Cause and Effect
Recalling Facts
Organizational Structures
Multiple Meaning Words
Plot and Foreshadowing
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In September, Allie joined her very first soccer team. It was called the Pink Panthers. Allie was so excited to finally be on a team. She had wanted to play all summer long but had to wait until fall to start playing. The soccer season was finally here, and Allie was ready. She had been practicing her soccer skills for weeks. After a couple of team practices, it was time for the Pink Panthers' first game of the year. The morning of the game, Allie jumped out of bed. She put on her soccer uniform and her special soccer shoes and ran to the back door. She wanted to kick the ball in the backyard before she left for the game. When she looked outside, Allie became very upset. It was raining. She would have to wait another week before she could play in a soccer game. What is one effect of the rain in the story? A. Allie can no longer be on the Pink Panthers soccer team. B. Allie has to wait another week to play in a soccer game. C. The Pink Panthers have to practice in Allie's backyard. D. The Pink Panthers need to play soccer on another field.
What is B. Allie has to wait another week to play in a soccer game.
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Theodore Roosevelt was often called "Teddy." After a hunting trip, this nickname got a new meaning. Roosevelt loved the outdoors. He was a hunter. He also loved animals. One time he was hunting with some of his helpers. Some reporters were there, too. For several days, the newspapers reported that the president had not shot any game. Finally, Roosevelt's helpers found a bear. They cornered the bear and gave it to him as a trophy. However, Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear and refused to shoot it. From then on, stuffed toy bears were called "teddy bears." When did Roosevelt refuse to shoot the bear? A. after his helpers gave it to him as a trophy B. was often called Teddy by people C. in the outdoors one day D. reporters got there first
What is A. after his helpers gave it to him as a trophy
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Getting ready to camp is almost as much work as setting up camp. First, my dad takes the camping gear from the attic. Then, everyone has a piece of equipment to check. My job is to check the tent. I make sure it has no holes or tears. After I check for holes, I spray the whole tent with Water-Off. This helps the tent stay dry if it rains. After all the gear is checked, we help Dad load the car. Finally, when the car is loaded, we set off for a weekend of mountain adventures. The paragraph above is organized as A. chronological order. B. cause and effect. C. comparison and contrast. D. narration.
What is A. chronological order
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The fans in the stadium went wild when the player scored the last goal. The word fans means _____________ in the sentence above. A. folded paper B. sports lovers C. television viewers D. cooling machines
What is B. sports lovers
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One day a scorpion needed to cross a river. He called on a nearby frog for help. "I cannot carry you on my back," said the frog, "for you will sting me and I shall drown." "I cannot sting you, fool," the scorpion said. "If I sting you, we both shall drown." The frog agreed to take the scorpion across the river on his back. Halfway across the river, the scorpion stung the frog with his poison stinger. As the frog began to drown, he scolded the scorpion, "Fool! Now we will both drown!" "I cannot help it," the scorpion said. "It is my nature." adapted from "The Scorpion and the Frog" by Aesop What is the frog's main conflict in the story? A. He does not know how to swim but needs to learn. B. He wants to become friends with the scorpion. C. He is afraid he will be stung by the scorpion. D. He needs to cross a river but cannot find a way.
What is C. He is afraid he will be stung by the scorpion.
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I woke up one morning in a crowded bed in a crowded room. Victor's elbow was jabbing me in the ribs. Mario had climbed out of his crib and crawled in with us. Now his leg lay across my face and I could hardly breathe. In the bed next to ours my other three brothers were sleeping. I was getting too big for this. I was almost nine years old, and I was tired of sharing a room with my five little brothers. More than anything in the whole world I wanted a room of my own. A little space was all I wanted, but there wasn't much of it. Our tiny house was shared by eight of us, and sometimes more when friends and relatives came to stay with us. Once a family with five kids lived with us for two months! It was noisy and a lot of fun. What is one effect of the narrator's house being small? A. The family will buy a bigger house. B. The house is too big for the family. C. The family has a lot of pet animals. D. The narrator wants her own room.
What is D. The narrator wants her own room.
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Theodore Roosevelt was often called "Teddy." After a hunting trip, this nickname got a new meaning. Roosevelt loved the outdoors. He was a hunter. He also loved animals. One time he was hunting with some of his helpers. Some reporters were there, too. For several days, the newspapers reported that the president had not shot any game. Finally, Roosevelt's helpers found a bear. They cornered the bear and gave it to him as a trophy. However, Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear and refused to shoot it. From then on, stuffed toy bears were called "teddy bears." Why wouldn't Roosevelt shoot the bear? A. His helpers asked him not to. B. Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear. C. The reporters got there first. D. He was often called Teddy.
