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Writing and Research-1
Writing and Research-2
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Read Sentence 17. It is round and has a pocket in the middle. What is the correct way to write the underlined verb in this sentence? A have B having C will have D correct as is
What is correct as is
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Read Sentence 13. Baby earthworms are born out of cocoons that are as small as a grain of rice. In which word below does the ea have the same sound as the ai in grain? F meal G dream H break J leave
What is H break
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(It Fell in the City) The reader can tell that this poem is about F ice. G rain. H snow. J paint.
What is H snow.
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(Matt's Science Report) What is the main purpose for writing this report? F to give an opinion about an unusual sea animal G to explain how to care for sea animals H to inform others about an unusual sea animal J to ask people to help sea animals
What is H to inform others about an unusual sea animal
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(Matt's Science Report) Read this sentence from Paragraph 2. They swim around by moving their tails. Choose the most specific word to replace the underlined word in the sentence above. A fl owing B getting C holding D wiggling
What is D wiggling
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Read Sentence 3. I also enjoy breads from other cultures. Which word is the simple predicate in this sentence? F I G enjoy H breads J from
What is enjoy
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Read this sentence from Paragraph 4. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the messiest as a result of people’s unkind acts. What does the word unkind mean? A always helping B not nice C without wanting D very good
What is B not nice
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(Sparrow's New Home) Why does Sparrow most likely choose a home in the P in Pizza? F He wants to surprise his friends. G He wants a home close to good food. H It is close to his friends. J It reminds him of his old home.
What is J It reminds him of his old home.
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(Matt's Science Report) Who would be most interested in reading this report? A someone who likes to learn about fi shing B someone who enjoys funny stories C someone who likes mystery books D someone who enjoys learning about animals
What is D someone who enjoys learning about animals
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(Matt's Science Report) Which title is the best for this report? F Animals in the Sea G All About Sea Squirts H Things That Squirt J Sticky Tadpoles
What is G All About Sea Squirts
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Read Sentences 8 and 9. Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper. It crunches when you bite it. What is the best way to combine these sentences? A Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper because it crunches when you bite it. B Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper so crunches when you bite it. C Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper or it crunches when you bite it. D Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper and crunches when you bite it.
What is D Piki is as thin as a sheet of paper and crunches when you bite it.
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Read these sentences from Paragraph 6. While riding piggyback, he reaches for eucalyptus leaves. Just like mom, he nips off leaves and chews them. Which word means about the same as nips? A catches B climbs C runs D bites
What is D bites
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Why does Sparrow stop meeting the other birds at the park? A He is moving to a new home. B He is looking for the barber. C He is busy eating crumbs off the sidewalk. D He is planning a surprise for his friends.
What is A He is moving to a new home.
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(Matt's Science Report) Which sentence would best begin Paragraph 3? F After a sea squirt finds a home, it begins to grow and change its shape. G As a baby, a sea squirt will swim for many hours looking for a place to live. H Sea squirts get food from the water that goes through their bodies. J Sea squirts have been around for a long time.
What is F After a sea squirt finds a home, it begins to grow and change its shape.
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(Matt's Science Report) Matt’s teacher wants him to research more information about sea squirts. Which book should Matt check out from the library? F How to Care for Sea Animals G Strange Sea Animals H Animals of South America J Sea Tales for One and All
What is G Strange Sea Animals
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Read Sentence 10. Tanji is my friend from india. Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? F Tanji is my Friend from india. G Tanji is my Friend from India. H Tanji is my friend from India. J Tanji is My friend from india.
What is H Tanji is my friend from India.
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Read these sentences from Paragraph 2. He smells milk and, without any help, starts to feel his way to his mother’s pouch. Five minutes later he slips inside. What does the word slips mean? F moves G gives H sleeps J uses
What is F moves
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Sparrow tells his friends about his home. The barber moves his shop and sign. Which event belongs next? F Sparrow finds a new home. G Four birds meet in the park. H Sparrow shows his friends his home at the barbershop. J The barber loads his chairs into a truck.
What is F Sparrow finds a new home.
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(Matt's Science Report) Which supporting sentence could be added to Paragraph 3? A Most sea animals will not eat sea squirts. B The coat helps protect the sea squirt from its enemies. C Sea squirts look soft until you get up close. D Most animals have some kind of outer covering.
What is B The coat helps protect the sea squirt from its enemies.
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(Matt's Science Research) Matt is using a thesaurus to revise his report. For what purpose is he using the thesaurus? A to add more facts to his report B to discover the location of sea squirts on a map C to fi nd words that have similar meanings D to look at pictures of sea squirts
What is C to find words that have similar meanings
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Read Sentence 18. Pita is also called pocket bread, and it is fun to eat. What is the correct way to write the underlined words as a contraction? A it’is B its’ C it’s D i’ts
What is C it’s
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Read these sentences from Paragraph 15. He has packed up all his combs. He has packed up all the scissors. Which meaning of pack is used in these sentences? F worn or carried G crowded together H completely filled with J placed in something for moving
What is J placed in something for moving
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(Adopt-a-Highway) Which sentence from the speech is an opinion? F This program brings people together to pick up litter along the roads. G When a highway is adopted, only part of the highway is cared for by a group of people. H Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. J The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their community look nicer.
What is J The Adopt-a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their community look nicer.
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(Matt's Science Report) Which sentence does not belong in Paragraph 1? F Sea squirts are little animals that live in the ocean. G The sea squirt gets its name from one special thing it does. H It squirts out the water that goes through its body. J There are many other little animals in the ocean.
What is J There are many other little animals in the ocean.
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(Koala Joey) Which source would be best to use for finding more information on eucalyptus trees? A a map of Australia B a newspaper from Australia C a book about koalas in Australia D a Web site about plants in Australia
What is D a Web site about plants in Australia
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