Tips on Friendship
Problem
Which of these best supports the main idea of the passage?
The same rule applies for being a good sibling.
Has anyone ever sat down with you and told you how to be a good friend?
Being a nice person is the best way to be a good friend.
The ideas are simple and easy.
Being a nice person is the best way to be a good friend.
1. Meditation is the practice of making the mind quiet. It can do wonderful things for kids, too. Just like exercise can help your body become stronger, meditation can help your mind become stronger.
2. Unlike exercising, you do not move during meditation. It can be as simple as watching the clouds, or sitting still and humming softly. Just five minutes of quiet meditation a day can help you and your mind a bunch.
Problem
Which detail supports the idea that meditation is easy?
Just like exercise can help your body become stronger, meditation can help your mind become stronger.
It can do wonderful things for kids, too.
Meditation is the practice of making the mind quiet.
It can be as simple as watching the clouds, or sitting still and humming softly.
D
It can be as simple as watching the clouds, or sitting still and humming softly.
Problem
How are the ideas in paragraphs 2 and 3 related?
They both show steps on how to reuse something.
They both explain how to save and cut down on waste.
They both suggest that one must save safely.
They both give instructions to cut waste of electricity.
B
They both explain how to save and cut down on waste.
How to Become a Judge in the U.S.
Paragraph 4 of the passage supports paragraph 1 by showing that
being a judge takes many years of education and exams
only those who care about fairness apply to be a judge
even after many steps, it takes years to work as a judge
fewer people apply to be a judge because it takes too long
C
even after many steps, it takes years to work as a judge
Fewer than 11% of schools in the U.S. have recess. It means that millions of kids do not get to play for at least 20 minutes in school. These kids are missing out. Kids learn to interact differently with friends when they play. They behave differently in class or during recess. They are more on their own and have to make their own decisions while playing. Knowing one should not push another kid is different from actually not pushing another kid while playing. Recess means time to practice what kids have learned at home and in class. Parents and teachers should let more kids in the U.S. have recess time.
What percentage of schools in the U.S. have recess?
At least 20
50
Fewer than 11
30
C
Fewer than 11
Want to be the President of the U.S.?
What is the main idea of this passage?
In America, you can be anything you want.
There are three rules to be the president of the U.S.
A resident lives in one place for a long time.
A person needs to be at least 35 to be the president.
B
There are three rules to be the president of the U.S.
Which detail supports the main idea of the passage?
Remember to be safe while doing so.
Try to walk, bike, or ride public transportation when you can.
That is a lot.
You can do this every day.
Try to walk, bike, or ride public transportation when you can.
Plantains
Problem
How are the ideas in this passage related?
They share recipes to eat a plantain or a banana.
They tell an interesting fact about a fruit that is like a banana.
They mostly tell the reader how to bake a plantain.
They give details about a fruit that looks like a banana.
D
They give details about a fruit that looks like a banana.
Growing a Sweet Potato
What you need:
Glass jar
Water
Sweet potato
Pot
Toothpicks
Soil
What to do:
1. Stick 3 or 4 toothpicks into a sweet potato.
2. Place them so they will rest on the rim of the glass jar.
3. Fill the jar with enough water to cover only the bottom of the sweet potato.
4. Set the jar in a sunny place, like a windowsill.
5. Check the jar every day. Add water to cover the bottom of the sweet potato.
6. Wait 2-3 weeks. You will see roots and leaves.
7. Remove the sweet potato from the jar.
8. Plant the sweet potato in a pot with soil. Cover the sweet potato with soil. Leave the leaves exposed.
9. You have a sweet potato plant. Water it, and watch it grow.
What is the connection between the sentences in the section “What to do”?
The sentence compare a sweet potato to a yam.
The sentences explain how to grow a Jamaican sweet potato.
The sentences list the most important things you need.
The sentences list the steps to grow a sweet potato.
The sentences list the steps to grow a sweet potato.
New Zealand is a mountainous group of islands. It is in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The country has more than 50 volcanoes.
People in the country are called Kiwis. The Maori name for the country is Aotearoa. It means “The Land of the Long White Cloud.”
The wildlife in New Zealand is rich. In 2016, there were more sheep in New Zealand than people.
Select the two questions you can answer by reading the passage.
How many people live in New Zealand?
What are the sheep in New Zealand called?
Where is New Zealand located?
What are the people in New Zealand called?
Where is New Zealand located?
What are the people in New Zealand called?
Which of these is a main idea of the passage?
There are some things that kids learn from playing with other kids.
Kids in the U.S. are missing out on benefits because of too little to no recess time.
Parents and teachers in the U.S. need to play with children more.
Recess may be the only time some kids in the U.S. get any play time.
B
Kids in the U.S. are missing out on benefits because of too little to no recess time.
Problem
Which detail, if added, would support the main idea of the passage?
Happiness means different things to different people.
Happiness, sadness, and surprise are important feelings.
Anger, fear, and disgust are three of six basic feelings.
When a person has every wish fulfilled, he or she is satisfied.
Happiness means different things to different people.
