RL 3.1
RL 3.3
RL 3.4
RL 3.5
RL 3.6
100
Mrs. Peters lived alone in a mansion. No one knew how old she was because few people had ever seen her. She stayed inside day after day. She saw no one, and no one saw her.
Matt was new to the neighborhood. At school, Matt met a student named Hunter and asked him about Mrs. Peters. "She owns a lot of cats, and the only time she ever comes out is on Halloween night."
"How do you know?" Mat asked.
Hunter shrugged and answered, "That's what all the kids at school say."
How did Hunter know about Mrs. Peters?
a. There was no Mrs. Peters.
b. He saw her on Halloween night.
c. He had heard about her at school.
c. He had heard about her at school.
100
Today was the release of the new Madden video game. Roger had saved up his money to buy it. When he arrived at the store before opening, there was already a long line. When the doors finally opened, the people in front of him in line yelled and pushed their way into the store. Roger stayed in his place in line and calmly walked into the store.
Which character trait best describes Roger?
a. generous
b. cautious
c. friendly
d. patient
d. patient
100
It was an unusually cold winter. As soon as the snow melted, another batch would soon follow. Mary, hating the cold, refused to step outside. As soon as the temperature warmed up, Mary finally emerged from her home. It was the first time she had stepped outside her home in weeks. She only hoped the weather would stay nice for a little while.
PART A What is the meaning of the underlined word in this passage?
A. hide out
B. to come out
C. put on layers
D. slept in
PART B
Select a phrase that supports your answer in part A.
A. It was an unusually cold winter
B. As soon as the snow melted, another batch would soon follow.
C. It was the first time she had stepped outside her home in weeks
D. She only hoped the weather would stay nice for a little while.
Part A
b. to come out
Part B
c. It was the first time she had stepped outside her home in weeks.
100
Directions: Read the passage and then choose the answer choice that best answers each question.
Zane exited the school furious. He had gotten into trouble again, and he did not go anything wrong. As he ran down the sidewalk, he saw Mrs. New’s shiny red car sitting there. He had half a mind to go over to it and just start punching. His face was bright red and he was tired of always being the one in trouble.
He remembered the house key that he had inside of his pocket. He knew that would be enough to do damage to her car. Maybe then she would have something to think about other than always picking on him. Yeah, he had been throwing paper wads again. Yes, she had already asked him to stop at least five times, but he just wanted to feel noticed.
Zane’s long hair covered his eyes for just a second. He closed his eyes to shake his entire head, removing the locks of hair from his mysterious eyes. Removing the key from his pocket, he walked closer to the car. He saw some of Mrs. New’s CDs lying spread across the seat. He saw a couple that he really liked.
“Zane, is everything okay?”
He recognized the voice, but they couldn’t really be asking about him, could they?
Turning around, he saw his teacher. “Yeah, I just had something in my eye.”
“Let’s talk, Zane.”
Why was Zane throwing paper wads?
A. He was practicing his basketball shooting skills.
B. He wanted his friends and the teacher to notice him.
C. He wasn't throwing paper wads, but the teacher blamed him anyway.
D. He always throws paper wads, so that he does not have to stay in class.
B. He wanted his friends and the teacher to notice him.
100
Use the information in the short paragraph to answer the question.
Pearl reached in her pocket for the coins, but she could not feel them. Desperately, she pulled everything out of her pocket. She found a chocolate wrapper, a bus pass, her student ID card, lipstick, mascara, and her cell phone. There are no coins.
Who is telling this story about Pearl?
A. Pearl
B. Pearl's mother
C. a narrator
D. the bus driver
c. narrator
200
Late Saturday evening, Matt and Hunter decided to find out more about Mrs. Peters. They didn't have long because their parents would yell if they weren't home before dark.
Mrs. Peters lived alone in a mansion surrounded by a garden filled with willow trees and overgrown bushes. It was badly in need of a fresh coat of paint.
Matt and Hunter climbed over the fence and found themselves in her garden. A black cat leapt from a tree and startled them. Then, they heard a terrible yell which seemed to come from inside the old mansion.
Who yelled?
a. Matt
b. their parents
c. someone in the house
c. someone in the house
200
On Sunday, Fred made a huge pan of chicken and vegetables so that he could eat leftovers during the week. On Monday, Fred decided to make pasta instead and only ate half of it. On Tuesday, he ordered a whole pizza and didn't finish it. All week, Fred made more food and never touched any of his leftovers. Eventually, he had to throw everything out.
