Life Cycle of a Turtle
What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Sea turtles face many predators on the beach.
B) Sea turtles live in the ocean and return to beaches to lay eggs.
C) Sea turtles have a unique life cycle that begins on land and continues in the ocean.
D) Sea turtles can travel thousands of miles in the ocean.
C) Sea turtles have a unique life cycle that begins on land and continues in the ocean.
How does the third-person point of view benefit the story?
A) It lets readers hear only Maya’s thoughts and feelings.
B) It allows readers to understand Maya’s feelings and see her actions from the outside.
C) It focuses only on the mother’s perspective.
D) It makes the story sound like a diary entry.
B) It allows readers to understand Maya’s feelings and see her actions from the outside.
5. Which sentence BEST shows how the narrator feels about Max now?
A) “I never thought I wanted a dog until Max showed up.”
B) “He wagged his tail but didn’t move.”
C) “Dad kept reminding me that this was temporary.”
D) “I grabbed an old blanket and wrapped him up.”
A) “I never thought I wanted a dog until Max showed up.”
1. What change is needed in sentence 3?
A) Remove the apostrophe in “year’s.”
B) Change “20” to “twenty.”
C) Replace “just” with “only.”
D) No change is needed.
A) Remove the apostrophe in “year’s.”
What is the main purpose of a heading in informational text?
A) To provide background information
B) To introduce the topic of a section
C) To summarize the entire text
D) To give examples of evidence
B) To introduce the topic of a section
Which detail best supports the main idea of the article?
A) Birds and crabs often prey on hatchlings.
B) Mother turtles lay eggs in nests on sandy beaches.
C) Sea turtles return to the same beaches where they were born.
D) Sea turtles feed on seaweed and jellyfish.
B) Mother turtles lay eggs in nests on sandy beaches.
How does Maya change from the beginning to the end of the story?
A) She becomes more interested in soccer.
B) She learns that asking for help is okay and promises to plan ahead.
C) She decides to never do science projects again.
D) She becomes frustrated and gives up on her project.
B) She learns that asking for help is okay and promises to plan ahead.
2. What revision should be made to sentence 13?
A) Change “From that moment on” to “From that day forward” for clarity.
B) Remove “acted like” and replace with “pretended” for better word choice.
C) Add “he belonged with us” after “From that moment on” for emphasis.
D) No revision is needed.
A) Change “From that moment on” to “From that day forward” for clarity.
2. What is the correct way to write sentence 4?
A) They carried goods and passengers and they helped Texas grow quickly.
B) They carried goods and passengers, and they helped Texas grow quickly.
C) They carried goods and passengers; and helped Texas grow quickly.
D) They carried goods and passengers and helped Texas grow quickly.
B) They carried goods and passengers, and they helped Texas grow quickly.
Which of the following is a claim?
A) “School uniforms reduce distractions in class.”
B) “Many schools require uniforms.”
C) “Uniforms are blue and white.”
D) “Some students dislike uniforms.”
A) “School uniforms reduce distractions in class.”
Why did the author write this passage?
A) To entertain readers with a story about sea turtles.
B) To persuade readers to protect sea turtles.
C) To inform readers about the life cycle of sea turtles.
D) To describe the dangers sea turtles face.
C) To inform readers about the life cycle of sea turtles.
Which piece of evidence best supports the statement: Maya felt proud of her work at the end?
A) “Maya stared at the blank poster board on her desk.”
B) “By midnight, the project was finished. Maya felt proud, not just because the board looked great, but because she had learned something important.”
C) “Her mom peeked into the room.”
D) “She hated asking for help—it made her feel like she wasn’t capable.”
B) “By midnight, the project was finished. Maya felt proud, not just because the board looked great, but because she had learned something important.”
3. Sentence 36 contains repeated information. What is the BEST way to revise this sentence?
A) Delete sentence 36 completely.
B) Change sentence 36 to: He checks the shelter’s website every night.
