Recycling
Recycling helps protect the Earth. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, less trash goes into landfills. Recycling also saves energy because making new products from old materials uses less power. For example, recycling paper saves trees, which provide homes for animals and help clean the air. Many communities have recycling bins to make recycling easier for families.
What is one benefit of recycling?
A. More trash
B. Saves energy
C. Uses more trees
D. Costs more money
B. Saves Energy
Bees are small insects, but they are very important to the world around us. As bees move from flower to flower, they collect pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When pollen is moved from one plant to another, it helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Many foods people eat every day, such as apples, blueberries, and cucumbers, depend on bees. Without bees, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods would be harder to find.
Why are bees important to plants?
A. They eat leaves
B. They help plants grow
C. They scare insects
D. They live in hives
B. They help plants grow
Mia wanted to ride her bike to school by herself, but she felt nervous about the busy road. Cars passed by quickly, and the trip felt long. On the first day, her dad walked beside her and reminded her to stay focused. Each day, Mia practiced she felt a little braver. By the end of the week, she rode to school alone, smiling because she knew she could do it.
Why was Mia nervous at first?
A. She was late
B. The road felt busy
C. Her bike was broken
D. She was tired
B. The road felt busy
Rainforests are warm, wet forests found near the equator. They receive rain almost every day. Many different plants and animals live in rainforests, including monkeys, birds, insects, and tall trees. Rainforests help the Earth by cleaning the air and providing oxygen. They are also important because many medicines come from rainforest plants.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Rainforests are dangerous
B. Rainforests are wet places
C. Rainforests help Earth and living things
D. Rainforests are near oceans
C. Rainforests help Earth and living things
Liam wanted to build the tallest block tower in class. Each time the tower fell, he felt frustrated, but he kept trying. His teacher reminded him to build a stronger base. When Liam followed her advice, the tower stood tall. Liam smiled, proud of his hard work.
What problem did Liam face?
A. No blocks
B. Tower kept falling
C. Teacher was absent
D. Time ran out
B. Tower kept falling
Recycling helps protect the Earth. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, less trash goes into landfills. Recycling also saves energy because making new products from old materials uses less power. For example, recycling paper saves trees, which provide homes for animals and help clean the air. Many communities have recycling bins to make recycling easier for families.
How does recycling paper help the earth?
A. Uses more land
B. Saves trees
C. Makes trash
D. Hurts animals
B. Saves trees
Bees are small insects, but they are very important to the world around us. As bees move from flower to flower, they collect pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When pollen is moved from one plant to another, it helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Many foods people eat every day, such as apples, blueberries, and cucumbers, depend on bees. Without bees, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods would be harder to find.
What does pollen help plants do?
A. Make seeds
B. Grow taller
C. Change color
D. Dry out
A. Make seeds
Mia wanted to ride her bike to school by herself, but she felt nervous about the busy road. Cars passed by quickly, and the trip felt long. On the first day, her dad walked beside her and reminded her to stay focused. Each day, Mia practiced she felt a little braver. By the end of the week, she rode to school alone, smiling because she knew she could do it.
Who helped Mia practice?
A. Her mom
B. Her dad
C. Her teacher
D. Her friends
B. Her dad
Rainforests are warm, wet forests found near the equator. They receive rain almost every day. Many different plants and animals live in rainforests, including monkeys, birds, insects, and tall trees. Rainforests help the Earth by cleaning the air and providing oxygen. They are also important because many medicines come from rainforest plants.
Which detail supports the main idea?
A. They are dark
B. They clean the air
C. They are quiet
D. They have rivers
B. They clean the air
Liam wanted to build the tallest block tower in class. Each time the tower fell, he felt frustrated, but he kept trying. His teacher reminded him to build a stronger base. When Liam followed her advice, the tower stood tall. Liam smiled, proud of his hard work.
How did Liam solve the problem?
A. Quit building
B. Asked a friend
C. Build a stronger base
D. Used glue
C. Build a stronger base
Recycling helps protect the Earth. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, less trash goes into landfills. Recycling also saves energy because making new products from old materials uses less power. For example, recycling paper saves trees, which provide homes for animals and help clean the air. Many communities have recycling bins to make recycling easier for families.
Which detail supports the main idea?
A. Landfills grow
B. Bins are colorful
C. Recycling saves energy
D. Trash smells bad
C. Recycling saves energy
Bees are small insects, but they are very important to the world around us. As bees move from flower to flower, they collect pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When pollen is moved from one plant to another, it helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Many foods people eat every day, such as apples, blueberries, and cucumbers, depend on bees. Without bees, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods would be harder to find.
Which food depends on bees?
A. Bread
B. Apples
C. Rice
D. Pasta
B. Apples
Mia wanted to ride her bike to school by herself, but she felt nervous about the busy road. Cars passed by quickly, and the trip felt long. On the first day, her dad walked beside her and reminded her to stay focused. Each day, Mia practiced she felt a little braver. By the end of the week, she rode to school alone, smiling because she knew she could do it.