Which character trait best describes Fred?
a. prepared
b. wasteful
c. hungry
d. curious
b. wasteful
200
Fred wasn’t the best math student in the world. He struggled to solve math problems without a diagram. Sometimes he drew graphs other times it was just pictures. It was the only way he could make sure he was solving problems correctly.
PART A What is the meaning of the underlined word in this passage?
A. illustration
B. eraser
C. math
D. calculator
PART B
Select the phrase that supports your answer in part A.
A.It was the only way he could make sure he was solving problems correctly.
B. Sometimes he drew graphs other times it was just pictures.
C. Fred wasn’t the best math student in the world.
D.He struggled to solve math problems
Part A
a. illustration
Part B
b. Sometimes he drew graphs other times it was just pictures.
200
Read the passage, and answer the question that follows.
Amber entered the small grocery store. She looked at the list that her mom had sent with her. She knew that she only had enough money to buy the milk, bread, and eggs that were on the list. Quickly, she grabbed the items and paid for them.
Eying the candy on her way out, she picked up a pack of gum, looked around and saw that no one was watching her. It had been weeks since she had chewed gum, and she thought that it would be okay. She had walked a long way to the store and felt that she deserved a little treat.
Amber walked through the double doors staring at the bright green package of chewing gum in her hand. She immediately turned back around, walked back inside, and returned the gum to its spot on the display stand. The cashier smiled and nodded, but did not say a word.
Why did Amber put the gum back on the shelf?
A. Amber realized that she should not steal it.
B. The cashier told her that she was going to have to return it.
C. Her mom made her return it.
D. The police were watching her.
A. Amber realized she should not steal it.
200
Read the poem and answer the question.
I quarreled with my brother
I don’t know what about,
One thing led to another
And somehow we fell out.
The start of it was slight,
The end of it was strong,
He said he was right,
I knew he was wrong!
We hated one another.
The afternoon turned black.
Then suddenly my brother
Thumped me on the back,
And said, “Oh, come along!
We can’t go on all night-
I was in the wrong.”
So he was in the right.
-by Eleanor Farjeon
Who is the narrator of this poem?
A. The sibling who apologized
B. The mother
C. The sibling who did not apologize
D. The father
c. the sibling who did not apologize
300
Read the following paragraph. Then choose the quote that best supports each sentence.
When you think of chocolate, you probably imagine your favorite candy bar. But, when chocolate was first discovered over 4,000 years ago, it was actually consumed as a bitter-tasting drink mixed with honey, vanilla, and chili peppers. Chocolate is made from a bean called cacao, which is grown on trees that are native to Central and South America. After the beans are picked, they are allowed to ferment and dry for several weeks before being made into chocolate. In the 14th century, the Aztec and Mayan people living in Mexico and Central America believed that chocolate had mystical properties. They used chocolate at sacred ceremonies and reserved chocolate for rulers and priests. In fact, chocolate was so desirable that cacao beans were used as currency. For example, in 1545, one cacao bean could buy a large tomato and 100 cacao beans could be traded for a whole turkey.
1. It takes a long time to turn cacao beans into chocolate.
a) “chocolate was discovered over 4,000 years ago”
b) “After the beans are picked, they are allowed to ferment and dry for several weeks”
c) “Chocolate is made from a bean called cacao”
b) “After the beans are picked, they are allowed to ferment and dry for several weeks”
300
"Dad, can I go to Payton's house for New Year's Eve?" asked Leah. "Will her parents be there?" Leah's dad asked.
"You bet," Leah said. Leah knew that Payton's parents were going to another party later and wouldn't be there the whole time. Payton's older brother, Dan, would be in charge. Leah knew that her dad wouldn't let her go if he knew that.
Which character trait best describes Leah?
a. dishonest
b. trustworthy
c. outgoing
d. selfish
a. dishonest
300
Jenna knew that she wasn’t allowed to run in the house. However, she had just come across a spider and was running for her life. She wasn’t paying attention, and knocked over her mother’s vase in the living room. Jenna’s mom was furious, and the two barely spoke. After a few days, Jenna hoped enough time had elapsed, and that her mother would forgive her. Typically, if enough time had gone by, her mom usually got over it.
