Logic/Vocabulary
Jamal was meticulous when building his model airplane; he carefully measured each part, double-checked the instructions, and made sure every piece was perfectly in place.
What does the word meticulous most likely mean as used in the sentence?
A. messy and careless
B. fast and sloppy
C. very careful and precise
D. loud and excited
What is C. Very careful and precise
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.
Identify the text structure
A. Order and sequence/Chronological
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
E. Description
What is B. Cause and Effect
Which of the following best describes the setting of a story?
A. The events that happen to the main character
B. The message or lesson the author wants to teach
C. The time and place where the story happens
D. The main problem the character faces
What is C. The time and place where the story happens
Which word is an adjective in the sentence below?
The tall boy ran across the field.
A. boy
B. ran
C. tall
D. across
What is C. tall
When looking at a writing prompt, what are the first things you should identify? (T.A.P)
A. Topic, Answer, Plot
B. Theme, Audience, Point of View
C. Topic, Audience, Purpose
D. Turtle, Armadillo, Porcupine
What is C. Topic, Audience, Purpose
The entrepreneur, or business owner, worked hard to start her own company and make it successful.
What type of context clue helps the reader understand the meaning of the word entrepreneur?
A. Contrast
B. Synonym
C. Definition
D. Example
What is C. Definition
Signal word: or
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing."
Identify the text structure.
A. Order and sequence/Chronological
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
E. Description
What is D. Problem and Solution
What is the theme of a story?
A. The sequence of events in the story
B. The main character’s personality
C. The author's opinion on the topic
D. The central message or lesson
What is D. The central message or lesson
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence below?
She quickly finished her homework before dinner.
A. noun
B. verb
C. adjective
D. adverb
What is D. adverb
When you are on the RECALL step of the READ test strategy, what should you focus on?
A. What you DO know
B. What you DON'T know
What is A. What you DO know
Distracted on the Court
by Tirzah Tyler
Freddy gripped his tennis racket firmly as he crouched in the middle of the court to wait for his opponent’s serve. Sweat trickled down his forehead and temples as he tried to peek from the corner of his eye to see if Sylvia was watching him.
With a loud thwack, the opponent served the light-green ball that almost touched the top of the net as it came sailing into the court. Freddy hopped to his left to position himself to hit the ball, but as he swung his racket with a loud swish and missed the ball, he realized he was too late.
His opponent laughed out loud. Freddy couldn’t remember his name; it was just another guy in the tennis class.
“Hey, Garcia,” the sunburned teacher called to Freddy as he scribbled something on his clipboard, “open your eyes next time.”
Freddy frowned and wiped sweat off his brow as he waited for his giggling classmate to serve the next ball. He hoped Sylvia hadn’t seen him miss that last ball.
“Freddy, Freddy, he’s our man! If he can’t do it, no one can!” yelled a familiar female voice.
Based on the above passage, what is likely to happen next in the story?
A. Freddy will ask his teacher if he stay late to practice his swing.
B. Freddy will quit tennis and try out for the swim team instead.
C. Freddy will ask his teacher if he can look at the clipboard.
D. Freddy will look to see if it is Sylvia who is cheering for him.
What is D. Freddy will look to see if it is Sylvia who is cheering for him.
Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane only two hours before it made landfall around Hallandale Beach on the morning of August 25. The storm weakened over land, but became a hurricane again while entering the Gulf of Mexico.
Identify the text structure.
A. Order and sequence/Chronological
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
E. Description
What is A. chronological?
Title: The Science Fair Surprise
Exposition: Elijah and his best friend Rosa decide to enter the school science fair together.
Rising Action: They argue over the project idea, and Rosa ends up doing most of the work while Elijah gets distracted.
___________: ❓
Falling Action: Elijah apologizes and helps set up the project the night before the fair.
Resolution: They don’t win, but Elijah and Rosa are proud of their teamwork and promise to partner again next year.
Multiple-Choice Question:
Which event best completes the missing part of the plot diagram (Climax)?
A. Elijah and Rosa walk around the science fair looking at other projects.
B. Their volcano model explodes early and ruins their display.
C. Rosa tells Elijah she’s thinking about quitting the team because she feels like she’s doing everything alone.
D. A judge compliments their creativity during the science fair.
What is C. Rosa tells Elijah she’s thinking about quitting the team because she feels like she’s doing everything alone
Which of the following is a simple sentence?
A. I went to the store, and I bought some ice cream.
B. After I finish my homework, I will watch TV.
C. The cat ran across the yard.
D. We can go to the beach if it doesn’t rain.
What is C. The cat ran across the yard.
When you are on the DECIDE step of your READ test strategy, what is one thing you should NEVER do when deciding between answer choices?
A. pick the best answer
B. use what you've read to help you decide
C. second guess
D. go with your gut
What is C. second guess
The Evolution of Hershey’s Chocolate
The creator of Hershey’s chocolate—the “great American chocolate bar”—Milton S. Hershey, was not exactly an overnight success. It took many years and more than a few doomed efforts before he hit the jackpot. He first worked as an apprentice with a Lancaster, Pennsylvania, company in the late 1800s. After 4 years there, he left to start his own candy-making business in Philadelphia. This shop soon failed, however. His next two tries in New York and Chicago did not fare any better. Then, in 1883, he founded the Lancaster Caramel Company, in Lancaster. The caramels caught on like wildfire, and Hershey finally had a success on his hands.