A study from Johns Hopkins University shows how music is good for the brain. It says listening to music gives the brain a workout. When musicians made up music while under an MRI machine, parts of their brains lit up. An MRI machine can show what is happening inside a brain. It helped us learn that music keeps one’s brain alert and active.
2. A person’s brain has to make connections between the notes. In other words, it works hard to make sense of the music. So, the brain gets exercise. New music also makes the brain work hard. The brain has to make sense of the new sounds, too. Listen to your favorite tunes. Try listening to something new. Either way, your brain will thank you.
Problem
Why does listening to new music make the brain work hard?
It has to make sense of the new sounds.
The brain finds new sounds confusing.
The brain works harder while hearing old music.
At first, it does not like hearing new sounds.
It has to make sense of the new sounds.
Learn How to Be Assertive
How are the ideas in the bullet points connected?
They describe why assertive children are not bullied.
They explain the reason children want to be assertive.
They compare children who are assertive and those who are not.
They show the different things assertive children can do.
D
They show the different things assertive children can do.
Wind Energy
Which detail from the passage describes how a wind turbine works?
The turbine turns on its own.
The blades on a wind turbine use electricity to move.
The blades on a wind turbine do not move.
Wind turns the blades of a wind turbine.
D
Wind turns the blades of a wind turbine.
Problem
What is the main idea of this passage?
A study shows that listening to music makes the brain alert and active.
Listening to favorite music helps the brain grow.
A brain can be studied under an MRI machine.
Scientists study how music is good for the brain.
A
A study shows that listening to music makes the brain alert and active
Which detail, if added, would support the main idea of the passage?
You can even finish thick books if you read every day.
Reading in more than one language is difficult for some.
Too much screen time or reading can be bad for your eyes.
Take care of your health if you usually sit for hours to read.
A
You can even finish thick books if you read every day.
Weather
The weather tells you what the atmosphere is like at a place and time. There is more to rain and clouds when it comes to the weather. It includes wind, temperature, and air pressure as well.
Wind
Wind is the movement of air from one place to another. How fast the wind moves in a day also affects the weather.
Temperature
Temperature is a measure of hotness or coldness. A thermometer can be used to measure it. Most commonly, a Celsius or a Fahrenheit scale is used. A lower temperature means cooler weather. When the weather is warm, temperatures are higher.
Cloud coverage
Cloud coverage tells you how much cloud covers the sky. It is also called cloud fraction. It can be measured as a percentage (from 0-100). It can be measured as a fraction (from 0-1.0).
Problem
How are the ideas in the text and the diagram related?
They explain that stormy weather is the most dangerous.
They explain that cloud coverage least affects the weather.
They show weather has to do with many things.
They show that the wind mostly affects the weather.
C
They show weather has to do with many things.
Ways to Learn
What is the connection between the sentences in the fourth paragraph?
The sentences compare one style of learning with another.
The sentences tell the steps of learning by moving.
The sentences show examples of one way of learning.
The sentences show what causes using hands to learn.
C
The sentences show examples of one way of learning.
Wind Energy
Which detail from the passage supports the fact that windmills were used to do different jobs?
The energy problem is said to grow worse...(paragraph 4)
... they were used to grind grain and pump water.(paragraph 1)
... can use this electricity in their homes, schools, offices... (paragraph 2)
... has blades and a turbine. (paragraph 3)
B
... they were used to grind grain and pump water.(paragraph 1)
Which is the main idea of the passage?
Audio books for children can be used to learn while traveling.
Different ways of learning work for different people.
A lecture is a long talk that teachers use in college.
Some experts tried to find out how animals like pigs learn.
Different ways of learning work for different people.
Which detail, if added, would support the main idea of the passage?
Always recycle the toys you have outgrown.
Games of the old days are making a comeback.
Imaginative play can be done for free.
Wooden toys are better than plastic ones.
C
Imaginative play can be done for free.
What causes the reader to find misspelled words?
Reading out loud
Picturing the writing
Liking a style better
Knowing one’s style
A
Reading out loud
What is a Genius
In “What is a Genius,” what is the connection between the sentences in paragraph 3?
They describe how talent solves problems.
They introduce a problem about genius.
They compare talent and genius.
They give a list of subjects which geniuses like.
C
They compare talent and genius.
Experts recommend that people should research before going out to view wildlife. Local people or guides, books, and the Internet are great sources of information. You must know where the wildlife lives. The season also affects whether or not you can see the wildlife.
Keeping a safe distance is important. You can use binoculars or cameras that can zoom in. It is best to view wildlife without disturbing them. If disturbed, they can leave or harm the humans. If wildlife comes closer, do not move, stay calm, and slowly back away.
Not touching wildlife is also a must. It might not only cause injury but may also be illegal. Remember to never feed wildlife. As a rule, let the animals or plants in the wild be the way you see them. That is the best way to view wildlife.
Which three questions does this passage answer?
What should you do if wildlife comes closer?
What is the best source of information on wildlife?
What might cause injury to wildlife viewers?
What is a good source of information on wildlife?
A, C, D