Grammar
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Paired Texts
Drama
100
The collection of rare fossils, along with several ancient artifacts, were displayed in the museum's newest exhibit.
Which change should be made to correct the sentence?
A. Change collection to collections.
B. Change were to was.
C. Change displayed to display.
D. Change museum's to museums.
B. Change were to was.
100
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
"As the sun began to sink behind the school, she reluctantly headed home."
What does the word reluctantly suggest about Elena?
A. She is nervous about walking home alone.
B. She is disappointed and does not want to stop searching.
C. She is confused about where she should search next.
D. She is excited to return home and start another drawing.
B. She is disappointed and does not want to stop searching.
100
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
"The first American coins were minted in 1793."
What does the word minted MOST likely mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Collected for safekeeping
B. Produced as currency
C. Exchanged for goods
D. Decorated with images
B. Produced as currency
100
Which statement BEST describes how the information in BOTH articles is connected?
A. Both articles explain how people developed new ways to earn money.
B. Both articles describe how people used different materials to create valuable coins.
C. Both articles explain how the way people use or store money has changed over time.
D. Both articles show that people in ancient times had difficulty understanding the value of money.
C. Both articles explain how the way people use or store money has changed over time.
100
In Scene 1, the Thief is described as [watching from behind a tree].
How does this stage direction help the reader understand what is happening in the drama?
A. It shows that the Thief is hiding while observing the Miser's actions.
B. It explains that the Thief is afraid to enter the garden.
C. It shows that the Thief is preparing to speak to the Miser.
D. It explains that the Thief is searching for a place to rest.
A. It shows that the Thief is hiding while observing the Miser's actions.
200
(1) The hikers wanted to reach the top of the mountain. (2) The trail was steep and difficult. (3) They continued climbing despite the challenges.
Which sentence BEST combines sentences 2 and 3 while keeping their original meaning?
A. The trail was steep and difficult, the hikers continued climbing.
B. Because the trail was steep and difficult, the hikers stopped climbing.
C. Although the trail was steep and difficult, the hikers continued climbing.
D. The hikers continued climbing, so the trail became steep and difficult.
C. Although the trail was steep and difficult, the hikers continued climbing.
200
What can the reader infer about Elena based on her actions at the beginning of the story?
A. She values her artwork because she has spent considerable time perfecting it.
B. She cares more about winning a competition than creating artwork.
C. She prefers working independently because she dislikes advice from others.
D. She believes her classmates are more talented artists than she is.
A. She values her artwork because she has spent considerable time perfecting it.
200
Which statement BEST expresses the central idea of From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills?
A. Paper money was first developed in China and eventually spread to other countries.
B. Ancient civilizations used animals and natural materials to purchase goods.
C. The forms of money people use have changed throughout history to meet their needs.
D. American coins and bills have been redesigned many times since the 1700s.
C. The forms of money people use have changed throughout history to meet their needs.
200
Which idea is developed in BOTH From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills and Here, Piggy Piggy?
A. People have always preferred keeping their money in containers.
B. The ways people use and store money have changed throughout history.
C. Ancient forms of money were more useful than modern currency.
D. People invented paper money to replace the need for saving coins.
B. The ways people use and store money have changed throughout history.
200
Throughout the drama, the Miser keeps his gold buried in the garden instead of spending it or using it.
What does this behavior BEST reveal about the Miser?
A. He enjoys sharing his wealth with others.
B. He is afraid that the gold will become less valuable.
C. He cares more about possessing his gold than putting it to use.
D. He plans to use the gold to help his neighbors.
C. He cares more about possessing his gold than putting it to use.
300
(1) Many animals have special features that help them survive in their environments. (2) Polar bears have thick fur and layers of fat to stay warm in freezing temperatures. (3) Camels have long eyelashes that protect their eyes from blowing sand. (4) These adaptations help animals live in challenging conditions.
Which transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 3 to BEST connect the ideas?
A. However,
B. For example,
C. Similarly,
D. As a result,
C. Similarly,
300
How does Mrs. Lewis influence Elena's actions in the story?
A. She convinces Elena that the drawing is not worth saving.
B. She encourages Elena to consider a different way to approach her problem.
C. She tells Elena to create a completely new drawing for the display.
D. She explains that mistakes should always be hidden from others.
B. She encourages Elena to consider a different way to approach her problem.
300
How does the author's organizational pattern help readers understand the development of money?
A. By comparing different countries to show which created the most valuable currency
B. By explaining how the forms of money changed from ancient times to more recent history
C. By describing the problems that resulted from using coins instead of paper money
D. By listing the advantages of each form of money from most useful to least useful
B. By explaining time order of how the forms of money changed from ancient times to more recent history
300
How are the organizational patterns of BOTH articles similar?
A. Both compare the advantages and disadvantages of different countries' currencies.
B. Both describe a problem and explain several possible solutions.
C. Both present events in chronological order to explain how something developed over time.
D. Both describe the characteristics of objects without explaining their history.
C. Both present events in chronological order to explain how something developed over time.
300
In Scene 1, the Thief secretly watches the Miser bury his gold in the garden.
