A. VOCAB
Maya stared at the door with an expectant smile, hoping her friends would surprise her with a cake.
Which word in the sentence helps to explain the meaning of expectant?
A. smile
B. hoping
C. door
D. cake
B. hoping
Use “A Sticky Situation” to answer the question.
What is the best summary of the article?
A. Spencer Silver tried to create a strong glue but ended up inventing Post-it Notes, which became widely used around the world.
B. Spencer Silver worked for 3M and invented Post-it Notes after seeing Art Fry’s choir music fall out of a book.
C. Post-it Notes were invented by accident, but 3M immediately made a profit.
D. Spencer Silver created a weak glue and used it only for choir music sheets.
Congrats! You got a double!
A. Spencer Silver tried to create a strong glue but ended up inventing Post-it Notes, which became widely used around the world.
How does structuring the text as a conversation between characters help the author tell a meaningful story?
A. It lets the author describe Mateo’s background in detail.
B. It shows how Mateo’s choice affects other people.
C. It compares Mateo with other soccer players.
D. It emphasizes Mateo’s dilemma through different viewpoints.
D. It emphasizes Mateo’s dilemma through different viewpoints.
Who is the main protagonist of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Aang
What does the word meticulous most likely mean in this sentence?
"Sara was meticulous in organizing her notes, making sure every page was labeled clearly."
A. Careless
B. Detailed and careful
C. Quick and sloppy
D. Forgetful
B. Detailed and careful
Read the sentence below:
When XAVIER saw hIS friend crying, he gave her a sympathetic smile and offered to help.
Based on the sentence, what does the word sympathetic most likely mean?
A. Confused and unsure
B. Cold and distant
C. Kind and understanding
D. Excited and cheerful
C. Kind and Understanding
Use “Nature’s Velcro” to answer the question.
The author focuses on the hooks and loops on the burrs to highlight how Velcro —
A. is used in only one type of clothing
B. is expensive to make
C. mimics how burrs attach naturally
D. was first created for hospitals
C. mimics how burrs attach naturally
Which interaction MOST influences Mateo’s decision about what to do?
A. Lucas telling him the game is important
B. His grandmother asking him to visit
C. Coach asking if he’s ready to play
D. Lucas freezing in surprise
B. His grandmother asking him to visit
Clarinet
5. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A. The clouds were dark and threatening.
B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
C. The leaves fell silently to the ground.
D. The wind whispered through the trees.
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B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Jada was reluctant to try out for the school play, even though her friends encouraged her.
Which word helps the reader understand the meaning of reluctant?
A. play
B. try
C. encouraged
D. even though
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D. even though
What is the main idea of “Nature’s Velcro”?
A. Burrs can be dangerous if they stick to clothes.
B. Velcro was inspired by how burrs attach to fabric.
C. NASA invented Velcro to help astronauts.
D. Velcro is only used in shoes
B
Which sentence shows that Mateo has a difficult decision to make?
A. Lucas plopped down next to him on the bench.
B. “But you’re a starter. Coach is counting on you. We all are.”
C. He stared down at his cleats.
D. His grandmother’s tired eyes lit up
B. “But you’re a starter. Coach is counting on you. We all are.”
A giant ogre lives in a swamp. He goes on a quest to rescue a princess. His best friend is a talking donkey.
What movie is this?
Shrek
Which statement is the best example a theme?
A. The story takes place in New York City.
B. The main character is a detective.
C. The story teaches that honesty is important.
D. The author uses short sentences.
C. The story teaches that honesty is important.
The new student was timid, so she avoided talking in large groups.
What does timid mean as used in the sentence?
A. shy
B. friendly
C. rude
D. clever
A. shy
Use “A Sticky Situation” and “Nature’s Velcro” to answer the question.
One difference between Post-it Notes and Velcro is that —
A. Post-it Notes are used only in offices, but Velcro is used everywhere
B. Post-it Notes were invented by accident, but Velcro was inspired by nature
C. Velcro is reusable, but Post-it Notes are not
D. Post-it Notes are more expensive to make than Velcro
B. Post-it Notes were invented by accident, but Velcro was inspired by nature
What does the setting at the end of the text help to explain about Mateo?
A. His ability to ignore pressure
B. His lack of responsibility
C. His loyalty to his family
D. His fear of letting the team down
C. His loyalty to his family
Which meme became famous for the phrase “Ight, Imma head out”?
A) SpongeBob
B) Patrick Star
C) Shrek
D) Tom and Jerry
A) SpongeBob
"Rain poured down in heavy sheets, drumming against the windows. Inside, Emma curled up with her favorite book, feeling both cozy and restless. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something exciting was about to happen."
What is the mood of the passage?
A. Joyful
B. Tense
C. Angry
D. Lonely
B. Tense
My little brother made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box.
What does the word feeble most likely mean?
A. strong
B. weak
C. loud
D. quick
B. WEAK
Which idea is presented in both articles?
A. Simple inventions can be inspired by observation.
B. Great inventions only come from scientists.
C. All inventions are designed for space.
D. Inventions must be strong to succeed.
A. Simple inventions can be inspired by observation.
Part A: How does the author best express the theme of the text?
A. by describing how Mateo feels about his grandmother’s hospital stay
B. by showing that Mateo must make a tough decision
C. by revealing that Mateo prefers to stay at the hospital
D. by explaining how Mateo improves his team’s performance
Part B: Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “My grandma’s in the hospital, and she asked me to visit her before the game.”
B. “But you’re a starter. Coach is counting on you. We all are.”
C. “Family comes first, son. Do what you need to do.”
D. Mateo made it back to the field with five minutes to spare.
Congrats! YOU GOT A DOUBLE!
B. by showing that Mateo must make a tough decision
C. “Family comes first, son. Do what you need to do.”
A space ranger teams up with a cowboy toy. They try to get back to their owner, Andy. It’s a Pixar classic.
What's the movie?
Toy Story
"Rain poured down in heavy sheets, drumming against the windows. Inside, Emma curled up with her favorite book, feeling both cozy and restless. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something exciting was about to happen."
What point of view is this passage written in?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
C. Third-person limited