Reading:
Literature
Literature
When James told the class about Chris riding on the roof of the car all the way to their Grandma’s house, the class broke into roars of laughter.
The phrase “broke into roars of laughter” means that the laughter:
a. came from different parts of the class.
b. was sudden and loud.
c. was frightening.
d. came from the car.
The phrase “broke into roars of laughter” means that the laughter:
b. was sudden and loud.
The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is the only known planet to support life. It has a diverse range of ecosystems, including deserts, forests, and oceans, that are home to millions of species. The Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases that support life. It also has a natural satellite, the Moon, which orbits around it.
Question:
What is the Earth's atmosphere primarily composed of?
a. Nitrogen and oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide and helium
c. Oxygen and helium
d. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide
Question:
What is the Earth's atmosphere primarily composed of?
a. Nitrogen and oxygen
Shaking their head in disbelief, the parents were so disappointed when they saw the F on Skylar's report card. Based on the prefix dis-, the word disbelief means:
a. to believe again b. to have many beliefs
c. to not believe d. to move towards belief
The prefix dis- means:
c. to not believe
What part of speech describes a noun?
An adjective describes a noun.
I've talked with many of my friends they agree with me. Choose the best way to correct the run-on sentence.
a. I've talked with many of my friends, they agree with me.
b. I've talked with many of my friends and they agree with me.
c. I've talked with many of my friends, and they agree with me.
c. I've talked with many of my friends, and they agree with me.
The Camping Trip
“I wish I could be out in the woods with my friends right now,” Sam thought to himself. He and his friends had planned a camping trip with their parents, but Sam couldn’t go. He had to stay home because he was sick with a bad cold.
That evening, Sam’s mother came into his bedroom. “I have a surprise,” Mom said. Sam glumly followed her to the basement and saw that she had set up a tent. “I’m sorry you had to miss the trip,” Mom said. “I thought we could have our own indoor adventure.” Mom and Sam spent the evening on sleeping bags in the basement. They watched a nature program on television and talked about their favorite things to do outdoors. After dinner, Mom even made s’mores for dessert.
Sam was still sorry to have missed the trip, but he and Mom had their own fun camping indoors.
What lesson does Sam learn in the passage?
a. It is important to rest when you are sick.
b. Good planning is important for a fun trip.
c. Friends should try to help each other.
d. Even bad days can include fun adventures.
What lesson does Sam learn in the passage?
d. Even bad days can include fun adventures.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, standing at 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and China. Mount Everest is a popular destination for climbers, but it is also a dangerous one. The extreme altitude, weather conditions, and lack of oxygen make it a challenging climb. Despite the risks, many people attempt to reach the summit each year, drawn by the mountain's majestic beauty and the challenge it presents.
Question:
According to the passage, which of the following is not a reason that Mount Everest is a difficult climb?
a. The mountain is extremely tall.
b. The weather conditions are dangerous.
c. There are lots of dangerous animals.
d. There is very little oxygen on the mountain.
Question:
According to the passage, which of the following is not a reason that Mount Everest is a difficult climb?
c. There are lots of dangerous animals.
It takes less than a minute for the vehicle to transform from an airplane to a car. Based on the prefix trans- what does the word transform mean?
a. above b. change c. between d. move
The prefix trans- means:
b. change.
Wild rabbits avoid danger as often as possible. What part of speech is the word avoid?
"Avoid" is a verb. It means to "try and stay away from someone or something."
Based on the suffix -ors, what is the meaning of the word inventors?
a. people who invent
b. things that are invented
c. actions related to inventing
d. places for inventions
Based on the suffix -ors, what is the meaning of the word inventors?
a. people who invent
Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence:
"The stars danced playfully in the night sky."
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole
Identify the type of figurative language used in the following sentence:
"The stars danced playfully in the night sky."
c. Personification
For a long time, women wore watches on their wrists, but men didn’t. Wristwatches were considered just a fashion item until 1914, when World War I broke out. Thousands of men in Europe marched into battle. Watches made it possible to time troop movements precisely. But it took time for soldiers to stop, put down their equipment, and pull their watches out of their pockets. To save time and leave their hands free for fighting, soldiers started tying their watches to their wrists, just like women. Wristwatches have been popular ever since.
