Central Idea
1. Read the following paragraph and choose the central idea: The giant panda spends most of its day eating bamboo. An adult panda can eat 20 to 40 pounds of bamboo each day. Pandas have special thumb-like wrists that help them grip and strip bamboo stalks. Their strong jaw muscles and flat molars are perfect for crushing tough bamboo.
A. Pandas have special physical features
B. Pandas eat bamboo all day long
C. Pandas are adapted specifically for eating bamboo
D. Pandas have strong jaw muscles
C. Pandas are adapted specifically for eating bamboo
1. Read the sentence: "The persistent puppy kept following me around the park, refusing to leave me alone." What does persistent mean in this sentence?
A. playful and happy
B. stubborn and determined
C. tired and lazy
D. scared and nervous
B. stubborn and determined
Paragraph 1:
Sarah found a injured bird in her backyard. Even though she was scared, she carefully picked it up and brought it inside. Her mom helped her make a cozy box with water and seeds. They took care of the bird for two weeks until it was strong enough to fly away. Sarah felt proud that she had helped save a life.
What is the theme?
A. Birds make good pets
B. Kindness and compassion can make a difference
C. Always listen to your mother
D. Wild animals should stay outside
B. Kindness and compassion can make a difference
1. Read the following paragraph and choose the detail that best supports the main idea: "The rainforest is home to countless species of animals."
A. Tropical rainforests receive over 100 inches of rain annually
B. More than 1,500 species of birds live in the Amazon rainforest
C. Trees in the rainforest can grow up to 200 feet tall
D. The temperature in rainforests stays between 70-85 degrees
B. More than 1,500 species of birds live in the Amazon rainforest
1. Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
Sarah noticed dark clouds gathering in the sky. She quickly gathered her beach toys and umbrella. The wind started picking up, scattering leaves across the sand. Other families were also packing up their belongings in a hurry.
What can you infer about what will happen next?
A. It's going to rain soon
B. Sarah is going swimming
C. The sun will come out
D. It's time for lunch
A. It's going to rain soon
2. Read the following paragraph and choose the central idea: The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. The river cut through layers of rock, creating deep cliffs and colorful stone walls. Today, the canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep.
A. The Grand Canyon is very large
B. The Colorado River is powerful
C. The Grand Canyon formed over a long time
D. The Grand Canyon was created by water erosion
D. The Grand Canyon was created by water erosion
2. Read the sentence: "The magnificent sunset painted the sky in brilliant oranges and pinks." What does magnificent mean in this sentence?
A. Boring and plain
B. Dark and gloomy
C. Impressive and beautiful
D. Quick and fast
C. Impressive and beautiful
Paragraph 2:
Marcus was nervous about the school talent show. He had practiced his magic tricks for weeks, but still worried about performing. During the show, he dropped one of his cards, but instead of giving up, he made a joke and kept going. The audience loved his positive attitude, and he learned that mistakes don't have to ruin everything.
2. What is the main message in Paragraph 2?
A. Magic tricks are difficult to learn
B. Talent shows are scary
C. Mistakes are okay if you keep a positive attitude
D. Practice makes perfect
C. Mistakes are okay if you keep a positive attitude
2. In the paragraph "School lunches have improved significantly," which detail best supports this claim?
A. Students now have longer lunch periods
B. The cafeteria was recently painted
C. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served daily
D. New tables were added to the lunchroom
C. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served daily
2. Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
Tommy stared at the empty cookie jar on the counter. Crumbs were scattered around it, and his dog Max had a guilty look on his face. There were muddy paw prints leading from the back door to the kitchen counter.
What can you infer happened?
A. Tommy ate all the cookies
B. Mom forgot to buy cookies
C. Max jumped up and ate the cookies
D. The cookies were given away
C. Max jumped up and ate the cookies
3. Read the following paragraph and choose the central idea: Lightning occurs during many storms. First, ice particles in clouds bump together, creating electrical charges. When enough charge builds up, electricity shoots through the air as lightning. The rapid heating of the air creates thunder.
A. Thunder always follows lightning
B. Storms are dangerous
C. Ice particles create electricity
D. How lightning and thunder form
D. How lightning and thunder form
3. Read the sentence: "After running the marathon, James was exhausted and could barely walk." What does exhausted mean in this sentence?
