Headings
How do headings and bold type help a reader?
a. A reader can use them to find information and key ideas
b. A reader can use them to learn the author's opinion
c. A reader can use them to find other books about the topic
d. A reader can use them to understand the pictures in a text
a. A reader can use them to find information and key ideas
Which resources might you use to find information for a history report?
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a. magazines
b. websites
c. books
d. your friends
a. magazines
b. websites
c. books
Which of the following phrases may signal cause and effect in a sentence?
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a. in order to
b. on the other hand
c. which means
d. so that
a. in order to
d. so that
Which of the following sentences contains a contrast?
a. The local country story does not always have all of the necessary supplies.
b. Typically, Sarah worked hard on her tests, but today she put in a cursory effort.
c. Like her good-natured sister, Jessica was always kind and pleasant
d. The students couldn't wait for Friday because they were able to perform science experiments.
b. Typically, Sarah worked hard on her tests, but today she put in a cursory effort.
Which of the following sentences contains an example context clue?
a. The teacher provided several examples of similes and metaphors.
b. The other television channel provided coverage of the State of the Union.
c. The blizzard buried the city and caused countless deadly car accidents.
d. The archeologists discovered numerous artifacts, such as ancient jewelry and historic tools.
d. The archeologists discovered numerous artifacts, such as ancient jewelry and historic tools.
In an article about actions that the human body does automatically, which would be the best heading for a section about blinking?
a. Open Wide for More Oxygen
b. Interrupting—Hic!—and Annoying
c. Protecting the Eyes
d. A Shiver to Warm Up
c. Protecting the Eyes
You are researching the endangered animals of Brazil. Which search terms below would you put into a search engine to find information about this topic?
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a. endangered species
b. interesting
c. South America
d. Brazil
e. birds
a. endangered species
d. Brazil
Which of the following sentences contains cause and effect?
a. Sometimes, Julie would forget her math homework at home.
b. In January, Martin will turn eleven years old.
c. The father safeguarded his home in order to protect his family.
d. Fern hoped to one day play professional basketball.
c. The father safeguarded his home in order to protect his family.
Which of the following words can signal a comparison in a sentence?
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a. like
b. or
c. but
d. same
e. similar
a. like
d. same
e. similar
Each year, the school performed drills for various type of catastrophes, such as tornadoes, fires, and shootings.
Which of the following definitions best fits the word catastrophes?
a. terrible disasters
b. important tests
c. notable events
d. significant storms
a. terrible disasters
Click on the headings in the text below.
The First, But Not the Last
Shirley Chisholm was a groundbreaking politician in many ways. As a Black woman, she faced many barriers to success. She fought through them, determined to do her best to make the United States a better place.
Early Political Career
Chisholm began her life in politics by working on other people's campaigns. She worked hard to help elect Black men to office. She also volunteered in local political organizations. Chisholm encouraged the groups to reach out to women and Black voters.
In 1964, Chisholm decided to run for office herself. She was elected as a member of the New York State Assembly. She served in the state legislature for three years. In 1968, however, she decided to aim higher.
The First, But Not the Last
Early Political Career
When researching the process of electing a president, you find these sources in an online database of journal articles. Which source most likely contains the information you are looking for?
a. "Our Greatest Presidents"
b. "The Electoral College: How We Pick a President"
c. "By the People, For the People: A History of Democracy"
d. "The Most Influential World Leaders of the 21st Century"
b. "The Electoral College: How We Pick a President
People cultivate their plants because they want their crops to grow.
Which word or phrase signals cause and effect in the sentence above?
a. cultivate
b. to grow
c. they
d. because
e. want
d. because
Which of the following words can signal a contrast in a sentence?
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a. not
b. but
c. or
d. unlike
e. is
a. not
b. but
d. unlike
Hieroglyphics and other ancient forms of writing have provided valuable information about the past.
Which of the following definitions best fits the word hieroglyphics?
a. a historic form of writing
b. a historic method of learning
c. an old tool used for writing
d. a type of book from the past
a. a historic form of writing
At the beginning of the Triassic Period (251 million years ago), the Earth was dry and hot. Then, 234 million years ago, the air became humid, and rain began to fall. For two million years, the Earth experienced a tropical humid climate, interrupted by short periods of dry climate. This is known as the Carnian Pluvial Event. After this increase in moisture on Earth, dinosaurs and small reptiles appeared for the first time. Corals and tall trees became more widespread.
What is the definition of the key phrase in bold?
a. the beginning of the Triassic Period
b. a period of time when the Earth was dry and hot
c. a period of increased rainfall during the Triassic Period
d. the evolution of dinosaurs and small reptiles
c. a period of increased rainfall during the Triassic Period
You are using a book about the Civil War to research the clothing that Union soldiers wore. Which term below would be most useful to look for in the index?
a. uniforms
b. soldiers
c. Union army
d. Civil War
a. uniforms
Harriet Beecher Stowe became an active abolitionist because she did not believe in the practice of slavery.
Which definition best fits the word abolitionist?
a. a person who owned slaves
b. a person who had little understanding of slavery
c. a person who worked as a slave
d. a person who worked to end slavery
d. a person who worked to end slavery
This tree has edible berries that look and taste just like cherries but with a slightly sweeter flavor.
Which definition best fits the word edible?
a. able to be eaten
b. tasting bad
c. spicy
d. not able to be eaten
a. able to be eaten
Numerous everyday items are transparent—for example, windshields, glasses, and windows.
Which of the following definitions best fits the word transparent?
a. bright and rough
b. able to be seen through
c. characterized by darkness
d. made of plastic
b. able to be seen through
Click on the section where a reader should look for information about Chisholm's run for president.
A First in Congress
Chisholm ran to represent New York in the House of Representatives. She wanted to serve in the federal government. She won, becoming the first Black woman in Congress. Every person on her staff was a woman, and half of them were Black. She wanted to help more women and people of color get into politics.
Presidential Dreams
In 1972, Chisholm declared that she would run for president of the United States. She was the first Black woman to seek the nomination of either major political party (the Democrats or the Republicans). Chisholm did not win the Democratic nomination. However, she was the first woman to participate in a presidential debate. Her ambition paved the way for the six women who participated in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Presidential Dreams
You are trying to discover the capital of Honduras. Which of the following resources would be most helpful?
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a. a magazine article about the beaches of Central America
b. a website that provides basic information about Honduras
c. a blog that shares traditional Honduran recipes
d. a fact book that lists all the capitals of the world
b. a website that provides basic information about Honduras
d. a fact book that lists all the capitals of the world
Universities accept students from different backgrounds and cultures in order to have a diverse population.
Which definition best fits the word diverse?
a. having conflict
b. having intelligence
c. having similarities
d. having variety
d. having variety
Most of the numbers were close together on the graph, but there were a couple of outliers .
Which definition best fits the word outliers?
a. numbers that are very far from the other numbers in a set
b. numbers that cannot be divided into an even number
c. the middle numbers in an ordered set of numbers
d. the numbers that appear most often in a set
a. numbers that are very far from the other numbers in a set
Colleges offer classes in many distinct academic disciplines—for example, human biology, mathematics, and ancient history.
Which of the following definitions best fits the word disciplines?
a. historic buildings
b. well-paying jobs
c. fields of study
d. clubs and activities
c. fields of study