Pump It Up
There were 2,015 runners signed up for the marathon. 1,726 runners finished the race.
How many runners did not finish?
289 runners
When Sam walked into the room, he noticed a peculiar smell, like something burning mixed with bubble gum.
What does “peculiar” mean in this passage?
A. Strange or unusual
B. Pleasant
C. Familiar
D. Very bad
A. Strange or unusual
The school library had 1,245 books. After getting a donation of 378 more books, 164 books were checked out by students.
How many books are now in the library?
1,459 books
The hikers moved cautiously along the narrow cliffside trail, making sure not to slip on the loose rocks.
What does “cautiously” mean?
A. Quickly
B. Carelessly
C. Quietly
D. Carefully
D. Carefully
A class raised $385 for a book fair. They spent $129 on books and $76 on posters.
How much money do they have left?
$180 left
There was a sudden commotion in the hallway when the fire alarm went off, and students rushed out of the classrooms.
What does “commotion” mean in this passage?
A. Celebration
B. A loud noise or disturbance
C. A quiet conversation
D. A group of people
B. A loud noise or disturbance
A toy costs $17. How much will 25 toys cost altogether?
$425
What does the word “misinterpret” mean?
A. Understand correctly
B. Understand before
C. Understand twice
D. Understand wrongly
D. Understand wrongly
There are 1,430 people at a concert. After the intermission, 487 people left.
How many people stayed?
943 people
What does the suffix “-ment” mean in the word _“achievement”?
A. A type of person
B. A place
C. The act of doing
D. A time of year
C. The act of doing