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A person who plays a game is a _________.
A. playor
B. player
C. playest
B. player
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What is the theme of the story about the little boy who kept crying for help?
What lesson did he learn?
He learns that if you lie over and over, people will stop trusting you.
The wind howled outside as dark clouds gathered. Sam pulled his blanket tighter and stared nervously at the window.
What mood does the author create?
A. Joyful
B. Scary
C. Silly
D. Calm
B. Scary
Sara charged toward the finish line, hoping to win the race.
What is the meaning of charged as it is used above?
A. to ask someone to pay money
B. to run forward quickly
C. to put electricity into something
D. to accuse someone of a crime
B. to run forward quickly
How can you identify the major/main character in a story?
Possible Answers:
The major character is:
-who the story is mostly about
-is involved in/facing the main problem/conflict
The first question was __________ than the second question. (easy)
A. easyer
B. easier
C. easiest
B. Easier
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What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "The Math Test?"
Cody had not studied for the big math test. When he got his test, he quickly realized that he had no idea how to solve the problems. Luckily, Cody sat right behind Emily. Emily was the best math student in the class and he could see her paper. Cody copied all of Emily's answers.
The next day when Mrs. Jenkins passed back the graded tests, she told that class that only two students had gotten A's. Since these two students had done so well, she would have them explain some of the more challenging problems to the class.
Emily was first. Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Emily solved it easily and explained each step to the class. Then it was Cody's turn. Again, Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Of course, Cody did not knowhow to solve the problem. A long moment passed as Cody stood in front of the board trying to figure out what to do. Some of his classmates started to whisper and snicker.
“Can you solve this problem?" Mrs. Jenkins finally asked.
Humiliated, Cody just shook his head. Now everyone knew he had cheated and he was in big trouble.
Possible Answers:
1. Cheating will only get you so far.
2. Cheating does not pay off in the end.
Tom sat alone on the swings, kicking the dirt softly. He watched other kids play together and wished someone would ask him to join.
What mood does the author create?
A. Sad
B. Excited
C. Confused
D. Proud
The students pressed their faces against the window to see the snow falling.
What is the meaning of pressed as it is used above?
A. to push firmly against something
B. to make clothing smooth
C. newspapers and reporters
D. a machine that squeezes juice
A. to push firmly against something
The recess yard buzzed with noise as students ran across the playground. Ben sat quietly on the bench, watching everyone play. Just then, a soccer ball rolled to his feet. Two classmates rushed over and asked if he wanted to join their game. Ben hesitated, but the friendly smiles made him feel braver. He stood up and followed them onto the field.
What is the main reason the setting of the playground is important to the plot of the story?
A. Ben watches the weather change from sunny to cloudy.
B. Ben sees the school garden and wants to help water it.
C. Ben is invited to play soccer and begins to make friends.
D. Ben looks for a quiet place to read his book.
C. Ben is invited to play soccer and begins to make friends.
Ms. Gill is the _________ teacher that I have ever known. :-) (kind, meaning nice)
A. kindest
B. kinder
C. kindyer
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "Danny's New Bike."
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank that he kept on his nightstand by his bed. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money. He always put his earnings into his bank.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Since he did not have a bike, Benny spent most of his summer at home alone.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
B. Danny is smarter than Benny.
C. You should not spend all your money on candy.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
The puppy bounced around the yard, chasing butterflies and tumbling in the grass. Emma giggled as she ran after it.
What mood does the author create?
A. Frightening
B. Playful
C. Serious
D. Gloomy
B. Playful
Jamal spotted his friends in the crowded cafeteria.
What is the meaning of spotted as it is used above?
A. covered with dots
B. saw or noticed
C. to stain something
D. a type of animal pattern
B. saw or noticed
Inside the library, soft whispers filled the air as students searched for books. Maya wandered through the shelves, unsure of what to choose. As she turned a corner, she bumped into her classmate Leo, who was holding a stack of mystery books. He recommended one of his favorites, and Maya decided to give it a try. Later that night, she couldn’t stop reading.
What is the main reason the setting of the library is important to the plot of the story?
A. Maya helps the librarian organize the book return cart.
B. Maya meets Leo, who introduces her to a book she loves.
C. Maya checks out a book about animals for a science project.
D. Maya needs a quiet place to finish her homework.
B. Maya meets Leo, who introduces her to a book she loves.
The classroom was silent as the students watched the clock. The test papers sat face down on their desks, and everyone took a slow, deep breath.
What feeling does the author create?
A. Relaxed
B. Nervous
C. Excited
D. Thankful
B. Nervous
We marched down the hallway to the music room.
What is the meaning of marched as it is used above?
A. the month after February
B. to walk in a steady, rhythmic way
C. to protest loudly
D. to move forward in a line of soldiers
B. to walk in a steady, rhythmic way