Fiction 1
What does the word miniature mean as it is used in the following paragraph?
When Mayuko arrived home, she found him in the backyard bonsai garden. The little bonsai trees had tiny branches twisting up to the sun. The bright flowers all around them made the garden look like a miniature enchanted forest.
A. Crowded or busy
B. Growing or improving
C. much quieter than before
D. Much smaller than usual
D. Much smaller than usual
What does the author mean by the phrase “the bridges were in ruins” in the following paragraph?
"The journey began pleasantly, but before long the bright day turned into a scowling storm. The coach lurched wildly, for now there were no sheltering trees to block the wind or stop piles of mud from sliding down bare hillsides. The bridges were in ruins, their planks ripped apart and their ropes whipping in the wind."
A The bridges were bumpy.
B The bridges were hard to find.
C The bridges were falling to pieces.
D The bridges were old and worn out.
C The bridges were falling to pieces.
"The Spacecraft observed Saturn’s moons in detail. It saw an energetic family of moons zipping around Saturn, pushing and pulling each other in their orbits. It discovered seven moons that had never been seen from Earth. The Spacecraft found that each moon is different and special."
What does the word zipping mean as it is used in the paragraph?
A moving quickly
B rising higher
C spreading out
D watching closely
A. moving quickly
Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the central idea of a book?
A. What is the main thing the author wants to teach the reader about?
B. Who is the author?
C. What is my opinion?
D. What else do I know about the subject?
A. What is the main thing the author wants to teach the reader about?
In the following sentence, what is the cause?
Since Jeremiah was sick, he didn’t take the math test.
Jeremiah was sick.
Which quotation supports the theme that time seems to pass quickly when people are enjoying themselves?
A. “As soon as they left the palace, Jack began to tell a story. A small story it was, but so funny that the king laughed and asked for another.”
B. “‘What a wise lad you are!’ he said. ‘You have shortened my journey with words! I will give you a fine medal and as many bags of gold as your horse can carry!’”
C. “So plain Jack he remained, though never again did hunger pinch his stomach, for the king ordered that there always be ample food for him.”
D. “In time a fine new road was built, and also a sturdy new coach, so whenever the king went journeying, he went in comfort.”
B. “‘What a wise lad you are!’ he said. ‘You have shortened my journey with words! I will give you a fine medal and as many bags of gold as your horse can carry!’”
"It’s a complicated card trick I call the Color Switch. It’s not the fanciest trick I know, but from a magician’s point of view, it’s the hardest."
What does the word complicated mean as it is used in the paragraph?
A common
B difficult
C funny
D strange
B difficult
The central idea of a book is "plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is a detail that supports the main idea?
A My favorite kind of plant is the Venus fly trap.
B There are many different species of plants on the Earth.
C Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than plants that sit in the dark.
D Jessica sat in the sun and looked at her garden.
C. Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than plants that sit in the dark.
What are the five text structures?
Cause & Effect
Problem & Solution
Chronological Order/Sequence/Linear
Description
Compare & Contrast
You should be sure to use the right exit when you leave the building.
From which point of view is this sentence written?
Second person
In life, causes happen ________ their effects.
A. Up to a year after
B. Before
C. After
D. Before or After
B. Before
"Icicles coated the white rail fence, and a frigid wind whined angrily."
What does the author mean by the phrase “a frigid wind whined angrily” in the sentence?
A The wind blew snow all around.
B The wind blew hard and cold.
C The wind was loud and musical.
D The wind caused damage to the fence.
B. The wind blew hard and cold.
“They also scraped animal hides to make leather.” In which sentence does the word hide have the same meaning?
A. The animal will hide when it hears the enemy.
B. The tipi was made from soft smooth buffalo hide.
C. The Native American children played hide and seek.
D. Native Americans hide in shelters when buffalo come
B. The tipi was made from soft smooth buffalo hide.
A ________ account will include key facts and information, possibly from several different sources.
A. Firsthand
B. First person
C. Secondhand
D. Third person
C. Secondhand
Read the sentences below.
A special machine called the A-RED helps you “lift weights.” Since everything is weightless in space, you’re really pushing against a machine, not raising heavy things.
