Literature
Ben Franklin enjoyed swimming when he was young, so he invented paddles for his hands and feet after noticing how well ducks swim with their webbed feet. When he was older, he had many more inventions, including the Franklin Stove.
Which trait describes Ben?
A. Kind
B. Resourceful
C. Innovative
D. Hardworking
C. Innovative
Read the passage below.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. There are many cows and other animals in Texas.
B. There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
C. Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
D. Alligators live in the swampland of southeast Texas
B. There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
Read the sentence below.
Andy is a wonderful Soccer player. He is versatile; he can play different positions well.
What is the meaning of the word "versatile" as it is used in the sentence above?
A. Lacking skills
B. Is boring
C. Is confident
D. Has many abilities
D. Has many abilities
If the prefix "fore" means ahead or in front of, what is the definition of "foreshadowing?"
A. When you read ahead
B. When the author gives you a clue about something that will happen later in the story
C. When a character reflects on something that happened in the past
D. When the setting of the story is set in the future
B. When the author gives you a clue about something that will happen later in the story
What is the author's purpose of writing a brochure advertising a beach resort?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
A. Persuade
Read the passage below.
Lisa went to her friend's house to play outside, and Lisa thought about how nice the weather was. When they went back inside, her best friend, Sam, wondered what they would have for dinner.
What point of view is used in the passage?
A. First Person
B. Third Person Limited
C. Third Person Omniscient
D. Second Person
C. Third Person Omniscient
Read the passage below.
"Her mother gave Margaret her first camera in 1921, when she was 17 years old. In 1929, Henry Luce invited Margaret to work at Fortune Magazine. She jumped at the chance and became the first woman in a new field called photojournalism. In 1930, she was the first photographer from a Western country to be allowed into the Soviet Union (now Russia). When World War II broke out in 1939, Margaret became the first female war correspondent. This is a journalist who covers stories first hand from a war zone. In 1941, she traveled to the Soviet Union again and was the only foreign photographer in Moscow when German forces invaded."
What text structure is used in the passage?
A. Chronological Order
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Description
D. Problem and Solution
A. Chronological Order
What is the connotation of the word "snickered" as it is used in the sentence below?
The pitcher snickered when the batter swung and completely missed the ball.
A. Positive
B. Neutral
C. Negative
C. Negative
The music was barely audible over the sound of the cars on the road.
A. Loud
B. Able to be heard
C. Quiet
D. Musical
B. Able to be heard
A. Dialogue
B. Cast of Characters
C. Plot
D. Stage Directions
E. Chapters
B. Cast of Characters
D. Stage Directions
Read the passage below.
I got out of the old car and took a few halting steps up the driveway. A cloud of warmth drifted out of the window and embraced me like a comforting hug. I knew that smell: fresh bread that Papa had just taken from the oven. I heard the familiar pitch of his whistle as he slowly stirred tomato soup on the stovetop. I ran to open the screen door because, now, I knew where I was. I was home.
Part A: How would you describe the tone of the passage below?
A. Sentimental
B. Dramatic
C. Excited
D. Intense
Part B: Which words from the passage helped you figure out the tone?
A. "Warmth," "comforting hug," and "home"
B. "Car," "tomato soup," and "door"
C. "Old," "halting," and "out the window"
D. "Driveway," "door," and "slowly stirred"
Part B: A
Read the passage below.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer.
What is the main idea?
A. Soccer is an important sport played in the Olympics.
B. Soccer is a popular sport played internationally.
C. Soccer is also known as football in some countries.
D. Millions of people play soccer.
B. Soccer is a popular sport played internationally.
Read the sentence below.
They were ecstatic about the birth of their baby, and couldn't stop smiling for days.
What is a synonym for ecstatic?
A. Nervous
B. Stressed
C. Caring
D. Excited
D. Excited
If "trans" means across and "port" means to carry, what does the word transport mean?
A. To carry something from one place to another
B. To travel
C. To move something across the country
D. To travel to the future
A. To carry something from one place to another
What literary device is used in the example below?
Mulan is the true story of a girl who pretends to be a man in order to join the military. The viewers know she is really a woman, but she fools the men in the army.
A. Imagery
B. Theme
C. Dramatic Irony
D. Mood
C. Dramatic Irony
Read the passage.
Joshua was a smart 5th grader. He always did his homework and studied hard. He showed up each time he took a test and aced it.
When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down or make copies. He enjoyed going to each class and doing little jobs for his teachers.
What information from text supports the idea that Joshua is helpful?
A. "Joshua was a smart 5th grader."
B. "He always did his homework and studied hard."
C. "He enjoyed going to each class."
D. "When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down."
D. "When he arrived at school each day, he would ask his teachers if they needed him to take the chairs down."
Read the passage below.
Mary Anning was born May 21, 1799, in Lyme Regis, a small seaside community in Great Britain. The cliffs of Lyme Regis contain many dinosaur fossils. Mary's father, Richard, searched for fossils as a hobby. He passed on this passion to Mary and her brother Joseph. After their father died in an accident, Mary and Joseph supported their family by selling fossils to tourists, museums, and scientists. In 1811, Joseph discovered the skull of a large dinosaur that once lived in the ocean. A year later, Mary found the rest of the skeleton. The Annings' discovery made them famous.
Which detail is most important to include in a summary of the passage?
A. Lyme Regis is a small seaside community
B. Marry Anning's father died in an accident.
C. Mary Anning discovered dinosaur fossils.
D. Mary Anning was born in 1799.
C. Mary Anning discovered dinosaur fossils.
Read the sentence below.
Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.
What does the word feigning mean in the sentence?
A. Becoming
B. Studying
C. Diagnosing
D. Faking
D. Faking
What does the prefix ab mean as it's using in the word abnormal?
Not
True or False: A biased text is more reliable than an unbiased text.
False: A biased text is less reliable because the author may favor the topic
Read the passage below.
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science was just not her thing. "Mom, I need help," Gina said one day. "I have tried, but I can't get better in science." "I knew you were struggling, but I didn't know you were having such a hard time," Gina's mom said lovingly, "Of course, I will help you!" So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher. Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
Which best identifies a theme of the story?
A. Always be brave
B. It is important to do well at school
C. Ask your parents for help when you need it
D. If you work hard, you will improve
D. If you work hard, you will improve
Which text structure is used in the text below?
Frank was doing poorly in ELA and failing almost every vocabulary test. When he spoke with Henry, he told him that he should start studying for these tests on Monday and then continue throughout the week. Henry suggested reviewing his words using the vocab chart, Quizlet, Wonders, and Kahoot! to prepare each week. Frank followed his advice and aced his next test.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Problem and Solution
C. Description
D. Sequence
B. Problem and Solution
Read the sentence below.
The deadly rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States was obvious everywhere they shared a common interest including in the United Nations, in sports, in chess, and most notably, in space.
Which word is an antonym for notably?
A. Well-known
B. Particularly
C. Insignificantly
D. Importantly
C. Insignificantly
Half
What literary device is used in the passage below?
"In the hard-packed dirt of the midway, after the glaring lights are out and the people have gone to bed, you will find a veritable treasure of popcorn fragments, frozen custard dribbling, candied apples abandoned by tired children, sugar fluff crystals, salted almonds, Popsicle, partially gnawed ice cream cones and wooden sticks of lollipops."
A. Characterization
B. Imagery
C. Verbal Irony
D. Dramatic Irony
B. Imagery