Application of Reading
Grammar Gurus
Research Ready
Vocab Voyage
Writers Unite
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A passage tells about how penguins survive in cold climates by huddling together, finding food in the ocean, and caring for their chicks. What is the central idea of the passage?

A) Penguins are cute animals
B) Penguins survive in cold climates by working together and finding food
C) Penguins live near the ocean
D) Penguins swim fast |

B) Penguins survive in cold climates by working together and finding food

100

Choose the helping verb in this sentence:

“They have finished their homework.”

A) have

B) finished

C) homework

D) their

A) have

100

What is a source?

A place where information comes from

100

What are context clues?

Words around a word that help you figure out its meaning

100

What is the first thing you should do when writing an informational text?

Choose a topic

200

“The classroom was a zoo.” This is an example of:

B) Simile

C) Personification

D) Hyperbole

A) Metaphor

A) Metaphor

200

Give an example of a contraction

(Don't, can't wouldn't, I'd, She'll etc)

200

What is the difference between a dictionary and an encyclopedia ?

  • Dictionary: Tells you the meaning, pronunciation, and sometimes the part of speech of a word. Example: You look up “happy” and find it means feeling good or joyful.

  • Encyclopedia: Gives you detailed information about a topic. Example: You look up “penguin” and learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

200

"Maria was delighted when she got a puppy.” 

What does delighted mean?

Excited, happy, or cheerful.

200

What is the best way to start a paragraph in an informational article?

A) Write a joke

B) State the main idea or topic

C) Ask a friend what they think

D) Write the last sentence first

B) State the main idea or topic

300

A story tells how a girl helped clean up a park. What does this show about her character?

A) She is responsible and cares about her community

B) She enjoys playing outside

C) She likes talking to friends

D) She wants to be famous

A) She is responsible and cares about her community

300

Which sentence uses a preposition correctly?

A) The cat is under the table.

B) The cat is table the under.

C) Under is the cat the table.

D) Table under the cat is.

A) The cat is under the table.

300

Which library source would help a student find the most information about sea turtles?

An encyclopedia — because it gives detailed information about a topic, like sea turtles’ habitat, diet, and behavior.

300

Leo was reluctant to try the roller coaster, even though his friends cheered him on.” What does reluctant mean?

Nervous or hesitant

300

Which of these is the best detail to include in a paragraph about dolphins?

A) Dolphins live in oceans and eat fish

B) Dolphins are cool

C) I like dolphins

D) Dolphins can jump

A) Dolphins live in oceans and eat fish

400

“I’m so tired I could sleep for a thousand years.” This is an example of:

B) Metaphor

C) Simile

D) Personification

A) Hyperbole

A) Hyperbole

400

Combine the words into a correct contraction and complete the sentence:

“She ___ going to the park.” 

A.is not

B.isn’t 

C.is’nt

D.isn’t’ isn’t not

A) isn’t

400

What question should not be asked if you want to become a nurse?

A. What type of classes help prepare you to become a nurse?

B. Do nurses have to go up and down stairs?

C. What are different types of nurse jobs?

B. Do nurses have to go up and down stairs

400

The teacher’s voice was melodious, like a song that was pleasant to hear.” What does melodious mean?

Musical and pleasant

400

A student wants to organize facts about penguins. Which is the best way?

A) Group facts about habitat, diet, and behavior in separate paragraphs

B) Mix all facts together randomly

C) Only write one fact per paragraph

D) Write only opinions

A) Group facts about habitat, diet, and behavior in separate paragraphs

500

A story tells how a dog helped its owner find their lost keys. How does the dog’s action show the main idea of the story?

A) It shows that pets can help people in important ways

B) It shows that dogs are cute

C) It shows that people like keys

D) It shows that animals can run

It shows that pets can help people in important ways

500

Correctly capitalize this title:

“the adventures of tom sawyer”

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

500

A student wants to write an article about volcanoes. Which question would help them get the most useful information?

A) What makes a volcano erupt?
B) Do you think volcanoes are cool?
C) Have you ever seen a volcano?
D) What is your favorite volcano?

A) What makes a volcano erupt?

500

The scientist made a meticulous drawing of the plant, labeling every part carefully.”

 What does meticulous mean?

Careful and detailed

500

Which transition is best to show contrast in a paragraph?

A) First

B) Next

C) However

D) Also

C) However

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