What's The Big Deal?
What is the main idea of a story?
A) The problem the characters face
B) The most important point the author is making
C) A funny part of the story
D) The place where the story happens
✅ B) The most important point the author is making
What is the meaning of "author’s purpose"?
A) Why the story has pictures
B) Why the author wrote the text
C) Why the characters talk to each other
D) Why the book is long
✅ Answer: B) Why the author wrote the text
What is a synonym for "happy"?
A) Sad
B) Angry
C) Joyful
D) Tired
✅ Answer: C) Joyful
Which is a complete sentence?
A) Ran to the store.
B) The big blue car.
C) She laughed loudly.
D) Because it was cold.
✅ Answer: C) She laughed loudly.
What is a heading in a text?
A) A picture that shows information
B) A title that tells what a section is about
C) A small drawing
D) A word you don't know
✅ Answer: B) A title that tells what a section is about
After reading a story about a boy who helps rescue a dog, what would be the best summary?
A) A boy gets a dog.
B) A boy helps rescue a lost dog and they become friends.
C) A dog runs away.
D) A boy plays outside.
✅ Answer: B) A boy helps rescue a lost dog and they become friends.
Which word best describes the mood of a story where kids discover treasure?
A) Sad
B) Angry
C) Exciting
D) Boring
✅ Answer: C) Exciting
Which word would best replace "said" to make a sentence more exciting?
A) Yelled
B) Walked
C) Looked
D) Ate
✅ Answer: A) Yelled
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
A) Where are you going.
B) I love ice cream!
C) My dog is cute?
D) Do you like pizza.
✅ Answer: B) I love ice cream!
What is the purpose of a caption under a picture?
A) To tell jokes
B) To explain what is happening in the picture
C) To show the author’s name
D) To make the page look busy
✅ Answer: B) To explain what is happening in the picture
How does the setting affect the problem in a story where kids are stuck in a snowstorm?
A) It makes the problem easier.
B) It creates the problem by making it hard to travel.
C) It is not related to the problem.
D) It helps the kids solve the problem faster.
✅ Answer: B) It creates the problem by making it hard to travel.
If an author uses lots of questions in a passage, what effect does that have?
A) It makes the text confusing.
B) It makes readers curious and think.
C) It makes the text longer.
D) It makes the text funny.
✅ Answer: B) It makes readers curious and think.
Read the sentence:
"The little boy sprinted across the playground to catch the ball."
What does the word "sprinted" MOST LIKELY mean?
A) Walked slowly
B) Ran very fast
C) Jumped in place
D) Skipped around
✅ Answer: B) Ran very fast
Which sentence would best start an informational text about dolphins?
A) Dolphins are amazing animals that live in the ocean.
B) One time, I saw a big fish.
C) The beach is a fun place to visit.
D) Whales are larger than dolphins.
✅ Answer: A) Dolphins are amazing animals that live in the ocean.
How does a timeline help readers understand history better?
A) It shows events in the order they happened.
B) It tells a funny story.
C) It shows only pictures.
D) It makes the text longer.
✅ Answer: A) It shows events in the order they happened.
After reading a fable and a fairy tale, how could you explain how the main characters solved their problems differently?
A) By telling which story was shorter
B) By comparing the lessons they learned
C) By counting the number of characters
D) By finding words you don't know
✅ Answer: B) By comparing the lessons they learned
"The Surprise Picnic"
Sam and his friends planned a surprise picnic for their teacher. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. They wrote a big "Thank You!" sign. When their teacher walked into the park, she smiled brightly and thanked them for the wonderful surprise.
What is the mood of the story?
A) Angry
B) Excited and thankful
C) Scared and nervous
D) Bored and tired
✅ Answer: B) Excited and thankful
"The Giant Pumpkin"
Mrs. Lee grew a pumpkin so gigantic that she needed help moving it! The pumpkin weighed over 200 pounds. People from all over town came to take pictures with it. Mrs. Lee’s pumpkin won the blue ribbon at the county fair.
What does "gigantic" mean in this story?
A) Very fast
B) Very sweet
C) Very heavy and big
D) Very small
✅ Answer: C) Very heavy and big
"All About Dolphins"
Dolphins are smart and playful animals that live in oceans and rivers. They use sounds like clicks and whistles to talk to each other. Dolphins often travel together in groups called pods. Some dolphins even help fishermen catch fish!
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
A) To tell a funny story
B) To inform readers about dolphins
C) To describe a fishing contest
D) To persuade people to go to the beach
✅ Answer: B) To inform readers about dolphins
"Why Bees Matter"
Bees help plants grow by carrying pollen from flower to flower. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables could not grow. In a diagram, you might see how pollen sticks to a bee's body. The diagram would show how important bees are to nature!
What kind of text feature is mentioned in the passage?
A) Timeline
B) Diagram
C) Caption
D) Heading
✅ Answer: B) Diagram
"Lila’s Lemonade Stand"
On a hot summer day, Lila set up a lemonade stand in front of her house. She squeezed lemons, stirred in sugar, and added ice to keep the drinks cold. Many neighbors stopped by to buy lemonade. By the end of the day, Lila had earned enough money to buy a new soccer ball.
What is the main idea of the story?
A) Lila had trouble making lemonade.
B) Lila earned money by selling lemonade.
C) Lila went swimming on a hot day.
D) Lila gave away lemonade for free.
✅ Answer: B) Lila earned money by selling lemonade.
"The Surprise Picnic"
Sam and his friends planned a surprise picnic for their teacher. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. They wrote a big "Thank You!" sign. When their teacher walked into the park, she smiled brightly and thanked them for the wonderful surprise.
What text structure does this story mostly use?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Problem and Solution
C) Sequence of Events
D) Compare and Contrast
✅ Answer: C) Sequence of Events
"The Giant Pumpkin"
Mrs. Lee grew a pumpkin so gigantic that she needed help moving it! The pumpkin weighed over 200 pounds. People from all over town came to take pictures with it. Mrs. Lee’s pumpkin won the blue ribbon at the county fair.
Which word is a synonym for "gigantic"?
A) Tiny
B) Huge
C) Narrow
D) Sad
✅ Answer: B) Huge
"All About Dolphins"
Dolphins are smart and playful animals that live in oceans and rivers. They use sounds like clicks and whistles to talk to each other. Dolphins often travel together in groups called pods. Some dolphins even help fishermen catch fish!
Which sentence would be a good conclusion for this passage?
A) Dolphins are amazing creatures that deserve our protection.
B) Some dolphins are very scary.
C) Dolphins can be mean to humans.
D) Fishing is a popular sport.
✅ Answer: A) Dolphins are amazing creatures that deserve our protection.
"Why Bees Matter"
Bees help plants grow by carrying pollen from flower to flower. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables could not grow. In a diagram, you might see how pollen sticks to a bee's body. The diagram would show how important bees are to nature!
What text structure is mainly used in this passage?
A) Compare and Contrast
B) Problem and Solution
C) Cause and Effect
D) Sequence
✅ Answer: C) Cause and Effect