Drama
Read the following excerpt from a drama and answer the question that follows.
Narrator: Two friends go to the park to play basketball.
Raúl: When we get to the park, let's use the new court.
Terrence: Sounds cool!
Narrator: As the boys approach, they realize a group of boys that had bullied them in the past was already there. The boys begin to pick on Raúl and Terrence and push them around.
Raúl: We aren't afraid of you guys. Come on!
Terrence: Raúl, it isn't worth it. Let's just play on the old court.
How does Terrence contribute to the plot of the play?
A. He tries to avoid conflict by telling Raúl they should go away
B. He asks Raúl to think of a way out of the situation.
C. He supports Raúl's decision to confront the bullies.
D. He tries to convince the boys they are good players.
A. He tries to avoid conflict by telling Raúl they should go away
Using "Dinosaurs Roam" and "Dinosaurs" to answer the following:
What is one similarity between the poem "Dinosaurs Roam" and the passage "Dinosaurs"?
A) Both the passage and the poem mention different types of dinosaurs.
B) Both the passage and the poem describe dinosaurs as large creatures.
C) Both the passage and the poem talk about how dinosaurs went extinct.
D) Both the passage and the poem include information about dinosaur fossils.
B) Both the passage and the poem describe dinosaurs as large creatures.
Read the following stanza from a poem:
1 On a sunny field where the grass is green,
2 The diamond shines bright, a wonderful scene.
3 With clouds drifting by and the sky so blue,
4 The ballpark is buzzing with excitement anew.
Why did the author include this stanza?
A) to show that the grass had been taken care of
B) To get you excited for baseball
C) to show the setting of the poem
D) to encourage you to play baseball
C) To show the setting of the poem
Read the following paragraph then choose the best topic sentence to introduce the ideas in the paragraph.
Because orcas hunt using sound, loud boats make it hard for them to find food. Instead of following them with boats, scientists observe the orcas from their lab. They put cameras and microphones all over the orcas' home. That way, the scientists can quietly watch and listen.
They learn a lot about the orcas, and the orcas stay happy and healthy.
(A) Scientists have figured out how to study orcas, also known as killer whales, without bothering them.
(B) Scientists use many different tools to study sea animals.
(A) Scientists have figured out how to study orcas, also known as killer whales, without bothering them.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses capitalization for the names of countries?
A) I want to visit france and spain next summer.
B) My favorite food comes from Italy and Japan.
C) She traveled to canada and Australia last year.
D) They live in brazil and argentina.
B) My favorite food comes from Italy and Japan.
Read the following excerpt from a drama and answer the question that follows.
Donna: I wonder what the surprise is that Mom and Dad are getting for me. I bet it is a new baby doll. They said if I made good grades on my report card, I would get a new one.
Mary: Yeah, I bet that's it. Your mom was looking at them online.
Donna: I can't wait for Mom to get home.
Narrator: The door swings open and Mom, Dad, and another small figure enter.
Mom: Donna, I have your surprise with me.
Narrator: Donna realizes that it is her best friend that had moved, and she hadn't seen her in a year.
Donna: [with tears in her eyes and a shriek in her voice] Samantha, I am so excited you are here! This is better than a baby doll any day!
How does the narrator contribute to the play?
A) The narrator tells us the lesson of the play.
B) The narrator describes what the characters are thinking and feeling.
C) The narrator describes the action in the play.
C) The narrator describes the action in the play.
Use "Dinosaurs Roam" and "Dinosaurs" to answer the following question:
How do “Dinosaurs Roam” and “Dinosaurs” differ in their explanation of dinosaurs?
A) The poem describes dinosaurs playing, while the passage provides facts about their existence.
B) The poem talks about the extinction of dinosaurs, while the passage does not.
C) The poem focuses on the types of dinosaurs, while the passage describes their habitats.
D) The poem uses scientific terms, while the passage uses rhymes.
A) The poem describes dinosaurs playing, while the passage provides facts about their existence.
Why did the author include the following figurative language in their poem?
The referee’s stare was like ice after I fouled the other player.
A) to help you visualize the referee's face
B) to show that the referee has a cup of ice
C) to show that the other team was going to win
D) to make the story more interesting
A) To help you visualize the referee's face
Which of the following sentences best supports the main idea that "overcoming challenges can strengthen friendships"?
A) Mia and Jake faced difficulties when they tried to start a garden together.
B) The garden had colorful flowers and tall sunflowers.
C) Mia often visited Jake's house after school.
D) Jake's mom made delicious cookies for them to enjoy.
A) Mia and Jake faced difficulties when they tried to start a garden together.
Which sentence needs to be edited?
A) I love to read, it is my favorite hobby.
B) The dog chased the ball, and the cat ran away.
C) We went to the park, and we had a picnic.
D) She enjoys painting, and she also likes drawing.
A) I love to read, it is my favorite hobby.
Read the following excerpt from a drama and answer the question that follows.
Amber: Mom, did you get the supplies for my Alamo Project yet?