What can the reader infer about why the Thief continues watching the Miser?
A. He wants to learn how to save his own money.
B. He hopes to discover where the Miser is hiding something valuable.
C. He wants to protect the Miser from strangers.
D. He plans to help the Miser dig another hole.
B. He hopes to discover where the Miser is hiding something valuable.
400
The students walked slowly through the dark forest, feeling scared by the strange noises around them.
Which word should replace walked to BEST show how the students were feeling?
A. marched
B. wandered
C. crept
D. traveled
C. crept
400
Which event contributes MOST directly to the resolution of the story's central conflict?
A. Marcus suggests that Elena draw something else.
B. Elena discovers that her sketchbook is missing.
C. Mrs. Lewis finds the sketchbook near the garden.
D. Elena turns the stain on her drawing into a hollow in the tree.
D. Elena turns the stain on her drawing into a hollow in the tree.
400
Why is the author's purpose for asking readers to imagine buying sneakers with a handful of shells?
A. To suggest that using shells would be more convenient than modern money
B. To explain why people in ancient times preferred trading clothing
C. To help readers connect a familiar shopping experience to an unfamiliar form of payment
D. To persuade readers that the earliest forms of money were more valuable than today's currency
C. To help readers connect a familiar shopping experience to an unfamiliar form of payment
400
What is a similarity between the authors' purposes in the two articles?
A. Both authors want to persuade readers to save more money.
B. Both authors want to entertain readers with imaginary stories about money.
C. Both authors want to explain the history of objects that people still use today.
D. Both authors want to prove that modern inventions are always better than older ones.
C. Both authors want to explain the history of objects that people still use today.
400
In Scene 1, the Miser hides his gold in the garden. Later, the Thief discovers where the gold is buried and steals it.
Which statement BEST describes the main problem the Miser faces in the drama?
A. The Miser cannot remember where he buried his gold.
B. The Miser wants to purchase something but does not have enough money.
C. The Miser discovers that someone has stolen the gold he kept hidden.
D. The Miser must decide whether to share his gold with the Stranger.
C. The Miser discovers that someone has stolen the gold he kept hidden.
500
Which change should be made to correct the sentence?
A. Change boxes to box.
B. Change was to were.
C. Change stacked to stack.
D. Change decorations to decoration.
B. Change was to were.
500
How does the school setting contribute to the events in the story?
A. It prevents Elena from completing her drawing at home.
B. It allows Elena to receive encouragement and find a creative solution to her problem.
C. It causes Elena to become more interested in science than art.
D. It explains why Elena must finish her drawing without assistance.
B. It allows Elena to receive encouragement and find a creative solution to her problem.
500
Which detail from the article BEST supports the idea that some changes in currency made money easier to use?
A. "Cows, sheep, or other kinds of animals were bartered for what a person wanted."
B. "These coins were stamped with images of different gods or important rulers."
C. "Paper was light and easy to carry."
D. "The first American coins were minted in 1793."
C. "Paper was light and easy to carry."
500
Which statement BEST explains a difference between the information presented in the two articles?
A. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills focuses on how money developed, while Here, Piggy Piggy focuses on how containers for saving money developed.
B. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills explains how money is stored, while Here, Piggy Piggy explains how paper money was invented.
C. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills explains why saving money is important, while Here, Piggy Piggy explains how to earn money.
D. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills describes modern banking, while Here, Piggy Piggy describes how banks lend money.
A. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills focuses on how money developed, while Here, Piggy Piggy focuses on how containers for saving money developed.
500
Scene 1 shows the Miser hiding his gold and the Thief discovering its location. In Scene 2, the Miser returns to the garden and realizes that his gold is missing.
Why is the division into two scenes important to the drama?
A. It helps readers understand that the action moves forward from the theft to the Miser's discovery.
B. It shows that the Miser has traveled to a different country.
C. It introduces an entirely new problem unrelated to the gold.
D. It explains what happened to the Miser many years earlier.
A. It helps readers understand that the action moves forward from the theft to the Miser's discovery.
600
Yesterday, the students brang their completed projects to school for the science fair.
Which word should replace brang?
A. bringed
B. bringing
C. brought
D. brings
C. brought
600
Which detail is MOST important to understanding how Elena solves her problem?
A. Elena searches for her sketchbook near the playground benches.
B. The hallway display takes place every Friday.
C. The brown stain reminds Elena of the rough bark on a tree.
D. Marcus notices Elena's drawing hanging near the entrance.
C. The brown stain reminds Elena of the rough bark on a tree.
600
Based on the information in paragraph 3, what can the reader infer about the importance of controlling the amount of paper money produced?
A. Producing too much paper money can cause it to lose value.
B. Paper money becomes more valuable when governments print larger amounts.
C. Countries must stop using coins before paper money can become valuable.
D. Printing paper money is more difficult than producing metal coins.
A. Producing too much paper money can cause it to lose value.
600
Which statement BEST explains how the information about money in the two articles is different?
A. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills focuses on how people spent money, while Here, Piggy Piggy explains why people should save money.
B. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills explains how different forms of money developed, while Here, Piggy Piggy describes how one type of money container developed.
C. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills focuses on the value of money, while Here, Piggy Piggy explains how money was invented.
D. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills discusses only ancient money, while Here, Piggy Piggy discusses only modern inventions.
B. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills explains how different forms of money developed, while Here, Piggy Piggy describes how one type of money container developed.
600
When the Miser discovers that his gold has been stolen, the Stranger suggests that he bury a stone in its place.
How does the Stranger's response help the Miser understand his situation?
A. The Stranger explains that the Miser should search the garden for more treasure.
B. The Stranger shows that keeping gold buried without using it is similar to keeping an ordinary stone.
C. The Stranger suggests that the Thief might return the gold if the Miser waits.
D. The Stranger encourages the Miser to hide his remaining possessions somewhere safer.
B. The Stranger shows that keeping gold buried without using it is similar to keeping an ordinary stone.
700
Read the sentences.
(1) The students studied for their science test.
(2) They wanted to earn a high grade.
Which sentence BEST combines these ideas?
A. The students studied for their science test because they wanted to earn a high grade.
B. The students studied for their science test, they wanted to earn a high grade.
C. The students studied for their science test, but they wanted to earn a high grade.
D. The students wanted to earn a high grade although they studied for their science test.
A. The students studied for their science test because they wanted to earn a high grade.
700
Which statement BEST expresses a theme of The Forgotten Sketchbook?
A. Working alone is the best way to complete a difficult task.
B. Mistakes can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities.
C. Success is only possible when people follow their original plans.
D. People should avoid taking risks when creating something important.
B. Mistakes can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities.
700
Why does the author include examples of different items people used as money before coins were invented?
A. To explain why people preferred trading animals instead of using coins
B. To show that early forms of money were often objects people considered valuable
C. To prove that ancient civilizations had more valuable resources than people today
D. To suggest that trading goods was easier than using modern currency
B. To show that early forms of money were often objects people considered valuable
700
Question: What is one difference between From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills and Here, Piggy Piggy?
Use evidence from both articles to support your answer.
One difference is that From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills explains how money changed over time, while Here, Piggy Piggy explains how piggy banks changed. The first article describes how people went from trading goods to using coins and bills. The second explains how clay jars eventually became pig-shaped banks.
700
At the end of the drama, the Stranger points out that the Miser never used the gold he kept buried in the garden.
Which lesson does this conversation BEST teach the reader?
A. People should never trust strangers with their possessions.
B. Valuable possessions are only important when they are hidden safely.
C. Having something valuable means little if it is never put to good use.
D. People should always spend their money as soon as they receive it.
C. Having something valuable means little if it is never put to good use.
800
Read the sentences.
(1) The storm moved closer to the town.
(2) The families hurried inside their homes.
Which sentence BEST combines these ideas?
A. The families hurried inside their homes, but the storm moved closer.
B. As the storm moved closer to the town, the families hurried inside their homes.
C. The storm moved closer to the town, the families hurried inside their homes.
D. The families hurried inside their homes although the storm moved closer to the town.
B. As the storm moved closer to the town, the families hurried inside their homes.
800
Which sentence from the story BEST supports the idea that Elena's perspective changes by the end of the story?
A. "She hoped her drawing would finally earn a spot in the display."
B. "She emptied every pocket, searched beneath her desk, and checked the art supply cabinet."
C. "Elena wasn't convinced, but she looked at the stain again."
D. "As she studied her artwork, Elena realized that the stain hadn't destroyed her drawing."
D. "As she studied her artwork, Elena realized that the stain hadn't destroyed her drawing."
800
Based on the information in the article, why did people begin developing new forms of money over time?
A. People wanted to stop trading with other communities.
B. People discovered that older forms of money were always worthless.
C. People needed more practical and convenient ways to exchange goods.
D. People wanted every country to use the same type of currency.
C. People needed more practical and convenient ways to exchange goods.
800
Question: What is one way From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills and Here, Piggy Piggy are alike?
Use evidence from both articles to support your answer.
Both articles explain how things have changed over time. From Furs to Five-Dollar Bills describes how people once traded animals and other goods before using coins and paper money. Here, Piggy Piggy explains how people once stored coins in clay jars before pig-shaped banks became popular.
800
At the end of The Miser, the Stranger suggests that the Miser bury a stone where his gold had been hidden.
Why is this suggestion important to the ending of the drama?
A. It provides a plan for the Miser to catch the Thief.
B. It helps the Miser understand that he had treated his gold as something to hide rather than something useful.
C. It shows that the Stranger believes stones are more valuable than gold.
D. It allows the Miser to replace the exact amount of money he lost.
B. It helps the Miser understand that he had treated his gold as something to hide rather than something useful.