Multiple Choice Questions
Which statement best summarizes the purpose of Ando’s ramen product?
A. It would be a convenient, hot meal that many people could afford.
B. It would be a popular meal because of the variety of flavors.
C. It would be a meal that could be eaten in spaceships in the future.
D. It would be a meal that no one had ever cooked or eaten before.
A. It would be a convenient, hot meal that many people could afford.
Why is the chart included at the end of the passage?
A. to inform the reader about ramen in other countries
B. to explain to the reader why ramen has a museum
C. to persuade the reader to try different flavors of ramen
D. to show the reader the science behind ramen
A. to inform the reader about ramen in other countries
Read the sentence.
Darcy her homework by the time dinner is ready.
Which phrase should fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence?
A. will finished
B. had finished
C. has finished
D. will have finished
D. will have finished
Read the directions on how to get to the park .
First, carefuly cross the street and pass the water tower . Then, walk past the jewelry store and walk one block north . Then, you will pass the area where the Little League baseball team practices. You will see the park next to the Italian restaurant.
Which underlined word is misspelled?
A . carefuly
B . jewelry
C . area
D . restaurant
A . carefuly
Read the sentence from the passage.
“Ten years later, when he lost his job, that memory sparked an idea.”
What does the word sparked mean as used in the passage?
A. delivered
B. inspired
C. repeated
D. unlocked
B. inspired
How does the preparation of ramen noodles most affect the final product?
A. To have the best taste, noodles should be cooked using the tempura method.
B. Proper drying methods give noodles the desired texture and preparation time.
C. Customers are more likely to buy noodles prepared with traditional ingredients.
D. The noodle seasoning packets are customized to suit regional taste preferences.
B. Proper drying methods give noodles the desired texture and preparation time.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. Mr. Hidecki, and the others planned the strategy for the game.
B. Ginny it is very difficult to hear you, over the noise outside.
C. Barry collected the trash, from the table and threw it away.
D. You are probably right about the answer, Beth.
D. You are probably right about the answer, Beth.
Read the sentence .
Before the scouts go on their camping trip, _____________________ .
Choose the words that complete the sentence .
A. all of them preparing and packing their supplies
B. which will be a good learning experience for all
C. they will have to raise money by selling plants
D. where they will learn about plants and animals
C. they will have to raise money by selling plants
Which word is a synonym for the word estimated as used in the passage?
A. inquired
B. altered
C. guessed
D. celebrated
C. guessed
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.
A. “Ando bought some second-hand kitchen gear and set up a workshop in his backyard shed.”
B. “The kansui makes ramen noodles feel springy when you bite into them.”
C. “That meant they didn’t need to be boiled in a big pot with broth—his ramen cooked in two minutes, just by pouring hot water over it.”
D. “They pressed the ramen into a ball shape and made a thick, syrupy broth. This sticks to the noodles even floating around in space.”
B. “The kansui makes ramen noodles feel springy when you bite into them.”
C. “That meant they didn’t need to be boiled in a big pot with broth—his ramen cooked in two minutes, just by pouring hot water over it.”
Which underlined verb phrase is used correctly?
A. Jada has been starting her new job at the mall next week.
B. My little brother will be starting at a new school last month.
C. I have started to research the information for my book report yesterday.
D. Clark will have started decorating for the celebration by the time we get there.
D. Clark will have started decorating for the celebration by the time we get there.
Read the sentence.
After we sat down for dinner, we then passed the dishes of food around the table before
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eating.
Which underlined word functions as a conjunction in the sentence?
A. After
B. for
C. then
D. before
A. After
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Which evidence from the passage best shows how Ando got the idea for a successful way to dry
out the ramen noodles?
A. “He also wanted people to be able to store his noodles without a refrigerator. So the ramen had to be dried.”
B. “Then one day, Ando was in the kitchen when his wife was making tempura, battered vegetables cooked in hot oil. Ando watched the tempura bubble as it hit the oil.”
C. “Frying noodles had another surprise. It filled the noodles with tiny holes. Those holes made the ramen cook fast with not much water.”
D. “Because it cooked so quickly, with just a little hot water, it was nicknamed ‘magic ramen.’ Ando’s noodles were a hit!"
B. “Then one day, Ando was in the kitchen when his wife was making tempura, battered vegetables cooked in hot oil. Ando watched the tempura bubble as it hit the oil.”
How does the author support the point that Ando was determined?
A. by comparing Ando’s method of preparing quick ramen with traditional methods
B. by demonstrating that Ando put a lot of effort into the development of quick ramen
C. by explaining how Ando used oil to dry the quick ramen rather than air-drying the noodles
D. by showing that Ando’s quick ramen has been popular around the world for over sixty years
B. by demonstrating that Ando put a lot of effort into the development of quick ramen
Read the paragraph.
(1) A collection of poems are called an anthology. (2) A book editor, who works for a publishing company, decides which poems will be in the anthology. (3) Some anthologies have a specific theme, such as nature or sports. (4) Others contain a variety of poems about many topics.
Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. are
B. decides
C. have
D. contain
A. are
Which underlined verb or verb phrase is not used correctly?
A. Mark completed his chores before the basketball game.
B. Hannah had pedaled her bike faster as she rides down the hill.
C. I will have made seven hats for my friends by the end of the month.
D. He has improved at playing soccer because he practices every morning.
B. Hannah had pedaled her bike faster as she rides down the hill.
Which phrase best describes the purpose of the text box at the beginning of the passage?
A. to introduce events described in the passage
B. to explain what ramen noodles are
C. to outline events in the passage in order
D. to explain who Momofuku Ando was
A. to introduce events described in the passage
Which evidence from the passage supports the answer in Part One? Choose one answer.
A. “He made a list of goals: his noodles had to be tasty, cheap, and quick to cook.”
B. “He tweaked the recipe and dried them in different ways. None had the right texture. But he kept trying.”
C. “When the fried ramen noodles were boiled, they tasted like they were fresh.”
D. “These could be made in many different flavors. Ando’s first world-wide instant ramen came in one flavor: chicken.”
B. “He tweaked the recipe and dried them in different ways. None had the right texture. But he kept trying.”
Read the sentences .
(1) A June bug is a type of beetle .
(2) It is found throughout the United States .
(3) It eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
Choose the best way to combine the sentences .
A. A June bug is a type of beetle and is found throughout the United States, and this bug eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
B. A June bug, a type of beetle, is found throughout the United States, which is where it eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
C. A June bug is a type of beetle found throughout the United States because it eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
D. A June bug, a type of beetle found throughout the United States, eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
D. A June bug, a type of beetle found throughout the United States, eats many kinds of plants, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes.
Read the paragraph .
(1) A walrus uses its long teeth, or tusks, in many different ways . (2) Scientists believe a walrus uses its tusks to climb out of the water . (3) The animal may also use its tusks to dig holes in the ice and to protect themselves from predators.
Which change corrects the error?
A. Change uses to use in sentence 1 .
B. Change believe to believes in sentence 2 .
C. Change its to their in sentence 2 .
D. Change themselves to itself in sentence 3 .
D. Change themselves to itself in sentence 3 .