Word meaning
The word contribute means
A. to take away
B. to give or add something
C. to confuse others
D. to stop something from happening
B. to give or add something
Hachiko waits at the train station every day because he believes his owner will return.
A. Hachiko likes strangers at the train station.
B. Hachiko waits daily because he hopes his owner will come back.
C. Hachiko only goes to the station when he feels lonely.
D. Hachiko runs around the station daily.
B. Hachiko waits daily because he hopes his owner will come back
Which sentence shows third-person objective point of view?
A. “Jordan felt embarrassed when he dropped his books.”
B. “Jordan dropped his books and several students laughed.”
C. “I dropped my books in front of everyone.”
D. “You drop your books and everyone stares.”
Answer: B – Jordan dropped his books and several students laughed.
(Only actions—no thoughts or feelings.
A paragraph explains that tornadoes form when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air, creating rotating winds that can touch the ground and cause destruction.
What is the main idea?
Answer: Tornadoes form when different types of air meet and can cause major damage.
In a story, Maya hides her sketchbook because she’s afraid her classmates will make fun of her drawings.
What motivates Maya’s actions?
Answer: B – Fear
The phrase "a wave nerves hit her" means
A. she was knocked over by water
B. she suddenly felt very nervous
C. she went swimming
D. she fell asleep
B. she suddenly felt nervous
The students worked together on the science project by sharing ideas and dividing tasks equally.
What is the main idea?
A. The students were confused about their project.
B. Only one student completed the entire project.
C. The students collaborated to finish the project.
D. The project was too difficult for the class.
C. The students collaborated to finish the project
What point of view is this sentence written in?
“I couldn't believe my luck when I found the missing key.”
Answer: First person (because the narrator uses I and is speaking about their own experience)
What is the purpose of bold print in informational text?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To show sound effects
C. To make the word look nice
D. To show an important word
Answer: D – To show an important word
A story describes snow-covered mountains, icy winds, and a tiny cabin far from town.
How does this setting most likely affect the story?
A. It creates a cheerful mood
B. It causes the character to feel relaxed
C. It creates danger or challenges for the characters
D. It makes traveling easy
Answer: C – It creates danger or challenges
Water is vital to survival.
What is the meaning of the word vital in this sentence?
Extremely important
Heavy rain caused flooding in the neighborhood, forcing families to leave their home for safety.
What is the main idea?
A. Families left their homes because of dangerous flooding.
B. Families enjoyed watching the rain fall.
C. The neighborhood always floods every year.
D. The rainstorm lasted only a few minutes.
A. Families left their homes because of dangerous flooding
What is the author’s purpose of this text?
“Recycling just one plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a lightbulb for three hours. Everyone should recycle to help protect the planet.”
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
Answer: C – Persuade
A passage says, “The beaver’s sharp teeth never stop growing, so it must constantly chew wood to keep them short.”
What can the reader infer?
A. Beavers chew wood only for fun
B. Beavers’ teeth would grow too long if they didn’t chew
C. Beavers chew wood to mark territory
D. Beavers don’t use their teeth
Answer: B – Beavers’ teeth would grow too long if they didn’t chew
A girl argues with her best friend after the friend tells a secret she promised to keep.
What type of conflict is this?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Society
Answer: C – Character vs. Character
The classroom was a zoo.
What does this metaphor mean?
The classroom was chaotic and loud, not an actual zoo
Jordan failed his math test, but instead of giving up, he asked his teacher for help. He practiced every night until he raised his grade.
What is the theme of this paragraph?
A. You should always be the best in every subject
B. Hard work and determination lead to improvement
B. Hard work and determination leads to improvement
“Honeybees communicate by performing a ‘waggle dance’ that tells other bees where to find food.”
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Inspire
Answer: A – Inform
A student says, “Polar bears are strong swimmers.”
Which detail from a passage would best support this?
A. “Polar bears live in the Arctic.”
B. “Polar bears can swim for several miles without stopping.”
C. “Polar bears eat seals.”
D. “Polar bears have thick fur.”
Answer: B – They can swim for several miles without stopping.
In a story, the character discovers a hidden map during the rising action.
What usually happens after the rising action?
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Theme
D. Foreshadowing
Answer: B – Climax
The storm caused significant damage to the city.
What is the meaning of the word significant in this sentence?
Important/large enough to matter
Trey blamed his brother for losing the remote, even though he was the one who misplaced it. When his mom found out the truth, Trey apologized and promised to be honest next time.
What is the theme?
A. It's okay to blame others
B. Telling the truth is imporant
B. Telling the truth is important
What is the author’s purpose?
“Always wear your seatbelt, even on short trips. It keeps you safe and prevents injuries.”
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
Answer: C – Persuade (trying to convince the reader)
A paragraph explains how firefighters train, prepare equipment, and work in dangerous conditions to protect communities.
Which sentence is the best summary?
A. Firefighters work very hard.
B. Firefighters have dangerous jobs and train to protect people.
C. Firefighters wear special suits.
D. Firefighters ride in fire trucks.
Answer: B – Firefighters have dangerous jobs and train to protect people
A story says Mateo “stared at the empty stage and twisted the edge of his shirt in his hands.”
What can the reader infer?
A. He is bored
B. He is nervous
C. He is angry
D. He is excited
Answer: B – He is nervous