A. Excited and happy
B. Strong and powerful
C. Angry and upset
D. Extremely tired
D. Extremely tired
Paragraph 3:
Jenny's family moved to a new town. On her first day at school, she felt lonely during lunch. Then Maria, a classmate, invited her to sit together. They discovered they both loved drawing, and soon became good friends. Jenny realized that new beginnings can lead to wonderful friendships.
3. What theme is shown in Paragraph 3?
A. Moving to a new place is always fun
B. Drawing is a good hobby
C. School lunch is important
D. Friendship can help overcome difficult situations
D. Friendship can help overcome difficult situations
3. Read this paragraph about exercise: "Regular physical activity is important for kids." Which detail best supports this statement?
A. Some kids prefer team sports
B. Exercise equipment can be expensive
C. Exercise helps build strong bones and muscles
D. Most gyms are open until 9 PM
C. Exercise helps build strong bones and muscles
3. Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
Maria's hands were shaking as she held the envelope. She had been practicing her piano piece for months. The return address showed it was from the State Music Competition committee.
How is Maria probably feeling?
A. Bored
B. Nervous
C. Angry
D. Sleepy
B. Nervous
4. Read the following paragraph and choose the central idea: The Wright brothers made history in 1903. After many failed attempts, they successfully flew their airplane for 12 seconds at Kitty Hawk. This short flight changed transportation forever and started the age of aviation.
A. The Wright brothers never gave up
B. The first airplane flight was very short
C. The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight
D. Kitty Hawk is an important place
C. The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight
4. Read the sentence: "The ancient ruins were discovered buried deep underground." What does ancient mean in this sentence?
A. Very old
B. Brand new
C. Colorful
D. Dangerous
A. Very old
Paragraph 4:
David saw some kids making fun of a younger student. Although he was scared to speak up, he remembered how bad it felt when he was bullied last year. He stood up for the younger student and told the others to stop. The bullies walked away, and David learned that one person can make a difference.
4. What lesson can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A. Standing up for others takes courage
B. Bullying is never okay
C. Young students need protection
D. Being scared is normal
A. Standing up for others takes courage
4. From the paragraph "Libraries are valuable community resources," select the detail that best supports this main idea:
A. Libraries offer free computer access and internet
B. The library building is very old
C. There are comfortable chairs to sit in
D. The parking lot was recently repaved
A. Libraries offer free computer access and internet
4. Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
The classroom was decorated with streamers and balloons. A large "Congratulations" banner hung across the board. Mrs. Johnson was hiding something behind her back as she waited for Alex to arrive.
What can you infer about this situation?
A. It's the last day of school
B. Alex is in trouble
C. Alex has achieved something special
D. It's Mrs. Johnson's birthday
C. Alex has achieved something special
5. Read the following paragraph and choose the central idea: Honeybees live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has one queen bee, hundreds of male drones, and thousands of female worker bees. Every bee has a specific job to keep the colony healthy and productive.
A. Honeybees work together in colonies
B. There are different types of bees
C. The queen bee is the most important
D. Worker bees do most of the work
A. Honeybees work together in colonies
5. Read the sentence: "Sarah was reluctant to try the new food at the restaurant." What does reluctant mean in this sentence?
A. Eager and excited
B. Unwilling and hesitant
C. Happy and pleased
D. Ready and prepared
B. Unwilling and hesitant
Paragraph 5:
Lisa wanted to grow her own vegetables. Her first garden failed when nothing grew. Instead of giving up, she read books about gardening and tried again. The second time, her tomatoes and carrots flourished. She learned that success often comes after failure.
5. What is the theme of Paragraph 5?
A. Growing vegetables is easy
B. Reading books helps you learn
C. Perseverance leads to success
D. Gardening takes patience
C. Perseverance leads to success
5. In the paragraph "Recycling helps our planet," which supporting detail best proves this point?
A. Recycling bins come in different colors
B. Some people forget to recycle
C. Recycling trucks come once a week
D. Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees
D. Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees
5. Read the following paragraph and answer the question:
Jake's science project volcano sat on the kitchen table. White vinegar and red food coloring bottles were empty. There was a trail of fizzy red liquid running down the sides of the volcano and onto mom's favorite tablecloth.
What can you infer happened?
A. Jake painted the volcano red
B. Jake spilled his drink
C. The volcano experiment erupted unexpectedly
D. Mom decorated the table
C. The volcano experiment erupted unexpectedly