Just the Right Gift
Whose thoughts are show in paragraph 10?
A: Aiden
B: Emily
C: Mom
D: The boy on skates
B: Emily
What is the meaning of the word "thriving" as it is used in paragraph 14 of the article?
A: watching
B: hunting
C: doing well
D: having fun
C: doing well
The toddler ____ away from his mom yesterday.
(run)
ran
Wolves are amazing wild animals that live and hunt together in groups called packs. A wolf pack is like a family, with parent wolves teaching their pups how to survive. These clever animals have thick fur to keep them warm and sharp teeth for catching food. Wolves use their excellent sense of smell and hearing to find prey like deer and rabbits. They also communicate with each other by howling, which can be heard from many miles away!
What is a group of wolves called?
A) A herd
B) A pack
C) A flock
D) A school
B: A pack
In paragraph 21, what does the phrase “Stephanie brightened” mean?
A: Theme
B: Figurative Language
C: Point of View
D: Character Trait
B: Figurative Language
What does the phrase "hold it together" mean, as used in paragraph 10?
A: hold on tightly
B: keep calm
C: cry
D: hug her brother tightly
Which phrase from the article helps the reading understand the meaning of the word "thriving"?
A “. . . scattered among 11 packs . . .”
B: “Elsewhere in the west . . .”
C: “. . . made an amazing comeback . . .”
D: “. . . are the animals truly safe . . .” (paragraph 15)
C: made an amazing comeback
Tomorrow, we will be _______ about wolves.
(learn)
learning
Max was a playful puppy who never wanted to share his favorite red ball with the other dogs at the park. One day, when his ball rolled under a bush, none of the other dogs would help him get it out because he had been so selfish. Max felt sad and realized that sharing with others makes playing more fun. From that day on, Max shared his toys with all his furry friends, and they had wonderful adventures together at the park.
What is the theme (lesson) of this story?
A. It's better to play alone
B. Sharing with others makes life more enjoyable
C. Red balls are the best toys
D. Dogs shouldn't go to the park
B. Sharing with others makes life more enjoyable
Which sentence best supports the central message of the story?
A: Theme
B: Vocabulary
C: Main Idea
D: Character Trait
C: Main Idea
How does paragraph 1 connect to paragraph 6?
A: It shows a cause and effect relationship.
B: It shows a problem and solution.
C: It compares and contrasts 2 things.
A: It shows a cause and effect relationship.
Which section from “A Howling Success” introduces how the scientists helped the wolves feel comfortable in the park?
A:THE COMEBACK BEGINS
B:CATCH AND RELEASE
C:EARLY SUCCESS
D: TRACKING THE PACKS
C: Early Success
Cameron walked behind his mom when he was shy.
What is the adverb in the sentence?
behind
Roblox is a popular online gaming platform where players can create and play many different types of games. In Roblox, players use colorful block-like characters called avatars to explore virtual worlds, make friends, and have fun adventures. Players can choose from thousands of games made by other Roblox users, including obstacle courses, building games, and racing games. The best part about Roblox is that it lets kids be creative and even learn how to make their own games using special tools.
What is the main idea of this paragraph? Circle the best answer.
A. Roblox has colorful avatars
B. Roblox is a gaming platform where people can play and create games
C. Players can make friends in Roblox
D. Roblox has racing games
B. Roblox is a gaming platform where people can play and create games
Based on the passage, what does the author most likely think about how people hear?
A: Point of View
B: Author's Craft
C: Text Structure
D: Main Idea
A: Point of View
Which sentence best shows a theme of the story?
A: It's the thought that counts.
B: Home made gifts are better than store bought gifts,
C: It's ok if something breaks.
D: Rollerskating can be dangerous.
A: It's the thought that counts.
What is a main idea of “A Howling Success”?
A: Wolves have been missing from Yellowstone for over 70 years.
B: Many people feared wolves and wanted them out of the park.
C: Wolves helped control the number of elk living in the park.
D:Scientists helped increase the number of wolves in Yellowstone.
D:Scientists helped increase the number of wolves in Yellowstone.
I love to watch jeopardy when I'm home with my son.
Which word should be capitalized, and why?
Jeopardy because it is the name of a game show.
Marie was an original scientist who loved to explore new ideas. Unlike other scientists who followed old ways of doing things, she created her very own method to study plants. She spent hours in her backyard garden watching how flowers grew in different types of soil. Her unique experiments helped other scientists learn new things about plants.
What does the word "original" mean in the story?
A) Following what others do
B) New and different from what has been done before
C) Something very old
D) Easy to copy
B) New and different from what has been done before
Which phrase from the passage best explains the meaning of “silence” as it is used in paragraph 7?
A: Text Structure
B: Author's Purpose
C: Figurative Language
D: Vocabulary
D: Vocabulary
Which sentence best shows how Aiden's feelings change in the story?
A:"A newspaper?" Mom asked
B: "We don't have any money left"
C: "The anger left Aiden's face as he took his card from Mom and turned it over and over, beaming with pride"
C:"I wanted to make her happy" Aiden sputtered
C: "The anger left Aiden's face as he took his card from Mom and turned it over and over, beaming with pride"
Look at the second photograph. What additional information about wolves is learned from the photograph?
A: Wolves sometimes howl before eating a meal.
B: Elk sometimes enter a river to get away from wolves.
C: Wolves follow their prey until the prey gets tired.
D: Elk are better swimmers than wolves.
B: Elk sometimes enter a river to get away from wolves.
My puppy chews on my shoes.
What is the subject of this sentence?
My puppy
Dr. Whiz worked day and night in his messy laboratory, mixing colorful bubbling liquids and scribbling notes everywhere. His wild gray hair stuck out in all directions as he tried again and again to create a formula that would make plants grow super fast. Even though his experiments kept failing and other scientists laughed at his ideas, Dr. Whiz never gave up. He knew that one day his hard work would help feed hungry people all over the world.
What character trait best describes Dr. Whiz?
A) Lazy
B) Determined
C) Angry
D) Scared
B: Determined
What happens right after sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate?
A: Author's Craft
B: Authors Purpose
C: Text Structure
D: Text Features
C: Text Structure