Fiction
Sam loved his new puppy, Max. Every morning, he filled Max’s water bowl and took him for a walk. One day, Sam forgot to close the front door, and Max ran outside! Sam quickly grabbed a leash and ran after him.
1. What is the problem in the story?
a) Sam does not like his puppy.
b) Max runs out of the house.
c) Sam forgets to feed Max.
d) Max is afraid of Sam.
b) Max runs out of the house.
Bees are important insects that help plants grow. They fly from flower to flower, collecting pollen. This process is called pollination, and it helps fruits and vegetables grow. Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce food.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Bees are dangerous insects.
b) Bees help plants grow by pollinating them.
c) Bees eat fruits and vegetables.
d) Bees live in trees.
b) Bees help plants grow by pollinating them.
"cake"
1. What is the correct sound for the vowel "a" in this word?
a) Short "a" as in "cat"
b) Long "a" as in "rain"
c) Short "e" as in "pet"
d) Long "o" as in "cone"
b) Long "a" as in "rain"
1. Which sentence is written correctly?
a) i went to the park with my friend ben.
b) I went to the park with my friend Ben.
c) I Went to the Park with my friend ben.
d) i Went to the park with My friend Ben.
b) I went to the park with my friend Ben.
Lena walked through the tall grass, listening to the birds sing. The sun was shining, and she could feel the warm breeze on her face. In the distance, she saw a small pond with ducks swimming in it.
1. What is the setting of the story?
a) A busy city street
b) A grassy field with a pond
c) A dark cave
d) A snowy mountain
b) A grassy field with a pond
Emma stared at the puzzle pieces on the floor. She had been working on it for an hour, but something didn’t look right. Then, she noticed a piece under the couch. “Aha!” she said, picking it up and placing it in the puzzle.
2. What does the word "Aha!" most likely mean in this story?
a) Emma is confused.
b) Emma has figured something out.
c) Emma is tired.
d) Emma is asking for help.
b) Emma has figured something out.
The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. It is located in Asia, between Nepal and Tibet. Many people try to climb it, but it is very difficult because of the freezing temperatures and strong winds. Climbers must train for months before attempting the journey.
2. Why is climbing Mount Everest difficult?
a) It is very windy and cold.
b) It is a short and easy climb.
c) There are no other climbers.
d) It is inside a city.
a) It is very windy and cold.
5. How many syllables does the word "basketball" have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
c) 3
2. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
a) Where are we going.
b) Where are we going!
c) Where are we going?
d) Where are we going,
c) Where are we going?
Jamal saw his friend drop her books in the hallway. He quickly bent down to help her pick them up and gave her a big smile.
2. What character trait best describes Jamal?
a) Mean
b) Shy
c) Helpful
d) Lazy
c) Helpful
Liam and Mia built a sandcastle at the beach. They made tall towers and a big moat around it. Just as they finished, a huge wave crashed onto the shore, washing the castle away. "Let’s build another one!" Mia said, smiling.
3. What does Mia’s reaction tell us about her?
a) She is angry about the wave.
b) She is scared of the water.
c) She doesn’t like the beach.
d) She is playful and doesn’t give up.
d) She is playful and doesn’t give up.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can run up to 70 miles per hour! Cheetahs use their speed to catch prey, like antelope and rabbits. Unlike lions or tigers, cheetahs do not roar. Instead, they make chirping and purring sounds.
3. What makes the cheetah special?
a) It has no fur.
b) It can fly.
c) It sleeps all day.
d) It is the fastest land animal.
d) It is the fastest land animal.
4. Which of the sentences below is a complete sentence?
a) Ran to the store.
b) Because she was tired.
c) Under the big, blue sky.
d) The cat sat on the windowsill.
d) The cat sat on the windowsill.
3. Which sentence is correct?
a) The dog chases the cat.
b) The dog chase the cat.
c) The dog chasing the cat.
d) The dog chased the cat.
a) The dog chases the cat.
The correct sentence is "The dog chases the cat." because the singular subject "dog" needs the singular verb "chases" to agree.
Mia’s kite got stuck in a tree. She tried jumping to reach it, but it was too high. Then, she found a long stick and used it to knock the kite down.
3. What was the problem in the story?
a) Mia’s kite got stuck in a tree.
b) Mia’s kite was broken.
c) Mia didn’t want to fly a kite.
d) Mia lost her kite.
a) Mia’s kite got stuck in a tree.
Owen wanted to surprise his dad with breakfast in bed. He poured a glass of orange juice and made toast with jam. As he carried the tray, the juice spilled all over the floor. "Oh no!" he said. He grabbed a towel and cleaned it up before his dad woke up.
4. What does Owen’s action tell us about him?
a) He is responsible and solves problems.
b) He gives up easily.
c) He doesn’t like orange juice.
d) He is scared of his dad.
a) He is responsible and solves problems.
Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment. Paper, plastic, and glass can be recycled instead of thrown away. Many cities have special bins for recycling. When people recycle, they help keep the Earth clean.
4. What is the purpose of this passage?
a) To explain how to grow trees.
b) To teach people about recycling.
c) To tell a story about a recycling truck.
d) To describe different types of plastic.
b) To teach people about recycling.
Spelling – Homophones
Which sentence uses the correct word?
3. Choose the correct sentence.
a) I went to the park and saw a dear.
b) Please bring me a pear of socks.
c) The wind blew my hat away.
d) Their going to the store later.
c) The wind blew my hat away.
4. What is the correct contraction for "do not"?
a) dont
b) don’t
c) do’nt
d) do nt
b) don’t
Carlos loves playing soccer. He practices every day after school. On weekends, he plays in games with his team. He dreams of becoming a professional soccer player one day.
4. What is the main idea of this passage?
a) Carlos wants to play soccer professionally.
b) Carlos does not like soccer.
c) Carlos likes basketball more than soccer.
d) Carlos only plays soccer on weekends.
a) Carlos wants to play soccer professionally.
Sophia picked up her book and curled up in her favorite chair. She turned the pages quickly, eager to find out what happened next. “Just one more chapter,” she told herself, even though it was already past bedtime.
5. What can we infer about Sophia?
a) She doesn't like to read.
b)She is bored.
c) She is excited about her book.
d) She is feeling tired.
c) She is excited about her book.
The sun is a giant ball of hot gases. It gives us light and heat, which help plants grow. Without the sun, Earth would be very cold and dark. The sun is much bigger than Earth, but it looks small because it is far away.
5. Why does the sun look small to us?
a) It is very close to Earth.
b) It is smaller than the moon.
c) It is far away from Earth.
d) It is made of metal.
c) It is far away from Earth.
1. What is the correct spelling when you change "happy" to a noun meaning "the state of being happy"?
a) happyness
b) happiniss
c) happiness
d) happyiness
c) happiness
5. Which sentence is a complete sentence?
a) Jumped over the fence.
b) The boy over the fence.
c) Over the fence jumped.
d) The boy jumped over the fence.
d) The boy jumped over the fence.
Emma’s new bike was bright red with shiny wheels. She couldn’t wait to ride it! But when she got on, she wobbled and fell. She felt embarrassed but didn’t give up. Every day, she practiced until she could ride without falling.
What is the theme of the story?
a) It is fun to have a red bike.
b) Never give up when learning something new.
c) Bikes are hard to ride.
d) Always wear a helmet.
b) Never give up when learning something new.