Character Traits
Katie and her grandmother sat down at the table to eat lunch.
"Well it took some discussion, but I think I managed to make a lunch that you will eat," said Grandma.
"Grandma, I can't eat this. You put butter on my crustless ham sandwich, and my potato chips are touching my apple sauce!" replied Katie."
Which character trait best describes Katie?
A. indecisive
B. picky
C. comical
D. frustrated
D. frustrated
When Sara arrived at Twyla’s Salon, her friend Monique was there. Monique was getting her hair colored, and Sara was getting it cut. They had a great time seeing each other.
What will most likely be true after they leave the salon?
A. Sara will have the same color as her friend.
B. Monique’s hair will be shorter.
C. Monique will have a new hair color.
D. They will hang out at a fast food restaurant.
C. Monique will have a new hair color.
One day, Jessica came home from work and found newspaper scraps scattered throughout the house. She found the monkey in his bed curled up and sleeping.Jessica let him sleep, but she knew the monkey would need training. She called a professional animal trainer.
The reader can infer that it is unusual for -
A. Jessica to come home from work
B. the monkey to be sleeping
C. someone to be a professional animal trainer
D. newspaper scraps to be scattered about
D. newspaper scraps to be scattered about
It took many years of studying fossils for scientists to find Rodhocetus. This is the fossil of an animal that looks like a land mammal, but spent most of its time in water. The tail was long like an alligator. The feet were shaped like duck feet. Its body was made to swim.
What is this paragraph mostly about?
A. Many different mammals can survive in water.
B. Scientists work hard to dig up new fossils.
C. A fossil was found that shows a water mammal that looked like a land mammal
C. A fossil was found that shows a water mammal that looked like a land mammal
The raging river swallowed the overturned kayak.
What example of figurative language is shown in the sentence?
A. Rhyme
B. Rhythm
C. Repetition
D. Personification
D. Personification
The tomcat stretched lazily and then licked his paw. "I'm taking off for a bit," he told his son.
"You're going to search for some milk, aren't you? Can I come along?" his son asked. "I'm thirsty, too."
"Not today, the tomcat answered. He had no intention of introducing his son to the porch step where the farmer's wife set out a bowl of milk for him as soon as the sun was at it's highest point in the sky. If he came, I'd have to share my milk. No way!
What character trait describes tomcat?
A. generous
B. greedy
C. loyal
D. stubborn
B. greedy
Tory purchased a balloon at the local summer fair. After a few minutes, the balloon decreased in size. “What happened to my balloon?” Tory asked her father.
According to the details in the paragraph, the reader can predict –
A. Tory will cry when her balloon no longer has air in it.
B. Air will inflate the size of the balloon.
C. The balloon will float away.
D. The balloon’s size will deflate as air leaks out.
D. The balloon’s size will deflate as air leaks out.
Even the best trained dogs can get lost. That’s why cautious pet owners will have microchips installed. How will someone know who is a lost dog’s owner? How will someone know who to contact? It’s all in the microchip.
What is the purpose of the questions in this paragraph?
A. tell readers about the services at an animal shelter
B. interest readers in learning how microchips help
C. share with readers how it feels to lose a pet
B. interest readers in learning how microchips help
Scientists study fossils to learn where whales come from. Whales live in water like fish, but they are mammals just like you and me. Did they come from dinosaurs who once walk on land? Scientists found a fossil of a land mammal that looked like whales. The fossil is called Pakicetus.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Fossils show scientists information about whales.
B. Pakicetus was a dinosaur who lived long ago.
C. How whales survive.
A. Fossils show scientists information about whales.
When the stoplight turned red, the car screeched to a stop.
What example of figurative language is shown in the sentence?
A. Onomatopeia
B. Personification
C. Rhythm
D. Rhyme
A. Onomatopeia
"The next five days are going to be incredible!" Brad commented as they drove down the bumpy, gravel road toward the camp check-in station. He looked down at the camp brochure he had opened on his lap. "Dad, what do you think I should do first- the zip line, the waterslide, or the obstacle course?"
Brad's father laughed. "Let's just worry about getting you checked in for now, and locating your cabin. There will be plenty of time for you to do activities after I leave."
What character trait describes Brad?
A. arrogant
B. lazy
C. adventurous
D. worried
C. adventurous
Cheryl and her sister Jasmine went to the sporting goods store to buy the right clothes for practice. Then they went to the gym to sign up.