What is B. Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear.
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You may wonder why you should eat vegetables. It's important to eat them because they are good for you. Vegetables have vitamins that help you grow. Vitamins give you good vision and strong bones. They make your body healthy. You should eat two to three servings of vegetables each day. The text organization in this passage is an example of A. sequence. B. problem and solution. C. compare and contrast. D. question and answer.
What is D. question and answer
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Billy's family goes to the coast every year so he can play in the sand and swim in the ocean. What does coast mean in the sentence above? A. to move along easily B. to sail along a shore C. the land next to the sea D. a slope for sledding
What is C. the land next to the sea
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One day a scorpion needed to cross a river. He called on a nearby frog for help. "I cannot carry you on my back," said the frog, "for you will sting me and I shall drown." "I cannot sting you, fool," the scorpion said. "If I sting you, we both shall drown." The frog agreed to take the scorpion across the river on his back. Halfway across the river, the scorpion stung the frog with his poison stinger. As the frog began to drown, he scolded the scorpion, "Fool! Now we will both drown!" "I cannot help it," the scorpion said. "It is my nature." adapted from "The Scorpion and the Frog" by Aesop What does the scorpion say to resolve the frog's fear? A. "Fool! Now we will both drown!" B. "I cannot help it. It is my nature." C. "I cannot carry you on my back." D. "If I sting you, we both shall drown."
What is D. "If I sting you, we both shall drown."
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There was an old apple tree in a farmer's garden. It was so old that it didn't grow apples anymore. But many sparrows, grasshoppers, and squirrels loved it—it was their home. One day, the farmer decided to chop the tree down. He felt it had become completely useless. Besides, he wanted to make furniture from the wood. So, the farmer got an ax and starting chopping. The animals that lived in the tree became very upset. "Please, sir," they begged him. "Don't cut this tree down. It is our only home!" But the farmer only struck harder at the tree. Suddenly, something in the hollow of the tree caught his eye—a beehive! The farmer found that it was full of honey. He tasted the honey. It was yummy! The farmer realized that the tree was not so useless after all. The beehive would provide his family with delicious honey. "Hey, you up there," he shouted to the animals. "I'm not going to cut down this tree. You can live in peace now." The sparrows, grasshoppers, and squirrels were very happy. How wonderful that the farmer liked honey! After all, that was the only reason the tree was still standing. What is one effect of the tree being old? A. The tree does not grow apples anymore. B. The animals do not want to live in the tree. C. The tree's leaves are not green anymore. D. The farmer does not want to cut it down.
What is A. The tree does not grow apples anymore.
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Theodore Roosevelt was often called "Teddy." After a hunting trip, this nickname got a new meaning. Roosevelt loved the outdoors. He was a hunter. He also loved animals. One time he was hunting with some of his helpers. Some reporters were there, too. For several days, the newspapers reported that the president had not shot any game. Finally, Roosevelt's helpers found a bear. They cornered the bear and gave it to him as a trophy. However, Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear and refused to shoot it. From then on, stuffed toy bears were called "teddy bears." How did teddy bears get their name? A. Teddy Roosevelt loved to hunt bears. B. Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear. C. Teddy found one after a hunting trip D. He was hunting with his two helpers.
What is B. Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear.
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Smoking cigarettes is very bad for your health. Cigarettes have tobacco inside of them. Tobacco is a type of plant that can be smoked. The smoke from tobacco has many chemicals that make cigarettes unhealthy. These chemicals join together to form tar. Tar is what makes cigarette smoke smell bad. It even gets on clothing, on skin and in the lungs! Tar is not safe for the lungs, which help your body breathe. It sticks to the cilia in your lungs. Cilia are tiny hairs that push out germs and dirt. If there is tar on the cilia, they cannot do their job. If germs and dirt live in the lungs, you can get sick. The tar can even make you get lung cancer. The text organization in this passage is an example of A. problem and solution. B. cause and effect. C. compare and contrast. D. sequence.
What is B. cause and effect.
