Context Clues
Compare/Contrast
Figurative Language
Main Idea/Theme
Inference/Summarize
100
Mathew felt triumphant after making his first goal in the tournament. He had waited a long time for this moment. What does the word triumphant mean in the above selection? A. failure B. successful C. lost
What is B
100
Karrah rolled her eyes and sighed. She hoped that Rihanna wouldn’t find a way to suck all of the fun out of Christmas by talking about herself the whole time like she did last year. I just want to spend quality time with all of the people I love, Karrah thought as she stared out the window. I don’t care about presents or the beach or anything else. Karrah and Rihanna can be contrasted by saying
What is Rihanna is selfish, while Karrah is caring.
100
Erika spent most of her summer days on the beach by the ocean. On other days, Erika played sand volleyball and tennis. It was not very often that she stayed indoors. By the end of summer, Erika's skin was golden. She was very sad to see the end of summer come so soon. Which sentence from the passage is the best example of imagery? A. "On other days, Erika played sand volleyball and tennis." B. "It was not very often that she stayed indoors." C. "By the end of summer, Erika's skin was golden."
What is C
100
To make the year a little less stressful, try leaving last year behind. Sometimes, you remember something mean someone said about you. Maybe you remember someone who did something that was just really foolish. The new school year is a chance to start over with a clean slate. Give others the chance to do better this year, and maybe they’ll give you a clean slate, too! This second paragraph is mostly about A. why the beginning of the school year is so hard for teachers. B. how to beat the stress and have a great new school year.
What is B
100
7. Which sentence from the passage shows the reader that Mr. Vance likes having Micah as a student? A. "Micah sat in the chair facing Mr. Vance, and the lesson began." B. "Mr. Vance played a rhythm part on his guitar, and Micah played the lead." C. " 'It's been a pleasure,' Mr. Vance said."
What is C
200
Martha watched as her mother skillfully diced vegetables and tossed them into the skillet. Her skill of cutting vegetables this way always amazed Martha. She felt like her mother was an artist creating a work of art. What does the word diced mean in the above passage? A. cut B. make C. hold D. stitch
What is A
200
Passage 1 Austin is the capital of Texas. At first, Austin was a village called Waterloo. Waterloo was the capital of Texas in 1839 and got its name changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin. Stephen F. Austin was the “Father of Texas.” People who live in Austin are called “Austinites.” Many Austinites are college students or musicians. The movie Spy Kids was filmed partly in Austin. Passage 2 Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. Detroit was founded in 1701 and named after the Detroit River. People who live in Detroit are called “Detroiters.” Detroit is the home of many American car companies. One of its nicknames is “Motor City.” Motown Records was based in Detroit for many years. Many Detroiters work for car companies. Question 32. What comparison can be made between the two above passages? A. Both passages describe the largest city in a state. B. Both passages describe the capital of a state. C. Both passages describe the different cars in a city. D. Both passages describe how a city got its name.
What is D
200
Marina poured out the contents of her piggy-bank onto her bed. She had been saving up for a shiny new bicycle. Like a squirrel hording nuts, Marina put every penny she earned from babysitting into her bank. As she sat on the bed and counted the bills and coins, she dreamed of the blue bike sitting in the shop window. Someday, she knew it would be hers. The author compares Marina to A. a blue bicycle. B. the shop window. C. her piggy-bank. D. a squirrel.
What is D
200
Alison was terrified of swimming. Every summer when the other girls from her class went to the city pool, Alison sat on a beach towel and watched them have fun. They encouraged her to wade into the shallow part of the pool, but Alison was afraid that she would float into the deep end and not be able to get out. One summer, Alison finally decided to get over her fear. Her friends were traveling to the lake for a birthday party. For weeks, Alison tried to convince herself that she had no reason to be afraid. On the drive to the lake, Alison’s stomach grumbled and she felt dizzy. She changed into her swimsuit and headed to the lake’s edge with everyone else. Alison took a few steps into the water and breathed deeply. She was calmer than she expected. Alison walked farther into the lake until the water was at her knees. She kept wading until she could no longer stand on the bottom of the lake. Alison’s friends watched her carefully. She smiled brightly at them and dove under the surface. Which lesson can be learned from this story? A. Lakes are easier to swim in than city pools. B. Do not go swimming if you are alone. C. People overcome their fears by facing them.
