Language/Vocab
Comm/Media
Write/Research
Logic
Informational Text
100
Read the sentence and choose the correct answer. The bird ate many _______________ from the bush. A. blackberrys B. blackberries C. blackberryes D. blackberris
B. blackberries
100
Which of the following is not a good behavior when participating in a group discussion? A. taking turns B. listening C. raising your voice D. staying on task
C. raising your voice
100
My House My house is white with blue trim. It has eight windows across the front of the house. There are two garage doors painted blue. We have pretty flowers in the garden by the front door. What type of paragraph is this? A. entertaining B. descriptive C. persuasive D. informative
B. descriptive
100
Choose the sentence that gives you a clear picture of the cat. A. The cat chased the squeaky mouse. B. The black and white cat had thick, silky fur. C. The black cat sat near the window. D. The cat and dog were asleep on the couch.
B. The black and white cat had thick, silky fur.
100
I went upstairs to talk to Kim. When I got there, she could barely speak. I could tell that Kim was upset by the unhappy look on her face. "The bucket…" , she sputtered. A bucket lay on its side and the floor was covered with paint. Which of the events in the story probably caused Kim to be upset? A. She could barely speak. B. I went upstairs to talk to Kim. C. She has an unhappy look on her face. D. The floor was covered with paint.
D. The floor was covered with paint.
200
With a toy mouse in his teeth, the wild-eyed kitten raced down the hall. The verb in the sentence above is __________. A. raced B. with C. hall D. teeth
A. raced
200
Where is a good place to find information about how to help the homeless? A. a newspaper article titled "Helping Our People in Town B. a book about homes in your area C. an Internet article about million dollar homes D. an Internet article about how to clean your home
A. a newspaper article titled "Helping Our People in Town
200
How to Revive your Ferns First, take the fern outside. Second, pull off the dead or damaged leaves. Third, take the fern out of the pot. Fourth, refill the pot with new potting soil. Fifth, replant your fern. Finally, water your fern and place it in a sunny area. This text was written for a person who __________________________. A. needs help with gardening B. is learning to bake a cake C. wants to ride a motorcycle D. wants to learn photography
A. needs help with gardening
200
Which statement is a fact? A. Jimmy is the nicest boy. B. Jupiter is the fifth planet. C. My artwork is the best. D. Cookies are a good snack.
B. Jupiter is the fifth planet.
200
Table of Contents Colors of Ants...........3 Queen Ants...............6 Worker Ants............10 Homes of Ants........12 On what page would you read about the worker ant? A. 3 B. 6 C. 10 D. 12
C. 10
300
Which is the correct plural form of the word man in the sentence? A. The men's went to the rodeo on Saturday. B. The mens went to the rodeo on Saturday. C. The mans went to the rodeo on Saturday. D. The men went to the rodeo on Saturday.
D. The men went to the rodeo on Saturday.
300
Which is NOT a thing to use for a presentation? A. a video clip B. an audio clip C. a PowerPoint D. a two hour movie
D. a two hour movie
300
One foggy afternoon a boy named Jeff left his home to go to his friend's house. He got on his bike and pedaled down the street. He had ridden halfway there when he heard a low howling sound. He was a little scared, but he kept on riding. As he pedaled faster, the howling grew louder. When he reached his friend's house, he slowly got off his bike and turned around. There was his dog Sam who had been chasing home his friend's cat. What is the topic sentence for this story? A. There was his dog Sam who had been chasing home his friend's cat. B. One foggy afternoon a boy named Jeff left his home to go to his friend's house. C. He was a little scared, but he kept on riding. D. He got on his bike and pedaled down the street.
B. One foggy afternoon a boy named Jeff left his home to go to his friend's house.
300
Which sentence goes in the blank in the story? Brittany and Max wanted to go to the park. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores.___________________ Finally, they got to go to the park. A. They went outside to play in the snow. B. First, they called to invite their aunt and uncle to dinner. Then they went skating. C. First, they played bingo, and then they played checkers. D. First, they cleaned the kitchen. Then they cleaned the bathroom and their bedrooms.
D. First, they cleaned the kitchen. Then they cleaned the bathroom and their bedrooms.
300
Which of the following statements is a factual statement? A. The cat said, "Will you please ask that dog to stop chasing me?" B. There is a pot of gold, given by a leprechaun, at the end of a rainbow. C. The animals in the park were barking at each other for hours. D. The lizard slithered up to the porch and said, "I am hungry."
C. The animals in the park were barking at each other for hours.
400
Choose the sentence with the correct plural noun. A. My foots are big. B. The knifes are in the drawer. C. The oxes pulled the wagon. D. Mice love cheese.
D. Mice love cheese.
400
A(n)_______________________________ would be a good way to help an audience understand how to save money. A. audio clip of people talking about vacations B. PowerPoint presentation that includes ways to save money C. hour movie of how money is made D. magazine article about how much money people make
B. PowerPoint presentation that includes ways to save money
400
My daughter is a picky eater, but she will eat anything with cheese on it. Which sentence supports this statement? A. She likes the color yellow. B. She doesn't like cheese burgers. C. She trades her cheese sticks for carrot sticks. D. She likes pizza with extra cheese.
D. She likes pizza with extra cheese.
400
Robin has twin brothers. They are younger than her and very annoying. She has a hard time telling them apart. She does enjoy getting them to play tricks on people. Sometimes she helps them switch places at school. Robin thinks having twin brothers can be cool. Why might Robin think having twin brothers is cool? A. They are younger than her. B. She has a hard time telling them apart. C. She would rather have sisters. D. They can play tricks on people.
D. They can play tricks on people.
400
Please leave two gallons of white milk and one gallon of chocolate milk. Thanks, Mrs. Green This note was written for whom? A. the mailman B. the ice cream man C. Mrs. Green D. the milkman
D. the milkman
500
Which sentence has a pronoun as its subject? A. Julia rode her horse through the field. B. The dog sat down and wagged its tail. C. She loves to talk on the phone with her friends. D. All parents should help their children.
C. She loves to talk on the phone with her friends.
500
Why would a presenter use still pictures to help a presentation? A. to take a rest from the presentation B. to take up time from the presentation C. to bore the audience with pictures D. to stress something very important
D. to stress something very important
500
What is the order of ideas for the story? 1. The cat ate breakfast. 2. The cat ran outside to chase bugs. 3. The cat went inside after chasing bugs to take a nap. 4. The cat ate dinner. A. 4, 3, 2, 1 B. 1, 2, 3, 4 C. 1, 3, 2, 4 D. 1, 4, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
500
We had a birthday party for my uncle. My mother made supper and baked a chocolate cake. We had balloons, presents, and played games all night. What is the main idea of the story? A. a birthday party for my uncle B. supper and chocolate cake C. balloons, presents, and games
A. a birthday party for my uncle
500
To make lemonade, first squeeze the juice of 6 lemons into a pitcher. Add 1 cup of sugar. Then add 2 quarts of water. Stir everything together well. Finally pour the lemonade into glasses half filled with ice. What is the last thing you do before pouring the lemonade into the glasses? A. squeeze the lemons B. stir the ingredients C. put water in the pitcher D. add one cup of sugar
B. stir the ingredients
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