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The play took too long, and everyone was bored. Most people left after the first act. What does the word play mean in the sentence above? The play took too long, and everyone was bored. Most people left after the first act. What does the word play mean in the sentence above? A. a show B. to have fun C. a park D. to cheat B. to have fun C. a park D. to cheat
What is A. a show
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"Rain, Rain, go away. Come back another day!" whined Melana and her sister, Kelly, as they stared at their soaked backyard. "You two should go outside and play," said Mom. "Mom, the weather is awful. Look! The rain is pouring," Melana said. "So," said Mom. "So?" the girls asked. "The weather is warm, so you will not catch a cold. There is not any thunder or lightning to worry about," Mom explained. "This is the perfect time for both of you to play in the rain." "Play in the rain?" Melana asked. "Sure," said Mom. "Think of it as nature's water park. I especially like it because admission is free." Kelly and Melana stared at Mom to make sure she was serious, and Mom finally asked, "Well, what are you two waiting for?" With that, Melana and Kelly scooted out the door. They danced around in the rain and splashed in puddles all afternoon. The rain made playing on the backyard swing even more fun. They never thought that a rainy day could be so exciting. What is the resolution to Melana and Kelly's conflict? A. Their mother suggests that the girls wear their raincoats. B. The girls play indoor games as their mother suggests. C. The girls play outside in the rain as their mother suggests. D. Their mother suggests that the girls put on dry clothes.
What is C. The girls play outside in the rain as their mother suggests.
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I got to stay with Gramma this weekend. We went to a petting zoo. I wanted to ride the Merry-Go-Round first. Gramma helped me onto a yellow and green horse. Gramma rode the one behind me. The Merry-Go-Round went round and round. Then Gramma bought some popcorn in a red box. I thought we were going to eat it, but Gramma said, "It's stale, Honey. They sell it for the deer to eat." We saw a whole bunch of deer inside a fence. Gramma opened the gate and we went in. All the deer came running at us. I was a little scared. I thought they were going to knock me down. "Don't be afraid," said Gramma. "They won't hurt you. They only want the popcorn." I reached into the box and held some out for the deer. They licked it off my hand. Their tongues tickled my hand when they licked it, and I got deer spit all over my hand! I wiped it off on my shorts. Just then, one of the deer grabbed the box right out of my hand and dropped it on the ground. All the other deer started tearing it apart. I was mad! "Get away from there," I said as I shoved the deer out of the way. I grabbed the box off the ground and held it tight to my chest. Gramma laughed so hard tears were coming out of her eyes. "Let me hold the box for you," she said. What caused the narrator to get mad? A. Gramma made her feed the hungry deer. B. A deer took the box of popcorn from her. C. Gramma did not go on the Merry-Go-Round. D. A deer licked her hand and left spit on it.
What is B. A deer took the box of popcorn from her.
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Hill Country Grocery Store Hours of Business Monday: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Sunday: Closed Sonya wants to buy groceries at 7:30 A.M. On which day of the week can Sonya do this? A. Saturday B. Sunday C. Monday D. Friday
What is A. Saturday
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Air pollution is a big problem in our cities. We need clean air in order to survive. Our air is dirty for a number of reasons. Cars are a big one. They give off harmful gases that pollute the air. Industries that do not have good filters on their smoke stacks also cause pollution. If laws aren't passed to keep people from polluting, that adds to the problem too. But the main cause of pollution is money. It costs money to make sure laws are followed. It also costs money for companies to put in air filters. This is money many people don't want to spend. But money doesn't mean much if we don't have clean air to breathe. 19. How is this paragraph organized? A. question/answer B. problem/solution C. sequence D. cause and effect
What is D. cause and effect
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Juan made a mark on his shirt with his pen and hopes it will wash out. The word mark means _______ in the sentence above. A. a target that is shot at B. the starting line at a race C. to keep track of a score D. a spot on something
What is D. a spot on something
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Joe's father sat down in his easy chair, reading a book. "Dad," Joe said. "There's a spider in the kitchen!" "So what?" Joe's father said, not looking up from his book. "You shouldn't be afraid of a little spider. I'm not." Joe thought for a minute, then asked his father, "Can I see that book you're reading, Dad?" "Sure," Joe's father handed him the book. He took off his reading glasses and wiped his eyes. Joe left the room and walked into the kitchen. THUMP! Joe returned with the book, smiling. "That's a nice book, Dad." "Sure," his father answered. He opened up the book and screeched when he found a large, hairy spider crushed in between the pages he had just been reading. He threw the book onto the floor and backed away from it. "It's still alive!" his dad screamed. "Kill it! Kill it!" Joe couldn't stop laughing. What is the best way to describe the plot of this story? A. Joe gets scared of a spider. His dad tells him not to be afraid. Joe plays a trick on his dad to show him just how scary spiders are. B. Joe's father finds a spider in a book and gets scared. He tries stepping on it, but it doesn't die. Finally, he uses a bug spray to kill it. C. A spider bites Joe, so his father cleans the bite with soap and water. Joe becomes scared of spiders, but his dad helps him get over his fear. D. Joe's father is reading a good book. Joe is bored. He asks his father if he can borrow the book. His father gives him the book to read.
