Mixed 1
1.
Great Danes are the best dogs in the world. Even
though they're very large, they make good pets
for people living in apartments because they
don't move around much. You should get one!
What is the author's purpose in writing this text?
A) to persuade the reader to get a Great Dane
B) to share information about big dogs
C) to entertain with a dog story
D) to share information about apartment living
Great Danes are the best dogs in the world. Even though they're very large, they make good pets for people living in apartments because they don't move around much. You should get one! What is the author's purpose in writing this text? A) to persuade the reader to get a Great Dane B) to share information about big dogs C) to entertain with a dog story D) to share information about apartment living
6.
Margie looked in her cart. She had milk, eggs,
bread and cereal. She headed to the frozen
vegetable section. Finally, she decided to buy
some apples and bananas in the fruit section.
Where is Margie?
A) She is at home.
B) She is in a grocery store.
C) She is in a toy store.
D) She is in a cart store.
B. She is in a grocery store.
11.
Annalynn worked on her science project
every night for several weeks. On the day of
the science fair, she smiled as she saw a blue
ribbon pinned to her posterboard.
How did Annalynn feel about her project?
A) Embarrassed
B) Proud
C) Pleasant
D) Uncaring
B) Proud
16.
Beth was repainting her room. The walls were
almost done .She decided just one more coat
of paint and she'd be finished!
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A) outer garment worn to keep warm
B) layer
C) the fur of an animal
D) a winter jacket
B.) Layer
2.
It was very quiet in the classroom when the fire
alarm rang. The students lined up quickly at the
door. They walked outside calmly and lined up
in a field.
What happened because the fire alarm rang?
A) Students played outside in the field.
B) The classroom got quiet.
C) Students became upset.
D) Students lined up and went outside.
D) Students lined up and went outside.
7.
Honey bees communicate with each other. They
can tell other bees where to find food. Honey
bees return to the hive and do a dance that lets
the other bees know where the food is located.
What is the main idea of this selection?
A) Honey bees can talk to other bees.
B) Honey bees fly to far locations for food.
C) Honey bees dance to communicate.
D) Honey bees always return to their hive.
C) Honey bees dance to communicate.
12.
Some jobs provide services. Teachers and police
officers are examples of jobs that serve the
public. Other jobs produce goods. A baker
creates yummy desserts to eat.
How are teachers and police officers alike?
A) Both jobs produce goods, not services.
B) Both jobs work with adults only.
C) Both jobs serve the public.
D) Both jobs make yummy desserts.
C) Both jobs serve the public.
17.
The rabbit challenged the turtle to a race. There
was no way the turtle could win, so the rabbit
took a nap in the middle of the race. By the time
he woke up, it was too late! The turtle had won!
What is the author's purpose?
A) to persuade readers to take daily naps
B) to share information about turtles and rabbits
C) to entertain readers with an amusing story
D) to share information about animal racing
C) to entertain readers with an amusing story
3.
Sarah took a long time deciding on her new
car. She had a mechanic check out the engine.
She checked online for its ratings. She didn't
like to rush into buying anything.
How was Sarah behaving?
A) Generously
B) Happily
C) Cautiously
D) Foolishly
C. Cautiously
8.
The school nurse could see that Amber was
in distress. She had thrown up after lunch,
and her forehead felt very hot to the touch.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A) the school clinic
B) comfortable
C) good health
D) great pain
D) great pain
13.
Stacie and Dave love Field Day at school. Stacie
likes short races, and Dave is best at longer races.
They are going to do the egg toss together.
What event will Stacie and Dave do together?
A) The egg toss
B) The short race
C) The long race
D) Field Day
A) The egg toss
18.
Sarah decided to paint the walls in her room
a different color. She knew she had to be very
careful not to get paint on the carpet. Sarah
used a plastic sheet to protect the rug.
Why did Sarah put plastic on the rug?
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
B) She thought about painting the walls.
C) She made a good decision.
D) She didn't want others to walk on the rug.
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
4.
Anya and Lee both love outdoor sports. Since
Anya lives in California, she swims a lot. She is
thinking about joining a swim team. Lee lives in
Vermont and is the best skier in her class. What is one difference between Anya and Lee?
A) Anya cannot swim as well as Lee.
B) Both girls are good at skiing.
C) Anya swims and Lee skis.
D) Both girls live in California.
C) Anya swims and Lee skis.
9.
Horses come in all kinds of colors. A dark brown horse with black legs is called a bay. A horse the color of a new penny is a sorrel. If a horse has large black and white patches of color, it is called a paint. What is the purpose of this selection?
A) to persuade readers to buy colorful horses
B) to inform readers about different horse colors
C) to entertain with a horse story
D) to inform readers about horseback riding
B) to inform readers about different horse colors
14.
Sonya skipped to the barn. She put her helmet
and boots on. She went outside and whistled
for her horse. It was a great day for a ride.
Which of the following is probably true?
A) Sonya wears a helmet and boots every day.
B) Sonya loves to whistle.
C) Sonya will take her bike out on the trails.
D) Sonya knows how to ride horses.
D) Sonya knows how to ride horses.
19.
As Mom was carrying in the groceries, she
tripped over a bike that had been left in the
driveway. She shouted, "How many times must
I tell you to put your bike in the garage?"
How could the bike owner be described?
A) Helpful
B) Irresponsible
C) Caring
D) Irritated
B. Irresponsible
5.
Basketball began in 1891 when a PE teacher
needed an indoor activity on a rainy day. He
made up a list of rules and nailed a peach
basket to a wall. At first, the bottom was still
on the basket, so the ball did not fall through.
Who invented the game of basketball?
A) a PE teacher
B) a list of rules
C) in 1891
D) a couple of PE students
A. a PE teacher
10.
Farmer Brown's pet mule kept running away.
He was getting tired of chasing and catching
him, so he decided to build a better fence.
His mule never ran away again.
Why did Farmer Brown build a fence?
A) He was getting old and tired.
B) His pet mule kept jumping over the old one.
C) He wanted people off the grass.
D) His pet mule kept running away.
D) His pet mule kept running away
15.
Every living thing needs food. Plants make their
own food. Some animals eat plants and some
eat other animals. Human beings eat both
plants and animals.
Which sentence best expresses the main idea?
A) Animals like to eat other animals.
B) All living things need some kind of food.
C) Plants and humans make their own food.
D) Humans eat plants and animals.
B) All living things need some kind of food.
20.
George Washington was the first president of the
United States. He led the soldiers during the
American Revolution. Abraham Lincoln was the
sixteenth president. He served during the Civil War.
Contrast Washington and Lincoln.
A) Both were presidents.
B) Both were involved with war.
C) Washington was never an army leader.
D) Washington was the 1st president, and Lincoln
was the 16th president.
D) Washington was the 1st president, and Lincoln was the 16th president.