Why did men’s wristwatches become popular during World War I?
a. Soldiers wanted watches that were less expensive.
b. Soldiers could remain ready for battle if watches were on their wrists.
c. Soldiers thought both men and women should wear watches on their wrists.
d. Soldiers realized that it was fashionable to wear small watches.
Why did men’s wristwatches become popular during World War I?
b. Soldiers could remain ready for battle if watches were on their wrists.
Tatenda was a gifted teacher who could teach her students in a way that made it fun to learn.
When the suffix -ed is added to gift, what does the word gifted mean?
a. being lucky
b. giving something
c. having much talent
d. wanting many things
Gifted means:
c. having much talent.
Which change, if any, is needed to the italicized text?
“Next month Wendy said, I will go to Australia.” She could hardly wait!
a. “Next month Wendy said, “I will go to Australia.”
b. “Next month,” Wendy said, “I will go to Australia.”
c. “Next month” Wendy said, I will go to Australia.
d. No change
Which change, if any, is needed to the italicized text?
“Next month Wendy said, I will go to Australia.” She could hardly wait!
b. “Next month,” Wendy said, “I will go to Australia.”
The pedlar had a cottage, a small yard with a big oak tree, and a loyal dog as his constant companion.
What do the words “loyal” and “constant” suggest about the pedlar’s dog?
a. that he is a brave little dog
b. that he has learned many tricks
c. that he is quiet and well-behaved
d. that he goes everywhere with the pedlar
What do the words “loyal” and “constant” suggest about the pedlar’s dog?
d. that he goes everywhere with the pedlar
Tommy was excited to spend the weekend at his grandpa's farm. As soon as he arrived, Grandpa handed him a shiny red apple and said, "Let's go meet Old Bessie."
Tommy followed Grandpa to the barn, where he saw the biggest cow he had ever seen. Old Bessie had large, gentle eyes and a shiny coat of fur. Grandpa explained that Old Bessie had been on the farm for as long as he could remember and was like a part of the family.
Later that day, Tommy helped Grandpa feed the animals and collect eggs from the chickens. As the sun began to set, they sat on the porch, eating homemade apple pie and watching the stars twinkle in the night sky.
Question:
How does the author make you feel about Old Bessie?
a. By describing her large size and shiny coat, the author makes you feel intimidated by Old Bessie.
b. By explaining that Old Bessie is like a part of the family, the author makes you feel connected to and fond of Old Bessie.
c. By mentioning Tommy's excitement, the author makes you feel indifferent towards Old Bessie.
d. By describing the barn, the author makes you feel curious about Old Bessie's surroundings.
Question:
How does the author make you feel about Old Bessie?
b. By explaining that Old Bessie is like a part of the family, the author makes you feel connected to and fond of Old Bessie.
When a snowman melts, it leaves us a gift that lasts all year. What is that gift?
When it is warm outside, the snowman gets smaller and smaller as it melts, until we can’t see it at all.
Where did it go?
As the snowman melts, it turns into water. If you look carefully at snow, you’ll see that it’s actually small pieces of ice (called crystals) that are stuck together. When they get warm, the crystals change from ice into water.
But where does the water from the snowman go? The ground acts like a sponge and soaks up the water. As the water seeps into the ground, it finds lots of things that are thirsty. The water might find grass roots, flower bulbs, or tree roots.
So that’s the snowman’s year-round gift — water!
Without water, we wouldn’t have colorful flowers to look at in the spring. Without water, we wouldn’t have soft, green grass to run barefoot on in the summer. Without water, we wouldn’t have strong, tall trees to climb in the fall.
Water helps all of these things grow. The snowman’s gift lasts all year.
Which sentence from the passage best supports the statement: A snowman is still useful even after it melts?
a. “The snowman gets smaller and smaller as it melts, until we can’t see it at all.”
b. "As the snowman melts, it turns into water."
c. "When they get warm, the crystals change from ice into water."
d. “As the water seeps into the ground, it finds lots of things that are thirsty.”
Which sentence from the passage best supports the statement: A snowman is still useful even after it melts?
d. “As the water seeps into the ground, it finds lots of things that are thirsty.”
When I was three years old, my family took a vacation and drove across the United States. I don't remember too many things that happened. The things I do remember are vague. What does the word vague mean? Use context clues.
Vague means not clear.
