Word Sounds
What is the middle (medial) vowel sound in the word "kitten"?
A. /ē/ as in see
B. /i/ as in sit
C. /ā/ as in cake
D. /oo/ as in moon
B. /i/ as in sit
In the word "preview," which part is the prefix
A. Pre
B. View
C.Prev
A. Pre
Which word is a synonym for "begin"?
A. finish
B. start
C. stop
B. start
Sam found a small red kite in the attic. He ran outside, held the string, and watched the kite soar high above the trees. Sam smiled as the kite danced in the wind. Question: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Sam is cleaning the attic.
B. Sam enjoys flying a kite.
C. The kite is broken.
B. Sam enjoys flying a kite.
What is the prefix in the word "unhappy" and what does it mean?
A. un- meaning "not"
B. un- meaning "again"
C. happy- meaning "not"
D. hap- meaning "luck"
A. un- meaning "not"
Which sound is different in the word pair "bat" and "bag"?
A. First sound
B. Middle sound
C. Final sound
D. Both middle and final
C. Final sound
In the word "careless," What does the suffix mean?
A. meaning "full of"
B. Meaning "Without"
C. Meaning "Worry"
B. Meaning "Without"
Select the best antonym for "arrive."
A. Depart
B. enter
C. show
A. Depart
It rained all morning, so Maya stayed inside and read a comic book. When the sun came out in the afternoon, she put on her rain boots and jumped in puddles outside. Question: Why did Maya stay inside in the morning?
A. She had a test.
B. It was raining.
C. She was tired.
B. It was raining.
Which pair are synonyms?
A. quick / rapid
B. tall / short
C. cold / hot
A. quick / rapid
In which word does "ear" make an r-controlled sound (as in "learn") rather than the long E?
A. pear
B. clear
C. heard
D. learn
C. heard
In the word "replay," which part is the prefix and what does it mean?
A. re- meaning "again"
B. play- meaning "stop"
C. -ay meaning "action"
A. re- meaning "again"
The explorers found a ____ cave that had never been visited before. (meaning unknown or not seen)
A. familiar
B. hidden
C. discovered
B. hidden
The school play will be held in the gym on Friday. The stage will be set up near the windows, and chairs will fill the floor. Students will arrive at 6:00 p.m. with their costumes ready. Question: Where will the play take place?
A. In the library.
B. In the gym.
C. On the playground.
B. In the gym.
The garden plants drooped because no one watered them for a week. After the neighbors helped water the plants, the flowers began to perk up. Question: What caused the plants to droop?
A. They were watered every day.
B. No one watered them for a week.
C. The neighbors helped water them.
B. No one watered them for a week.
What word makes the same vowel sound as the word "boat"
A.poke
B. pot
C. dock
D. board
A.poke
In the word "teacher," which is the base word and what does -er mean here?
A. teach = base, -er = "one who"
B. tea = base, -cher = "small"
C. teach = suffix, -er = base
A. teach = base, -er = "one who"
The word "tear" is a homograph (tear / tear). Which sentence uses "tear" meaning to rip?
A. A tear ran down his cheek.
B. Don't tear the paper.
C. She had a tear in her eye.
B. Don't tear the paper.
Passage: Sarah found a lost kitten and took it home. She asked her parents for food and a blanket. She cared for the kitten until it found a family. Sarah learned that helping others makes you feel good. Question: What is the theme of the passage?
A. Helping others can be rewarding.
B. Kittens are easy to find.
C. Always take pets to the store.
A. Helping others can be rewarding.
"Row" is a homograph. Which sentence uses "row" to mean a line of things?
A. They had a row about homework.
B. The row of chairs was long.
C. She rowed the boat.
B. The row of chairs was long.
Which word has the same beginning sound as the word "Sleep"
A.fleet
B. city
C. Cop
B. city
In the word "previewed," which parts are prefix and suffix?
A. pre- (before) + -ed (past)
B. re- (again) + -ed (present)
C. pre- (before) + -ing (present)
A. pre- (before) + -ed (past)
aria practiced every day, so she became very ____.
A. clumsy
B. talented
C. bored
B. talented
Our town library has a quiet reading corner with soft pillows. I love to sit there after school and read adventure books. The librarian always recommends new titles that are exciting. Question: From which point of view is this passage written?
A. First person (uses I/we)
B. Second person (uses you)
C. Third person (uses he/she/they)
A. First person (uses I/we)
Mateo wrote a letter to his grandmother describing his new class. He included details about his teacher, his favorite subject, and a funny story from lunch. Grandma wrote back asking more questions. Question: Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
A. Mateo wrote a detailed letter to his grandmother about school.
B. Mateo forgot to bring his lunch.
C. Grandma lives next door
A. Mateo wrote a detailed letter to his grandmother about school.