Main Idea & Details
$100: What is the main idea of this passage? Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly. They help their owners feel safe and happy.
(A) Dogs need a lot of food.
(B) Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly.
(C) Some people are allergic to dogs.
(B) Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly.
What does "enormous" mean in this sentence? The elephant was so enormous that it could barely fit in the room.
(A) Small
(B) Huge
(C) Fast
(B) Huge
What is the past tense of "jump"?
(A) Jumping
(B) Jumped
(C) Jumps
(B) Jumped
Juan came inside with wet hair and muddy shoes. What most likely happened?
(A) He took a bath.
(B) He was outside in the rain.
(C) He went swimming indoors.
(B) He was outside in the rain.
$200: Which sentence best supports the idea that eating healthy is important?
(A) Some foods taste better than others.
(B) Fruits and vegetables give your body vitamins.
(C) Many people like to eat fast food.
(B) Fruits and vegetables give your body vitamins.
Choose the best meaning of "delicious" in this sentence: The chocolate cake was so delicious that everyone wanted another slice.
(A) Tasty
(B) Boring
(C) Sticky
(A) Tasty
Which sentence is correct?
(A) She go to the store.
(B) She goes to the store.
(C) She going to the store.
(B) She goes to the store.
Amy’s mom put balloons, a cake, and presents on the table. What can you infer?
(A) She is preparing for a party.
(B) She is going to sleep.
(C) She is cooking dinner.
(A) She is preparing for a party.
Read this paragraph. What is the best main idea? Many people love going to the beach. They enjoy swimming, building sandcastles, and collecting seashells. The beach is a great place to relax and have fun.
(A) People love going to the beach.
(B) Sandcastles are hard to build.
(C) Some people do not like the beach.
(A) People love going to the beach
$300: Read this sentence: Lena began to shiver when she stepped outside in the snow without a coat. What does "shiver" mean?
(A) Sweat
(B) Shake
(C) Laugh
(B) Shake
What is the plural of "child"?
(A) Childs
(B) Children
(C) Childes
(B) Children
Sam stayed up late watching TV and now he is yawning in class. What does this tell you?
(A) He is very excited.
(B) He didn’t sleep enough.
(C) He is very hungry.
(B) He didn’t sleep enough.
Which sentence does NOT support the main idea: Exercise helps keep people healthy.
(A) Running makes the heart stronger.
(B) Watching TV is a fun way to relax.
(C) Swimming is a great way to stay active
C) Swimming is a great way to stay active.
Which word helps you understand "soaked" in this sentence? After playing in the rain, Maria’s clothes were completely soaked.
(A) Dry
(B) Completely
(C) Soft
(B) Completely
Which word is an adjective in this sentence? The fluffy cat sat on the warm blanket.
(A) Cat
(B) Fluffy
(C) Sat
(B) Fluffy
Lily’s friend gave her a big hug after she fell off her bike. What can you infer about her friend?
(A) She is kind.
(B) She is mean.
(C) She is in a hurry.
(A) She is kind.
What is the best title for a passage about why reading is important?
(A) The History of Books
(B) Why Reading Helps Your Brain
(C) How to Write a Book
(B) Why Reading Helps Your Brain
$500: What does "drowsy" mean in this sentence? After staying up late, Ben felt very drowsy in the morning.
(A) Energetic
(B) Sleepy
(C) Excited
(B) Sleepy
Choose the correct homophone: The wind was so strong that it blew/bloo the hat away.
(A) Blew
(B) Bloo
(A) Blew
Tom’s face turned red, and he looked down after his teacher asked him a question. What can you infer?
(A) He is happy.
(B) He is embarrassed.
(C) He is angry.
(B) He is embarrassed.