What is A. Joe gets scared of a spider. His dad tells him not to be afraid. Joe plays a trick on his dad to show him just how scary spiders are.
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In a land far away, there was a castle. It was home to Princess Mia and her brother, Prince Henry. One day, Henry was getting ready to go swimming. Mia was playing by the pool with her favorite toy. It was a golden ball. Mia was not careful with her ball. She threw really high in the air. It did not come back to her. It went in the pool instead. Poor Princess! Luckily, Prince Henry was there to help her. He used his good swimming skills. He tried many times to rescue the ball from the bottom of the pool. Henry could not get it. Then, a beaver came from behind the bushes. He was a beaver hero! He had a tool belt and a cape. The Beaver Hero wanted to build a dam to rescue the Princess's ball from the pool. Mia did not think a dam was a good idea. The Beaver Hero decided to swim for the ball instead. The Beaver Hero got Mia's ball out of the pool. The Princess was so excited to see her ball. He was glad to help, but he wanted a reward for helping her. The Princess kissed the Beaver Hero. He turned into a Prince! His name was Bucky. Bucky, Mia, and Henry all played with the ball together. adapted from The Golden Ball created by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County What caused the Beaver Hero to help Mia? A. Mia did not want Henry to help her get her ball. B. Henry could not get the ball from the pool. C. The Beaver Hero was the only one who could swim. D. Henry did not want to go swimming for the ball.
What is B. Henry could not get the ball from the pool.
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Dear Rachel, Thank you for coming to my birthday party. I hope you had a good time. Also, thank you for my present. I really wanted a new tennis racket. My old one broke last year during my lesson. I think this one will help me be an even better tennis player! Maybe we can play tennis together next week. I will give you a call. Thank you again! Love, Wendy When did Wendy's old tennis racket break? A. playing tennis next week B. during her lesson C. when she called Rachel D. at her birthday party
What is B. during her lesson
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We break up the moon's orbit into phases. When the sun and the moon are on the same side of Earth, the sun lights the side of the moon that faces away from Earth. We don't see any sunlight on its front face, so it looks like there is no moon. We call this the new moon phase. Next, the crescent moon begins to show. You may see some faint light of the moon. As the new moon phase ends, the moon waxes, or appears to grow larger. Then, we see more of the moon's face. The lighted area grows over time from right to left from our view. We see only a thin bright curve. It is called the waxing crescent. Over the next seven days, we see the sunlight spread to cover the right half of the moon. This is called the first quarter. The visible part of the moon grows through the gibbous phase over the next seven days. When the moon and sun are on opposite sides of Earth and all are in a line, the sun shines past Earth directly onto the full face of the moon. Then, we see a "full moon." As the cycle goes on, we say the moon is waning, or growing smaller. Then, the amount of lighted area we see decreases, and the darkened area increases from right to left. You can tell if the moon is waxing or waning by whether the right side of the moon is dark or light. Another 14 days pass as the moon moves through the waning gibbous phase, then the third quarter, then the waning crescent phase, and seems to disappear in the new moon phase. Now, we're back to where we started about a month ago! The text organization in this passage is an example of A. similarity and difference. B. chronological order. C. question and answer. D. cause and effect.
What is B. chronological order.
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Annie took a bow when she was finished singing her song on stage. What does the word bow mean in the sentence above? A. a bending over of the body B. a loop or knot using strings C. making music using strings D. to give up on something
What is A. a bending over of the body
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James couldn't stop staring at the charm hanging from the rear-view mirror. The cars around him sped by. Some honked. Some yelled out at James. The charm, however, ticked and tocked and swayed to the rhythm of the car's push. It was hypnotic, and he found it hard to pay attention to anything. It took him back to when he was ten. He went to see a magician at school, and the magician dangled a huge medallion to hypnotize the audience. For a week, James couldn't get that medallion out of his head. It reminded him of simpler times. Now, he had too much to do. He had to go to the bank, to the grocery store, and then to work. His schedule rolled over and over again in his head. The charm, however, kept pace with the car. Suddenly, the sound of screeching brakes could be heard. James finally looked to the road to see a large semi-truck approaching fast. He slammed on his brakes and turned off of the road. His car dipped onto the road's shoulder and spun. He sat in his seat, pale as a ghost. In front of him, the charm kept swaying to the rhythm of the other passing cars. adapted from "Drifting" by c.safos Which detail from the passage foreshadows an event? A. the charm swaying to the car's rhythm B. the school audience being hypnotized C. the cars honking and yelling at James D. the car dipping onto the road's shoulder
What is C. the cars honking and yelling at James
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