Vocabulary
The zoo was so crowded that visitors were ___ each other to see the rare animals.
jostling
What is the meaning of the word motionless? "As motionless as a statue, the turtle sat on the log."
without motion.
What reason best tells why the author wrote "This Time Was Different" about the Dust Bowl? A) to inform readers about what happened in the past B) to convice people to conserve water C) to excite readers about a dramatic story
A) to inform readers about what happened in the past
The new sign with the flashing lights outside the store looked _____.
slick
What is the root word of actually? A) act B) actual C) ally D) ly
B) actual
Why did the author write the story "On the Banks of Plum Creek?" A) to explain how to raise cattle B) to tell readers an exiciting story about how families lived in the past C) to convince readers to live on a farm
B. to tell readers a story about how families lived in the past
It took me a long time to get all the strings ___ from the huge knot.
untangled
Where would you find recent information about the weather in California? A) CD-Rom encyclopedia B) online newspaper C) CD-Rom dictionary D) library database?
B) online newspaper
Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience. The author wrote this to: A) inform/teach B) entertain C) persuade/convince
C) persuade
After going through difficult times together, Olivia and her mother developed a close ____
bond
What information would you most easily find on a local newspaper website? A) information about the latest Eagles football game B) information about different types of submarines C) the population of Philadelphia, PA D) the length of the Mississippi River
A) information about the latest Eagles football game
Can a character's feelings change during a story? What text feature should you use to show how a character's feeling change? A) Plot - beginning, middle, end B) Look at dialogue C) Illustrations
A) Plot - beginning, middle, end
She is a _______ student for always brining her home back on time
responsible
Which is the best way to find a book about the Dust Bowl? A) by author name B) by illustrator name C) by searching keywords "Dust" and "Bowl"
C) by searching keywords "Dust" and "Bowl"
Which sentence is written correctly? A) Above the TV, there is a hanging wreath. B) In that table, you will find the textbook. C) We keep our tortillas, in the kitchen. D) On top of the building, there was a chimney.
D) One top of the building, there was a chimney.