Figurative Language
She tells Jay what she has found, and he says, “You are a walking encyclopedia!” What does Jay mean when he calls Oliv “a walking encyclopedia”?
A Oliv likes to read books.
B Oliv is not very interesting.
C Olivi spends a lot of time at the library.
D Oliv knows a lot of facts and information.
D Oliv knows a lot of facts and information.
As quick as a flash, he grabbed a small stone and flung it right at the jackrabbit.
very fast
Which sentence from the passage supports this question?--- Why does the family think the crashing sound is a problem? ----A “They are exhausted from the hiking, and after a picnic dinner, they only want to sleep.” B “First, however, they hang their leftover food in a bag high up in a tree.” C “During the night, Olivia awakens to a terrible, crashing sound.” D “Suddenly, everyone is awake and frightened that a bear might cause them harm.”
D “Suddenly, everyone is awake and frightened that a bear might cause them harm.”
How are Badlands National Park and Wind Cave different? A Badlands has more cliffs and wildflowers. B Wind Cave does not allow camping. C Only Badlands is a national park. D They are in different states.
A Badlands has more cliffs and wildflowers.
Why does the family think the crashing sound is a problem? A They fear that they are in danger from a bear. B They are unhappy to be awakened from sleep. C They do not want to lose their food supplies. D They are worried about a thunderstorm.
A They fear that they are in danger from a bear.
Mom says, “Outside, the wind is roaring like a lion, but inside here, it sounds like a purring kitten.” What does Mom want to show by using the comparison in the sentence above? Select two choices. A The family is in danger. B Wind can be very tricky. C It is very windy outside.
C It is very windy outside.
His face was on fire at the memory. What does this sentence mean? A Will was happy. B Will was angry. C Will was sunburned. D Will was too close to a fire
B Will was angry.
Which sentence supports this question?----- How is the arroyo in summer different from the arroyo in fall? ----- A “One cool Saturday morning, Will slipped into his favorite jacket with worn, frayed edges and hiked to one of the deep arroyos around Albuquerque.” B “Will had lived in New Mexico his whole life, yet he never got tired of the beauty of the arroyo, a gully carved from the ground by flowing water.” C “In the summer, the season of sudden storms, the arroyos were full.”
C “In the summer, the season of sudden storms, the arroyos were full.”
How is the arroyo in summer different from the arroyo in fall? A In summer, it is full of water. In fall, it is dry. B In summer, snakes live there. In fall, snakes hibernate. C In summer, flowers grow freely. In fall, the flowers dry up. D In summer, a big river flows through it. In fall, the river is a small stream.
A In summer, it is full of water. In fall, it is dry.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?
A. cause and effect
B. description
C. problem and solution
D. compare and contrast
C. problem and solution
Mom says, “Outside, the wind is roaring like a lion, but inside here, it sounds like a purring kitten.” What does Mom want to show by using the comparison in the sentence above? Select two choices.D It is soft and fuzzy inside. E They are safe from the wind inside.
E They are safe from the wind inside.
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean? a. an itchy skin condition b. funny c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
A. Tom finds enough food for his family.
B. Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
C. Tom didn't catch anything.
D. Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
D. Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
How are the hawk and Sam the bully alike? A Both can fly. B Both are hungry. C Both threaten weaker creatures. D Both are taller than other creatures.
C Both threaten weaker creatures.
Others, too, are hungry, including bands of timber wolves, which sometimes follow the musk oxen. In spring, when the calves are born, the wolves become particularly menacing. The musk oxen form a defensive ring, with calves and young animals in the middle. Even a dozen wolves attacking together stand little chance against the circle of lowered heads and sturdy horns. what is the problem?
A. directions
B. wolves are bad
C. there is no order
D. the wolves and other animals are hungry
D. the wolves and other animals are hungry
It hung in the sky for an instant like a threatening cloud.
dangerous
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean? a. held over boiling water b. very old c. unable to chew gum d. greatly admired
d. greatly admired
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
A. The kitten sleeps a lot.
B. Mary plays with her kitten
C. Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
D. Mary want a new pet.
C. Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
How are Will and the jackrabbit alike? A Both are very fast runners. B Both are afraid of their enemies. C Both believe that the hawk is a bully. D Both feel badly about what they have done.
B Both are afraid of their enemies.
A conflict
A. Compare
B. Cause
C. Effect
D. Problem
D. Problem
Will realized the bird had gotten a glimpse of the jackrabbit, which froze like a statue to avoid arousing the hawk’s attention.
very still
Poor Farmer Chevez labors sixteen hours a day and never has time for a vacation. He deserves better! Everyone should have at least one day a week for rest and relaxation. A. plays B. eats C. works D. unions
C. works
Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?
A. Many people sleep later on the weekends.
B. Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
C. Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
D. Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
D. Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
Which detail from the passage shows that Will and the jackrabbit are alike? A Will realizes that the jackrabbit is prey for others. B Will tries to scare the jackrabbit away to save its life. C Will watches the jackrabbit as it nibbles grass nearby. D Will sees that the hawk has caught sight of the jackrabbit.
A Will realizes that the jackrabbit is prey for others.
How the text is organized
A. Text Structure
B. Description
C. Contrast
D. Effect
A. Text Structure