Theme
Passage 1: “The Forgotten Lunch”
Lena rushed to the bus stop, realizing too late that she had left her lunch on the kitchen counter. At school, her stomach growled during reading time. When lunch finally came, she sat quietly, unsure what to do. Then her friend Mia opened her lunchbox and offered to share her sandwich and apple. Lena smiled, grateful beyond words.
Question 1: What is the central theme of this passage?
A. Always pack your lunch the night before.
B. Friends should always eat lunch together.
C. Kindness and sharing can make a big difference.
D. It’s important to pay attention during reading time.
C. Kindness and sharing can make a big difference.
Passage 1: “City Parks Matter”
City parks are more than just patches of grass. They give kids a safe place to play, help people relax, and even make neighborhoods prettier. Parks also help the environment by cleaning the air and giving animals a home. Every community deserves to have clean, green parks.
Question 1: What is the author’s perspective about city parks?
A. Parks are too expensive for cities to keep up.
B. Parks are helpful and important for everyone.
C. Parks are only useful for children.
D. Parks cause problems in neighborhoods.
B. Parks are helpful and important for everyone.
Question 1: What type of figurative language is used in the sentence, “The rain tapped on the windows like a drummer keeping a steady beat”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
A. Simile
Passage 1: “Maya’s Morning Routine”
First, Maya brushed her teeth and washed her face. Then she got dressed and ate breakfast. Finally, she packed her backpack and waited for the bus.
Question 1: What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Problem and solution
B. Sequence
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
B. Sequence
Passage 1: “The Broken Vase”
When Jason knocked over the vase, he looked at the shattered pieces on the floor and felt remorse for what he had done.
Question 1: What does the word remorse most likely mean?
A. Surprise
B. Excitement
C. Regret
D. Confusion
C. Regret
Passage 2: “The Big Race”
Marcus had trained for weeks for the school’s big race. But on race day, he tripped and fell just a few feet from the finish line. Instead of staying down, he got up, brushed himself off, and kept running. Though he didn’t win, his classmates clapped and cheered as he crossed the finish line.
Question 2: What message does the story teach?
A. Winning is the most important part of any race.
B. People should only try if they know they can win.
C. Never give up, even when things go wrong.
D. Races are better when your friends cheer for you.
C. Never give up, even when things go wrong.
Passage 2: “The Best Pet”
Some people say cats are better than dogs, but I don’t agree. Dogs are friendly, loyal, and love to play fetch. They can protect your home and make you feel safe. A dog is more than a pet—it’s a best friend.
Question 2: What is the author’s opinion about dogs?
A. Dogs are noisy and hard to train.
B. Dogs should not be kept as pets.
C. Dogs are the best kind of pet to have.
D. Cats and dogs are exactly the same.
C. Dogs are the best kind of pet to have.
Passage 2: “Too Many Books”
By the time I got home from the library, my backpack felt like it weighed a thousand pounds!
Question 2: What does the author mean by saying the backpack “felt like it weighed a thousand pounds”?
A. The backpack was too small.
B. The books were extremely heavy.
C. The backpack was broken.
D. The books were all about weightlifting.
B. The books were extremely heavy.
Passage 2: “Electric Fans vs. Air Conditioners”
Electric fans and air conditioners both help keep people cool. However, fans use less energy and are easier to move around. Air conditioners cool the air more but cost more money to run.
Question 2: What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Description
D. Chronological order
B. Compare and contrast
Passage 2: “Camping Trip”
We had to assemble the tent before it got dark. Everyone worked together to put the parts in place and finish building it quickly.
Question 2: What does the word assemble mean in this sentence?
A. Build or put together
B. Take apart
C. Measure
D. Clean up
A. Build or put together
Passage 3: “The New Kid”
When Jamal moved to a new town, he felt nervous and alone. At recess, he stood by the fence, unsure where to go. A girl named Priya noticed him and invited him to play soccer. By the end of the day, Jamal had made three new friends and couldn’t wait to come back to school.
Question 3: What is the theme of this story?
A. Soccer is a fun sport to play at recess.
B. Starting over can lead to new friendships.
C. Moving to a new town is always scary.
D. Playing sports helps you stay healthy.
B. Starting over can lead to new friendships.
Passage 3: “Snow Days”
When schools close for snow days, it might seem fun at first. But it also means students fall behind in learning and parents struggle to find childcare. Missing too many school days can hurt students' progress. That’s why I think snow days should be replaced with online learning.
Question 3: What is the author’s perspective on snow days?
