Reading Comprehension
Tara and Millie wanted to have a snack after school.
"I want chocolate ice cream!" Tara said.
"Me, too!" Millie said.
Both girls raced to the kitchen. Tara got the ice cream out of the freezer. Millie got
the bowls, spoons, and ice cream scoop.
When Tara looked into the ice cream container, she saw that there was only enough
for one serving of ice cream. She really wanted the chocolate ice cream. It was her
absolute favorite snack in the world.
"You know, I think I would rather have cookies," Tara told Millie. She gave the ice
cream container to Millie and got some cookies out of the cupboard for herself.
What is the moral of the selection above?
A. Think of others before you think of yourself.
B. Cookies are better than chocolate ice cream.
C. Snacking before dinner will ruin your appetite.
D. Do not give in if you want something badly.
A. Tara and Millie both want to eat the chocolate ice cream, but there
is not enough for both of them. Even though Tara really wants the ice
cream, she lets Millie have it. The moral of the story is that you should
think of others before thinking of yourself.
Brandon is the _______ boy in Miss Spencer's class.
Fill the blank with the correct answer
A. friendlier
B. friendliest
C. most friendliest
D. more friendlier
B. This sentence is comparing Brandon to all the other boys in Miss
Spencer's class. Superlatives are used when comparing three or more things.
Friendliest is the superlative form of the word friendly. To change friendly to
friendliest, just change the final letter "y" to "i" and add -est to the end of the
word.
What is the meaning of the suffix (less)?
A. Full of
B. past tense
C. Without
D. able to
C. Without
Verb
a word that shows action or a state of being.
What does racecar spell backwards?
racecar
One kind of insect is the bee. Bees have two pairs of wings to help them fly.
The most common kinds of bees have stripes on their body. Honey bees are
the most well-known bees. They live together in groups called colonies and
make honey. Honey bees have hairy bodies with black and yellow stripes.
Their six legs are used for special jobs. Each of the three pairs of legs has a
different job. One pair cleans their antennae that stick out of the bees’
heads. One pair carries pollen that flowers grow and that bees use to make
honey.
Which detail best fits in the passage?
A. Another pair picks up the wax that their bodies make.
B. Other types of bees may build nests inside tree holes.
C. Some kinds of bees live by themselves instead of together.
D. Wasps belong to the same family in science as bees.
A. The information in this passage is mostly about honey bees. It
mentions what honey bees are, what they look like, and what they do.
The best detail to add to the passage mentions that another pair of
their legs picks up wax.
Which word is NOT a verb?
A. Talk
B. Run
C. Pretty
D. Sleep
C. Pretty
John was stubborn and never did anything he did not want to do.
What is the best example of something else that is stubborn?
A. a cup that breaks when it is dropped
B. a bird that sings every morning while people are sleeping
C. a cat that loves to sleep in sunny places
D. a jar that sticks shut when someone tries to open it
D. a jar that sticks shut when someone tries to open it
Opinion
The way you feel or think about a topic
Is Mrs. Glee having a baby girl or boy?
Girl
Computers have brought a lot of good things into our lives. However, people
should not forget that books are great, too! When the power goes out at my
house, my computer does not work at all. I can still read my books with a
flashlight, though. My parents can only afford one computer for our house. I
can buy lots of books with my own money or read library books for free. I cannot
let my friends take my computer home with them, but they can borrow my books
anytime. I cannot take my computer outside with me, but I can read a book in
my tree house, inside a cave, or beside the ocean.
This writer would most likely agree with which of the following sentences?
A. You should not have any books at all.
B. I like books more than I like computers.
C. You should take a computer inside a cave.
D. I love computers more than anything.
B. In the second sentence of this paragraph, the writer tells the reader
that books are "great." The writer also gives examples that show he or
she thinks books are better than computers. It makes sense that the
writer would agree that he or she likes books more than computers.
The sun is too _______ to look at.
A. bright
B. brite
C. brit
D. brighte
A. bright
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water.
What does parched mean?
A. Thirsty
B. Hungry
C. Angry
D. Sleepy
A. Thirsty
Conclusion
End of the essay, summarizing your topic
What gets wet the more it dries?
a towel
"Mom, do I have to go?" Danielle whined. "Why do I have to go fishing with Grandpa?
Fish are slimy and smelly! It's going to be so yucky! Can Grandpa and Todd go
without me?"
Mom did not say anything as Danielle continued to complain. Mom just smiled
as she packed sandwiches, apples, and bottles of water in a basket. She
remembered when she was her daughter's age. She did not want to go fishing with
her dad. However, he had insisted, and it was one of her best memories.
Soon the doorbell rang, and there was Grandpa with a big smile and his favorite
fishing hat. "Everyone ready?" he asked. "All the fishing gear is in my truck."
"All set," answered Mom. "Todd, Grandpa is here," she called.
Eager to start the adventure, Danielle's brother raced down the hallway. "Bye,
Mom. Don't forget, you promised to cook my fish tonight. I know I'm going to catch
one!"
Mom laughed and handed Danielle the lunch she had packed. Watching her
children climb into Grandpa's truck, Mom called, "Have fun, everyone!"
Four hours later, Mom heard the truck pull into the driveway. She smiled
knowingly as Danielle's excited voice rang out, "I can't believe I caught the biggest
fish. Wait until I show Mom!"
Choose ALL the correct answers.
Which two words best describe how Todd feels in this passage?
A. worried
B. hopeful
C. honest
D. bored
E. happy
In the story, Todd is excited to go on the fishing trip with Grandpa. He
thinks that he will catch some fish. Therefore, he feels "hopeful" and
"happy.”
Jin and I played with our new puppy in the backyard.
What is the pronoun in the sentence?
A. puppy
B. with
C. new
D. our
D. our
1a. Paul was too _________________________ to carry the heavy box all the way to the door.
A. Strong
B. frail
C. scrawny
D. feeble
D. feeble
Noun
person place or thing, animal
What is the meaning of GCA?
Georgia Cyber Academy
A tundra is a place with very low temperatures and very little rain. Winters
in the tundra are long and extremely cold. Summers are short, mild, and
cool.
Some animals living in the tundra are prepared for the cold weather.
For instance, foxes, reindeer, caribou, and grizzly bears all have thick fur.
Their fur protects them from the cold.
There are very few plants in the tundra. Most of the soil in the tundra is
frozen. Plants can only grow in the thin top layer of soil. Only small,
low-growing types, such as grasses and small bushes grow there. Trees
cannot grow in the tundra because their roots cannot grow deep enough
into the soil.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that animals
are ready to live in the tundra?
A. Winters in the tundra are long and extremely cold.
B. A tundra is a place with very low temperatures and very little rain.
C. For instance, foxes, reindeer, caribou, and grizzly bears all have
thick fur.
D. Plants can only grow in the thin top layer of soil.
. C. The main idea of paragraph 2 is that animals are ready to live in the
tundra. The correct answer shows that animals that live in the tundra have
thick fur. That thick fur protects from the cold.
The little girl squealed happily when the clowns walked by her.
Which word in the sentence is an adverb?
A. happily
B. by
C. squealed
D. little
A. happily
2. With the _________________________ weather outside, Todd’s lemonade stand was a big success.
A. Hot
B. Scorching
C. Balmy
D. Warm
B. Scorching
Introduction
the first paragraph of an essay, identifying the topic and
stating the main idea.
What game can you collect money and own property? (you must roll dice to move your object)
A. Sorry
B. Checkers
C. Monopoly
D. Uno
C. Monopoly