Vocabulary
Compound Subjects & Predicates
Plurals -s, -es
Locate Information
Story Comprehension
100
We didn't let the clouds __ our picnic. a. hinder b. apply c. dismiss d. conquer
a. hinder
100
Which sentence has a compound subject? a. The turtle and fish swam in the lake. b. The turtle swam in the lake. c. The fish swam in the lake and jumped in the water. d. The cat laid in her bed and meowed.
a. The turtle and fish swam in the lake.
100
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. We looked for the book in three different ___. a. store b. stores c. stories d. stors
b. stores
100
Chapter 1: Cat Tales ... 1 Chapter 2: Amazing Dogs ... 10 Chapter 3: In the Water ... 15 Chapter 4: Animal Heroes ... 22 Chapter 5: Animal Jobs ... 28 In what chapter would you expect to find information about animals that live in the sea? a. Chapter 1: Cat Tales b. Chapter 2: Amazing Dogs c. Chapter 3: In the Water d. Chapter 4: Animal Heroes
c. Chapter 3: In the Water
100
Readers can tell that Ellen is ___. a. shy b. gentle c. lonely d. determined
d. determined
200
The __ artist painted a lifelike picture. a. certain b. loyal c. talented d. confidence
c. talented
200
Which sentence has a compound predicate? a. We drew a plan for the clubhouse. b. We bought wood from the store. c. We built and painted a clubhouse. d. Kim and I played in the clubhouse.
c. We built and painted a clubhouse.
200
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. I looked at three ___ before choosing my favorite. a. cameras b. camaraes c. camera d. camars
a. cameras
200
Chapter 1: Cat Tales ... 1 Chapter 2: Amazing Dogs ... 10 Chapter 3: In the Water ... 15 Chapter 4: Animal Heroes ... 22 Chapter 5: Animal Jobs ... 28 In what chapter would you read about a rabbit who rescued a baby from a fire? a. Chapter 5: Animal Jobs b. Chapter 4: Animal Heroes c. Chapter 1: Cat Tales d. Chapter 2: Amazing Dogs
b. Chapter 4: Animal Heroes
200
Why does the author tell that Ellen failed to get into the space program in 1985? a. to show that Ellen does not give up b. to make readers feel happy for Ellen c. to show that Ellen had not worked hard d. to make readers upset about how Ellen was treated
a. to show that Ellen does not give up
300
His __ showed on his face as he started the race. a. invention b. confidence c. ambitious d. disappointed
b. confidence
300
Which sentence has a compound subject? a. The puppy and the kitten became friends. b. The puppy learned a new trick. c. The kitten played with string. d. The puppy is napping next to the kitten.
a. The puppy and the kitten became friends.
300
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. The third graders planted __ in the schoolyard. a. daisy b. daisys c. daisyes d. daisies
d. daisies
300
Chapter 1: Cat Tales ... 1 Chapter 2: Amazing Dogs ... 10 Chapter 3: In the Water ... 15 Chapter 4: Animal Heroes ... 22 Chapter 5: Animal Jobs ... 28 In what chapter would you expect to read about a seeing eye dog? a. Chapter 1: Cat Tales b. Chapter 3: In the Water c. Chapter 4: Animal Heroes d. Chapter 5: Animal Jobs
d. Chapter 5: Animal Jobs
300
What is "Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut" MOST like? a. a tall tale b. a mystery c. a fairy tale d. a biography
d. a biography
400
Maria was __ and decided to start a paper route. a. feature b. tutor c. confidence d. ambitious
d. ambitious
400
What is the correct way to join these two sentences? The goat bit my shirt. The goat tugged on my shoelace. a. The goat bit my shirt and the goat tugged on my shoelace. b. The goat bit my shirt and tugged on my shoelace. c. The goat bit my shirt tugged on my shoelace. d. The goat tugged my shirt and shoelace.
b. The goat bit my shirt and tugged on my shoelace.
400
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. Do you wear ___ when you read? a. glass b. glassies c. glasses d. glass's
c. glasses
400
You see a word in dark type as you read. Where can you look to learn the meaning of the word? a. title page b. table of contents c. glossary d. index
c. glossary
400
Ellen's mother told her to "reach for the stars" because she wanted Ellen to __. a. explore space. b. become a pilot. c. follow her dreams. d. learn more about science.
c. follow her dreams.
500
Don't give up! You must __. a. persevere b. research c. apply d. hinder
a. persevere
500
What is the correct way to join these two sentences? Rosa went on vacation. Miriam went on vacation. a. Rosa went on vacation and Miriam went on vacation. b. Rosa went on vacation and Miriam. c. Rosa went on vacation then Miriam went. d. Rosa and Miriam went on vacation.
d. Rosa and Miriam went on vacation.
500
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence. My ___ were cold when I marched in the parade. a. hands b. handes c. handies d. handy
a. hands
500
What information would you find on the title page? a. the name of the author b. the title of the chapters c. the number of pages in the book d. the definitions of unknown words
a. the name of the author
500
Which happened AFTER Ellen flew on the space shuttle Discovery? a. Ellen delivered supplies to other astronauts. b. Ellen joined a space research center. c. Ellen got a job as an engineer. d. Ellen learned to fly a plane.
a. Ellen delivered supplies to other astronauts.
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