Vocabulary
It was essential that the crew finish repairs before the storm arrived.
Now read the dictionary entry.
essential (ə-ˈsen-shəl) adjective
(1.)completely necessary, (2.)basic or fundamental (3.) relating to the nature of something
Which definition of essential best fits the sentence above?
(1.)completely necessary
The book under the desk belongs to Maria.
Which words form the prepositional phrase?
A. The book
B. under the desk
C. belongs to
D. to Maria
B. under the desk
The bright sun warmed the playground.
Which word is the adjective?
A. sun
B. warmed
C. bright
D. playground
C. bright
Read the sentence from Maya’s paper.
She saw a owl sitting on the fence.
What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A) an B)any C)some D)No change is needed.
A) an
Bees play an important role in the environment. They help plants grow by spreading pollen from one flower to another. Many fruits and vegetables depend on bees for pollination, which is why scientists are working to protect bee populations.
What is the author's voice/tone?
A) funny b)informative c)grim d) loving
b)informative
The teacher gave firm instructions to make sure the students followed the safety rules.
Now read the dictionary entry.
firm (fərm) adjective
(1.) strong or solid, (2.)not easily changed,
The teacher gave firm instructions to make sure the students followed the safety rules.
Now read the dictionary entry.
firm (fərm) adjective
(1.)strong or solid, (2.)not easily changed
(3.) strict or serious in manner
(3.) strict or serious in manner
The students waited after the assembly to line up.
Which phrase is the prepositional phrase?
A. The students
B. waited after
C. after the assembly
D. to line up
C. after the assembly
The tall tree provided shade for the class.
Which word is the adjective?
A. provided
B. shade
C. tall
D. class
C. tall
Read the sentence from Jordan’s paper.
We heard a elephant trumpet at the zoo.
What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A) an B) any C) some D)No change is needed.
A) an
Each year, thousands of bees die because of pollution and habitat loss. Without bees, many plants cannot grow, and food supplies could decrease. Scientists warn that if bee populations continue to disappear, the environment will face serious consequences.
What is the author's voice/tone?
A) confused B) funny C)grim D) compassionate
C)grim
Read the sentence.
The invention of the light bulb changed how people worked at night.
Think about the suffix -ion. What is the meaning of invention as used in the sentence?
A. a set of rules
B. a time period
C. a group of people
D. a new object or idea
D. a new object or idea
The dog ran across the yard when it heard a noise.
Which is the prepositional phrase?
A. The dog
B. ran across
C. across the yard
D. heard a noise
C. across the yard
We solved a difficult problem in math class.
Which word is the adjective?
A. solved
B. problem
C. difficult
D. class
C. difficult
Read the sentence from Ava’s paper.
He ate an banana after school.
What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A.) any B.) a C.) some D)No change is needed.
B.) a
Some students prefer to read in the morning, while others like to read at night. Morning readers often feel more focused, but night readers enjoy the quiet. Both times can be good for reading, depending on the student
What text structure is used in this passage
(A)compare and contrast
(B)cause and effect
(C)problem and solution
(D)sequence/Chronologocial
(A) Compare and Contrast
Read the sentence.
Engineers worked to reduce the amount of waste produced by the factory.
Think about the suffix/root -duct. What is the meaning of reduce as used in the sentence
A) lead safely B) make less C)bring in D)build up
B) make less
We found the keys inside the drawer this morning.
Which phrase is the prepositional phrase?
A. found the keys
B. inside the drawer
C. the keys
D. this morning
B. inside the drawer
The hungry puppy waited by its bowl.
Which word is the adjective?
A. waited
B. hungry
C. puppy
D. bowl
B. hungry
(1)Last weekend, my family visited the science museum. (2)We explored an exhibit about space and planets. (3)Astronauts must train for many years because space travel is challenging and dangerous.
(4)The moon is Earth’s closest neighbor; therefore, my favorite planet is Mars. (5)Mars and Earth share some similar features. (6)Both planets have seasons and weather patterns. (7)Many planets in our solar system are gas giants, but Mars is a rocky planet that scientists continue to study.
What change needs to be made in sentence 4? (A)Change therefore to thus.
(B)Change therefore to instead.
(C) Change therefore to however.
(D) Change therefore to accordingly.
(C) Change therefore to however.
Many playgrounds were unsafe because the equipment was old and broken. As a result, the school raised money to buy new swings and slides. Now students can play safely during recess.
Question
What text structure is used in this passage?
A.)compare and contrast
B.) cause and effect
C.) problem and solution
D.) Chronological Order
B.) cause and effect
The coach will conduct practice after school today.
Now read the dictionary entry.
conduct (kən-ˈdəkt) verb
(1.) to lead or guide (2.) to behave in a certain way
(3.) to carry out or manage
Which definition of conduct best fits the sentence above?
(1.) to lead or guide
The class met near the library for the field trip.
Which words make up the prepositional phrase?
A. The class
B. met near
C. near the library
D. for the field trip
C. near the library
The noisy classroom became quiet after the bell rang.
Which word is the adjective?
A. noisy
B. became
C. classroom
D. bell
A. noisy
(1)Last weekend, my family visited the science museum.(2)We explored an exhibit about space and planets.(3)Astronauts must train for many years because space travel is challenging and dangerous.
(4)The moon is Earth’s closest neighbor; therefore, my favorite planet is Mars.(5)Mars and Earth share some similar features.(6)Both planets have seasons and weather patterns.(7)Many planets in our solar system are gas giants, but Mars is a rocky planet that scientists continue to study.
What change needs to be made in sentence 7?
A) Change but to and.
B)Remove the comma after system.
C)Change rocky to rock.
D)No change is needed.
D)No change is needed.
Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. As a young student, she worked hard and showed a strong interest in science. Later, she moved to France to continue her education. Over time, Curie became a scientist and discovered two new elements. Eventually, her work earned her two Nobel Prizes.
Question
How is this passage organized?
A.)compare and contrast
B.) cause and effect
C.) problem and solution
D.) chronological Order
D.) chronological Order