Making Connections
A character in a story feels nervous on the first day of school. What is a text‑to‑self connection you could make?
A. “I once felt nervous on my first day too.” B. “Schools exist in many countries.” C. “The character is fictional.” D. “The story has chapters.”
A. “I once felt nervous on my first day too.”
Passage: “Lila stomped into the room and slammed her backpack on the floor.” What can you infer?
A. She is excited B. She is angry C. She is tired D. She is hungry
B. She is angry
Which sentence is a retell?
A. “The story was good.” B. “First the dog got lost, then the girl found him.” C. “I like dogs.” D. “Dogs are pets.”
B. “First the dog got lost, then the girl found him.”
A recipe tells you how to make pancakes. Author’s purpose?
A. Persuade B. Describe C. Entertain D. Inform
D. Inform
Which sentence is a good introduction?
A. “Here is why recess is important.” B. “Recess is fun.” C. “Recess happens every day.” D. “Recess is outside.”
A. “Here is why recess is important.”
A text describes a family planting a garden together. Which connection links the text to society?
A. Gardens need water B. Many communities grow food locally C. Plants are green D. Families eat dinner
B. Many communities grow food locally
Passage: “Marcus kept checking the clock and tapping his foot.” Inference?
A. He is bored B. He is nervous or impatient C. He is sleepy D. He is confused
B. He is nervous or impatient
Which is the best summary?
A. “The book is long.” B. “A boy learns to be responsible after he adopts a puppy.” C. “The puppy is cute.” D. “I want a puppy.”
B. “A boy learns to be responsible after he adopts a puppy.”
A comic about a silly robot who keeps tripping over wires. Author’s purpose?
A. Entertain B. Persuade C. Inform D. Argue
A. Entertain
Which is a transitional word?
A. “First,” B. “Dog,” C. “Wow,” D. “Stop,”
A. “First,”
You read two texts about teamwork: one is a story, one is an article. What is a text‑to‑text connection?
A. “Both show people working together to solve a problem.” B. “I like teamwork.” C. “Teamwork is important.” D. “The story has characters.”
A. “Both show people working together to solve a problem.”
Passage: “The sky darkened, and the wind pushed the trees sideways.” Inference?
A. A storm is coming B. It is nighttime C. It is winter D. The trees are weak
A. A storm is coming
Passage: “The team practiced for weeks. On game day, they worked together and won.” Which answer uses text evidence?
A. “They won because they were lucky.” B. “They won because they were the home team.” C. “They won because they were tall.” D. “They won because they practiced and worked together.”
D. “They won because they practiced and worked together.”
A poster says, “Save Water! Turn off the faucet.” Author’s purpose?
A. Retell B. Entertain C. Inform D. Persuade
D. Persuade
Which sentence is a good conclusion?
A. “Recycling is green.” B. “Recycling is a word.” C. “That’s why recycling helps our planet.” D. “Recycling is in the story.”
C. “That’s why recycling helps our planet.”
A story shows a character helping a neighbor after a storm. Which connection shows deeper thinking?
A. “Storms are scary.” B. “I once helped someone after a storm, just like the character.” C. “Storms happen in many places.” D. “The character is kind.”
B. “I once helped someone after a storm, just like the character.”
Passage: “Jenna hid her drawing when her classmates walked by.” Inference?
A. She is proud B. She is confused C. She is angry D. She is embarrassed or shy
D. She is embarrassed or shy
Which summary keeps the meaning and order?
A. “A girl finds a map, gets lost, and then goes home.” B. “A girl goes home.” C. “A girl gets lost, finds a map, and then goes home.” D. “A girl likes maps.”
C. “A girl gets lost, finds a map, and then goes home.”
Passage: “The author explains that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in a community.” What is the author’s message?
A. Kindness is powerful B. Communities are large C. People are busy D. Kindness is rare
A. Kindness is powerful
A paragraph has ideas in this order:
1. Conclusion
2. Introduction
3. Details
How should it be rearranged?
A. 2, 3, 1
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 3, 2, 1
D. 2, 1, 3
A. 2, 3, 1
You read a poem about protecting nature and an article about recycling. What is the strongest connection?
A. Both mention trees B. Both encourage people to care for the environment C. Both are short D. Both use paragraphs
B. Both encourage people to care for the environment
Passage: “Even though the race was over, Sam kept practicing every afternoon.” Inference?
A. Sam is bored B. Sam dislikes running C. Sam wants to improve D. Sam forgot the race ended
C. Sam wants to improve
Passage: “Mia studied every night. She asked questions in class and practiced problems until she understood them.” What evidence supports the idea that Mia is hardworking?
A. She likes math B. She studied and practiced every night C. She sits in the front row D. She has a backpack
B. She studied and practiced every night
Passage: “The author describes how recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.” Author’s purpose?
A. To persuade readers to recycle B. To entertain readers with a story C. To confuse readers D. To describe a character
A. To persuade readers to recycle
Which revision improves clarity? Original: “The dog ran. Fast the dog ran across the yard.”
A. “The dog ran fast across the yard.” B. “The dog ran dog ran.” C. “Fast yard dog.” D. “The dog is a dog.”
A. “The dog ran fast across the yard.”