Poem
Realistic Fiction
Argumentative
Informational
Revising
100

The poet uses cause-and-effect organizational structure in these lines most likely to --

  • A. Show how the sun shining leads to a beautiful day at the park.
  • B. Explain why the trees stand tall in the park.
  • C. Describe the different activities available at the park.
  • D. Compare the park to other places.
  • A. Show how the sun shining leads to a beautiful day at the park.
100

How does Emma change by the end of the story?

  • A. She becomes more responsible by taking care of the puppy.
  • B. She decides to keep the puppy for herself.
  • C. She becomes afraid of dogs.
  • D. She learns to ignore lost animals.
  • A. She becomes more responsible by taking care of the puppy.
100

  1. What claim does the author make?

    • A. Students should not wear school uniforms.
    • B. Students should wear school uniforms to create equality, reduce distractions, and promote school pride.
    • C. School uniforms are too expensive for most families.
    • D. School uniforms should only be worn on special occasions.
  • B. Students should wear school uniforms to create equality, reduce distractions, and promote school pride.
100

ARGUMENTATIVE What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery? When everyone wears the same clothes, it doesn't matter if someone has more expensive or trendy outfits.

  • A. To show how boring school uniforms can be.
  • B. To illustrate the importance of creating equality among students.
  • C. To explain why some students dislike school uniforms.
  • D. To describe the different types of school uniforms available.
  • B. To illustrate the importance of creating equality among students.
100

Which sentence contains repetition that should be revised?

  • A. "My favorite season is summer."
  • B. "I like summer because summer is warm."
  • C. "I like to go swimming in the summer."
  • D. "Summer is fun because there is no school."
  • B. "I like summer because summer is warm."
200

Which lines from the poem use figurative language to build a sense of happiness?

  • A. "The sun shines bright, the sky so blue,"
  • B. "The trees stand tall, their leaves a dance,"
  • C. "The birds sing songs, a cheerful tune,"
  • D. "With swings that soar and slides that glide,"
  • C. "The birds sing songs, a cheerful tune,"
200

What message does the author express?

  • A. Always keep pets on a leash.
  • B. Helping others can bring happiness.
  • C. Puppies are a lot of work.
  • D. It's important to walk home from school.
  • B. Helping others can bring happiness.
200

  1. What is the best summary of the article?

    • A. The author believes that school uniforms are unnecessary and should not be required.
    • B. The author argues that school uniforms help create equality, reduce distractions, and promote school pride, making them beneficial for students.
    • C. The author thinks that school uniforms are only useful for special events and not for everyday wear.
    • D. The author feels that school uniforms are too costly and do not provide any real benefits to students.
  • B. The author argues that school uniforms help create equality, reduce distractions, and promote school pride, making them beneficial for students.
200

  1. What is the central idea?

    • A. The water cycle is a process that moves water around the Earth and is essential for life.
    • B. Clouds are formed when water vapor cools down in the sky.
    • C. The sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
    • D. Precipitation can be in the form of rain, snow, or other types.
  • A. The water cycle is a process that moves water around the Earth and is essential for life.
200

Which transition word or phrase could be added to improve the flow of the paragraph?

  • A. "However,"
  • B. "In addition,"
  • C. "Therefore,"
  • D. "On the other hand,"
  • B. "In addition,"
300

EDIT Which word should be capitalized as a proper noun?

  • A. friend
  • B. park
  • C. sarah
  • D. yesterday
  • C. sarah
300

The story's third-person point of view helps the reader understand --

  • A. Emma's thoughts and feelings about finding the puppy.
  • B. The puppy's perspective on being lost.
  • C. Emma's parents' opinions on pets.
  • D. The neighborhood's reaction to the lost puppy.
  • A. Emma's thoughts and feelings about finding the puppy.
300

  1. Which definition best matches the meaning of "equality" as it is used in the paragraph?

    • A. The state of being the same, especially monetarily. 
    • B. The quality of viewing things differently. 
    • C. The condition of being the same in quantity or measure.
    • D. The act of treating everyone the same regardless of their differences.
  • D. The act of treating everyone the same regardless of their differences.
300

How is the information organized (text structure)?