PART A
What is the meaning of the underlined word in this passage?
A. angry
B. covered
C. passed
D. forgive
PART B Select the phrase that supports your answer in part A.
A. She had just come across a spider and was running for her life.
B. Typically, if enough time had gone by, her mom usually got over it.
C. She wasn’t paying attention
D. Jenna knew that she wasn’t allowed to run in the house.
Part A
c. passed
Part B
B. Typically, if enough time had gone by, her mom usually got over it.
300
Dear Diary,
I just returned from my first trip to the beach. It was different than I expected. The water scared me a bit, but I tried to act cool in front of my little sister. I couldn’t let her know how much the crashing waves scared me.
Building sand castles in the sparkling white grains of sand was a blast, and I even had a chance to bury my sister. This is every brother’s dream, right? Well, not really, and she was able to break free from the sand wall that I had built around her.
My favorite place wasn’t at the beach, it was sitting on the balcony. I loved looking down at the emerald green waters. Maybe when we do go back again, I won’t be afraid to wander out a little farther into the water. Dad seemed to enjoy it a lot. Mom was a lot like me. She just wanted to stay close to the shore.
Jeremiah
P. S. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that we went looking for crabs three nights in a row, but we did not have any luck. It was still fun. My fear of the ocean seemed to disappear in the night.
What was one thing that made Jeremiah really enjoy his visit to the beach?
A. Finding a lot of crabs in his evening walks on the beach
B. Building sand castles and burying his sister in the sand
C. Swimming in the ocean
D. Tearing down the sand dunes that were built near the condo
B. Building sand castles and burying his sister in the sand
300
The Goose that Laid the Golden
The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg
A man once had a goose I’m told
Which had laid each day an egg of gold.
Now if this treasure were well spent,
(5) It might make anyone content.
But no! This man desired more;
And though of eggs he had rich store;
He thought one day the goose he’d kill,
And then at once his pockets fill.
(10) So chasing goosey round and round,
She soon was caught and firmly bound.
He opened her from neck to tail
And then his folly did bewail.
For not a single egg was there,
(15) And thus he lost this treasure rare.
Who is telling the story in this poem?
a. the man? yes? no?
b. The goose? yes? no?
c. A narrator, outside of the story? yes? no?
d. The golden eggs? yes? no?
c. a narrator outside of the story
400
Logan had his first appointment with Dr. Davis. The doctor's office was in a section of a small country office. It was just off the main road.
His dad had dropped him off for his six o'clock appointment, and he promised to return at six forty-five to pick him up.
The waiting room was dimly lit by one small lamp. When Logan rang the bell on the counter there was no answer. Logan's hands got sweaty. The office seemed empty, so Logan cautiously looked around the corner.
How did Logan feel about his appointment?
a. Logan was nervous.
b. Logan was sad.
c. Logan was excited.
a. Logan was nervous.
400
Part 1: Read the situation and determine what the character might do next based on their character trait.
1. Janessa finds out that her friend Jane stole her favorite pen from her locker. What might Janessa to show that she is forgiving?
a. “How could you do that!?”
b. “I want to be able to trust you. Can you promise you’ll never steal from me again?”
c. “That was a mean thing to do.”
d. “I don’t want to be your friend anymore.”
b. “I want to be able to trust you. Can you promise you’ll never steal from me again?”
400
Matt wanted to get in shape. After joining a gym, he decided to check out some of the group exercise classes. Matt found one that looked interesting and signed up for the class. From the second the class started, Matt felt out of breath. The entire workout was brutal. Matt never imagined a class at the gym could be so rough. Although he was able to complete the whole class, Matt had trouble walking the next day.
PART A
What is the meaning of the underlined word in this passage?
A. aerobic
B. exercise
C. fun
D. hard
PART B Select the phrase that supports your answer in part A.
A. Matt never imagined a class at the gym could be so rough.
B. Matt had trouble walking the next day.
C. After joining a gym, he decided to check out some of the group exercise classes.
D. From the second the class started, Matt felt out of breath.
Part A
d. hard
Part B
Matt never imagined a class at the gym could be so rough.
400
Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
"A Little Road Not Made Of Man"
By Emily Elizabeth Dickinson
A little road not made of man,
Enabled of the eye,
Accessible to thill of bee,
Or cart of butterfly.
