Level F
Passage:
I wasn’t sure about trying out for the team, but my brother encouraged me. He felt confident, while I felt nervous.
Whose point of view is this passage told from?
A. The brother’s
B. The coach’s
C. The narrator’s
D. A friend’s
C. The narrator’s
Passage:
Golden leaves fall softly down,
Spinning lightly to the ground.
Cool winds blow from tree to tree,
Autumn whispers quietly.
What structure does this passage use?
A. A science report
B. A poem with rhyme
C. A set of instructions
D. A news article
B. A poem with rhyme
The playground buzzed like a busy market as children laughed and played.
The comparison makes the playground seem—
A. empty and quiet
B. noisy and full of activity
C. cold and windy
D. small and crowded
B. noisy and full of activity
What does the prefix re- mean in the word rewrite?
A. before
B. again
C. without
D. under
B. again
Passage:
The rain poured heavily, so the soccer game was canceled.
What text structure is used in this sentence?
A. Description
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
First, Daniel gathered his art supplies. Then, he sketched his design on paper. Finally, he painted the picture with bright colors.
This passage is organized using—
A. problem and solution
B. compare and contrast
C. sequence of events
D. cause and effect
C. sequence of events
First, Maya gathered her ingredients. Next, she mixed them together. Finally, she baked a cake.
Question 2:
How is this passage structured?
A. Problem and solution
B. Compare and contrast
C. Sequence of events
D. Cause and effect
D. Cause and effect
C. Sequence of events
Passage:
The room was completely hopeless after the team lost the final match.
What does the suffix -less mean in the word hopeless?
A. full of
B. without
C. able to
D. again
B. without
Passage:
Some people think school uniforms are too strict, but I believe they help students stay focused on learning.
What is the author’s point of view?
A. Uniforms should be banned.
B. Uniforms help students focus.
C. Uniforms are too expensive.
D. Students should choose any clothes.
B. Uniforms help students focus.
I held my breath as I stepped onto the stage. My hands were shaking, but I knew I had practiced enough.
Who is telling the story?
A. A teacher
B. The main character
C. A friend watching
D. An outside narrator
B. The main character
No one knew what was inside the old box until Sam carefully opened it and peeked inside.
Which part of a story does this sentence most likely represent?
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. Ending
D. Title
B. Middle
Passage:
The scientist carefully recorded every movement of the experiment.
What does the suffix -ment mean in the word movement?
A. full of
B. the result of an action
C. without
D. before
B. The result of an action
Passage:
Maya looked at the painting in the museum.
Which word would change the meaning to show Maya looked very carefully?
A. glanced
B. stared
C. noticed
D. peeked
B. stared
Passage:
Liam raced to the door, his eyes shining and a big grin on his face. Across the room, Ava sat quietly, twisting her hands and staring at the floor.
How do the two characters feel differently?
A. Both are excited.
B. Liam is nervous; Ava is excited.
C. Liam is excited; Ava is nervous.
D. Both are bored.
C. Liam is excited; Ava is nervous.
Some students think homework is unnecessary, but I believe homework helps us practice important skills and stay prepared.
What is the author’s point of view?
A. Homework should be banned.
B. Homework is helpful.
C. Homework is too easy.
D. Homework should only be given on weekends.
B. Homework is helpful.
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
A. without
B. full of
C. able to
D. not
B. full of
Passage:
“The Young Inventor”
Sofia loved creating new gadgets to solve everyday problems. One day, she built a small fan that could cool her room quickly. After testing it, she improved the design by adding stronger blades. Soon, the fan worked better than she expected, and Sofia felt proud of her invention.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Sofia enjoys inventing and improving her creations.
B. Sofia doesn’t like her room being warm.
C. Sofia bought a new fan.
D. Sofia forgot how to build her invention.
A. Sofia enjoys inventing and improving her creations.
Passage:
“The Helpful Drone”
Sofia built a small drone to help her take pictures from high in the sky. At first, the drone flew smoothly, but soon it became unstable and started to shake. Sofia adjusted the controls and replaced a loose part. After her fix, the drone flew steadily and captured amazing photos.
Which sentence would BEST improve the story by adding detail?
A. Sofia added a stronger battery so the drone could fly longer.
B. Sofia liked building things in her free time.
C. Sofia sat down before fixing the drone.
D. Sofia cleaned up her tools afterward.
A. Sofia added a stronger battery so the drone could fly longer.
“The Lost Backpack”
Ethan left his backpack on the bus. When he got home, he realized it was missing. He worried about his homework and books. The next day, he checked the bus office and found it waiting for him.
Which sentence shows the main problem?
A. Ethan found his backpack at the office.
B. Ethan left his backpack on the bus.
C. He checked the bus office.
D. He went home after school.
B. Ethan left his backpack on the bus.
What does the Greek root port mean in the word transport?
A. to carry
B. to see
C. to write
D. to build
A. to carry