provided instead of relying on other people to write it for me.
What capitalisation, if any, is needed in this sentence?
A Wrinkle in Time.
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4.10 (C)
This graphic feature can help to know the parts of a flower.
Diagram
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4.9 (B)
Laughter is the best medicine.
What figurative language is this an example of?
Metaphor.
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4.8 (A)
What is the main message of the story?
- People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.
- People who want to work for others must always keep their promises.
- People who do not give up are more likely to get what they want.
- People who work hard are more successful in life than those who do not
People who do not give up and more likely to get what they want
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4.3 (B)
It worked, but his bouncer wasn't as springy as he wanted it to be. Nissen continued refining it. He wanted it to be just right so he could work on his sports skills.
What does the word refining mean?
Making improvements.
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4.11 (Dix)
Over my summer vacation I started working on learning german so I could have a conversation with my grandmother from Germany.
What capitalisation, if any, is needed in this sentence?
German.
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4.10 (A)
The author wrote this article most likely to -
- Convince the reader to support the work that dogs do for others
- Inform the reader about the special work of an unusual dog
- Explain to the reader how a dog becomes a service animal
- Teach the reader how to train dogs to surf
Inform the reader about the special work of an unusual dog.
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4.9 (B)
Lightning danced across the sky.
What figurative language is this an example of?
Personification.
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4.8 (C)Which of these events from the story causes Otis to consider giving Opal a job?
- Opal finds a leach and a collar that Winn-Dixie likes.
- Otis explains that the parrot does not like being around dogs.
- Otis learns that Winn-Dixie howls when he is away from Opal.
- Opal mentions some chores that she could do at the pet store.
Opal mentions some chores that she could do at the pet store.
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4.3 (B)
Some of these experienced and determined players mat be good enough to compete in the annual National Marbles Tournament in Wildwood New Jersey. The competition was first held in 2022. Each year, thousands of competitors attend.
What does the word annual mean?
Each year.
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4.11 (Bi)
(1) He stretched his leg just a bit too far and tripped right over one of the brown hills! (2) Daniel shrieked as a swarm of ants burst out over the top of the hill. (3) In just seconds the ants had covered Daniels feet and were crawling up his legs.
Which sentence could best follow and support sentence 2?
- He knew just what he needed to do, fast!
- It looked like a volcano of tiny, angry insects!
- He shrieked sometimes when he was surprised.
- They burst right out of the top of a little hill.
It looked like a volcano of tiny, angry insects!
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4.10 (A)
The most likely reason that the author provides the information in paragraph 1 of the article "The Broken Crayon Solution" is -
- to explain why Cassidy wanted to make her invention
- to explain why Cassidy has so many crayons
- to explain who helped Cassidy to become an inventor
- to explain what color of crayon Cassidy likes best
To explain why Cassidy wants to make her invention
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4.9 (B)
As boring as watching paint dry.
What figurative language is this an example of?
Simile.
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4.8 (B)
When Max shows his father the time capsule he dug up, Max's father most likely feels -
- Amazed that Max found it when he could not
- Pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him
- Upset that Max is no longer helping Grandpa plant a tree
- Concerned about what Max will think when he sees what is in the can
Pleased to see things that were once meaningful to him.
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4.3 (B)
Initially, it was difficult to find people who were willing to contribute the fruit on their trees.
What does the word initially mean?
At first.
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4.11 (Bi)
(1) Livy and Hailey are twins, but Livy was born with many health problems. (2) Livy is unable to speak or walk, and sometimes she has to spend time in the hospital. (3) She also has epilepsy, which is a brain condition that causes a person to have seizures. (4) There are different types of seizures, and many cause muscles to shake or jerk. (5) There are other kinds of brain conditions that people can be born with, too.
Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph?
Sentence 5.
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4.10 (A)
If you ever wonder what an elephant is paying attention to, don't watch its eyes. But the tip of that super-sensitive smeller is always on the move, sniffing out the answers to some important questions: What did my friend eat for breakfast? Who's been in this watering hole recently? Are there any predators nearby?
The author includes questions at the end of this paragraph most likely -
- To show the details scientists want to learn about elephants.
- To show that an elephant's most important sense in the sense of smell.
- To show that elephants can identify members in their heard.
- To show that elephants gather information from different smells.
To show that elephants gather information from different smells.
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4.9 (Eiii)
While having free time prior to taking the STAAR test may be what the students want, it is not what is best for them. Teachers work hard to prepare them for the test, and need students to understand how important it is to study and make sure they are prepared for their test.
Who is the target audience of this excerpt?
Students taking the STAAR test.
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4.8 (C)
What effect does Max working on Grandpa's yard have on the plot of the story?
- It makes Dad proud of Max
- It causes Max to become tired and grumpy
- It leads Max to a surprise discovery
- It proves to Grandpa that Max is a good helper
It leads Max to a surprise discovery
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4.3 (B)
First, people who work with children let Annie's group know about children who have lost their homes or experienced other difficulties. Then Wignali's friends and other volunteers fill bags to fit the needs of those children. They have bags that are appropriate for children of different ages.
Which words help to understand what appropriate means? Select your answer from the bolded words.
Fit the needs of