Basketball Text
What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
A) To teach readers how to play basketball
B) To explain why basketball is the best sport
C) To share information about basketball and encourage people to try it
D) To describe famous basketball players
C) To share information about basketball and encourage people to try it
What is the main purpose of this text about Fortnite?
A) To teach players how to win in Fortnite
B) To explain why Fortnite is bad for kids
C) To inform readers about what Fortnite is and why it's popular
D) To compare Fortnite to other video games
C) To inform readers about what Fortnite is and why it's popular
What is the main purpose of the bold text in the passage?
A. To make the text look prettier
B. To highlight important words or ideas
C. To show which words are hard to read
D. To make the text longer
B. To highlight important words or ideas
What is the author's main purpose in writing this text?
A) To teach how to grow orange trees
B) To explain why oranges are healthy
C) To describe the beauty of oranges on a tree
D) To show how to pick oranges
C) To describe the beauty of oranges on a tree
What is the main purpose of this poem?
A) To teach how to make pretzels
B) To explain why pretzels are healthy
C) To share the joy of eating pretzels
D) To compare pretzels to other snacks
C) To share the joy of eating pretzels
Which text feature would help you find information about where people play basketball?
A) A caption under a picture of a basketball court
B) Bold print on the word "basketball"
C) Italics on players' names
D) A glossary of basketball terms
A) A caption under a picture of a basketball court
Which text feature helps you understand that "Battle Royale" is an important term in the passage?
A) Bold print
B) Italics
C) Underline
D) Capitalization
A) Bold print
Based on the information in the passage, what do you think would happen if baby goldfish were not kept away from adult goldfish?
A. The baby goldfish would grow faster
B. The adult goldfish might eat the babies
C. The baby goldfish would teach the adults how to swim
D. Nothing would happen
B. The adult goldfish might eat the babies
Which simile does the author use to describe the oranges?
A) Like gentle hands
B) Like glowing jewels
C) Like tiny suns
D) Like a warm summer day
C) Like tiny suns
. In the line "Like little twists of sunshine," what type of figurative language is the author using?
A) Onomatopoeia
B) Simile
C) Alliteration
D) Personification
B) Simile
Based on the information in the passage, which of these is NOT mentioned as a place where people play basketball?
A) Schools
B) Parks
C) Beaches
D) TV
C) Beaches
Based on the information in the text, what prediction can you make about Fortnite's future?
A) It will only be played on computers
B) It will continue to add new features and characters
C) It will stop being popular soon
D) It will never change its game modes
B) It will continue to add new features and characters
What is the author's main purpose in writing this text?
A. To entertain readers with funny goldfish stories
B. To convince people to buy goldfish as pets
C. To inform readers about the life cycle of goldfish
D. To explain how to take care of sick goldfish
C. To inform readers about the life cycle of goldfish
How does the author's use of imagery help the reader understand the text better?
A) It makes the oranges seem boring
B) It helps the reader imagine how the oranges look and smell
C) It tells the reader how to grow oranges
D) It makes the oranges seem unappetizing
B) It helps the reader imagine how the oranges look and smell
Which sound device does the author use in the line "they crunch and crackle"?
A) Rhyme
B) Alliteration
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Repetition
C) Onomatopoeia
What does the word "levels" mean in the sentence "There are many different levels of basketball"?
A) Heights of basketball hoops
B) Types of basketball courts
C) Skill ranges or categories of players
D) Rules of the game
C) Skill ranges or categories of players
What does the author mean when they say Fortnite is "always changing"?
A) The game gets harder every day
B) Players have to buy a new version often
C) New features and characters are added regularly
D) The rules of the game change every time you play
C) New features and characters are added regularly
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a color of goldfish in the passage?
A. Red
B. Orange
C. White
D. Blue
D. Blue
What message is the author trying to share in this text?
A) Oranges are difficult to grow
B) Orange trees are too tall to pick from
C) Oranges are beautiful and delicious fruits
D) The wind damages orange trees
C) Oranges are beautiful and delicious fruits
How does the author's use of words like "happy," "smile," and "laugh" help achieve the poem's purpose?
A) It makes the poem longer
B) It shows that pretzels are expensive
C) It creates a feeling of joy about eating pretzels
D) It explains how pretzels are made
C) It creates a feeling of joy about eating pretzels
Choose TWO messages that the author wants readers to understand from this passage.
A) Basketball is only for professional players.
B) Basketball can be played by people of all abilities.
C) You need special equipment to play basketball.
D) Basketball is a popular and fun sport.
E) There are different ways to learn and play basketball.
B) Basketball can be played by people of all abilities.
D) Basketball is a popular and fun sport.
Which of these text features would be MOST helpful to add to this passage? (Select all that apply)
A) A caption under a picture of the Fortnite island
B) Bold print for the number of players in a Battle Royale match
C) A sidebar explaining what a "game mode" is
D) Italics for the name "Epic Games"
B) Bold print for the number of players in a Battle Royale match
C) A sidebar explaining what a "game mode" is
What does the word "fry" mean in this passage?
A. To cook something in hot oil
B. Baby goldfish
C. Adult goldfish
D. Goldfish eggs
B. Baby goldfish
Which sentence uses a simile to describe the wind?
A) The orange tree stood tall and proud.
B) The wind whispered through the leaves, rustling them like a gentle hand.
C) It carried the sweet scent of the oranges.
D) They were the perfect treat on a warm summer day.
B) The wind whispered through the leaves, rustling them like a gentle hand.
Which sentence best describes the author's message in this poem?
A) Pretzels are only good with cheese or mustard
B) Pretzels are a fun and enjoyable snack at any time
C) Pretzels are better than all other snacks
D) Pretzels should only be eaten in the morning
B) Pretzels are a fun and enjoyable snack at any time