Vocabulary
Story Comprehension
Make Predictions
Homographs
Contractions
100
She said that I should __ my report with more research. a. expand b. erupt c. confuse d. invent
a. expand
100
How can readers tell that "The Science Fair" is realistic fiction? a. It gives facts and details about a subject. b. The author writes about his or her own life. c. The characters have feelings that real people have. d. It tells the reader where characters stand on a stage.
c. The characters have feelings that real people have.
100
Mark and Leo got ready at Mark's house for their soccer game. After eating a good breakfast, they warmed up. Leo balanced a soccer ball on the top of his foot. Mark stretched on the floor. Finally, the clock reached 9 o'clock. Mark grinned at Leo and asked, "Are you ready?" What will Mark and Leo MOST LIKELY do next? a. go outside to practice b. leave for the soccer game c. turn on the television d. finish eating breakfast
b. leave for the soccer game
100
I dove to catch the ball. What is the meaning of the word dove in this sentence? a. a wild bird b. past tense of dive c. a person who hates water d. a gentle woman
b. a past tense of dive
100
Choose the words that are combined to make the contraction. It'll be a long time before we get there. a. It is b. I will c. It can d. It will
d. It will
200
After some ___, I have decided to go. a. deliberation b. humor c. task d. strand
a. deliberation
200
You can tell that the judges of the science fair like projects that are ___ a. large and grand. b. thorough and correct. c. exciting and colorful. d. flashy and entertaining.
b. thorough and correct.
200
Mark and Leo got ready at Mark's house for their soccer game. After eating a good breakfast, they warmed up. Leo balanced a soccer ball on the top of his foot. Mark stretched on the floor. Finally, the clock reached 9 o'clock. Mark grinned at Leo and asked, "Are you ready? What does the author mean when she says they "warmed up"? a. they put on warm clothes b. they ran to their soccer game c. they played with their puppy d. they stretched and got ready for the game
d. they stretched and got ready for the game
200
Lydia is a very kind person. What is the meaning of the word kind in this sentence? a. plenty of b. goods taken in place of money c. type of d. loving
d. loving
200
Choose the words that are combined to make the contraction. They're going to arrive after seven. a. They will b. They sure c. They are d. They care
c. They are
300
The surprise party took plenty of __. a. humor b. preparation c. justice d. gimmick
b. preparation
300
What can readers tell about Kevin? a. He has won first prize in the science fair before. b. He wishes they had done a different project. c. He plans ahead and is sure of his work. d. He is good friends with Mr. Shanner.
c. He plans ahead and is sure of his work.
300
Malcolm wanted to make Mom her favorite cookies for her birthday. He asked Dad to help. They worked while Mom was gone. When Mom came home, the house smelled like cookies. "Happy birthday!" Malcolm said happily. Mom hugged him as he led her into the kitchen. What will Mom MOST LIKELY do next? a. eat the cookies b. play a game c. go outside d. go to the store
a. eat the cookies
300
I helped my dad change the tire on the car. What is the meaning of the word tire in this sentence? a. rubber around a wheel b. became sleepy c. clothing d. wear out
a. rubber around a wheel
300
Choose the words that are combined to make the contraction. I didn't want to get in their way. a. will not b. did not c. do not d. does not
b. did not
400
Rick needed to give his room a ___ cleaning. a. confuse b. social c. thorough d. grainy
c. thorough
400
Which lesson can BEST be learned from this story? a. Believe in yourself. b. Never make fun of others. c. Break big jobs into smaller parts. d. Be kind to children younger than you.
a. Believe in yourself.
400
Samantha looked at the sky. It was becoming dark and gray clouds were forming. The wind began to blow and the leaves on the big maple tree began to rustle. Then Samantha saw a bright flash in the distance. Without waiting for another sign, Samantha ran inside her house. What will MOST LIKELY happen next? a. The sun will come out. b. Samantha will open a window. c. It will start to rain. d. Samantha will go back outside.
c. It will start to rain.
400
I think we are close to my grandma's house. What is the meaning of the word close in this sentence? a. shut b. same c. near d. apart
c. near
400
Choose the words that are combined to make the contraction. We've more to talk about. a. We have b. We give c. We will d. We are
a. We have
500
If you could travel ___, where would you go? a. adamantly b. expand c. socially d. abroad
d. abroad
500
What is MOST LIKELY to happen next? a. Beany will go to Mrs. Facinelli's office to lie down. b. Beany and Kevin will give their blue ribbon away. c. Beany will ask her mom to buy a new tablecloth. d. Beany, Kevin, and their parents will celebrate.
d. Beany, Kevin, and their parents will celebrate.
500
Tim let his dog, Max, outside. Max wouldn't go far because a fence surrounded the backyard. Tim blinked and suddenly Max had disappeared. Then Tim noticed the gate in the fence was open. Tim went out front and called Max's name. He heard, "Woof!" It was Max, playing in the neighbor's yard. What will MOST LIKELY happen next? a. Max will be too afraid to go outside any more. b. Tim won't check the gate when he lets Max out. c. Tim's mom will only let Tim walk Max on a leash. d. Tim will make sure the gate is closed from now on.
d. Tim will make sure the gate is closed from now on.
500
My family always goes to the state fair. What is the meaning of the word fair in this sentence? a. without much wind b. by the rules c. beautiful to the eye d. a yearly outdoor event
d. a yearly outdoor event
500
Choose the words that are combined to make the contraction. Sorry, I can't answer the phone right now. a. can b. can will c. could have d. can not
d. can not
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