What is the most likely reason the author uses quotation marks in the sentence?
A. to explain the importance of lifting weights
B. to show that someone is talking about lifting weights
C. to suggest the astronauts are not actually lifting weights
D. to emphasize that lifting weights is not an interesting activity
C. to suggest the astronauts are not actually lifting weights
Which sentence is written in first person point of view?
A Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.
B You did not want to go to the grocery store.
C Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.
D I did not want to go to the grocery store.
D I did not want to go to the grocery store.
What is the meaning of lunged in this sentence?
“The dogs’ ears stood erect as the team lunged forward.”
A jumped
B served
C forced
D stepped
A jumped
"He liked their quiet life in the pale yellow house with its broad-leaved tree, its two swaying palms, and its cool veranda."
What mood does the author create by using the words swaying palms?
A. grateful
B. peaceful
C. sad
D. weary
B. Peaceful
All of the following are examples of what?
-Diaries/Journals
-Autobiographies/Memoirs
-Speeches
-Interviews
-Photos/Videos
-Letters/Emails
A. Firsthand account
B. Secondhand account
C. Third person
D. Second person
A. Firsthand account
"Everybody’s hands shot up. “Oh, it’s my jacket. It’s mine!”
Mrs. Diaz, the teacher, told them to settle down, which they did."
Read the dictionary entry below.
settle: v. 1. to finally agree upon 2. to create a home for 3. to pay 4. to make calm
Which meaning of the word settle is used in the paragraph?
A. meaning 1
B. meaning 2
C. meaning 3
D. meaning 4
D. meaning 4
In which sentence does the word bound have the same meaning as in the sentence “I was bounding over to something in the distance . . . ”?
A. The sticks were bound in a bundle.
B. The rabbit will bound through the field.
C. My book was bound at the printers.
D. There is bound to be a change of plans.
B. The rabbit will bound through the field.
Read the following excerpt:
"When the recess bell rang, Miata and Ana, the best of friends and now running mates in the school elections, hurried out of their classroom.
“Can you believe it?” Miata asked as she led Ana toward the slides. “We have to run against Rudy and Alex.”
Ana was smaller than Miata. She was small enough to pass for a third-grader. But she was quick, and as bright as a flashlight beaming three inches from your face. She was loyal, too. When Miata had asked Ana if she wanted to be her running mate, Ana had shouted, “Claro que sí.” She thought that Miata meant going out for the track team. But Miata gave her the lowdown about the school elections. Ana froze with worry, a finger in her mouth like a carrot."
Based on these paragraphs, what are running mates?
A. people who want to be best friends
B. people who participate in track teams
C. people who vote for the same candidate
D. people who want to win an election together
D. people who want to win an election together
Read the sentences below.
"A space walk is not playtime. That might mean replacing a part, fixing a solar panel, or changing a window shield."
What do the sentences best show about a space walk?
A. Astronauts must always be ready for a space walk.
B. Astronauts need special equipment for a space walk.
C. Astronauts are able to go outside during a space walk.
D. Astronauts have tasks to complete during a space walk.
D. Astronauts have tasks to complete during a space walk.
Read the following paragraph:
"Your muscles won’t work as hard in space. After all, you’re just floating! To make sure your muscles stay strong during your long stay, you exercise every day. You can pedal on a machine that is like a bicycle without wheels. You can strap yourself in to a treadmill. The straps will keep you from floating away!"
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A. how to relax in space
B. how to stay fit in space
C. how to stay safe in space
D. how to ride a bike in space
B. how to stay fit in space
Read the following excerpt:
Miata lifted her eyebrows as she turned to Ana, sitting two seats to her left.
'“Rudy and Alex?” Miata mouthed.
“Yes, Rudy and Alex,” Mr. Rios replied, anticipating the school’s disbelief. The boys were known as goofy kids on and off the playground. Only last week they had come to school wearing mismatched shoes—a red tennis shoe on one foot and a black tennis shoe on the other."
Based on paragraph 17, what is the meaning of the prefix dis- in the word disbelief?
A. common
B. without
C. strong
D. inner
B. without