Cause and Effect
Which of these sentences shows a possible cause of getting new glasses?
A) My shoes were getting too small.
B) I went to the optometrist and got my eyes tested.
C) The cupboards were full of healthy snacks.
B) I went to the optometrist and got my eyes tested.
How do authors explain their point of view about a topic?
A) They say their point of view is the best.
B) They use facts and information
C) They tell the reader what to think.
B) They use facts and information
Which of the following is an exclamatory sentence?
A) Tell me your favorite movie.
B) Today is my birthday!
C) What is your favorite book?
B) Today is my birthday!
Read the following text.
Both dentists and doctors see and treat patients. They use special equipment and keep their offices clean and sterile. Both doctors and dentists wear special clothing that they keep very clean. They review cases and diagnose conditions. They help patients learn how to stay healthy.
Which of the following options describes the text structure of this text?
A) Cause and effect
B) Compare and contrast
C) Sequence
B) Compare and contrast
My dentist uses tools like drills, floss, and brushes when I go to visit her.
What does the word dentist mean as it is used in the sentence?
A) A doctor who specializes in keeping your eyes and vision healthy
B) A doctor you go to in order to keep your mouth and teeth healthy
C)A professional who takes care of people when they are sick
B) A doctor you go to in order to keep your mouth and teeth healthy
Which of these sentences shows a possible effect of getting new glasses?
A) I no longer had to squint to read my book.
B) My mom told me it was getting late, and it was time for bed.
C) My shoes were getting too small.
A) I no longer had to squint to read my book.
As a scientist, I love storms. I use my knowledge of storms to tell people when there are dangerous storms in their area. I track a lot of dangerous tornadoes. I think that my work is the most dangerous of all scientists.
What is the author's point of view of storms?
A) The scientist loves storms and thinks they are not dangerous.
B) The scientist loves storms and thinks they are dangerous.
C) The scientist does not like storms and thinks they are not dangerous.
B) The scientist loves storms and thinks they are dangerous.
Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?
A) Cheetahs can run so fast!
B) Tell me your favorite animal.
C) What is your favorite animal?
C) What is your favorite animal?
Read the following text.
Step 1: First get your hands completely wet with clean, running water. Step 2: Then apply soap. Step 3: Lather the soap by rubbing your hands together. Be sure to wash the back of each hand, between your fingers, and under your fingernails.
Which of the following options describes the text structure of this text?
A) Narrative
B) Cause and Effect
C) Sequence
C) Sequence
The bears at the zoo were very inactive.
What does inactive mean?
A) Eating food together
B) Colorful and happy
C) Not moving around and staying still
C) Not moving around and staying still
Which word would show that there is a cause and effect?
A) Different
B) Because
C) After
B) Because
Read the text.
Dogs make great pets because they are friends and help you stay active. You must take them for walks and make sure they get exercise, which helps you get exercise, too! They can also teach you about responsibility and how to take care of an animal. Cats are not as good as dogs because they do not require as much responsibility or exercise.
What is the author's point of view about dogs?
A) They are not as good pets as cats.
B) They are the worst animals.
C) They make great pets.
C) They make great pets!
The candies were too sour, and I did not like the candies.
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun to replace "the candies"?
A) The candies were too sour, and I did not like her.
B) The candies were too sour, and I did not like it.
C) The candies were too sour, and I did not like them.
C) The candies were too sour, and I did not like them.
Read the sentences.
When your hands get dirty, wash them using soap and water for at least twenty seconds. As a result of proper washing, your hands will be free of dirt and bacteria that could cause illness.
Choose the text structure that is being used in the text.
A) Cause and effect
B) Sequence
C) Compare and Contrast
A) Cause and effect
I had to visit the audiologist when I had an ear infection.
What does the word audiologist mean as it is used in the sentence?
A) A doctor who specializes in ears and hearing
B) A doctor who specializes in feet and shoes
C) A doctor who keeps your teeth and mouth healthy
A) A doctor who specializes in ears and hearing
Which of these sentences shows a possible effect of a blizzard?
A) The power went out, and everybody had to stay inside.
B) My mom told me it was getting late, and it was time for bed.
C) Everybody put on sunscreen and went swimming at the beach.
A) The power went out, and everybody had to stay inside.
Read the following text.
The world is a beautiful place. There is much to see. In my opinion, of the five senses, the sense of sight is the most amazing. I am an optometrist. An audiologist will help you with your hearing, and a family doctor will help you with your overall health. My passion is your eyes. I want to do my best to help you see this amazing world.
According to evidence from the text, which of the following describes the point of view of the author?
A) They feel sight is the least amazing of the senses.
B) They feel audiology is the most important health concern.
C) They feel sight is the most amazing of the senses.
C) They feel sight is the most amazing of the senses.
You should always wear your seatbelt!
Which sentence correctly changes this sentence to an interrogative sentence?
A) Please put on your seatbelt.
B) Did you put your seatbelt on?
C) Put your seatbelt on!
B) Did you put your seatbelt on?
My dad always tells me that when I stay up playing videos games at night, I am grumpy in the morning and won't do my best at school.
Choose the text structure that is being used in the text.
A) Compare and contrast
B) Sequence
C) Cause and effect
C) Cause and effect
Read the sentence.
My brother and I went to a dietitian to learn all about how to make meals that are good for our bodies.
What does the word dietitian mean as it is used in the sentence?
A) A professional who specializes in healthy eating, foods, and diet
B) A doctor who specializes in keeping feet healthy and shoes
C) A professional who takes care of people when they are sick
C)
A) A professional who specializes in healthy eating, foods, and diet
Choose the word that would show there is a cause and effect relationship.
A) After
B) Since
C) Different
What do I do? First, I use specialized tools with fancy names. These tools let me see into your eyes. My focus is the care of your eyes. This includes the actual eye but also the entire visual system. This means I can help you if you have another condition, like diabetes. Since diabetes can affect the entire body, diabetes can affect vision. Talking to my patients, and getting to know their needs, is a highlight of my job.
Which of the following describes the author's opinion about their job?
A) These tools let me see into your eyes.
B) First, I use my specialized tools with fancy names.
C) Talking to my patients and getting to know their needs is a highlight of my job.
C) Talking to my patients and getting to know their needs is a highlight of my job.
I like this song on the radio.
Which sentence correctly changes this sentence to an exclamatory sentence?
A) This song is the best!
B) Do you like this song?
C) This is a good song.
A) This song is the best!
Read the sentences.
Dogs and cats are both pets. Dogs like to go for walks, but cats don't like to go on walks.
Choose the text structure that is being used in the text.
A) Compare and Contrast
B) Problem and Solution
C) Cause and effect
A) Compare and Contrast
The dermatologist told me to always wear sunscreen when I go to the beach.
What does the word dermatologist mean as it is used in the sentence?
A) A professional who specializes in teaching you how to swim.
B) A doctor who specializes in keeping your ears healthy.
C) A doctor who specializes in keeping your skin healthy.
C) A doctor who specializes in keeping your skin healthy.