  • A. The information is organized by comparing different types of precipitation.
  • B. The information is organized in a sequence, explaining the steps of the water cycle.
  • C. The information is organized by describing the importance of water for plants and animals.
  • D. The information is organized by listing different sources of water on Earth.
  • B. The information is organized in a sequence, explaining the steps of the water cycle.
300

Which sentence could be added to provide more detail?

  • A. "I enjoy reading books during summer."
  • B. "Winter is too cold for me."
  • C. "My favorite color is blue."
  • D. "I have a pet dog named Max."
  • A. "I enjoy reading books during summer."
400

EDIT How should the sentence "We played on the swings and the slide. be edited?

  • A. I said "We played on the swings and the slide"
  • B. I said, "We played on the swings and the slide".
  • C. I said, "We played on the swings and the slide."
  • D. I said, "We played on the swings and the slide.
  • C. I said, "We played on the swings and the slide."
400

Which sentence from the story shows Emma's kindness?

  • A. "Emma was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimpering sound."
  • B. "She followed the noise and found a small, lost puppy hiding under a bush."
  • C. "Emma gently picked it up and decided to take it home."
  • D. "They put up posters around the neighborhood and posted online."
  • C. "Emma gently picked it up and decided to take it home."
400

What can the reader infer about the author's opinion on school uniforms?

  • A. The author thinks school uniforms are too expensive.
  • B. The author believes school uniforms are beneficial for students.
  • C. The author feels school uniforms are uncomfortable.
  • D. The author thinks school uniforms should only be worn on special occasions.
  • B. The author believes school uniforms are beneficial for students.
400

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection?

  • A. To explain how clouds are formed.
  • B. To describe the different forms of precipitation.
  • C. To tell readers about the water cycle and its importance.
  • D. To compare the water cycle to other natural processes.
  • C. To tell readers about the water cycle and its importance.
400

How should the sentences be reordered to improve the paragraph?

  • A. Move "Summer is the best season." to the beginning.
  • B. Move "I like to play outside with my friends in the summer." to the beginning.
  • C. Move "Summer is fun because there is no school." to the beginning.
  • D. Move "I like to go swimming in the summer." to the end.
  • A. Move "Summer is the best season." to the beginning.
500

EDIT Which word should be changed from "me" to "I"?

  • A. "My friend sarah and me went to the park yesterday."
  • B. "Will you go with Sarah and me to the park?"
  • C. "Then we saw our other friends, john and emily."
  • D. "After that, we all went to get ice cream."
  • A. "My friend sarah and me went to the park yesterday."
500

What is a synonym for the word "grateful" in the paragraph?

  • A. Happy
  • B. Thankful
  • C. Excited
  • D. Surprised
  • B. Thankful
500

Who is the most likely intended audience of the article?

  • A. Teachers and school administrators.
  • B. Parents and guardians.
  • C. Fourth-grade students.
  • D. Clothing manufacturers.
  • A. Teachers and school administrators.
500

REVISING Which sentence should be removed because it is off-topic?

  • A. "I like summer because it is warm."
  • B. "I like to go swimming in the summer."
  • C. "I like to eat ice cream in the summer."
  • D. "My favorite color is blue."
  • D. "My favorite color is blue."
500

Which sentences could be combined to avoid repetition?

  • A. "I like summer because it is warm." and "Going swimming during the summer is fun."
  • B. "I like to eat ice cream in the summer." and "I like to play outside with my friends in the summer."
  • C. "Summer is fun because there is no school." and "I like to play outside with my friends in the summer."
  • D. "My favorite season is summer." and "I enjoy reading books during the summer."
  • B. "I like to eat ice cream in the summer." and "I like to play outside with my friends in the summer."
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