Based on the details, Cheryl and Jasmine will most likely
A. teach swim lessons
B. take gymnastics
C. start a video game club
D. search for more clothes
B. take gymnastics
Microchips can be placed just under the skin in a dog or cat. Once the chip is in place, the animal no longer feels it. The chip is just the size of a grain of rice and contains information that a computer can read.
The sentence, once the chip is in place, the animal no longer feels it, helps the reader infer-
A. where microchips are located
B. that microchips do not bother pets
C. how microchips are inserted
B. that microchips do not bother pets
We usually think of dinosaurs living in deserts and swampy jungles. However, a scientist discovered a footprint fossil in the Acrtic. This was really close to the North Pole where it is always cold. Before this footprint was found, we didn’t realize that dinosaurs could live in the cold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. A footprint was found in the desert and jungle.
B. A scientist found a fossil that showed us dinosaurs could live in the cold.
C. Dinosaurs mostly lived in deserts and swampy jungles.
B. A scientist found a fossil that showed us dinosaurs could live in the cold.
After sitting in the sun, Jack's face was as red as a firetruck.
What example of figurative language is shown in the sentence?
A. personification
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. rhyme
C. Simile
"Wasn't that a great basketball game? I can't believe it went into overtime. How suspenseful" said Wyatt.
"it was boring compared to a football game. Football is much more entertaining to watch than basketball," replied Noah.
Wyatt ignored his friend. Noah was always saying things like that. "Do you want some chips and salsa?"
"Not really," Noah answered. "Don't you have any normal potato chips in your house?"
Which character trait best describes Noah?
A. Charming
B. Selfish
C. Argumentative
D. Creative
C. Argumentative
Luis had a very successful ice cream business. People loved his service, and he made good decisions with his profits. Now, he is going to start a lemonade stand.
Based on the details, Luis will most likely -
A. struggle to find success in his lemonade business
B. start a pet store as a third business
C. make good business decisions with his lemonade stand
D. write an autobiography showing why he became an entrepreneur
C. make good business decisions with his lemonade stand
Josh’s grade went down from a 96 to an 88 on the last progress report. He told his mom and dad that he wanted to make an A on the next progress report, so they purchased two practice books for him.
Based on the information in this paragraph, the reader can infer -
A. Josh will use the practice books to work on bringing
up his grade.
B. Josh will feel tired and give up.
C. Josh’s will have consequences for not completing all
his work.
A. Josh will use the practice books to work on bringing
An artist is someone who paints. An artist also draws, sketches, and sculpts. Artists are creative people who enjoy using their imaginations.
This paragraph is mostly about -
A. how to paint a picture.
B. the different things artists do.
C. an artist who paints.
B. the different things artists do.
A gaggle of geese gathered on the green grass.
What example of figurative language is shown in the previous sentence?
A. Onomatopeia
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration
D. Alliteration
Zoe watched as the tall boy confronted the shorter boy on the playground after school and started teasing him. The tall boy was surrounded by a group of boys who laughed at every mean thing their tall friend said.
Zoe walked up to the tall kid. "Why are you picking on him?" Everyone grew silent for a moment. "I just videotaped that entire scene with my phone. I'd be happy to show the principal, or even your mom if you want me to."
What character trait best describes Zoe?
A. Brave
B. Disrespectful
C. Unselfish
D. Immature
A. Brave
The water cycle involves several processes. Each process requires the right air temperature or pressure to create clouds and rain. For example, heat helps water evaporate into water vapor
Based on the details in the paragraph, what will most likely occur to a water puddle on a warm sunny day?
A. expand in size
B. condense into water
C. turn to a gas
D. run into a stream
C. turn to a gas
As water vapor condenses, clouds become heavy because they are filled with water droplets instead of vapor. The water droplets fall to the ground through precipitation (rain, sleet, snow).
Based on the details in the paragraph, what will most likely occur to a cloud with no condensation?
A. expand in size and drop rain, sleet, or snow
B. water will form into droplets
C. it might disappear with no water droplets
D. the water droplets could freeze and create snow
C. it might disappear with no water droplets
The United States Constitution does not give power to one person. Power is divided into three groups. These groups are called branches. They are called executive, legislative, and judicial.
This paragraph is mostly about -
A. the executive branch of government.
B. how power is separated in the United States.
C. how the Constitution gives power to one person.
B. how power is separated in the United States.
The falling leaves are dancers twirling through the air.
What example of figurative language was shown in the previous sentence?
A. Onomatopeia
B. Metaphor
C. Rhyme
D. Simile
B. Metaphor