READING
Which of these is an opinion?
A. Birchwood School was built in 1965.
B. It took 2500 bricks to build the school.
C. It houses grades 1st-6th.
D. Anyone would want to go to this school.
What is D. Anyone would want to go to this school?
A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.
What is theme?
While most of us think “butcher-block” when we hear wood countertops, there's a case to made for various hardwoods like maple, mahogany, and cherry, as well as current popular choices like madrone. Not only do these time-honored materials add a warm, cozy feel to any style kitchen, they can be refinished numerous times and will age beautifully. Cost ranges from $30–$100 per square foot.
What can be inferred about hardwood countertops?
A.They increase the overall temperature of a room.
B.Mahogany is more popular than madrone.
C.They will last a long time.
D. “Butcher-block” is more expensive than hardwood.
What is C. They will last a long time?
Joey was assigned a ton of homework.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is a hyperbole?
Although Cynthia thinks the lecture will be superfluous, her mother believes it will help prepare her for the future.
What does “superfluous” mean?
A. Difficult
B. Unnecessary
C. Interesting
D. Beneficial
What is B. Unnecessary?
Which of these BEST summarizes the major subjects taught in elementary school?
A. Gym is a big part of any middle school.
B. Math, science, history, and language arts are the primary subjects taught in middle school.
C. Although math and science are taught in middle school, language arts is not.
D. Middle school has a variety of subject areas.
What is B. Math, Science, History, and Language Arts are the primary subjects taught in middle school?
What the passage is mostly about
What is Central Idea?
“Dog owners can make dog parks better by not allowing their dogs to congregate at entrances and exits. Often, owners let their dogs excitedly rush up to any new dog who comes in, often resulting in a fight. Another way to make the park experience better is to keep moving with the dogs. Instead of standing around in clumps, move around. Often, if the owners keep moving, the dogs will, too.”
Choose TWO central ideas found in this text.
A.Dogs like to fight with each other.
B.Dogs shouldn’t gather at entrances and exits.
C.Owners should keep their dogs mobile instead of stationary.
D. Owners need exercise just as much as their dogs need it.
What are B. Dogs shouldn't gather at entrances and exit and C. Owner should keep their dogs mobile instead of stationary?
George was an Abe Lincoln because he always told the truth.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is a metaphor?
The boat sailed down the channel on the way to its final destination.
What does “channel” mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. the direction a boat is sailing
B. a length of water
C. grooves or splashes made in the water
D. a radio transmission
What is B. a length of water?
"The Life and Times of Anne Frank"
This passage was most likely written in order to -
A. persuade people to visit Holland
B. Interest people in traveling the world
C. Entertain people with a made up story
E. Share information about a real person
What is E. Share Information about a real person?
The reason the author has for writing.
What is author's purpose?
Which sentence expresses a fact, rather than an opinion?
A. Abraham Lincoln was the most honest President.
B. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest President of the 19th century.
C. Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty.
D. Abraham Lincoln worked harder than any other President.
What is C. Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty?
Toni was as smart as a computer.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is a simile?
The ______________ of the crew building the new structure was deafening.
A. attitude
B. aroma
C. situation
D. sound
What is D. Sound?
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that playing a sport requires a lot of personal sacrifice?
A. Making a team sport requires plenty of skill
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis
C. Some teams require a nominal fee to play
D. Being a part of a team is a rewarding experience
What is B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis?
A retelling of the most important parts of the story.
What is a summary?
Living Free features a boy named Mark who learns about courage, independence, and the need for companionship while attempting to live in a forested area of New York state.
First person point of view allows the author to –
A. emphasize the struggles Mark faces in the mountain.
B. show the thoughts of Mark’s family about his trip.
C. highlight the difference between the country and the city.
D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure.
What is D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure?
Bill was so hungry that he could eat a horse.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is a hyperbole?
Chastised by the looks from both her mother and father, Anna returned the novel to her brother.
What does “chastised” mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. encouraged
B. petrified
C. entertained
D. reprimanded
What is D. reprimanded?
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that reading is beneficial?
A. Some children begin reading at the age of four.
B. If you're good at reading, you will perform better with your other subjects.
C. At the night grade level, students will spend approximately two hours per night on their reading homework.
D. If a parent likes to read, their children will often enjoy it as well.
What is B. If you're good at reading, you will perform better with your other subjects?
An educated guess based on evidence and reasoning
What is an inference?
Persian cats, with their luxurious coats and open pansy-like faces are the number one breed in popularity. Their sweet, gentle, personalities blend into most households once they feel secure in their new environment. Creatures of habit, they are most at home in an atmosphere of security and serenity, but with love and reassurance, can easily adapt to the most boisterous of households.
Which is a summary of the excerpt?
A.Persians look like flowers, and have long coats.
B.Persians like noisy, energetic homes rather than quiet ones.
C.Persian is the only cat breed that can handle noisy households.
D. Persian cats are very popular, and can easily acclimate to most households.
What is D. Persian cats are very popular, and can easily acclimate to most households?
Jennifer grabbed her sunglasses and beach bag because the sun was calling her name.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
What is personification?
It was a precarious situation, so Albert decided to proceed with caution.
What does “precarious” mean?
A. remarkable
B. negative
C. dangerous
D. advantageous
What is C. dangerous?