Authors Purpose
The article explains how volcanoes erupt. It describes magma, lava, and the different types of volcanoes found around the world.
What is the author’s purpose?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
Correct Answer: C) Inform
Murphie wanted to build a birdhouse. First, she gathered wood and nails. After that, she measured and cut each piece carefully. Finally, she nailed the pieces together and painted it blue.
What is the text structure?
Correct Answer: Sequence
Author is to book as artist is to ______.
A) Paint
B) Museum
C) Painting
D) Draw
Correct Answer: C) Painting
Bentley hit switch, and the lights suddenly went out, and the room became darkness. What does darkness mean?
A) The state of being dark
B) A dark-colored object
C) To make something dark
D) A small amount of light
Correct Answer: A) The state of being dark
This math problem is ______ than the one we did yesterday.
A) easy
B) easier
C) easiest
D) more easiest
Correct Answer: B) easier
“Join the Green Team today! If we all recycle and pick up litter, we can make our school cleaner and safer for everyone.”
What is the author’s purpose?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
Correct Answer: B) Persuade
Harleigh’s new puppy has soft brown fur, floppy ears, and bright green eyes. It loves to chase tennis balls and nap in sunny spots by the window. The puppy is small now but will grow quickly over the next year.
What is the text structure?
A) Description
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Problem and Solution
D) Cause and Effect
Correct Answer: A) Description
Clock is to time as thermometer is to ______.
A) Weather
B) Temperature
C) Fever
D) Degrees
Correct Answer: B) Temperature
The glass vase was very breakable, so Hani carried it carefully.
What does breakable mean?
A) Already broken
B) Able to be broken
C) Hard to see through
D) Made of strong metal
Correct Answer: B) Able to be broken
Out of all the runners in the race, Bentley runned the fastest.
What change should be make?
A) change runned to ran.
B) change runned to run.
C) change runned to running.
D) no change is needed.
A) change runned to ran.
The story tells about a mischievous dog who sneaks into a bakery and accidentally becomes the town’s hero. The characters face silly problems and learn lessons along the way.
What is the author’s purpose?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
A) Entertain
Tyson forgot to set his alarm clock before going to bed. The next morning, he woke up late and missed the bus. Because he had no ride, he arrived at school after the first bell rang.
What is the text structure?
Correct Answer: Cause and Effect
Chapter is to book as scene is to ______.
A) Actor
B) Movie
C) Stage
D) Director
Correct Answer: B) Movie
Khiah felt unprepared for the quiz because she forgot to study.
What does unprepared mean?
A) Ready and confident
B) Not ready
C) Studying very hard
D) Finished early
Correct Answer: B) Not ready
Yesterday’s storm was ______ than the storm we had last week.
A) bad
B) worse
C) worst
D) more worse
Correct Answer: B) worse
The brochure explains the benefits of drinking water every day. It lists reasons why water helps your body and encourages readers to drink eight glasses daily.
What is the author’s purpose?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
Correct Answer: B) Persuade
In baseball, players work together to score runs by hitting a ball with a bat. In tennis, players use rackets and can compete one-on-one. While both sports require practice, the equipment and team sizes are different.
What is the text structure?
Correct Answer: Compare and Contrast
Exhausted is to tired as furious is to ______.
A) Angry
B) Calm
C) Happy
D) Loud
Correct Answer: A) Angry
The magician will reappear at the end of the show after disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
What does reappear mean?
A) To appear again
B) To vanish quickly
C) To appear for the first time
D) To surprise someone
Correct Answer: A) To appear again
Last night, Sydney ______ her homework before dinner.
A) finishes
B) will finish
C) finished
D) finishing
Correct Answer: C) finished
The magazine article describes the daily life of firefighters. It explains their training, equipment, and the dangers they face. At the end, it thanks them for their service but does not ask the reader to take action.
What is the author’s purpose?
A) Entertain
B) Persuade
C) Inform
Correct Answer: C) Inform
Henry noticed that the classroom fish tank was cloudy and smelled unpleasant. The fish were swimming slowly, and some plants were turning brown. After testing the water, he realized the filter was clogged. He cleaned the tank and replaced the filter, and within a few days the water became clear again.
What is the text structure?
Correct Answer: Problem and Solution
Protect is to guard as destroy is to ______.
A) Build
B) Break
C) Fix
D) Create
Correct Answer: B) Break
Easton showed great kindness by helping the new student find his classroom.
What does kindness mean?
A) The act of being unkind
B) The state of being kind
C) Someone who needs help
D) A rule to follow
Correct Answer: B) The state of being kind
Of the three singers, Mr. Derousseau sang the most loudly.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words?
A) more loud
B) more loudy
C) loudliest
D) No change is needed
Correct Answer: D) No change is needed