C) Combine sentences 34 and 36: He spends hours checking the shelter’s website every night.
D) Change sentence 36 to: He studies the shelter’s website every night.
C) Combine sentences 34 and 36: He spends hours checking the shelter’s website every night.
3. What change, if any, needs to be made in sentence 6?
A) Change “It connected farms, cities, and ports” to “It linked farms, cities, and ports.”
B) Remove the word “It.”
C) Add “and rail yards” after “ports.”
D) No change is needed.
A) Change “It connected farms, cities, and ports” to “It linked farms, cities, and ports.”
Which text structure is used when an author explains how one event leads to another?
A) Compare and Contrast
B) Cause and Effect
C) Problem and Solution
D) Chronological Order
B) Cause and Effect
What is the text structure of the passage?
A) Problem and Solution
B) Chronological Order
C) Compare and Contrast
D) Cause and Effect
B) Chronological Order
What message does the author convey through Maya’s experience?
A) Asking for help shows weakness.
B) Waiting until the last minute is the best way to work.
C) Asking for help can lead to success and growth.
D) Science fairs are stressful for everyone.
C) Asking for help can lead to success and growth.
4. Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the idea that Max became part of the family?
A) “I grabbed an old blanket and wrapped him up.”
B) “Dad finally gave in and let him stay.”
C) “He wagged his tail but didn’t move.”
D) “He greeted me every morning with a wagging tail.”
B) “Dad finally gave in and let him stay.”
Rewrite sentence 7 without the error.
In 1872 Texas become part of a national railroad network.
Which statement is evidence supporting the claim “Exercise improves mental health”?
A) “Exercise is fun.”
B) “Studies show exercise reduces stress and anxiety.”
C) “Many people go to the gym.”
D) “Exercise is a daily habit for athletes.”
B) “Studies show exercise reduces stress and anxiety.”
How does the text structure support the overall text?
A) It explains the problems sea turtles face and how they solve them.
B) It shows the steps in the life cycle of a sea turtle in the order they happen.
C) It compares sea turtles to other ocean animals.
D) It lists causes and effects of sea turtle migration.
A) It explains the problems sea turtles face and how they solve them.
Which sentence shows Maya’s change in attitude?
A) “Why do I always wait until the last minute?”
B) “She hated asking for help—it made her feel like she wasn’t capable.”
C) “She realized asking for help didn’t make her weak—it made her stronger.”
D) “Her mom peeked into the room.”
C) “She realized asking for help didn’t make her weak—it made her stronger.”
1. Which sentence would BEST replace sentence 18 to improve the transition into the fourth paragraph?
A) He didn’t seem to care at all.
B) Even though Dad said this was temporary, the puppy kept acting like he was home.
C) The puppy was always waiting by the door.
D) Dad told me to make posters to find his owner.
B) Even though Dad said this was temporary, the puppy kept acting like he was home.
5. Which sentence from the passage BEST shows a comparison between two railroad systems?
A) “In the early 1850s, Texas began building railroads to connect its growing towns.”
B) “The first tracks were short and only linked a few communities.”
C) “This system was much larger than the early tracks.”
D) “Trains could now travel from Texas to other states with ease.”
C) “This system was much larger than the early tracks.”
What is the text structure?
Cameras have gone through many changes over the years. In the early 1800s, the first cameras were large boxes that used glass plates to capture images. By the late 1800s, film cameras became popular, making photography easier and more portable. In the mid-1900s, color film allowed people to capture memories in vivid detail. Later, digital cameras replaced film, letting photographers store hundreds of pictures on memory cards. Today, most people use smartphones, which combine cameras with many other tools.
A) Compare and Contrast; The author compared cameras to other inventions.
B) Cause and Effect; The author explained how cameras caused changes in society.
C) Chronological Order; The author showed how cameras changed over time.
D) Problem and Solution; The author described problems with cameras and how they were solved.
C) Chronological Order; The author showed how cameras changed over time.