Editing Tasks
Main Idea
Time
Word Problems
Mixed Review
100
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Many people around the world visit zoos to see koalas. They can live 13 to 18 years in the wild, but the __________ [ A. old B. most old C. oldest D. older] zoo koala on record lived to be 23 years old.
C-Oldest
100
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! [ A. Eric plays baseball. B. Eric scores a homerun. C. How to play baseball. D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base. ]
D
100
Carlos played on the playground for 12 minutes. Then he swam at the pool for 25 minutes. He finished at 12:00. What time did he start playing?
What is 11:23?
100
During the soccer season, Marilyn's team won 8 games, and lost 10 games. What fraction of the total games did the team win? What fraction of the total games did the team lose?
What is 8/18, and 10/18?
100
Show 3 ways to solve the equation 4 X 6=24
Array, equal groups, repeated addition, skip counting
200
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are herbivores, which means they eat plants. They live in trees and love to climb. Koalas are __________ [ A.knowen B.known C.none D.knowne] to sleep up to 20 __________ [ A.owers B.howers C.hours D.ours] a day.
B-Known C-hours
200
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way. Pictures help tell about the weather.
200
How long is it from 7:06 to 7:32?
What is 26 minutes?
200
There are 157 male students and 165 female students at Ella's school. How many students are there in all?
What is 322?
200
Compare the fractions 2/4 and 2/6?
What is 2/4 > 2/6?
300
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Do you enjoy using your imagination? Do you love building things______ (A- . B- ! C- ?) Then you have to go to Legoland immediately____ ( A- . B- ! C- ?) Legoland is located in Winter Haven, Florida _____ (A- . B- ! C- ?) There are lego-themed rides and shows. Can yu build that picture in your mind____ (A- ! B- ? C- .)
C-? B-! A-. B- ?
300
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. [A. The Wright Brothers worked hard. B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. C. Inventors build kites and bicycles. D. The first flight was in 1903.]
B
300
Juan starts piano practice at 5:30. He practices one song for 15 minutes and another for 10 minutes. What time does he finish?
What is 5:55?
300
The school library has 1,532 fiction books, 1,609 non-fiction books, and 1,239 children's books. Estimate the total number of books by rounding to the nearest hundred.
What is 4,300?
300
Solve. (6 x 4) + (6 x 2) = t
What is t = 36 ?
400
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are animals that live in Australia. They __________ [ A look B will look C looks D looked] a little bit like small bears, __________ [ A or B nor C because D but] they are not bears. They are brown or gray, with round, fluffy ears, and they have no tails. You have probably seen pictures of koalas. They are very popular because they are so cute.
A-look D-but
400
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
Hurricanes are dangerous storms. Hurricanes are large, intense storms.
400
Emily is talking with her family on the phone. She talks 8 minutes to her uncle, 6 minutes to her grandma, and 7 minutes to her mom. She finishes at 7:00. What time does the phone call start?
What is 6:39?
400
Damon rode 3 miles to school every morning, and 3 miles back home each afternoon. How many miles would he ride in 5 days?
What is 30 miles?
400
Kia made 500 cakes to sell at a carnival. She sold 182 cakes on Saturday, and 218 cakes on Sunday. How many cakes did Kia have left?
What is 100 cakes?
500
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Climbing a rock wall is challenging and enjoyable activity. Kids ________ (A. gain B.gane C.gaine D.gaen) physical strength and metal confidence. But safety is very important. ________ (A.Plaice B. Place C. Plase D.Plays) a mat at the bottom of the climbing wall. Remember to ________ (A.where B.ware C.were D.wear) a helmet and climbing shoes. One ________(A.piece B.peice C.peace D.peas) of equipment you don't want to overlook is a harness and rope. It is always wise to take a _______ (A.freind B.frend C.fiend D.friend) with you,too.
A-gain B-place D-wear A-piece D-friend
500
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals.
500
Tora begins cleaning her room at 7:45. It takes her 10 minutes to pick up her toys, 4 minutes to make her bed, and 6 minutes to straighten her bookshelf. What time does she finish?
What is 8:05?
500
Ribbon costs $3 per yard. Allison buys 9 yards of ribbon. Write the number sentence that could be used to find the total cost of the ribbon, c, in dollars. Then, solve.
What is 9 X 3 = C? The total cost would be, c = $27.
500
Robert bought 2 packs pencils for $4 per packet. He also bought 3 packets crayons for $3 per packet. How much did Patrick spend in all?
What is $17.00?
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