Passage Questions
Central Message
Context Clues
Main Idea
Passage Questions
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1. What is the main idea of the selection? A. learning how to floss B. keeping teeth healthy C. foods that should be avoided
B. keeping teeth healthy
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Which describes Julia? A messy B angry C helpful D delightful
A. messy
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1. The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun. A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
B. burned
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The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. What is the main idea? A. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. B. Corn is grown all over the world. C. Corn is important as it is used for many things. D. Corn is the best crop.
A. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.
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8. Which is a key detail from the selection? A. Baby teeth stay in the mouth for a long time. B. A person needs their teeth for their whole life. C. It is important to brush teeth at least once a day.
B. A person needs their teeth for their whole life.
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2. What is the main idea of the “Don’t” section of the selection? A. Foods and drinks with sugar are bad for teeth. B. Eating sweets is helpful in caring for teeth. C. Sugar easily sticks to teeth.
A. Foods and drinks with sugar are bad for teeth.
200
What is the main lesson in the selection? A Be responsible. B Be kind to others. C Stay out of trouble. D Stay inside when it rains.
A Be responsible.
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The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff. A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
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One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet. What is the main idea? A. The cactus grows in most parts of the world. B. The cactus is a beautiful-looking plant. C. The cactus is really tall. D. The cactus is designed for storing water.
D. The cactus is designed for storing water.
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9. Which detail explains why flossing teeth is important? A. Dentists can tell whether or not teeth have been flossed daily. B. Floss is a special kind of string that is used to help clean teeth. C. Floss removes small pieces of food that get stuck between teeth.
C. Floss removes small pieces of food that get stuck between teeth.
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3. Why is taking care of teeth important? A. to prevent baby teeth from falling out B. to keep teeth healthy for a long time C. to be able to floss and brush teeth
B. to keep teeth healthy for a long time
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Which sentence from the selection supports the central message? A. “ ‘This room looks like a storm hit it,’ Julia’s mom said.” B “Julia couldn’t argue." C “The weatherman said there would be rain later.” D “ ‘I’ll even help her, Mom,’ Robbie said.”
B “Julia couldn’t argue."
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We often travel to New England in the autumn to see the bright colors of the fall foliage. A. hurricane B. plays C. snow D. leaves
D. leaves
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There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. Bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats can not run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly. What is the main idea? A. Bats are unusual mammals. B. Bats move by running and flying. C. Bats look like many other animals. D. There are a lot of different types of bats.
D. Bats are unusual mammals.
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10. According to the selection, how are brushing and flossing teeth related? A. Both help remove unwanted food from teeth. B. Both can be done instead of going to the dentist. C. Both can be used so that many sweets can be eaten.
A. Both help remove unwanted food from teeth.
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4. Which key detail from the selection supports the main idea? A. “Once your baby teeth have fallen out, the teeth that come in will be in your mouth for the rest of your life.” B. “He or she will check your teeth to make sure they are healthy.” C. “The sugar will stick to your teeth while you are sleeping.”
A. “Once your baby teeth have fallen out, the teeth that come in will be in your mouth for the rest of your life.”
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Which describes how Robbie feels? A He is sorry for his sister but is unwilling to play with her. B He wishes the weather would improve so he can go outside to play. C He is upset with his mother and refuses to help with chores in the house. D He wants to be helpful to his sister because he wants her to play outside with him.
D He wants to be helpful to his sister because he wants her to play outside with him.
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The impudent boy was rude to the policeman. A. handsome B. carefully C. poor D. bold
D. bold
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Cats are popular house pets. Cats come in a variety of colors. Some cats have long hair and some have short hair. There are cats that have no tails. Cats can have eyes of many different colors. A cat can be solid color, more than one color, or striped. What is the main idea? A. Cats make the best house pet. B. Cats are very similar. C. There is much variety in the cat family. D. Cats have a lot of features.
C. There is much variety in the cat family.
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11. How are eating sticky candy and brushing teeth related? A. Neither eating sticky candy nor brushing teeth is helpful in keeping mouths healthy. B. Both eating sticky candy and brushing teeth make a dentist visit necessary. C. Eating candy makes brushing teeth necessary.
C. Eating candy makes brushing teeth necessary.
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7. Which describes the main idea of the selection? A. While sleeping, sugary treats will stick to healthy teeth. B. After baby teeth fall out, new, healthy teeth will grow in. C. Caring for teeth is important to help keep mouths healthy.
C. Caring for teeth is important to help keep mouths healthy.
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What is the central message of the selection? A Wait for someone to help with your work. B Be sure to play before completing chores. C Do not wait to complete important tasks. D Always keep an eye out for bad weather.
C Do not wait to complete important tasks.
500
10. Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon. A. gloomy B. red C. shining D. fun
A. gloomy
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Chocolate is a popular food. Today we think of it mainly as a candy. Years ago, it started out as a drink. All chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree. There are many steps to follow in turning cacao beans into the kind of chocolate we eat. What is the main idea? A. Making chocolate is a long process. B. Chocolate is high in vitamins. C. Chocolate has few uses. D. Chocolate is delicious.
A. Making chocolate is a long process.
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12. What can be done to prevent sugar from sticking to teeth while sleeping? A. Don’t drink sugary drinks before going to bed. B. Avoid brushing or flossing teeth before going to bed. C. Finish brushing and flossing, and then drink a soda before bed.
A. Don’t drink sugary drinks before going to bed.
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