Conventions
This sentence contains two mistakes. Rewrite the sentence correctly.
what is your favorite color
What is your favorite color?
In order to start her bakery, Miss Garcia first learned how to make and decorate the best cookies in town. Then, she took a class on how to run a small business. Using her saved money, she rented a small shop and bought equipment. Finally, she opened her shop.
How is the text of this passage organized?
a. chronological order/sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
a. chronological order/sequence
One of the most famous venomous spiders that lives in the United States is the brown recluse spider. These spiders are typically found in the western and southern areas of the country. It is also known as the violin spider. The spider gets its nickname “violin” from the violin shaped brown spot on the front half of its body. The rest of the body is a light brown or tan color.
What is the main idea?
a. It is also known as the violin spider.
b. One of the most famous venomous spiders that lives in the United States is the brown recluse spider.
c. The rest of the body is a light brown or tan color.
b. One of the most famous venomous spiders that lives in the United States is the brown recluse spider.
Aaron had watched a scary movie with his friends. Now he regretted it because he could not sleep. Every noise he heard made him jump with terror.
What prediction can you make?
a. Aaron will watch another scary movie tomorrow.
b. Aaron will fall asleep soon.
c. Aaron will not watch another scary movie for quite a while.
c. Aaron will not watch another scary movie for quite a while.
Is this statement a fact or an opinion?
The flamingo is the most beautiful bird in the world.
The statement is an opinion.
Is this a complete sentence? Write yes or no.
A beautiful sunset on the beach.
NO, it is not a complete sentence.
Miss Garcia sells two types of cookies. The elegant cookies are beautifully decorated in pink and white frosting and are normally ordered for weddings. On the other hand, the festive cookies are colorful and fun to look at. Covered with bright confetti, they are usually served at birthday parties.
How is the passage organized?
a. chronological order/sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
b. compare and contrast
Have you ever seen a dust storm? Dust storms are strange, dangerous weather storms. They are usually found in dry regions of the world. They are made when strong winds called gust fronts blow loose dirt and sand away from the dry land surface. Tiny pieces of dirt are moved from one place to another by the heavy winds. This causes a change in the land and can also cause great amounts of damage.
What is the main idea?
a. Tiny pieces of dirt are moved by the heavy winds.
b. Have you ever seen a dust storm?
c. Dust storms are strange, dangerous weather storms.
c. Dust storms are strange, dangerous weather storms.
I read the recipe in a hurry and got started making the cookies. I accidentally skipped the step that said to add eggs.
What can you infer?
a. The cookies will be delicious.
b. The cookies will be very dry.
c. The cookies will be runny and soggy.
b. The cookies will be very dry.
Ally and her friend wanted to sneak some cookies from the kitchen. They decided Ally should go, since she was as quiet as a mouse.
The underlined words are an example of:
a. a metaphor
b. alliteration
c. personification
d. a simile
d. a simile
This sentence needs a comma. Rewrite the sentence, correctly adding a comma.
Anna wanted to make cookies but she didn’t have any sugar.
Anna wanted to make cookies, but she didn’t have any sugar.
Callie had a problem. The pack of friendship cards she had bought for his classmates only had 24 cards, and there were 25 students, other than herself, in her class. So, she made a homemade card for one of her best friends in the class. Everyone, including her best friend, loved the cards.
How is the passage organized?
a. chronological order/sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
d. problem and solution
Gently falling snow can be beautiful. When a mild snowfall turns into a blizzard, however, it becomes a dangerous storm. A blizzard is a long-lasting, severe snowstorm. It also has very strong winds. To be called a blizzard, the storm must have three qualities. First, the wind must be moving at least 35 miles per hour. Second, you can only see things less than a quarter-mile away. Finally, the storm must last for at least three hours.
What is the main idea?
a. A blizzard is a long-lasting severe snowstorm.
b. Gently falling snow can be beautiful.
c. The storm must last for at least three hours.
a. A blizzard is a long-lasting severe snowstorm.
Camden mowed lawns all summer. He saved every penny he earned. Now it was autumn and his favorite sport, football, had begun, but he had no football shoes to wear.
What prediction can you make?
a. Camden will wear his running shoes to play football.
b. Camden will buy a new mower.
c. Camden will buy a new pair of football shoes.
c. Camden will buy a new pair of football shoes.
Choose and antonym for the word:
difficult
a. hard
b. break
c. easy
d. smart
c. easy
Which word is spelled correctly?
a. thout
b. thaut
c. thought
d. thawt
c. thought
When Julia was baking cupcakes, she thought she had followed the recipe correctly. Unfortunately, she had accidentally added 1 cup of salt instead of 1 cup of sugar. Because of her mistake, her classmates were unpleasantly surprised at the extremely salty taste when took a bite of the treats.
How is the passage organized?
a. chronological order/sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
c. cause and effect
Imagine coming home from a long day at school. You walk through the door. You smell something sweet coming from the kitchen. You rush in and turn on the light in the oven. What do you see? A tray of chocolate chip cookies, almost ready for eating! Chocolate chip cookies have been a favorite treat for many years and have a fascinating history.
What is the main idea?
a. It is nice to smell something sweet coming from the kitchen.
b. Chocolate chip cookies have been a favorite treat for many years and have a fascinating history.
c. Imagine coming home from a long day at school.
b. Chocolate chip cookies have been a favorite treat for many years and have a fascinating history.
It was a long, exhausting day for Mr. Shaw. He had worked hard at the sawmill and his feet ached. He was happy there was nothing planned for that evening.
What can you infer?
a. Mr. Shaw will relax on the couch.
b. Mr. Shaw will go back to work.
c. Mr. Shaw will go for a long run.
a. Mr. Shaw will relax on the couch.
Choose the correct homophone to complete this sentence:
Be careful when you put the new case on ______ phone.
a. your
b. you're
a. your
Correct this run-on sentence.
Chloe learned how to ice skate she joined the hockey team.
Chloe learned how to ice skate, and she joined the hockey team.
OR
Chloe learned how to ice skate. She joined the hockey team.
Kenisha decided to make a gift for her teacher. First, she painted a beautiful picture of a rainbow. Then, she added some glitter to the painting. After that, she put the artwork in a frame. Finally, Kenisha wrapped the gift in some paper and gave it to her teacher.
How is the passage organized?
a. chronological order/sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
a. chronological order
Earth is a beautiful place. Sometimes, though, there are natural disasters on our planet that we cannot control. These kinds of events can be unpredictable, destructive, and even deadly. They can also be fascinating. One kind of disaster comes from beneath the same ground upon which we walk: earthquakes! Earthquakes are dangerous natural disasters for which we should be prepared.
What is the main idea?
a. Some natural disasters can be destructive and deadly.
b. Earth is a beautiful place.
c. Earthquakes are dangerous natural disasters for which we should be prepared.
c. Earthquakes are dangerous natural disasters for which we should be prepared.
Most hens stop laying eggs when there is less sunlight during the day. As summer changes to autumn, there are less hours of daylight each day.
What can you infer?
a. Many hens will continue to lay eggs each day.
b. Many hens will spend less time outside.
c. Most hens will lay fewer eggs.
c. Most hens will lay fewer eggs.
Jose lived on the 12th floor of his building. Once, the elevator broke and Jose had to walk up 12 flights of stairs. He was quite hot and tired when he reached his apartment.
Jose was tired when he reached his apartment. What was the cause?
a. He lived on the 12th floor.
b. He didn't get enough sleep.
c. He had to walk up all the stairs.
c. He had to walk up all the stairs.