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What text structure does the author use in paragraph 2 of Passage 2? (4.R.2.1)
A. cause and effect
B. chronology
C. description
D. problem and solution
What is....
C. description
Which of Charlie’s character traits has the biggest influence on the beginning of the story? (4.R.1.1)
A. He is good at sports.
B. He does not like doing chores.
C. He knows a lot about dragons.
D. He gets good grades at school.
What is...
B. He does not like doing chores.
Which two sentences belong in a summary of this story? (4.R.3.2a)
A. Rupert happily munches on lettuce, oranges, bread, and peanut butter.
B. Charlie should listen more to his parents and less to a dragon.
C. Dragons are imaginary creatures in stories and fairy tales.
D. The dragon tells the boy why he had to leave his home.
E. A boy meets a hungry dragon and gives him food.
What is...
D. The dragon tells the boy why he had to leave his home.
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E. A boy meets a hungry dragon and gives him food.
Which phrase from paragraph 12 helps the reader understand the meaning of energized as it is used in the paragraph? (4.V.1.3)
A. “got to his room”
B. “looked around at the mess”
C. “had put this off long enough”
D. “ready to work hard”
What is....
D. “ready to work hard”
In paragraph 4 of Passage 1, the author claims that electric trucks will not break down as much as diesel trucks. What reason supports this claim? (4.R.2.4)
A. Electric trucks do not use fuel.
B. Electric trucks have six separate motors.
C. Electric trucks can charge batteries quickly.
D. Electric trucks have a streamlined shape.
What is....
B. Electric trucks have six separate motors.
How does the hummingbird contribute to the plot of this story? (4.R.1.1)
A. It teaches Talia how to talk to birds.
B. It poses for Talia while she creates a drawing.
C. It reminds Talia that she hasn’t eaten breakfast.
D. It makes Talia feel guilty for neglecting her chores.
What is...
D. It makes Talia feel guilty for neglecting her chores.
Which two plot events would be included in a summary of “Talia and the Hummingbird”? (4.R.3.2a)
A. A girl hears a loud noise from some kind of an animal.
B. An animal tells a girl a story about missing its home.
C. An animal enjoys sharing a large meal with a girl.
D. A girl reminds an animal how to behave more responsibly.
E. An animal helps a girl understand how to behave better.
What is...
A. A girl hears a loud noise from some kind of an animal.
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E. An animal helps a girl understand how to behave better.
Reread paragraph 2 in Passage 2.
Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of flitting? (4.V.1.3)
A. “looked up”
B. “where the sound was coming from”
C. “moved quickly from rose to rose”
D. “its long beak”
What is...
C. “moved quickly from rose to rose”
Which of the following is a claim the author is trying to make? (4.R.2.4.)
What is...
C. Trees talk to each other through an underground system.?
How do the hummingbird’s actions help develop the theme of “Talia and the Hummingbird”? (4.R.1.2)
A. When the humming bird stresses the importance of getting work done early, Talia remembers her chores and learns a lesson.
B. The hummingbird teaches the importance of getting chores done early by helping Talia wash the dishes.
C. The humming bird teaches Talia the importance of doing chores by getting her to help spread pollen in the garden.
D. After talking to the hummingbird, Talia decides that it’s fine to put off her chores and draw in the garden.
What is...
A. When the humming bird stresses the importance of getting work done early, Talia remembers her chores and learns a lesson.
Which two sentences belong in a summary of “Talia and the Hummingbird”?
A. Talia’s favorite color is red, but she likes other colors, too.
B. Talia meets a talking hummingbird in her mother’s garden.
C. The hummingbird probably flew to the neighbor’s vegetable garden.
D. The hummingbird reminds Talia that getting work done is important.
E. Talia admits that she’s never had a conversation with a bird before.
What is...
B. Talia meets a talking hummingbird in her mother’s garden.
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D. The hummingbird reminds Talia that getting work done is important.
Based on the meaning of the root ven-, what is the meaning of the word advent in paragraph 1 of Passage 1? (4.V.1.2)
A. arrival
B. battery
C. science
D. speed
What is....
A. arrival
Which alternate title best expresses the main idea of the passage? (4.R.2.2)
What is...
B. Listening to Quiet Giants?
Which of Talia’s character traits most contributes to the final outcome of the story? (4.R.1.1)
A. She works hard at school every day.
B. She wants her parents to be happy.
C. She thinks breakfast is an important meal.
D. She plans to talk with the hummingbird again.
What is...
B. She wants her parents to be happy.?
What is the best summary of the plot details in paragraphs 1 through 3?
A. A boy catches a fish. The fish offers to grant him one wish.
B. A boy goes fishing. Then he tells his brother about it.
C. A boy and his brother go fishing. The fish gets away.
D. A boy goes fishing. Later, he writes a story about it.
What is...
A. A boy catches a fish. The fish offers to grant him one wish.?
Based on how the word is used in the “A View of the Race” sidebar of Passage 2, what does a decibel measure? (4.V.1.3)
A. weight
B. distance
C. speed
D. loudness
What is....
D. loudness
What is the central idea of Passage 2? (4.R.2.2)
A. A typical Formula One car race is usually noisy, but some people want to change that.
B. A new battery-powered race car called Formula E offers a different kind of racing experience.
C. Formula E cars run on batteries instead of gas engines, so they make little noise.
D. Formula One and Formula E cars are very fast and exciting for people who like car races.
What is...
B. A new battery-powered race car called Formula E offers a different kind of racing experience.?
Which sentence best describes Talia’s character trait that most affects the beginning of the story?
A. She likes drawing flowers in her mother’s garden.
B. She liked drawing red flowers most of all.
C. She refuses to do chores around the house.
D. She thinks it’s important to get chores done early.
What is...
A. She likes drawing flowers in her mother’s garden.?
Which two sentences belong in a summary of “A Different Wish”? Select two answers.
A. A boy named Jerome meets a talking fish that grants him one wish.
B. The fish thanks Jerome after Jerome drops his fishing pole.
C. Jerome resents that Lucas falls asleep when Jerome is talking to him.
D. The moon shines through the window of the bedroom Lucas and Jerome share.
E. After Jerome writes a funny story, he and Lucas agree that staying awake has its good side.
What is...
A. A boy named Jerome meets a talking fish that grants him one wish.
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E. After Jerome writes a funny story, he and Lucas agree that staying awake has its good side.
What does the phrase "sound the alarm" mean as it is used in paragraph 10? (4.V.1.3)
What is..
B. to warn others of danger?