Vocab
The will to achieve a difficult task.
determination
Which sentence shows the action that happened in the past.
a. The students practice their spelling words.
b. The students are practicing their spelling words.
c. The students practiced their spelling words.
d. The students practices their spelling words.
C. The students practiced their spelling words.
Jordan loves volunteering at the animal shelter. She feed's the dogs, cleans their cages, and makes sure they have fresh water. Her favorite part is helping the animals feel safe.
Why does the author include details about what Jordan does at the shelter?
A. To explain why Jordan loves helping animals.
B. To persuade readers to buy a pet.
C. To teach readers how to adopt a dog.
A. To explain why Jordan loves helping animals.
freedom from being controlled or needing help from others
Independence
Right now, the students are _____ around the playground.
a. walked
b. walking
c. walks
d. walk
B. Walking
Our school garden started with only a few small plants. Now, students grow tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries. I love seeing everyone work together to take care of it.
Which sentence BEST supports the authors message that the school garden is a positive experience?
a. Our school garden started with only a few small plants.
b. Now, students grow tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries.
c. I love seeing everyone work together to take care of it.
c. I love seeing everyone work together to take care of it.
Gained specific knowledge
Specialized
My brother is _____ than I am.
a. tallest
b. taller
c. tall
d. talling
b. taller
Being a lifeguard is an important job. Lifeguards watch swimmers carefully and are trained to help people in emergencies. They work hard to keep everyone at the pool safe.
What is the authors main purpose?
a. To explain why lifeguards have an important job.
b. To tell a funny story about a lifeguard.
c. To convince readers to become lifeguards.
a. To explain why lifeguards have an important job.
made a great or difficult effort
struggled
Which sentence uses the correct form of succeed?
a. Mia succeeded on her test yesterday.
b. Mia succeeding on her test yesterday.
c. Mia succeeds on her test yesterday.
d. Mia succeed on her test yesterday.
A. Mia succeeded on her test yesterday.
I was nervous before my first dance recital. My hands were shaking as I waited backstage. Once the music started, I remembered everything I had practiced and had so much fun.
Why did the author include details about being nervous at the beginning?
a. To explain why dancing is difficult.
b. To show how the author's feelings changed.
c. To persuade readers to take dance lessons.
B. To show how the authors feelings changed.
a feeling that a person can succeed or do well
confidence
Of all the dogs at the park, Max was the ____
a. Faster
b. Fastest
c. Fasted
d. fast
B. Fastest
Every Saturday, Mia helps her grandfather in his garden. He has taught her how to plant seeds, pull weeds, and pick vegtables. Mia says spending time with her grandfather is her favorite part of gardening.
Which detail BEST helps identify the authors message?
a. Mia works in the garden on Sundays.
b. Her grandfather grows vegtables.
c. Mia enjoys spending time with her grandfather.
c. Mia enjoys spending time with her grandfather.