What is a infinitive phrase? A. To+noun B. To+verb C. To+pronoun D. To+adjective
An infinitive phrase is:
b. "to+verb"
Example: I am to finish all of my homework before playing outside.
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the reader's feelings and tone is the author's attitude feeling toward a subject.
Excerpt from Heidi by Johanna Spyri
Heidi, climbing on a chair, took down the dusty book from a shelf. After she had carefully wiped it off, she sat down on a stool.
“What shall I read, grandmother?”
“Whatever you want to,” was the reply. Turning the pages, Heidi found a song about the sun, and decided to read that aloud. More and more eagerly she read, while the grandmother, with folded arms, sat in her chair. . . . When Heidi had repeated the end of the song a number of times, the old woman exclaimed: “Oh, Heidi, everything seems bright to me again and my heart is light. Thank you, child, you have done me so much good.”
Heidi looked enraptured at her grandmother’s face, which had changed from an old, sorrowful expression to a joyous one.
1. What does "enraptured" mean?
2. How did Heidi affect her grandmother's demeanor in the story?
a. Heidi's reading encouraged her grandmother's spirits.
b. Heidi kept singing until she annoyed her grandmother.
c. Heidi's grandmother became saddened as Heidi read to her.
d. Heidi's grandmother was upset because Heidi wanted to stop reading.
1. "Enraptured" means "filled with great pleasure or joy; extremely pleased by something."
2. How did Heidi affect her grandmother's demeanor in the story?
a. Heidi's reading encouraged her grandmother's spirits.
The 1904 Olympic Marathon
The 1904 Olympic Games were the first Olympics held in the United States—in St. Louis, Missouri. One event in the Olympics was the marathon. A marathon is a very long running race. In 1904, the marathon length was 24.9 miles. That year, the Olympic marathon had many problems.
The marathon was run on a hot August afternoon. The race course was covered in dust, which made it hard for the runners to breathe. The runners could get water in only two places. More than half of the runners quit the race. Three hours and twenty-eight minutes after the race began, Thomas Hicks crossed the finish line as the winner of the 1904 Olympic marathon!
Which two pieces of evidence does the author use to support the idea that the 1904 marathon was very challenging?
a. “. . . the first Olympics held in the United States. . . .” (paragraph 1)
b. “One event in the Olympics. . . .” (paragraph 1)
c. “The race course was covered in dust. . . .” (paragraph 2)
d. “. . . runners could get water in only two places.” (paragraph 2)
e. “. . . after the race began. . . .” (paragraph 2)
Which two pieces of evidence does the author use to support the idea that the 1904 marathon was very challenging?
c. “The race course was covered in dust. . . .” (paragraph 2)
d. “. . . runners could get water in only two places.” (paragraph 2)
That river has meandered through the canyons for thousands of years. What does the word meandered mean? Use context clues.
Meandered means wandered or followed a winding course.
because there was so many people we had two take to taxis.
[Make all the corrections needed for 500 points.]
Because there were so many people, we had to take two taxis.
Once upon a time, there lived a curious young girl named Maya. Maya loved to explore the narrow streets and hidden alleyways of her neighborhood. One day, Maya stumbled upon a dusty old bookstore tucked away between two towering buildings.
Intrigued, Maya pushed open the creaky door and stepped inside. The air was thick with the smell of old books, and sunlight streamed through dusty windows, illuminating shelves filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Maya's eyes sparkled with excitement as she ran her fingers along the spines of the books, wondering what magical adventures lay within their pages.
As Maya wandered deeper into the bookstore, she heard a soft voice coming from the corner of the room. Curious, she followed the sound and discovered an elderly woman sitting behind a desk piled high with books. The woman smiled warmly at Maya and said, "Welcome, young traveler. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the world of stories?"
Questions
Part I: Based on the description of Maya's experience in the bookstore, what is the tone of the passage?
a. Gloomy
b. Excited
c. Anxious
d. Mysterious
Part II: Identify one piece of textual evidence to support your answer.
Questions
Part I: Based on the description of Maya's experience in the bookstore, what is the tone of the passage?
a. Gloomy
b. Excited
c. Anxious
d. Mysterious
Part II: Identify one piece of textual evidence to support your answer.
"Maya's eyes sparkled with excitement as she ran her fingers along the spines of the books, wondering what magical adventures lay within their pages."