Vocabulary
"Maria was nervous as she stepped onto the stage. The bright lights made it hard to see the audience, but she took a deep breath and began to speak. By the end of her speech, the room erupted in applause."
What does the word "erupted" most likely mean as used in the passage?
A) Suddenly started
B) Quieted down
C) Ended slowly
D) Moved away
A) Suddenly started
Choose the sentence that is written correctly:
B) My sister and me is going to the store.
C) He runs faster than anyone on the team.
D) We was happy to see the fireworks.
C) He runs faster than anyone on the team.
Read the passage: "Maria was nervous as she stepped onto the stage. The bright lights made it hard to see the audience, but she took a deep breath and began to speak. By the end of her speech, the room erupted in applause."
Question:
What is the main theme of the passage?
A) Being prepared is important.
B) Overcoming fear leads to success.
C) Performing is easy for everyone.
D) Lights are important for performances.
B) Overcoming fear leads to success.
Which sentence best combines these two ideas?
The sun was shining. We decided to go hiking.
A) Because the sun was shining, we decided to go hiking.
B) We decided to go hiking the sun was shining.
C) We was hiking because the sun shining.
D) Sun shining, we hiking.
A) Because the sun was shining, we decided to go hiking.
Read "The Forgotten Lunch"
What is the theme of the story?
A. You should always remember your lunch.
B. One kind action can lead to another.
C. School cafeterias should offer more food.
D. You should never forget your science project.
B. One kind action can lead to another.
1. What does the word “reluctant” most likely mean in the sentence below?
"Jay was reluctant to leave the party because he was having so much fun."
A. Excited
B. Unwilling
C. Ready
D. Confused
B. Unwilling
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.
A. I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
B. I like pizza ice cream and, cake.
C. I like, pizza ice cream and cake.
D. I like pizza ice cream, and, cake.
A. I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
"Maria was nervous as she stepped onto the stage. The bright lights made it hard to see the audience, but she took a deep breath and began to speak. By the end of her speech, the room erupted in applause."
2. Which detail best supports the idea that Maria was successful?
A) She stepped onto the stage nervously.
B) The lights made it hard to see.
C) She took a deep breath.
D) The audience applauded at the end.
D) The audience applauded at the end.
5. What is the best way to fix this run-on sentence?
"She finished her book she started a new one."
A. She finished her book, started a new one.
B. She finished her book and started. A new one.
C. She finished her book. She started a new one.
D. She finished her book because she started a new one.
C. She finished her book. She started a new one.
Punctuated correctly into two independent sentences.
What causes Emma to realize how someone else feels?
A. Nia tells her a story about sharing.
B. She sees a student who has extra food.
C. She remembers that she forgot her project.
D. She goes through a similar situation herself.
D. She goes through a similar situation herself.
2. What is the meaning of the word “precise” in this sentence?
"When measuring the ingredients, be precise so the cake turns out right."
A. Careful and exact
B. Fast and easy
C. Large and messy
D. Sweet and tasty
A. Careful and exact
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
“We ___ going to the science museum tomorrow.”
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. be
C. are
Read the passage: "The Lemonade Stand"
What is the theme of the story?
A. You should always ask for help.
B. Giving up is the best option.
C. Hard work and persistence pay off.
D. Starting a business is easy.
C. Hard work and persistence pay off.
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. While the dog barked loudly in the backyard.
B. The cat sat on the windowsill and watched the birds.
C. Jumping up and down with excitement.
D. Because he forgot his lunch.
B. The cat sat on the windowsill and watched the birds.
Read "The Forgotten Lunch":
What is the point of view of the passage?
A. First-person
B. Second-person
C. Third-person limited
D. Third-person omniscient
C. Third-person limited
Third-person limited means the narrator is not a character in the story, and they tell the story using words like "he," "she," or "they." But — they can only tell what one character is thinking or feeling. The narrator doesn’t know what the other characters are thinking — only what they do or say.
5. Which word best completes the sentence below?
"The students were ___ when they found out school was canceled."
A. disappointed
B. silent
C. thrilled
D. serious
C. thrilled
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
"me and my friend went to the library."
A. Me and my friend went to the library.
B. My friend and me went to the library.
C. My friend and I went to the library.
D. I and my friend went to the library.
C. My friend and I went to the library.
Read the passage: "The Lemonade Stand"
How do Maya’s feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story?
A. She feels excited, then disappointed, then hopeful again.
B. She feels proud, then annoyed, then angry.
C. She feels excited, then worried, then sad.
D. She feels proud, then embarrassed, then confused.
A. She feels excited, then disappointed, then hopeful again.
What kind of sentence is this?
"Liam wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain."
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Fragment
B. Compound
Compound — two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction "but"
Read "The Forgotten Lunch":
Which sentence from the story best shows the lesson Emma learns?
A. “I can’t believe I forgot my lunch!”
B. “Thanks, Nia. You’re a lifesaver.”
C. “Everyone forgets sometimes.”
D. “Want to sit with us tomorrow?”
C. “Everyone forgets sometimes.”
6. What does the phrase “on thin ice” mean in the sentence below?
"After breaking the rules twice, Mark knew he was on thin ice with the teacher."
A. Cold and tired
B. Walking outside
C. In trouble and close to being punished
D. Trying to play a game
C. In trouble and close to being punished
What part of speech is the underlined word?
“She quickly ran across the field.” (“quickly”)
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adjective
D. Adverb
D. Adverb
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
Read the passage: "The Lemonade Stand"
Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Maya was determined?
A. “Jonah bounced beside her, more excited about drinking the lemonade…”
B. “The sun rose higher, and sweat dripped down their faces.”
C. “Maya looked at the jar and smiled. ‘Yes—and we’re not giving up yet."
D. “Only two neighbors had stopped by.”
C. “Maya looked at the jar and smiled. ‘Yes—and we’re not giving up yet."
4. Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. Before the movie started.
B. We bought popcorn at the theater.
C. The lights dimmed, and the previews began.
D. Everyone settled into their seats.
A. Before the movie started.
It lacks a complete thought.
Read the Passage: "The Mystery of the Missing Medal"
Which sentence best shows that Lucas chooses to forgive his sister?
A. “Has anyone seen my medal?”
B. “It’s okay,” he said after a deep breath.
C. Lucas opened his drawer, he froze.
D. Ava handed him the medal, then ran to her room.
B. “It’s okay,” he said after a deep breath.