Phonics
Mia ate a slice of birthday cake at the party.
Which word has the same long “a” sound as cake?
A. map
B. hat
C. rain
D. mad
rain
Leo went to the beach with his family. He built a big sandcastle by the water. A wave came and knocked it down.
What is the setting of the story?
A. A park
B. A school
C. The beach
D. A house
C. The beach
Dolphins are very smart animals. They use sounds to talk to each other. Dolphins often live and travel in groups called pods.
Question:
How do dolphins communicate?
A. By writing
B. By using sounds
C. By flying
D. By changing color
B. By using sounds
Lily found a lost kitten in her backyard. The kitten was cold and hungry. Lily gave it some milk and wrapped it in a warm blanket.
Who is the main character in the story?
Lily
After practicing every day, Luis showed confidence during his speech. He spoke clearly and proudly.
What does confidence mean?
A. Feeling unsure
B. Feeling scared
C. Believing in yourself
D. Feeling tired
C. Believing in yourself
The team worked together to win the game.
Which word has the same long “e” sound as team?
A. bed
B. pen
C. red
D. seat
d. Seat
Nina wanted to win the art contest. She worked hard on her painting every day. On the day of judging, she felt proud of her work.
Question:
Who is the main character?
A. The teacher
B. Nina
C. The judge
D. Her friend
B. Nina
Trees have roots, trunks, and leaves. The roots take in water from the soil. The leaves use sunlight to make food for the tree.
Question:
What do roots do?
A. Make food
B. Hold leaves
C. Take in water
D. Catch sunlight
C. Take in water
Marcus and his friends went to the park after school. They played on the swings and slid down the slide. The sun was shining brightly.
Where does the story take place?
Park
The sun was brilliant in the sky, shining very brightly.
What does brilliant mean?
A. Dull
B. Dark
C. Very bright
D. Cold
C. Very bright
Jake flew a kite in the windy park.
Which word has the same long “i” sound as kite?
A. sit
B. pin
C. light
D. lip
C. light
Tom could not find his backpack before school. He looked all around the house but was getting late.
What is the problem in the story?
A. Tom is late for lunch
B. Tom cannot find his backpack
C. Tom is going to school early
D. Tom lost his shoes
B. Tom cannot find his backpack
The sun is a star that gives Earth light and heat. Without the sun, plants could not grow. Animals and people depend on the sun every day.
Question:
Why is the sun important?
A. It makes the moon shine
B. It gives Earth light and heat
C. It causes rain
D. It makes wind
B. It gives Earth light and heat
Sam could not find his favorite toy car. He looked under his bed and in his closet, but it was nowhere to be found. Sam felt worried.
What problem does the character have?
Sam could not find his favorite toy car.
Jamal was nervous before his big presentation. His hands were shaking.
What does nervous mean?
A. Calm and relaxed
B. Sleepy
C. Worried or scared
D. Angry
C. Worried or scared
The boat sailed across the lake.
Which word has the same long “o” sound as boat?
A. top
B. hop
C. not
D. snow
D. snow
Sara was afraid to jump into the pool. Her friend held her hand and encouraged her. Sara finally jumped in and smiled.
Question:
How is the problem solved?
A. Sara leaves the pool
B. Sara cries
C. Sara jumps in with help
D. Sara goes home
C. Sara jumps in with help
Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They use their wings to swim in the water. Penguins live in very cold places like Antarctica.
Question:
Where do penguins live?
A. In hot deserts
B. In forests
C. In cold places
D. In cities
C. In cold places
Jada wanted to reach a book on a high shelf. She got a small stool and carefully climbed up to grab it. She smiled when she finally got the book.
How does the character solve the problem?
She got a small stool and carefully climbed up to grab it
The kitten was tiny, so it could fit in Mia’s hands.
What does tiny mean?
A. Very big
B. Very small
C. Very loud
D. Very fast
B. Very small
The cube was shaped like a small box.
Which word has the same long “u” sound as cube?
A. cut
B. tub
C. bug
D. mule
D. mule
Ben was nervous about reading out loud in class. He practiced every night and did his best. Soon, he felt more confident.
Question:
What is the lesson of the story?
A. Reading is boring
B. Practice can help you improve
C. School is too hard
D. Never try new things
B. Practice can help you improve
Bees are important insects that help plants grow. They move pollen from one flower to another. This process helps fruits and vegetables grow.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Bees make honey
B. Bees help plants grow
C. Flowers are colorful
D. Fruits taste good
B. Bees help plants grow
Tom was afraid to try riding his bike without training wheels. His dad encouraged him to keep practicing. Soon, Tom was riding all by himself and felt proud.
What lesson did you learn from the story?
a. It better to be scared than sorry
b. Don't be scared to try new things
c. Riding a bike is dangerous
Don't be scared to try new things
Lena was exhausted after running in the race. She sat down right away to rest.
Which word means the same as exhausted?
A. Excited
B. Very tired
C. Hungry
D. Angry
B. Very tired