Then, in 1893, Hershey went to the Chicago World’s Fair. There, he saw a German chocolate-making machine on display. He liked the idea of making chocolate, so he bought the machinery needed for his plant. In 1900, Hershey sold his caramel company for $1 million so that he could focus just on making chocolate. A few years later, he built a factory in the town of Derry Church, which was out in dairy country. This enabled Hershey to get all the fresh milk he needed for making milk chocolate.
At this time, high-quality Swiss chocolate was one of the only types available in America. It was not exactly cheap, and Hershey knew this. So he set out to make a milk chocolate that did not cost as much. Once he came up with the recipe, he built a giant factory in 1905 so he could make his product in very large quantities. Before long, Hershey’s milk chocolate was sold nearly everywhere in America, from corner stores to grocery stores. Thanks to Milton Hershey, Americans no longer had to be rich to enjoy the pleasant taste of chocolate.
What caused Milton Hershey to eventually sell his caramel company?
A. The company was no longer making a profit for him.
B. He needed the money to pay off his debts.
C. He wanted to concentrate on making chocolate.
D. There was a German chocolate machine he wanted to buy.
What is C. He wanted to concentrate on making chocolate.
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you’re doing the twist!
Identify the text structure.
A. Order and sequence
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
E. Description
What is A. Order and Sequence
When I turned four, my life changed. I learned how to read and began to learn about different cultures. I loved reading about other parts of the world. In different countries, the people had different traditions and ways of looking at things. My love for different cultures made me want to become an archaeologist. After many years of digging and traveling, I finally became one. As an archaeologist, I could always find new and interesting facts about people.
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A.to inform parents that children can learn how to read at a very young age
B.to describe step-by-step how to learn about other cultures and traditions
C.to tell about his or her personal journey of becoming an archaeologist
D.to persuade the reader to learn about new and interesting ways of life
What is C.to tell about his or her personal journey of becoming an archaeologist
Which sentence is a complex sentence?
A. I like reading, and I also enjoy writing stories.
B. I stayed home since it was too cold outside.
C. We ran to the park, and then we played soccer.
D. My brother likes pizza, but my sister prefers pasta.
What is B. I stayed home since it was too cold outside.
Recall the steps of the Essay Prompt test strategy in order.
A. T.A.P, write, plan, review
B. Review, Plan, Write, T.A.P
C. Plan, T.A.P, Write, Review
D. T.A.P, Plan, Write, Review
What is D. T.A.P, Plan, Write, Review
The soprano saxophone is an instrument that looks like a clarinet. Its pitch is higher than the alto and tenor saxophones. Invented in 1840, the soprano saxophone today is primarily used in jazz music. However, more schools should have soprano saxophones in their marching bands. Students should learn how to play as many instruments as possible.
With a rich tone, the soprano saxophone has been the nicest sound in popular music for decades. John Coltrane played a soprano saxophone in his version of the song “My Favorite Things.” The musician Kenny G mainly plays the soprano saxophone. Kenny G is the best soprano saxophone player in the world today. Dave Koz is another jazz musician who plays the soprano saxophone. However, Kenny G is more interesting to listen to than Dave Koz.
Which of the following statements is a fact?
A. best soprano saxophone player in the world today is Kenny G.
B. More schools should use soprano saxophones in their marching bands.
C. Students should learn to play as many instruments as they can.
D. John Coltrane played a soprano saxophone in "My Favorite Things."
What is D. John Coltrane played a soprano saxophone in "My Favorite Things."
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Both generate deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding. Also, hurricanes can produce tornados, which makes them quite dangerous indeed.
Identify the text structure.
A. Order and sequence/Chronological
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
E. Description
What is C. compare and contrast?
Leila spent every afternoon practicing the violin, even when her friends invited her to play outside. She missed birthday parties, movie nights, and even a school dance—all to prepare for the city music competition. When the day finally arrived, she didn’t win first place. But as she stood on stage, bow in hand, she realized the real reward wasn’t a trophy—it was the confidence and discipline she had gained along the way.
Multiple-Choice Question:
Which statement best expresses the theme of the paragraph?
A. Winning competitions is the only way to measure success
B. True dedication means sacrificing fun for practice
C. Personal growth can be more valuable than recognition
D. Playing an instrument takes years of practice
What is C. Personal growth can be more valuable than recognition
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
B. She likes ice cream, she also likes cake.
C. We finished our homework and, then we played video games.
D. He couldn’t find his keys but, he still went to work.
What is A. I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
According to the READ test strategy, in what order should you read the items on your test?
A. Answers, Subscript, Stimuli, Question, Skim text
B. Question, Subscript, Stimuli, Answers, Skim text
C. Skim text, Question, Subscript, Stimuli, Answers
D. Subscript, Stimuli, Question, Answers, Skim text
What is B. Question, Subscript, Stimuli, Answers, Skim text