Text Structure
Both frogs and toads are amphibians, but they have noticeable differences. Frogs usually have smooth, wet skin and long legs for jumping. Toads often have dry, bumpy skin and shorter legs. Even though they are alike in some ways, they live differently.
What text structure best describes how this paragraph is organized?
A. Cause/Effect
B. Chronological Order
C. Comparison/Contrast
C. Comparison/Contrast
The United States has five branches of the military. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are the five branches. Each branch serves an important role for the country. The country relies on the people who serve in order to protect freedom.
What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
B. Inform
Fish : Water :: Bird : ____
A. Tree
B. Nest
C. Sky
D. Cage
“After P.E., my legs felt like jelly.”
Part A: What type of figurative language is used?
A. Imagery
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
Part B: What does this sentence mean about what the class did at P.E. that day?
A. The students ate dessert
B. The students were very tired from exercise
C. The students were injured
D. The students stood still
B. Simile
B. The students were very tired from exercise.
In 1925, a large flood damaged many homes in the town. After seeing the destruction, Maya’s family decided they could no longer stay. They packed their belongings and moved to higher ground where they felt safer.
Why are the events in 1925 important to the story?
A. Events in 1925 caused Maya’s family to move to a safer place.
B. Events in 1925 helped Maya’s family build a larger house.
C. Events in 1925 made Maya’s family want to travel for fun.
D. Events in 1925 helped Maya’s family meet new neighbors.
A. Events in 1925 caused Maya's family to move to a safer place.
The temperature dropped overnight, and ice formed on the roads. As a result, buses were delayed, and some drivers had trouble stopping safely.
What text structure best describes how this paragraph is organized?
A. Comparison/Contrast
B. Cause/Effect
C. Chronological Order
Birthdays are celebrated around the world. In the United States, people celebrate with cake and candles. Many other places celebrate with singing songs. In Mexico, a birthday is celebrated with a piñata filled with candy. A person uses a broomstick to hit the piñata. Each of these birthday traditions is a fun celebration!
What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
B. Inform
Big : Small :: Fast : ____
A. Loud
B. Slow
C. Quick
D. Long
“The gym echoed with thunder as sneakers pounded the floor.”
Part A: What type of figurative language is used?
A. Metaphor
B. Imagery
C. Simile
Part B: What does this sentence tell the reader about P.E. class?
A. The class was quiet
B. The students were sitting down
C. The students were running loudly
D. The lights went out
B. Imagery
C. The students were running loudly
When the river rose after days of heavy rain, water spilled into the streets. Families worked together to move their belongings to higher places. After the flood, the town built stronger walls along the river.
Why is the flood an important event in the story?
A. It explains why the town built stronger walls.
B. It describes how people celebrated together.
C. It shows where the river begins.
D. It explains why families moved away forever.
A. It explain why the town built stronger walls.
In 1998, the town built a small library on Main Street. By 2005, the library had added a children’s reading room to make space for more books. In 2012, computers were installed so visitors could research and type reports. Most recently, in 2021, the library expanded again by creating a quiet study area for students and adults.
What text structure best describes how this paragraph is organized?
A. Cause/Effect
B. Comparison/Contrast
C. Chronological Order
C. Chronological Order
Hurry! This house will not be available for long. It has four huge bedrooms, a beautiful kitchen, and an awesome playroom. The best part of this house is that there is a pool in the backyard. Did I mention that the backyard is massive, too? Hurry! Buy it before someone else does!
What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
A. Persuade
Book : Read :: Music : ____
A. Hear
B. Write
C. Sing
D. Listen
“Our class was a machine, moving nonstop during P.E.”
Part A: What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Imagery
C. Metaphor
Part B: What does this sentence mean about what the class did at P.E. that day?
A. The students built something
B. The students worked steadily without stopping
C. The students used real machines
D. The students were confused
C. Metaphor
B. The students worked steadily without stopping
During recess, Oliver noticed that his friend was sitting alone on the bench. Oliver invited him to join the soccer game. By the end of recess, the two were laughing and playing together.
Why is Oliver inviting his friend an important event in the story?
A. It explains why recess ended early.
B. It shows how a new friendship began.
C. It explains why soccer is popular.
D. It shows why Oliver stopped playing.
B. It shows how a new friendship began.
What text structure do the following signal words suggest?
both, same, different, but, however
A. Cause/Effect
B. Comparison/Contrast
C. Chronological Order
B. Comparison/Contrast
Sarita was excited to get out of the car. She had been waiting for today for weeks and it was finally here. She skipped as she went up the walkway to the house, and her mom opened the door. Suddenly, everyone shouted, “Surprise!”
What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
The puzzle was solvable if you looked closely at the picture.
Think about the suffix -able. What does solvable mean in this sentence?
A. hard to see
B. can be solved
C. already finished
D. takes a long time
What text structure do the following signal words suggest? Dates, Before, Not long after, Over time, At that time
A. Cause/Effect
B. Comparison/Contrast
C. Chronological Order
C. Chronological Order
The teacher praised Liam for his helpfulness in the classroom.
Think about the suffix -ness. What does helpfulness mean in this sentence?
A. being late to help
B. the act of teaching
C. the quality of being helpful
D. working by yourself