Central Idea
Ants are always busy. They work together to find food and bring it back to their nest. Some ants search for crumbs, while others protect the queen. Ants communicate by touching their antennae together. They may be small, but they are strong and hardworking.
Question: What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Ants are lazy animals.
B. Ants are busy and work together.
C. Ants are busy
D. Ants like to be alone.
Answer: B. Ants are busy and work together.
The mountains stand, ancient and still,
Their shadows stretch across the valley,
A single cry echoes through the vastness,
It ripples across the cliffs,
Dissolving into the mist,
As if the mountains themselves are listening,
Waiting for a voice to return.
Question 1: What is the "single cry" in the poem likely referring to?
A. A bird's call
B. A person's shout
C. The wind
D. A wolf's howl
B. A person's shout
The strong current in the river made it hard to swim.
Based on the sentence above, what does the word "Current" mean?
A. Happening right now
B. A flow of water or electricity
C. A type of fruit
D. A new idea
B. A flow of water or electricity
We stopped to ______ at the beautiful stars in the night sky.
A. whisper
B. gaze
C. shout
D. ignore
B. gaze
The stars are like diamonds in the sky,
Shining brightly, lighting the night.
Question 1: What type of figurative language is used in the line "The stars are like diamonds in the sky"?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
A. Simile
A butterfly starts as a tiny egg on a leaf. Then, it hatches into a caterpillar. The caterpillar eats and grows bigger. After some time, it forms a chrysalis around itself. Inside, it changes into a butterfly. When it is ready, it comes out and flies away.
Question: What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Butterflies live on leaves.
B. Butterflies start as eggs and change over time.
C. Caterpillars never grow.
D. Butterflies stay in a chrysalis forever.
Answer: B. Butterflies start as eggs and change over time.
The wind blows gently,
Leaves flutter down from the trees,
Autumn fills the air
What is the mood of the poem?
A. dark and scary.
B. Happy and excited.
C. angry and frustrated
D. Calm and Relaxed
D. Calm and Relaxed
The baby fell asleep as his mother began to rock him gently in her arms.
Based on the sentence above, what does the word "rock" mean?
A. A type of music
B. A small stone
C. To move back and forth
D. A heavy object
C. To move back and forth
The cheetah is known for being a very ______ runner.
A. sleepy
B. clumsy
C. heavy
D. swift
D. swift
The forest was a symphony of whispers and rustles.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
B. Metaphor
Honeybees are important insects that help plants grow. They fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar and spreading pollen. This process, called pollination, helps plants produce fruits and seeds. Honeybees also make honey by storing nectar in their hive and fanning it with their wings. Without honeybees, many plants would not survive, and people would have less food.
Question: What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Honeybees only make honey.
B. Honeybees are important for plants and people.
C. Honeybees fly for fun.
D. Honeybees do not like flowers.
Answer: B. Honeybees are important for plants and people.
There once was a dog named Lou,
Who loved to eat beans and stew.
He ate with great care,
Until one day, there,
He couldn’t fit through the door, it’s true!
A. Limerick
B. Rhyming
C. Haiku
D. Free Verse
A. Limerick
Fair
We had fun playing games and riding the Ferris wheel at the fair.
A. Treating everyone equally
B. A place with rides and games
C. Light in color
D. Not too bad, not too good
B. A place with rides and games
The mouse began to ______ across the kitchen floor when it heard a noise.
A. scurry
B. leap
C. sit
D. growl
A. scurry
He trees danced in the wind, their leaves clapping in applause.
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
D. Personification
Water is necessary for all living things. People need clean water to drink, cook, and stay healthy. Animals and plants also rely on fresh water to survive. However, water pollution is a big problem. When people throw trash or chemicals into rivers and lakes, it makes the water unsafe. To protect our planet, we must keep our water clean.
Question: What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Dirty water is fun to play in.
Pollution is a concern in our water supply.
C. Clean water is important for all living things.
D. Only animals need water.
Answer: C. Clean water is important for all living things.
The morning sun rises,
Filling the world with light,
Birds sing softly in the trees,
I smile as I greet the day.
Question 1: What does the morning sun do in the poem?
A. It rises and fills the world with light.
B. It hides behind the clouds.
C. It stays low in the sky.
D. It sets in the evening
A. It rises and fills the world with light.
The duck used its bill to scoop up food from the pond.
Based on the sentence above, what does the word "bill" mean?
A. A request for payment
B. A paper dollar
C. A beak of a bird
D. A law being considered
C. A beak of a bird
The pond water was so ______ that we couldn’t see the fish swimming below.
A. crystal-clear
B. fresh
C. murky
D. dry
C. murky
Hyperbole: Can you create a hyperbole to describe how hungry you are after a long day
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Long ago, people wrote on stone, wood, and even animal skins. Then, in ancient China, people discovered how to make paper from tree bark and plants. This invention made writing easier and helped people share ideas. Over time, paper spread to different parts of the world. Today, paper is used for books, newspapers, and even money.
Question: What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Paper was invented in ancient China and changed how people write.
B. Writing on stone is better than using paper.
C. Only newspapers are made of paper.
D. Over time, paper spread to other parts of the world.
Answer: A. Paper was invented in ancient China and changed how people write.
Poem:
The flowers bloom
In colors bright,
And the bees hum
As they fly through the air.
The breeze is gentle,
And the sun is warm,
In the peaceful garden,
Everything feels right.
A. Limerick
B. Rhyming
C. Haiku
D. Free Verse
D. Free Verse
The traffic jam made us late for school.
Based on the sentence above, what does the word "jam" mean?
A. A sweet spread made from fruit
B. A group of cars stuck on the road
C. To push something too tightly into a space
D. A fun music session
B. A group of cars stuck on the road
Remember to buy nutritious food for your puppy.
What does nutritious mean?
A. Expensive
B. Fresh
C. Healthy
D. Tasty
C. Healthy
Proudly and boldly he looked up, while the lightning flashed across the sky as if the whole world were in flames.
What is the similie in the passage above?
A. Proudly and boldly he looked up
B. while the lightning flashed
C. across the sky
D. as if the whole world were in flames
D. as if the whole world were in flames