An author wrote a story about a talking bird and its journey through the world. What is the author's purpose?
To entertain
100
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Dad hid them in the cupboard.
What is the cause of this sentence?
Dad hid the cookies in the cupboard
100
Each year, the owls ________ in that tree.
A. sprout
B. absorb
C. glimpse
D. roost
D. roost
100
How do timber beetles change a tree?
A. They help patch holes
B. They make more holes
C. They keep birds away
D. They clean loose bark off the tree
B. They make more holes
100
Matt and Luke invited Sarah to join _______ game.
A. they
B. their
C. them
D. his
B. their
200
An author wrote a selection about how to get an A+ on your spelling test. She gave step-by-step instructions on what to do each night. What is the author's purpose?
To inform by telling the reader how to do something
200
Gina couldn't find the cookies because Dad hid them in the cupboard.
What is the effect of this sentence?
Gina couldn't find the cookies.
200
The air in the swamp was ______.
A. self-sufficient
B. damp
C. harmony
D. mistaken
B. damp
200
The author thinks that holes in trees are:
A. useless
B. calming
C. important
D. frightening
C. important
200
Jennifer watched as _____ balloon floated away.
A. her
B. she
C. my
D. he
A. her
300
An author writes a story about the Golden Gate Bridge. She provides readers with facts and information about the bridge. What is the author's purpose in writing this story?
To inform readers
300
I planted some sunflower seeds, and sprouts began to grow in a week.
What is the effect of this sentence?
Sprouts began to grow in a week.
300
I _____ that tonight we will eat dinner at our favorite restaurant.
A. Suppose
B. Dissolve
C. Sprout
A. Suppose
300
Why did the author write the story "One Small Place in a Tree"?
A. to warn people not to make holes in trees
B. to tell how to heal a tree with a hole
C. to show how a hole in a tree changes over time
D. to tell a story about an animal living in a tree
C. to show how a hole in a tree changes over time
300
The book belongs to Benjamin. _____ bought it.
A. You
B. Him
C. It
D. He
D. He
400
An author writes a story about when she built a bridge for school. She told the reader about her teacher assigning the bridge project in class. She also discussed how it was difficult to keep the bridge from falling.
What is the author's purpose in writing this selection?
To entertain with a story about building a bridge
400
Hazel saved money at the grocery store because she used coupons.
What is the cause of the sentence?
Hazel used coupons
400
If something has gone through a transformation, what does that mean?
It has changed
400
What is the MAIN reason a woodpecker would go to a tree with a hole?
A. to stay cool
B. to eat a meal
C. to take a rest
D. to sharpen its beak
B. to eat a meal
400
Hannah and I are going to the game together. _____ are friends.
A. Them
B. They
C. We
D. Us
C. We
500
An author wrote a story about riding a bicycle and how you should wear a helmet when you ride. What is the author's purpose?
To persuade readers to wear a bicycle helmet when riding
500
Hugh hid his money so no one could find it, but he forgot where he put it.
What is the cause of the sentence?
What is the effect of the sentence?
Cause: Hugh hid his money
Effect: Hugh forgot where he put his money
500
What is the definition of the word glimpse?
To get a quick peek at something
500
Explain two ways a hole in a tree helps animals and insects.
Animals and insects can use a hole for shelter, food, as a home.
500
The game belongs to Jacob and James. ______ brought it to school.
A. They
B. He
C. She
D. Them