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Brad is sixteen years old and yesterday he had his first driving lesson. “Back out of the driveway carefully,” his dad said. “Be sure you look in the mirror to make sure nobody is behind you.” Brad backed the car up and turned the wheel quickly. He and his father felt the car go bump. Oh no! Brad hit the mailbox. A. Brad's father was angry. B. Brad has good driving skills. C. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well. D. Brad always drives poorly.
What is C. Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.
100
Football and baseball are two of the most popular sports in the country. They have many things in common. For one, they are both team sports, and they both require players to advance to an end or “home” point on the playing field. However, football requires players to carry the ball to the end zone, whereas in baseball, it is the defending team that controls the ball while it is in play.
What is compare and contrast
100
We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in the trash can. A. clean B. pretty C. rotten
What is C rotten?
100
Which sentence contains an idiom? A. My bedroom is such a mess, it is like a monster eating all my toys. B. I may lose my mind if my brother asks me to help him clean his room. C. After my sister helped me clean it, my bedroom was as neat as a pin. D. Cleaning my room every week is as hard as learning to ride a bicycle.
What is B I may lose my mind if my brother asks me to help him clean his room.
100
Which sentence uses a homophone correctly? A The hunting dog picked up the cent easily. B I rolled all of my scents and took them to the bank. C The flowers had fragrant scents. D She cent me to the store for milk, butter, and eggs.
What is C, The flowers had fragrant scents?
200
It was Mother's Day so Amy and Rob woke up early and snuck into the kitchen. Amy cracked some eggs into a bowl and stirred them up. Rob put some bread in the toaster. “Do you think Mom will be surprised?” Rob asked. “I'm sure of it,” answered Amy. Amy poured the eggs into a pan and began to cook them. Rob and Amy quietly cooked so they did not wake their mother. A. Amy and Rob made too much noise. B. Amy made scrambled eggs. C. Rob made toast. D. Amy and Rob made breakfast for their mom
What is D. Amy and Rob made breakfast for their mom
200
One day while walking home from school, he found a magic blanket. When he covered himself with it, he turned invisible. At first he used his power to play all kinds of tricks on people. He’d turn invisible and hide things, or move a cup when someone was pouring juice to make a mess. He had a lot of fun. But then one day, he found that he couldn’t take the blanket off. He was just stuck invisible. He quit playing tricks on people, hoping that he’d be able to take the blanket off and rejoin society, but it didn’t work. He is still invisible somewhere right now, and he is very lonely.
What is Chronological or Sequencing?
200
While Jan was careful not to be seen peeking, Phil was not cautious and was seen! A. careful B. not careful C. rude
What is B not careful?
200
Which of the following is an example of personification? A The moon hid herself behind the clouds. B Clouds covered the moon like a veil. C I was so happy I was walking on the moon. D The moonlight made everything appear silver.
What is A, The moon hid herself behind the clouds.
200
Which sentence uses a homophone correctly? A Is this you're backpack? B The movie begins at too. C I have two hours of homework. D Your fun to play games with.
What is C, I have two hours of homework?
300
Ivy and her friend, Fern, went bowling last Thursday. Ivy had never bowled before, but she was excited to try. On the first frame, Ivy's ball landed in the gutter. She knocked down one or two pins on most of her turns. Ivy did not get any strikes or spares. Fern said to Ivy, “The score doesn't matter as long as we are having fun.” A. Ivy is an excellent bowler. B. Ivy and Fern will go bowling again. C. Ivy is a better bowler than Fern. D. Ivy is not a good bowler.
What is D. Ivy is not a good bowler.
300
Many students have been getting low scores on tests and this is upsetting to parents, teachers, and students. Low test scores show that teachers aren’t teaching effectively or that students aren’t learning. Either way it’s an issue with which we are concerned. I propose the following: any teacher who is giving a test should open up their classroom for study groups the night and morning before the test. Maybe by giving students extra opportunities to study, we can improve students’ test scores.
What is Problem and Solution?
300
Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet. A. shy B. forgetful C. outgoing
What is C outgoing?
300
Which sentence below contains a simile? A In Spain, rain falls mainly on the plains. B The wedding was like a fairy tale. C After cleaning the yard, we sat down to some ice cold lemonade. D My dad said it was time for me to hit the hay.
What is B, The wedding was like a fairy tale.
300
Which sentence uses a homophone correctly? A I want to learn how to so. B What would you like four dinner? C Most pairs are green and juicy. D You're one of my best friends.
What is D, You're one of my best friends?
400
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Joey!” Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day. A. Todd had a great birthday. B. Joey had a great birthday. C. Todd got lots of gifts. D. Joey got lots of gifts.
What is B. Joey had a great birthday.
400
The sun made the lake water shimmer. A. dirty B. dark C. sparkle or shine
What is C sparkle or shine?
400
Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor? A The elephants smiled when the woman brought them peanuts. B He was as happy as a young child at the petting zoo. C The man was a mountain and he could not be moved. D Mt. Rushmore contains four carved faces of American presidents.
What is C, The man was a mountain and he could not be moved.
400
Which sentence is written correctly? A My mother asked me, "if I saw that dolphin that jumped out of the water." B "No", I told her. "I was watching the way the sun reflects on the water." C "Well," she said, "pay attention! You will probably see another one." D "Oh wow"! "I wish I could jump and play in the water like that." I said.
What is B?
500
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules. A. Peter cannot go in the living room. B. Peter's parents don't like the carpet. C. Peter likes to make a mess. D. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
What is D. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
500
Being involved in after school sports and clubs is not a right. It is a privilege. Therefore, students have to meet eligibility requirements. If students have any “D”s or “F”s, they are not allowed to play. Also, if students have behavior issues in class, they cannot be on the team or in the club. Lastly, students need to keep good attendance. If students miss school, they most certainly cannot come to practice. Being on a team is a lot of responsibility. If students are not proving to be responsible, they will not be permitted to be in clubs or teams.
What is cause and effect?
500
Hurricane Katrina annihilated parts of New Orleans to the point that nothing was left standing. A. destroyed B. saved C. kind
What is A destroyed?
500
My father gave me a very stern look when I argued with him. Which of the following words is an antonym for "stern" as it is used in the sentence? A angry B friendly C serious D funny
What is D, funny?
500
Which sentence is written correctly? A "Mom, check out the starfish stuck on the side of the boat" I called. B She replied. "I will be there in a minute, honey!" C "The wind is so strong," I said, "that I can hardly move!" D Mom said that "I had to hold her hand since it was so windy."
What is C?
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