Vocab Definitions
Context Clues
Key Ideas and Details
Author's Craft and Purpose
Challenge Questions
100
Jody was unable to start the car.
What does the prefix “un” mean in the word, “unable”?
A. again
B. not
C. with
D. before
B. not
Jody was unable to start the car.
100
“Jello the cat is missing. I’m going to __________ for her in the woods.”
A. walk
B. whisper
C. search
D. tremble
C. search
“Jello the cat is missing. I’m going to search for her in the woods.”
100
Some people like to use a dryer. Others hang their wet clothes on a line to dry. Simply hang each piece of clothing with two close pins. The warm sun does all of the work! Then, unpin the close pins to take the clothes down.
What type of weather is needed to dry the clothes?
A. a cloudy day
B. a rainy day
C. a sunny day
D. a snowy day
C. a sunny day
100
What is the value of a Quarter note/rest?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. ¼ 
C. 1
100
What is “astronomy”?
A. the study of stars and planets
B. the study of rocks
C. the study of books and magazines
D. the study of student behavior
A. the study of stars and planets
200
Send a check for $5.00 in order to buy the Quickie Time Stapler.
1. to look closely at something
2. to slow down
3. a form of payment
4. a position in the game of chess
Which is the definition of “check” as used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
Definition 3
3. a form of payment
Send a check for $5.00 in order to buy the Quickie Time Stapler.
200
Joan wants to connect the links of the chain back together again.
What does it mean to “connect”?
A. to buy
B. to shake
C. to crush
D. to join
D. to join
Joan wants to connect the links of the chain back together again.
200
During the first three weeks, puppies don’t see, hear and smell very well. They sleep a lot during this time period. At four weeks of age, they begin to walk. They also start making friends with the other puppies.
What happens at 4 weeks of age?
A. puppies don’t see very well
B. puppies don’t hear very well
C. puppies sleep a lot
D. puppies interact with other puppies
D. puppies interact with other puppies
They also start making friends with the other puppies.
200
The best beach to visit is Sanibel Island, Florida. The water is warm and calm. The amount of beautiful shells is endless. If you don’t like crowds, the best time to go is in the spring and summer. During the winter, it is very crowded.
What is the author’s opinion of Sanibel Island?
A. The water is too hot.
B. There are not enough shells.
C. It has lots of shells, but it is always too crowded.
D. It is a great place to visit during the spring and summer.
A. It is a great place to visit during the spring and summer.
If you don’t like crowds, the best time to go is in the spring and summer. During the winter, it is very crowded.
200
What is another word for “exactly”?
A. quickly
B. lately
C. correctly
D. quietly
A. correctly
300
Karl Benz invented the first car.
What does “invent” mean?
A. to buy
B. to write about
C. to create
D. to sell
C. to create
Karl Benz invented the first car.
300
It is fun to ___________ in the water.
The class made a ____________ for the parade.
Which word will fit in BOTH spaces?
A. swim
B. flag
C. float
D. jump
It is fun to float in the water.
The class made a float for the parade.
C. float
300
Passage 1 - Flamingos are large, pink birds. They often stand on one leg. They like to eat insects.
Passage 2 –Seagulls are medium sized, grey and white birds. They have markings on their heads and wings. They like to eat fish.
How are these passages alike?
A. They are both about grey birds.
B. They both talk about eating fish.
C. They both describe a type of bird.
D. They both talk about standing on one leg.
C. They both describe a type of bird.
300
(1) A cupcake is a small cake for one person. (2) They are baked in thin paper. (3) They are served with icing on top. (4) They are the best tasting dessert in the world. (5) They are often served at birthday parties.
In which sentence does the author state how she feels about cupcakes?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
C. Sentence 4
(4) They are the best tasting dessert in the world.
300
What is the antonym of “wealthy”?
A. happy
B. sad
C. smart
D. poor
D. poor
400
The nurse put a band-aid on Jeff’s knee. It feels better now.
What does the suffix “er” mean in the word, “better”?
A. more
B. most
C. able
D. with
A. more
The nurse put a band-aid on Jeff’s knee. It feels better now.
400
The material was smooth to the touch.
How did the material feel?
A. silky
B. sandy
C. warm
D. rough
The material was smooth to the touch.
A. silky
400
Squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing. This is because they gnaw their food. They are considered small sized rodents. They like to eat nuts and seeds. They gather nuts in the fall. In the winter, squirrels stay underground.
Why do squirrels gather nuts in the fall?
A. because they gnaw their food
B. to have food in the winter
C. because they are small sized rodents
D. to have food that turns into seeds
B. to have food in the winter
400
There are many differences between dogs and cats. Dogs bark and like to play fetch. Cats meow and like to climb. They both make very good pets!
Which organization structure is used in this passage?
A. Sequence of Events
B. Order of Importance
C. Cause and Effect
D. Compare and Contrast
D. Compare and Contrast
There are many differences between dogs and cats. Dogs bark and like to play fetch. Cats meow and like to climb. They both make very good pets!
400
Stack all of the lunch trays. Discard any leftover food.
What does “discard” mean?
A. save
B. wrap up
C. bake
D. throw away
D. throw away
500
Mrs. Brown was surprised to learn that Angela was greedy.
“Greedy” people -
A. are very smart.
B. don’t like to share.
C. are very kind.
D. like to hit others.
B. don’t like to share.
“Greedy” people don’t like to share.
500
The weather looks ___________ today.
The county ___________ is coming to town.
Which word will fit in BOTH spaces?
A. sunny
B. fair
C. parade
D. rainy
B. fair
The weather looks fair today.
The county fair is coming to town.
500
The Osprey is also called a Sea Hawk. It is a fish-eating bird of prey. They have black tips on their wings. They also have bandit mask markings around their eyes. This makes them unique. They like to nest up high in the air.
What is the BEST way to identify an Osprey?
A. Look for a bird eating a fish.
B. Look for a bird with black tips on their wings.
C. Look for a bird with bandit mask markings.
D. Look for a bird in a high nest.
C. Look for a bird with bandit mask markings.
They also have bandit mask markings around their eyes. This makes them unique.
500
Andrew wanted to make the baseball team. He practiced catching the ball with his father every night. He jogged around the block every day to get in shape. He practiced hitting the ball with the bat every day. He made the team!
Which organization structure is used in this passage?
A. Descriptive Words
B. Order of Importance
C. Cause and Effect
D. Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Andrew wanted to make the baseball team. He practiced catching the ball with his father every night. He jogged around the block every day to get in shape. He practiced hitting the ball with the bat every day. He made the team!
Cause: Practice Effect: Made Team
500
The bird will ___________ his wings soon.
The jar has a plastic ___________ on top.
Which word will fit in BOTH spaces?
A. close
B. lid
C. flop
D. flap
D. flap
The bird will flap his wings soon.
The jar has a plastic flap on top.