If town it have, beyond itself,
'Tis that I cannot say;
I only sigh, -- no vehicle
Bears me along that way.
What do you think is the best answer to why Emily Dickinson is describing this road? Select the correct answer.
- She wants to know where it might lead, but has no way to go down the road to see.
- She thinks there are a lot of bees on the road.
- She knows there is a town down the road.
- None of the above
A. She wants to know where it might lead, but has no way to go down the road to see.
400
Dear Diary,
I just returned from my first trip to the beach. It was different than I expected. The water scared me a bit, but I tried to act cool in front of my little sister. I couldn’t let her know how much the crashing waves scared me.
Building sand castles in the sparkling white grains of sand was a blast, and I even had a chance to bury my sister. That has to be every brother’s dream, right? Well, not really, and she was able to break free from the sand wall that I had built up around her.
My favorite place wasn’t at the beach, but sitting in the balcony. I loved looking down at the emerald green waters.
Maybe when we go back again, I won’t be afraid to wander out a little farther into the water. Dad sure did seem to enjoy that a lot. Mom was a lot like me. She just wanted to stay close to the shore.
Jeremiah
P. S. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that we went looking for crabs three nights in a row, but we did not have any luck. It was still fun. My fear of the ocean seemed to disappear in the night.
Jeremiah
From what point of view is this story presented?
A. Jeremiah’s point of view (first person)
B. Dad’s point of view (first person)
C. Narrator point of view (third person)
D. Mom’s point of view (first person)
A. Jeremiah's point of view (first person)
500
Mrs. Roberts hadn't heard any weather reports before she laid down to take a nap. She had noticed that the sky had started to cloud over.
She had lived alone for many years on the small farm. She loved that retirement allowed her to take a daily afternoon nap.
However, today was going to be different. As Mrs. Roberts drifted off to sleep, the wind started to howl. Twigs and leaves began hitting the sides of the house. She was so tired though, she didn't seem to notice.
How old is Mrs. Roberts?
a. She is 32 years old.
b. She is an old woman.
c. She is a young woman.
b. She is an old woman
500
Part 1: Read the situation and determine what the character might do next based on their character trait.
. Noah says, “I want to play that game! If you don’t play with me, I won’t be your friend. And you can’t play with anyone else!” What might Noah do next to show that he’s bossy?
a. Apologize and play alone
b. Make his friend play the game
c. Ask some other kids if they want to play
d. Ask a teacher for help
b. Make his friend play the game.
500
Instead of a fun summer vacation Lauren found out she would be spending the summer helping her grandmother. Ever since her last illness Lauren’s grandmother had been very frail. Her parents thought she needed some help in her delicate state, so they sent Lauren. At first Lauren had a bad attitude, but when she saw her grandma, she understood her help was needed. Her grandma looked as if she was about to break. At the end of summer, her grandma was doing much better.
PART A
What is the meaning of the underlined word in this passage?
A. ugly
B. bored
C. weak
D. strong
PART B
Select two phrases that support your answer in part A.
A. Her parents thought she needed some help in her delicate state.
B. when she saw her grandma, she understood her help was needed.
C. Her grandma looked as if she was about to break.
D. Her grandma was doing much better.
Part A
c. weak
Part B
a. Her parents thought she needed some help in her delicate state.
c. Her grandma looked as if she was about to break.
500
Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
Wagon Wheel
Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
Spinning on the ground,
Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
(4) Going round and round.
Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
Look up in the air,
Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
(8) Look back down and stare.
Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
What a wondrous sight,
Wonder if it spins
(12) Both day and night?
What is the repeated line in each stanza?
A. Wonder if it spins
B. Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
C. There is not repeated line
D. Look back down and stare
A. Wagon Wheel, Wagon Wheel
500
Read the passage. Then answer the question that follows.
I am not feeling good about this at all. I had so much homework last night that I couldn’t study for my science test. My stomach is tied in knots, tighter than the ones on my shoestrings. Maybe it won’t be as bad as I expect. I mean, let’s face it, science is science! I listen in class, I do all of my homework assignments, and I participate in the review games. It will be okay. I am not going to panic! I am not going to panic!
From what point of view is this story presented?
A. Student’s point of view (first person)
B. Parent’s point of view (first person)
C. Teacher’s point of view (first person)
D. Other’s point of view (third person)
A. Student's point of view (first person)