A. Snow days are fun and should happen more often.
B. Snow days are unfair to teachers.
C. Snow days should be used for rest and fun.
D. Snow days should be replaced with online learning.
D. Snow days should be replaced with online learning.
Passage 3: “Early Morning”
The sun peeked over the horizon and yawned, stretching its golden arms across the sky.
Question 3: What kind of figurative language is used in the sentence, “The sun peeked over the horizon and yawned…”?
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
C. Personification
Passage 3: “The Muddy Field”
It rained all night, soaking the soccer field. As a result, the game had to be canceled.
Question 3: What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Cause and effect
B. Chronological order
C. Description
D. Problem and solution
A. Cause and effect
Passage 3: “Lena’s Big Day”
Lena was anxious about the spelling bee. Her hands were sweaty, and her heart beat fast as she waited for her turn to speak.
Question 3: What does the word anxious most likely mean?
A. Angry
B. Nervous
C. Tired
D. Excited
B. Nervous
Passage 4: “The Puzzle”
Sophie and her brother Leo were building a 500-piece puzzle. When one piece went missing, they blamed each other. After searching the room together, they found the piece under the couch. They laughed and finished the puzzle as a team.
Question 4: What lesson does this passage teach?
A. Puzzles are more fun with a sibling.
B. It’s best to work together and not blame others.
C. Always check under the couch for missing items.
D. Building puzzles takes a very long time.
B. It’s best to work together and not blame others.
Passage 4: “Library Love”
Walking into a library is like stepping into a treasure chest of stories and knowledge. You can travel to faraway lands, learn about dinosaurs, or explore outer space—all for free! Libraries are special places that everyone should visit often.
Question 4: What does the author most likely believe about libraries?
A. Libraries are boring places for old books.
B. Libraries are important and exciting places.
C. Libraries should charge people for using them.
D. Libraries are only helpful for adults.
B. Libraries are important and exciting places.
Passage 4: “Fast Freddy”
Freddy ran so fast, his sneakers were on fire!
Question 4: What does the author mean by saying “his sneakers were on fire”?
A. His shoes were actually burning.
B. He had new shoes that lit up.
C. He was running very quickly.
D. He was running in hot weather.
C. He was running very quickly.
Passage 4: “Fixing the Broken Fence”
Our backyard fence had a big hole, and our dog kept sneaking out. My dad went to the hardware store, got new boards, and fixed the fence so our dog could stay safe.
Question 4: What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Description
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
Passage 4: “The Surprise Party”
The kids tried to be stealthy as they tiptoed into the room, hoping the birthday girl wouldn’t hear them.
Question 4: What does stealthy mean in this passage?
A. Loud and clumsy
B. Quick and messy
C. Sneaky and quiet
D. Fast and excited
C. Sneaky and quiet
Passage 5: “The Garden”
Nina planted sunflower seeds in her backyard, checking on them every day. When nothing happened for a week, she felt like giving up. But she kept watering the soil and pulling weeds. One morning, she saw tiny green sprouts reaching toward the sky. Her hard work had paid off.
Question 5: What is the main theme of this passage?
A. Gardening is a fun way to spend time outside.
B. Sunflowers grow faster than other plants.
C. Patience and effort lead to success.
D. You should water your plants every day.
C. Patience and effort lead to success.
Passage 5: “The Trouble with Plastic Bottles”
Plastic bottles may be convenient, but they are hurting our planet. Many end up in oceans, harming sea life. It’s better to use reusable bottles and recycle whenever possible. We need to make better choices to protect the Earth.
Question 5: What is the author's opinion about plastic bottles?
A. They are useful and not harmful at all.
B. People should use them as often as possible.
C. They are dangerous for the environment.
D. Plastic bottles are the best option for drinks.
C. They are dangerous for the environment.
Passage 5: “The Crowded Hallway”
The hallway was a river of students, all flowing toward the cafeteria.
Question 5: What type of figurative language is used in the sentence, “The hallway was a river of students…”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
B. Metaphor
Passage 5: “The Rainforest”
The rainforest is a warm, wet place filled with tall trees and animals of all kinds. Monkeys swing from branches, and colorful birds fly through the sky. The ground is covered in leaves, and the air feels damp and alive.
Question 5: What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Problem and solution
B. Cause and effect
C. Description
D. Compare and contrast
C. Description
Passage 5: “The Tall Tale”
Uncle Joe told such a ridiculous story about a talking bear that rode a bike through town. No one could believe it!
Question 5: What does the word ridiculous most likely mean?
A. Boring
B. Silly or hard to believe
C. True and serious
D. Quiet and peaceful
B. Silly or hard to believe