Mom: Yes, I got the supplies today, but they were out of the color of paint you wanted.
Amber: Oh no! I need that to paint the Alamo the right shade of brown.
Mom: Honey, it’s okay! Your project isn’t due until Monday and it’s only Thursday. I can grab the right color paint this weekend.
Amber: (with a worried look on her face) But what if they are out at the store?
The dialogue between Amber and Mom shows that Amber is:
A) Excited about her project
B) Patiently waiting for her supplies
C) Concerned about finishing the project on time
C) Concerned about finishing the project on time
Use “Dinosaurs” answer the following question:
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this passage?
A) To entertain readers with a fictional story about dinosaurs.
B) To describe a personal experience of seeing dinosaurs in a movie.
C) To persuade readers to visit a dinosaur museum.
D) To inform readers about the characteristics and history of dinosaurs.
D) to inform readers about the characteristics and history of dinosaurs
Read the following poem:
With a giggle so bright, like sunshine in spring,
I dance through the day, oh, what feelings it can bring!
My heart feels so light, like a balloon in the air,
With laughter and colors, I’m dancing everywhere!
What do these lines emphasize that the speaker is feeling?
A) sadness
B) frustration
C) fear
D) joy
D) Joy
Read the following paragraph then choose the best topic sentence to introduce the ideas in the paragraph.
When the touch-me-not's leaves are touched, they close up. If they are touched gently, they close up slowly. But if they are shaken or touched with force, they close up very quickly. The touch-me-not's leaves also close up when the temperature changes suddenly. Many plants' leaves close up at night, but they don't usually close after being touched.
A) The leaves of the touch-me-not plant move with changes in temperature.
B) The leaves of the touch-me-not plant are different than most other plants' leaves.
C) Robert Hooke studied the touch-me-not plant in the 1600s.
A) The leaves of the touch-me-not plant move with changes in temperature.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly with proper capitalization and punctuation?
A) last summer, we visited my grandparents in California.
B) The movie was exciting and fun to watch.
C) i enjoy going to the beach because it is relaxing.
D) my sister and I like to play outside, especially during the summer.
B) The movie was exciting and fun to watch.
What do we call the written directions for actors in a drama?
A) Setting
B) Stage directions
C) Conflict
D) Scenes
B) Stage directions
Using “Dinosaurs” answer the following question:
According to the passage, herbivores would eat –
A) cows or other dinosaurs
B) fossils and rocks
C) leaves or grass
D) none of the above
C) Leaves or grass
Read the following poem:
1 In the land of giants, where the big ones play,
2 Dinosaurs stomped and danced all day.
3 With sharp teeth glimmering and tails held high,
4 They ruled the land beneath the sky.
Which statement best describes how the poet uses rhyme?
A) The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme
B) Only the first and third lines rhyme
C) The first and third lines rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme
D) Only the second and fourth lines rhyme
A) The first and second lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme
Which sentence should follow to support sentence (3)?
Tom learned to never poke a jellyfish when he was 10 years old. (2) He made the bad decision to poke the creature with a long stick. (3) As Tom stepped close to it, he could see how it looked. (4) He felt the pain right away as it splattered on his hand.
A) Jelly fish are endangered.
B) Tom loved to learn about ocean animals.
C) The blue, blob-like animal was so interesting to look at.
C) The blue, blob-like animal was so interesting to look at.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series?
A) I need to buy eggs milk bread and cheese.
B) For my birthday, I want a new bike, a skateboard, and a puppy.
C) We saw lions tigers bears and elephants at the zoo.
D) She likes to swim run and play soccer.
B) For my birthday, I want a new bike, a skateboard, and a puppy.
True or False:
A drama can have a theme or lesson just like any other type of fiction story.
TRUE
True or False:
You only need to read a paired passage one time.
FALSE
Read the following poem:
When the rain falls down from skies so gray,
We jump in puddles and splash away.
Because the sun hides and the clouds are near,
We find joy in laughter, with friends we cheer!
What is the most likely reason the author used a cause-and-effect text structure?
A) To explain how the rain falls
B) To show what people do for fun outside when it rains
C) To highlight the best way to hide from the rain
D) To explain where puddles come from
B) To show what people do for fun when it rains
Read the paragraph below, then choose the best topic sentence.
Like a regular pipe organ, the Wave Organ has many pipes of different lengths. However, the Wave Organ's pipes go down into the water of the San Francisco Bay. As waves crash into the organ, the pipes make loud, echoing sounds. When water enters a pipe, it makes a higher sound. When water leaves the pipe, it makes a lower sound.
A) San Francisco's Wave Organ turns the sounds of the ocean into music.
B) There are many different kinds of musical organs.
A) San Francisco's Wave Organ turns the sounds of the ocean into music.
Which of the following sentences uses possessive nouns correctly?
A) The cat's toy was lost in the garden.
B) The dogs are playing with their toys.
C) The girls went to the park to play with Sarahs friends.
D) The teacher gave the students their assignments.
A) The cat's toy was lost in the garden.