How did Mia change by the end?
A. She quit
B. She felt confident
C. She stayed nervous
D. She avoided school
B. She felt confident
Rainforests are warm, wet forests found near the equator. They receive rain almost every day. Many different plants and animals live in rainforests, including monkeys, birds, insects, and tall trees. Rainforests help the Earth by cleaning the air and providing oxygen. They are also important because many medicines come from rainforest plants.
Why are rainforests important to people?
A. They are cold
B. They provide medicine
C. They have insects
D. They get rain
B. They provide medicine
Liam wanted to build the tallest block tower in class. Each time the tower fell, he felt frustrated, but he kept trying. His teacher reminded him to build a stronger base. When Liam followed her advice, the tower stood tall. Liam smiled, proud of his hard work.
What lesson does the story teach?
A. Winning matters
B. Hard work pays off
C. Blocks are fun
D. Teachers are strict
B. Hard work pays off
Recycling helps protect the Earth. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, less trash goes into landfills. Recycling also saves energy because making new products from old materials uses less power. For example, recycling paper saves trees, which provide homes for animals and help clean the air. Many communities have recycling bins to make recycling easier for families.
What is the author comparing?
A. Recycling and trash
B. Old and new products
C. Energy and air
D. Bins and trees
B. Old and new products
Bees are small insects, but they are very important to the world around us. As bees move from flower to flower, they collect pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When pollen is moved from one plant to another, it helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Many foods people eat every day, such as apples, blueberries, and cucumbers, depend on bees. Without bees, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods would be harder to find.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Bees are dangerous
B. Bees help plants
C. Bees make honey
D. Bees are small
B. Bees help plants
Mia wanted to ride her bike to school by herself, but she felt nervous about the busy road. Cars passed by quickly, and the trip felt long. On the first day, her dad walked beside her and reminded her to stay focused. Each day, Mia practiced she felt a little braver. By the end of the week, she rode to school alone, smiling because she knew she could do it.
What lesson does the story teach?
A. Give up
B. Practice builds confidene
C. Avoid challeneges
D. Be fast
B. Practice builds confidence
Rainforests are warm, wet forests found near the equator. They receive rain almost every day. Many different plants and animals live in rainforests, including monkeys, birds, insects, and tall trees. Rainforests help the Earth by cleaning the air and providing oxygen. They are also important because many medicines come from rainforest plants.
What can you infer about rainforests?
A. Few animals live there
B. They are dry
C. They support many living things
D. They are empty
C. They support many living things
Liam wanted to build the tallest block tower in class. Each time the tower fell, he felt frustrated, but he kept trying. His teacher reminded him to build a stronger base. When Liam followed her advice, the tower stood tall. Liam smiled, proud of his hard work.
Which detail shows Liam's determination?
A. Tower was tall
B. Teacher spoke
C. He kept trying
D. Blocks were colorful
C. He kept trying
Recycling helps protect the Earth. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, less trash goes into landfills. Recycling also saves energy because making new products from old materials uses less power. For example, recycling paper saves trees, which provide homes for animals and help clean the air. Many communities have recycling bins to make recycling easier for families.
What conclusion can you draw?
A. Recycling is harmful
B. Recycling helps Earth
C. Recycling is hard
D. Recycling is new
B. Recycling helps Earth
Bees are small insects, but they are very important to the world around us. As bees move from flower to flower, they collect pollen on their fuzzy bodies. When pollen is moved from one plant to another, it helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Many foods people eat every day, such as apples, blueberries, and cucumbers, depend on bees. Without bees, many plants would not grow as well, and some foods would be harder to find.
Why did the author write this passage?
A. To explain
B. To entertain
C. To give directions
D. To tell a story
A. To explain
Mia wanted to ride her bike to school by herself, but she felt nervous about the busy road. Cars passed by quickly, and the trip felt long. On the first day, her dad walked beside her and reminded her to stay focused. Each day, Mia practiced she felt a little braver. By the end of the week, she rode to school alone, smiling because she knew she could do it.
Which detail shows Mia's growth?
A. Cars passed
B. Dad walked
C. She rode alone
D. Road was long
C. She rode alone
Rainforests are warm, wet forests found near the equator. They receive rain almost every day. Many different plants and animals live in rainforests, including monkeys, birds, insects, and tall trees. Rainforests help the Earth by cleaning the air and providing oxygen. They are also important because many medicines come from rainforest plants.
Why did the author write this passage?
A. To explain
B. To entertain
C. To persuade
D. To tell a story
A. To explain
Liam wanted to build the tallest block tower in class. Each time the tower fell, he felt frustrated, but he kept trying. His teacher reminded him to build a stronger base. When Liam followed her advice, the tower stood tall. Liam smiled, proud of his hard work.
How did Liam feel at the end?
A. Angry
B. Proud
C. Bored
D. Scared
B. Proud