Practice Items
Phonics and Word Recognition
Key Ideas and Details
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas/Range of Reading and Level of Text
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity/ Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
100
We went for a _______ in the car? a. ride b. house c. green d. fun
a. ride
100
What does the word armful mean? a. as much as the arms can carry b. one who works with his arms c. something that looks like arms
a. as much as the arms can carry
100
Sunflowers have large, round heads. A sunflower head looks like one large flower. It is really made up of many tiny flowers. Each flower turns into a sunflower seed. What happens to the tiny flower on a sunflower head? a. They grow into one large flower. b. They turn into sunflower seeds. c. They close when the flower grows.
b. They turn into sunflower seeds.
100
Deserts are unusual places. They are very dry. It rains there less than ten inches every year. The plants that live there are unusual too. Most desert plants can store lots of water. They get what they can from the ground or air Then their leaves often have ways to keep the water in. Which is probably true about the plants in a desert? a. They don't live as long as other kinds of plants. b. They have special ways to live with less water. c. They can get too much water from the ground
b. They have special ways to live with less water.
100
In the story, a crow spotted water in the bottom of the pitcher. The crow couldn't reach the water. The crow saw a heap of pebbles and took one in its beak. Then the crow dropped pebble after pebble into the pitcher. Finally the water rose high enough for the crow to drink. This shows that crows use ______. a. hives b. tools c. plates d. leaks
b. tools
200
Tal gets in bed. Then Dad tells a story. Now Tal will go to sleep. Where is Tal? a. in a park b. in a bed c. in a car
a. in a bed
200
A shark never runs out of teeth. If a shark loses a tooth, another tooth takes its place. During its life, a shark grows thousand teeth. Which tells about the paragraph? a. It tries to get you to buy a shark book b. It explains true things about sharks. c. it tells you a story about a shark.
b. It explains true things about a shark.
200
Butterflies spend most of their time flying. Butterflies fly among flower to get food. Some even fly from their summer homes to their winter homes. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again. Which is the main idea? a. Butterflies fly among flowers to get food. b. Butterflies spend most of their time flying. c. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again.
b. Butterflies spend most of their time flying.
200
Paper bags have changed over the years. The first bag had pointed bottoms so they could not hold much. In the early 1800's Margaret Knight had an idea. She made a machine that would fold and seal the bags. They now had flat bottoms. The new bag held more than the old ones. What does the words held more than the old ones show? a. how flat the bottoms were b. how the bags were different c. how the folds were made
b. how the bags were different
200
The cat comes out of hiding as soon as the lights go out. It runs across the book cases. It leaps from shelf to shelf. When the cat is tired, it goes to it usual resting place. It jumps down from a shelf and finds its spot ______ the big oak table. Soon the cat is asleep. Which word belongs in the blank? a. beyond b. inside c. under
c. under
300
Bobby played football with his friends. It's getting dark outside. Now, it's time to go home. What is Bobby doing? a. playing football with his friends b. going home because it's dark c. having fun with his friends
b. going home because it's dark
300
Cats are mammals. Mother mammals make milk for their babies. Baby cats are called kittens. Who makes the milk for the babies? a. mother mammals b. baby cats c. little kittens
a. mother mammals
300
The women in India wear brightly colored dresses called Saris. The Saris are long and flowy. The men wear traditional clothes and colorful turbans. What is the main idea? a. How Indian people dress. b. The Saris dress is long and flowy. c. Indian people pay a lot of money for their clothes.
a. How Indian people dress.
300
In general, Savion likes things that is older brother likes. They both like math and vegetable soup. However, Savion has some of his own interest. Although Savion likes basketball, his older brother doesn't. What does Savion like that Ronald doesn't? a. math b.basketball c. vegetable soup.
b. basketball
300
I'm beginning to understand how to play this game. Which word means the same as beginning? a. knowing b.starting c.winning
b. starting
400
Sara is _________ about going to the beach. a. happy b. sad c. worried d. confused
a. happy
400
What does the word bold mean? a. fearless and daring b. something that is sharp c. a dark object d. a bald headed man
a. fearless and daring
400
Baby coyotes are called pups. The pups are born in a den. Both coyote mother and father care for the pups by bringing them food. What is the main idea? a. The mother and father takes care of their pups b. The pups love to eat food. c. The pups are born in a den.
a. The mother and the father takes care of their pups.
400
In 1975, Betsy Ross and her husband John ran a shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In their shop they sold clothes and other things for people. John Ross joined the war and died in 1776. Then Betsy ran the shop by herself. This was very _____ in those days. Women did not often own business then. a. silent b. greedy c. forgotten d. unusual
d. unusual
400
Last year,_____ were twelve people on the team. Which word make the sentence correct? a. they're b. their c. there
b. their
500
What is the correct way to spell this day of the week? a. Wedsday b. Wednesday c. Wedday d. Wedesday
b. Wednesday
500
What does the word capture mean? a. to escape b. to take by force c. to be happy d. to have a lot of energy
b. to take by force
500
Birds know exactly what material to look for to create their nest. Birds may use grasses twigs, sticks, and feathers. Some birds use moss or mud to line their nest and keep them warm. Which is the main idea? a. Birds and their nest. b. How to make a nest. c. Some birds use moss or mud to line their nest and keep them warm.
a. Birds and their nest
500
Rachel looked out at the blue lake. The warm sunshine made the sand shine like gold. The water was still and smooth. One small sailboat floated slowly along pushed by the soft wind. What feeling does the words still, smooth, and soft give the story? a. warm b. peaceful c. bored
b. peaceful
500
The cat leaped over the bench. Which word means the same as leaped? a. jumped b. raced c. climbed
a. jumped
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