Vocabulary
The bear is flexing its claws to show how sharp they are.
a. curling
b. swishing
c. marking
d. smacking
a. curling
Nora skipped to the barn. She put her helmet and boots on. She went outside and whistled for her horse. It was a great day for a ride.
Which of the following is probably true?
A. Nora wears a helmet and boots every day.
B. Nora loves to whistle.
C. Nora will take her bike out on the trails.
D. Nora knows how to ride horses.
D. Nora knows how to ride horses.
1. surgeons rely on their hands to operate.
2. Authors use their minds to write.
3. People use their minds and bodies in their careers.
4. Dancers use their bodies to perform.
MI: 3
KD: 1, 2, 4
It was very quiet in the classroom when the fire alarm rang. The students lined up quickly at the door. They walked outside calmly and lined up in a field.
What happened because the fire alarm rang?
A. Students played outside in the field.
B. The classroom got quiet.
C. Students became upset.
D. Students lined up and went outside.
D. Students lined up and went outside.
Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldface word.
dislike
a. concrete
b. excite
c. displace
d. keyhole
b. excite
The cat is baring its teeth because it is afraid of the large dog.
A. cleaning
B. protecting
C. showing
D. touching
C. showing
Ben is taking care of Mr. Tam's house while he is out of town. He feeds the cats every day and makes sure they have enough water. He also brings in the mail and waters the flowers.
Ben is:
A. cautious
B. smart
C. friendly
D. responsible
D. responsible
1. Dinosaurs laid eggs as big as 16 inches.
2. Dinosaurs were amazing beings.
3. Dinosaurs disappeared suddenly.
4. Dinosaurs had horns, plated, thorns, and claws.
MI: 2
KD: 1, 3, 4
Farmer Brown's pet mule kept running away. He was getting tired of chasing and catching him, so he decided to build a better fence. His mule never ran away again.
Why did Farmer Brown build a fence?
A. He was getting old and tired.
B. His pet mule kept jumping over the old one.
C. He wanted people off the grass.
D. His pet mule kept running away.
D. His pet mule kept running away.
Choose the word that has the same long vowel sound as the boldface word.
tadpole
a. alone
b. polite
c. pancake
d. tattle
a. alone
He interfered with other people's business.
a. stayed away from
b. got involved in
c. left people alone
d. was harmed by
b. got involved in
Tonight is the class performance. Joey knows his part well. He is excited to be on stage in front of his parents.
Joey is:
A. sad
B. nervous
C. proud
D. tired
C. proud
1. Newspapers and cans may be recycled.
2. Plastic water bottles may be recycled.
3. Plastic bags may be recycled.
4. We can help the world by recycling.
MI: 4
KD: 1, 2, 3
Sarah decided to paint the walls in her room a different color. She knew she had to be very carful not to get paint on the carpet. Sarah used plastic sheets to protect the rug.
Why did Sarah put plastic on the rug?
A. She didn't want to get paint on it.
B. She thought about painting the walls.
C. She made a good decision.
D. She didn't want others to walk on the rug.
A. She didn't want to get paint on it.
What is a noun?
A. describe or indicate an action
B. words that are used to describe nouns.
C. a word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
C. a word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
They were lamenting the loss of their family pet.
a. whispering quietly
b. feeling sadness
c. urging others
d. yelling excitedly
b. feeling sadness
Lola wore a sweater to play outside early in the chilly morning. She played tag with her friends. Lola started to feel hot after a few hours.
Why did Lola become hot?
A. It had gotten warmer outside.
B. The sweater was yellow.
C. She won at kickball.
D. She was playing with her neighbors.
A. It had gotten warmer outside.
1. Penguins are unusual birds.
2. Penguins take underwater naps.
3. Penguins do not fly.
4. These birds are excellent swimmers.
MI: 1
KD: 2, 3, 4
Josh was supposed to be studying his math test, but he was finding it really difficult. He decided to take a break and play video games instead. He played for hours and lost track of time. "What time is it?" he asked his sister when she walked into the room. "It's already 10 PM," she replied "Oh no, I should have been studying," Josh said.
1. What was the cause of Josh not studying for his math test?
2. What effect did this have on Josh?
C= video games
E= Not being ready for math test.
What is a verb?
A. describe or indicate an action
B. words that are used to describe nouns.
C. a word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
A. describe or indicate an action
The dog remained stationary until given the command to walk.
a. active
b. lively
c. nervous
d. unmoving
d. unmoving
A'Nysha loves going to the park after school. She likes running, jumping, and playing on the bars. She never is never ready to go home.
A'Nysha is:
A. energetic
B. sleepy
C. quiet
D. polite
A. energetic
1. Headings are bold and tell the topic.
2. A diagram is a drawing with labels.
3. Text features help us understand what we read.
4. A glossary lists key words.
MI: 3
KD: 1, 2, 4
Estelle was baking a cake for her mom's birthday. She followed the recipe carefully but accidentally put in too much baking powder. When the cake came out of the oven, it was all fluffy and uneven. "What happened to the cake?" her bother asked. "I put too much baking powder in it" Estelle replied. "Well, it definitely looks interesting," her brother said with a smile.
1. What was the cause of Estelle cake being all fluffy and uneven?
2. What effect did this have on Estelle cake?
C= too much baking powder
E= Cake was ruined.
What is a adjective?
A. describe or indicate an action
B. words that are used to describe nouns.
C. a word used to identify a person, place, or thing.
B. words that are used to describe nouns.