Vocabulary Skills
The girl was considerate. It was kind of her to help me up when I fell down.
What is the meaning of considerate as it is used above?
a. play
b. mean
c. kind
c. kind
Miniature dachshunds are wonderful to have as pets. They are very playful, cute, and loving. Since they do not shed very much, they do not leave hair everywhere and are easy to clean up after. Also, their small size means they don’t take up very much space. Golden retrievers also make wonderful pets. All dogs are awesome!
Which detail from the paragraph supports the idea that miniature dachshunds are wonderful pets?
a. Also, their small size means they don’t take up very much space.
b. Golden retrievers also make wonderful pets.
c. All dogs are awesome!
a. Also, their small size means they don’t take up very much space.
Which sentence tells how John is feeling?
a. John bent over to pick up his pencil and his pants ripped.
b. Everyone in the class saw his Spiderman underwear.
c. His face turned bright red.
c. His face turned bright red.
a. gut
b. shut
c. but
c. but
I forgot to save my game so I have to restart from the beginning.
Think about the prefix re-. What is the meaning of restart as it is used above?
a. fix something
b. end the game
c. start again
c. start again
Will you help me bake a cake? First, we make the cake. Then, we place it on a tray. Next, we add sprinkles and berries.
How does the author organize the paragraph?
a. by asking and answering questions about cake
b. by telling the steps to make a cake
c. by telling the problems of making cake
b. by telling the steps to make a cake
Drew stomped through the front door after school and tossed his book bag on the floor. He ran up the stairs to his bedroom and slammed the door. He flung himself on the bed and put his pillow over his head. Drew was never going to talk to Alex again!
How can the reader tell the story is told from the third-person point of view?
a. There are 2 characters in the story.
b. Words like he and his show that the narrator is outside of the story.
c. Drew is the main character.
b. Words like he and his show that the narrator is outside of the story.
Choose the letter that completes the word.
ma__________
a. tch
b. ch
c. t
a. tch
He is confused. Will you help answer one of his questions to help him understand?
What is the meaning of confused as it is used above?
a. does not understand
b. needs help
c. ready to learn
a. does not understand
Violins and violas are very similar. Both of them are string instruments that you might find in an orchestra. You also could find a cello in an orchestra. Violins and violas both have 4 strings that you play by using a bow or by plucking. Also, they are both played by being held between the shoulder and chin.
What is the central idea of the article?
a. Both of them are string instruments that you might find in an orchestra.
b. You also could find a cello in an orchestra.
c. Violins and violas are very similar.
c. Violins and violas are very similar.
During playtime, Brittany whispered something into Kaitlin’s ear. Both girls looked at Sarah and started to laugh. Sarah walked away, with tears in her eyes.
How did Brittany and Kaitlin's actions make Sarah feel?
a. happy
b. annoyed
c. upset
c. upset
a. anyone
b. anytime
c. anywhere
c. anywhere
My lunch is cold, so I need to reheat it.
Think about the prefix re-. What is the meaning of reheat as it is used above?
a. to cook again
b. to make hot again
c. to freeze again
b. to make hot again
First, the pumpkins grow. Next, I picked the pumpkins. Then, I scooped out the insides. Finally, I carved a Jack-O-Lantern
What words show that the paragraph is organized in sequential order?
a. grow, picked, scoped
b. I, pumpkins, Jack-O-Lantern
c. First, Next, Finally
c. First, Next, Finally
I was watching the screen. Nothing would move. I banged my hand on the keyboard. “Why won’t this thing work!?” I screamed. I took my headphones off, threw them on the floor, and stomped away. My mom was shocked and said "Its ok to be upset, Molly, but throwing things won't solve your problems."
How can the reader tell the story is told from the first-person point of view?
a. Words like I and my show that Molly is telling the story.
b. Words like thing show that the narrator is taking about a computer.
c. The characters talks in the story.
a. Words like I and my show that Molly is telling the story.
Choose the letter that completes the word.
do__________
a. g
b. d
c. dge
c. dge
He said that the cookie was delicious. He liked eating it.
What is the meaning of delicious as it is used above?
a. a fun game
b. something that tastes good
c. food that is hot
b. something that tastes good
Women’s gymnastics is a very popular sport to watch during the Olympics. The girls compete on 4 different events – uneven bars, balance beam, vault, and floor. Men’s gymnastics has six different events. While the women’s floor routine is to music, the uneven bars, balance beam, and vault are not to music.
Which sentence DOES NOT support the central idea?
a. Men’s gymnastics has six different events.
b. While the women’s floor routine is to music, the uneven bars, balance beam, and vault are not to music.
c. The girls compete on 4 different events
a. Men’s gymnastics has six different events.
“YES!!!!!” he screamed. “I’ll get the to Six Flags!” said Jimmy.
How did Jimmy most likely feel when he said this?
a. excited
b. scared
c. worried
a. excited
a. tad
b. take
c. tac
b. take