Grammar
16. Those levels include bedrooms, a conference room, offices, and even a medical room with a docktor on board.
A docter
B doctor
C dockter
D correct as is
B. doctor
What does the word “flap” mean as it is used in paragraph 6?
In the chilly Antarctic, a mother Emperor penguin lays an egg. She must find a warm place for it before it freezes. Dad to the rescue! The pair works carefully to roll the egg to the top of his feet. He covers it with a flap of thick belly skin.
A box closing
B piece of fabric
C loose covering
D part of a book
C. loose covering
What is the noun in this sentence?
Manny was upset because he was going to miss his soccer game.
Manny
Read this sentence from paragraph 1.
But one of the most popular—pulling the wishbone—dates back centuries.
Which sentence from the article best supports this claim?
A “The winner is the person who ends up with the bigger piece.” (paragraph 3)
B “The practice of making a wish on a bird’s furcula dates back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today northern Italy.” (paragraph 4)
C “Passersby would pick it up, stroke it for good luck, and make a wish.” (paragraph 4)
D “Today a wishbone tug-of-war is as much a part of Thanksgiving as is gobbling down turkey smothered in gravy.” (paragraph 6)
B “The practice of making a wish on a bird’s furcula dates back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today northern Italy.” (paragraph 4)
Read the sentence. The runner ran down the track at the start of the 100-meter race. Which word BEST replaces ran to make the sentence more precise?
A. stepped
B. dashed
C. walked
D. hurried
B. dashed
The name Air Force One is usually used for the large white and blue plane with these special features.
A. white and blue large plane
B. blue and white large plane
C. large plane white and blue
D. correct as is
D. correct as is
Which word from the passage is a synonym for provided?
A. needed
B. gathered
C. supplied
D. twisted
C. supplied
What are the verbs in this sentence?
She ran as fast as she could. Her heart was beating out of her chest. She couldn't be late to class again!
Ran
Beating
Late
How does the use of headings help the reader to understand the passage?
A. The headings state the central ideas of the passage.
B. The headings organize ideas from the passage.
C. The headings list in order the steps for taking part in the GeoBee.
D. The headings give solutions to some problems with the GeoBee.
B. The headings organize ideas from the passage.
A student is writing an opinion paper. Read the draft. I appreciate all four seasons, but fall is my favorite. It is the best time of year. There are many reasons why I enjoy the fall. First of all, chilly fall days are a relief after a long hot summer. It is neither too hot nor too cold. The weather feels comfortable and pleasant. My mom likes to make delicious, warm soups as it gets cold outside. People tend to do more outdoor activities when the temperature starts to drop. Which sentence from the draft should be removed because it does not support the underlined idea?
A. It is neither too hot nor too cold.
B. The weather feels comfortable and pleasant.
C. My mom likes to make delicious, warm soups as it gets cold outside.
D. People tend to do more outdoor activities when the temperature starts to drop.
C. My mom likes to make delicious, warm soups as it gets cold outside.
What is the prefix in disassociate?
2. dis
Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
Suddenly, I was a published writer!
What does “published writer” mean as it is used in this sentence?
A someone who has original ideas when writing
B someone who has written work printed to share with the public
C someone who likes to retell written works by changing the events
D someone who writes stories to give away as gifts
B. someone who has written work printed to share with the public
What is the adjective in this sentence.
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
Blue
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that students enjoy the GeoBee no matter how well they do in the contest?
A. The final two students in the 2009 National Geographic Bee waited patiently for their next question.
B. There, each student competes for the top geography prize in the nation.
C. Though he did not win, all his hard work and studying offered him a great chance to explore.
D. Yang admitted, though, that he hadn't known the answer to the final question right off the bat.
Though he did not win, all his hard work and studying offered him a great chance to explore.
Read the sentences. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel. It soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Which conjunction correctly combines the two sentences?
A. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel since it soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
B. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel even though it soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
C. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel as long as it soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
D. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel whenever it soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
A. People visiting Myrtle Beach may want to think before riding the huge Ferris wheel since it soars about 200 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Going long distances is easy because this airplane might refuel in the air.
A can
B must
C should
D correct as is
A. can
I saw the preview for an awesome movie.
The prefix pre- means
4. before
What is the adverb in this sentence?
Molly walked slowly towards her brother.
Slowly
Read these sentences from the passage. The National Geographic Bee—or “GeoBee,” as it is called—does not involve spelling. However, it is similar to Scripps in some ways. It encourages students to sharpen their memories and thinking skills. What does the phrase “encourages students to sharpen” mainly reveal about the GeoBee?
A. The GeoBee has changed over time.
B. The GeoBee is very popular.
C. The GeoBee is difficult for students.
D. The GeoBee can be helpful to students.
D. The GeoBee can be helpful to students.
Read the draft of a student’s essay. Zookeepers spend their days with animals. They learn what the animals like best and how to care for them. Many of the humans and animals form special relationships. The zookeepers are able to watch the animals grow and change over time. Sometimes, there is also an opportunity to feed and care for baby animals that are born in the zoo. What could be more fun and exciting than that? Which sentence would provide the best introduction for the paragraph?
A. I hope to visit the zoo this summer with my family.
B. Animals such as bears and monkeys can be seen in many zoos.
C. I think that working at a zoo would be the best type of job.
D. There are hundreds of zoos in cities around the world.
C. I think that working at a zoo would be the best type of job.
Which words are homophones? Select ALL that are homophones (more than one answer).
1. pour, poor
4. they're, their, there
5. here, hear
6. dear, deer
This question has two parts. Answer part A, and then answer part B. Part A In line 33, what is the meaning of the word gem?
33: This lively meeting place, this natural gem,
Is a safe haven for all who venture here
To find refuge in its welcoming arms
And enjoy its treasures, year after year.
A. something that is valued for its beauty and worth
B. an area where people can visit
C. something that only a few people know about
D. a type of stone or mineral
Part B: Select the word that helps the reader understand the meaning of gem.
A. place
B. safe
C. here
D. welcoming
E. treasures
A - A. something that is valued for its beauty and worth
B - E. treasures
The suffix -ing in the verb walking shows that the action is happening when?
3. now
Read lines 15 and 20 from the poem.
“Your mom’s a toad!” he loudly crowed,
“and oh the rotten break,
while on his pad, your poor old dad
was swallowed by a snake!”
But Ogden Glump, the bullfrog plump,
trained a marksman’s eye,
and with lightning slurp and froggy burp,
he swallowed Buzz McFly!
Which sentence uses trained in the same way?
A. The athlete trained for the final race on Saturday.
B. The traveler trained her telescope on the distant shore.
C. The band trained for the contest for many hours after school.
D. The boss trained his workers on how to use the new machine.
B. The traveler trained her telescope on the distant shore.
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
3. “I am tired,” he muttered.