What is C
200
When the lesson was over, Mr. Vance held his hand out for Micah to shake. “It’s been a pleasure,” Mr. Vance said. “Why don’t you look me up when you’re in town. We can jam.” Which idea can be supported from information in the passage? A. This is Micah's last guitar lesson with Mr. Vance. B. Micah does not get along well with Mr. Vance. C. Micah has been having trouble with his lessons.
What is A
300
The tired bird flew everywhere, looking for a place to land. It was exhausted from flying all night through a violent storm. Which word from the passage helps the reader know what exhausted means? A. tired B. violent C. heavy D. strong
What is A
300
To compare means to...
What is tell how things are alike
300
"I have to get the ball rolling, or I'll never finish everything," she said out loud. Based on the context clues from this passage, what does get the ball rolling mean? A. to make a good grade on a test B. to play a game with a ball C. to start working on things
What is C
300
What is the main idea of a text?
What is The most important part or central idea. What the author wants you to walk away with.
300
Anna needed to be at her friend Eva's house at 6 PM on Saturday night. Eva had invited Anna to sleep over. Anna had been playing outside with her brother all Saturday afternoon. Her mom called her to come inside at 10 minutes before 6 PM. Anna had to hurry if she was going to be on time to Eva's house. She raced upstairs to her room and started throwing stuff into a backpack. Throwing her backpack over her shoulder, Anna ran back downstairs with sweat dripping her forehead. Her mom giggled and said, "Anna, I wish you could get ready that fast for school every morning." This story mostly takes place at A. Eva's house on Saturday evening. B. Anna's house right before school. C. Eva's house on Sunday morning. D. Anna's house on Saturday evening.
What is D
400
Finally, the bird spied a branch to perch upon in the distance. The branch was shady with many leaves shading it from the sun. It was the perfect place to regain the strength the bird had lost the night before. In the second paragraph, what does the word perch mean? A. to thirst B. to fear C. to rest D. to panic
What is C
400
To contrast means...
What is tell how things are different
400
The pile of leaves Samayra and Joaquin raked in two hours seemed like only a drop in the bucket compared to what was left. However, the thought of earning some money kept them going. What does the phrase a drop in the bucket mean? A. the time it takes to complete a small task B. a very little part of something large or whole C. when something is only slightly wet or damp
What is B
400
What is the theme of a story?
What is the lesson the reader is suppose to learn from the story
400
Finally, the other student was finished, and she walked out of the practice room, through the waiting room where she waved at Micah, and out to the parking lot. Micah carried his guitar into the practice room, and Mr. Vance called out, “There’s my star pupil!” Micah sat in the chair facing Mr. Vance, and the lesson began. Mr. Vance played a rhythm part on his guitar, and Micah played the lead. It was a difficult song, with many changes, but Micah played it perfectly from start to finish without looking at any sheet music. Based on the passage, the reader can tell that A. Micah does not get along well with Mr. Vance. B. Micah has been taking lessons for a while. C. Micah is just taking his first guitar lesson.
What is B
500
We had planned to arrive at the concert on time. We definitely did not want to be late for U2. We left home an hour early to beat the traffic, and everything was smooth sailing till we hit loop 183. It seemed like the entire city was headed in that direction. After what seemed like an eternity, we finally made it to the concert. What does the word eternity mean in the above passage? A. forever B. shortly C. brief D. temporarily
What is A
500
Name a signal word you could find in a text that would let you know that an author is comparing or contrasting 2 things
What is alike, different, both, common
500
Which is a smile? A. Its spine is brittle and weak. B. The wind is a raging storm. C. The wind tears them to nothing. D. They scatter like summer flowers.
What is D
500
What is the main idea of this paragraph? Many people think that an artist has to follow the rules. A painter must paint with the right type of paint and in the right style. A sculptor must use the correct material and sculpt the right types of objects. A folk musician better not play rock music! There are a lot of rules in the art world. Many artists, however, find that they have greater success when they are willing to break a few rules. A. There are many rules in the art world. B. Many artists break rules for their art.
What is B
500
Neil and Edward were sitting in the living room, watching a thrilling show on grizzly bears. The show ended, and just as Neil reached for the remote control to turn the television off, . . . Zoom! A flying insect flew from above the window curtain and landed on the top of a lampshade across the room. "Aagh!" Neil yelled as he jumped up from the couch. Edward's eyes were wide with wonder. Then, he was bent over, holding his belly and laughing so hard his eyes welled up with tears. According to the passage, how does Neil show that he is frightened by the cricket? A. Neil searches the room for the cricket. B. Neil thinks that crickets can only jump around. C. Neil pushes the table away from the wall. D. Neil screams and jumps when the cricket appears.
What is D
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