Content Knowledge
Which characteristic is most likely found in a personal narrative?
A. It gives facts and information about a topic.
B. It tells about an experience that happened to the writer.
C. It explains how to complete a task step by step.
D. It describes a made-up character and setting.
B. It tells about an experience that happened to the writer.
Which event is an annual event?
A. The students eating lunch every day
B. The fall festival held every October
C. The students playing at recess
D. The teachers having meetings each week
B. The fall festival held every October
Which transition word best completes the sentence?
I finished my homework. ________, I packed my backpack for school.
A. However
B. Next
C. Finally
D. Instead
B. Next
Which sentence is punctuated correctly:
A. “I can't wait to go to the zoo”! said Mia.
B. “I can't wait to go to the zoo!” said Mia.
C. “I can't wait to go to the zoo”! Said Mia.
D. “I can't wait to go to the zoo.” said Mia.
B. “I can't wait to go to the zoo!” said Mia.
Which famous person became known for having polio?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Thomas Edison
D. George Washington
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which two characteristics are true of a personal narrative?
☐ A. It is told by a narrator.
☐ B. It is usually written in first person using words like I and me.
☐ C. It gives facts about a topic using information from research.
☐ D. It explains the steps for completing a task.
☐ A. It is told by a narrator.
☐ B. It is usually written in first person using words like I and me.
Which definition best describes structure in literature?
A. The way an author organizes and arranges the events and parts of a text
B. The main problem or challenge that a character faces in a story
C. The feelings and qualities that a character shows throughout a story
D. The time and place where the events of a story take place
A. The way an author organizes and arranges the events and parts of a text
What is a metaphor?
A. A comparison that uses the words like or as
B. A comparison that says one thing is another thing to help create a picture or idea
C. A word that describes an action
D. A phrase that gives a character something to say
B. A comparison that says one thing is another thing to help create a picture or idea
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. “I love this book” said Emma.
B. “I love this book.” said Emma.
C. “I love this book,” said Emma.
D. “I love this book”, said Emma.
C. “I love this book,” said Emma.
Which sentence uses a metaphor correctly?
A. The baby slept like a log during the long car ride.
B. The wind was as loud as a roaring lion.
C. The classroom was a zoo after the teacher left the room.
D. The leaves moved like dancers in the breeze.
C. The classroom was a zoo after the teacher left the room.
Mia stood at the front of the classroom holding her science project. Her hands felt a little shaky as she looked at all of her classmates. When her teacher called her name, Mia took a deep breath and slowly walked to the front of the room.
What emotion is Mia most likely feeling?
A. Excited
B. Nervous
C. Angry
D. Bored
B. Nervous
Which sentence uses the word diagnosed correctly?
A. Jake diagnosed his sandwich before eating it.
B. The teacher diagnosed the students to line up quietly.
C. Mia diagnosed her backpack on the way to school.
D. The doctor diagnosed Mia with an ear infection after examining her.
D. The doctor diagnosed Mia with an ear infection after examining her.
Which word best completes the sentence to show detail and action?
The puppy _______ across the yard when it saw the butterfly.
A. went
B. moved
C. sprinted
D. was
C. sprinted
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. “Did you finish your homework?” asked Marcus, “or do you still need more time?”
B. “Did you finish your homework,” asked Marcus, “or do you still need more time?”
C. “Did you finish your homework?” Asked Marcus, “Or do you still need more time?”
D. “Did you finish your homework?” asked Marcus. “Or do you still need more time?”
D. “Did you finish your homework?” asked Marcus. “Or do you still need more time?”
Which statement best describes a secondhand account?
A. It tells about an event from someone who experienced it firsthand.
B. It tells about an event based on information learned from someone else or another source.
C. It is a made-up story about something that could happen.
D. It gives the reader directions for completing a task.
B. It tells about an event based on information learned from someone else or another source.
Read the paragraph and answer the question.
Every morning, Liam noticed that the new student sat alone during breakfast. One day, Liam walked over and invited him to sit with his friends. He made sure the new student felt welcome and included him in their conversation.
Which character trait best describes Liam?
A. Selfish
B. Kind
C. Impatient
D. Careless
B. Kind
Which sentence is written correctly in first person?
A. She walked to the park and played with her friends.
B. I walked to the park and played with my friends.
C. They walked to the park and played with their friends.
D. Marcus walked to the park and played with his friends.
B. I walked to the park and played with my friends.
The little boy was as quiet as a mouse while he waited for the surprise.
What two things are being compared in this simile?
A. The little boy and the surprise
B. The mouse and the surprise
C. The little boy and a mouse
D. The boy and his friends
C. The little boy and a mouse
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. “We should leave now,” whispered Lily. “The storm is getting closer.”
B. “We should leave now.” whispered Lily. “The storm is getting closer.”
C. “We should leave now,” whispered Lily, “the storm is getting closer.”
D. “We should leave now” whispered Lily. “The storm is getting closer.”
A. “We should leave now,” whispered Lily. “The storm is getting closer.”
Before polio vaccines were available, how did people try to prevent the spread of polio?
A. They took a medicine every day to keep from getting polio.
B. They received the polio vaccine every summer.
C. They stopped going to school permanently.
D. They stayed away from large groups of people and sometimes kept sick people separated from others.
D. They stayed away from large groups of people and sometimes kept sick people separated from others.
Read the paragraph and answer the question.
Emma forgot to put her science project in her backpack before leaving for school. When she arrived in class, she realized her project was still sitting on the kitchen table. Emma had to call her mom and ask her to bring it to school.
What was the effect of Emma forgetting her science project?
A. She finished her project at school.
B. She asked her mom to bring it to school.
C. She left school early.
D. She decided to make a new project.
B. She asked her mom to bring it to school.
Which sentence uses the word jubilantly correctly?
A. Marcus jubilantly studied for his test in complete silence.
B. The students jubilantly cheered when they learned they had won the game.
C. Ava jubilantly whispered because she was feeling tired.
D. The turtle jubilantly crawled slowly across the sidewalk
B. The students jubilantly cheered when they learned they had won the game.
The cafeteria was a zoo when the lunch bell rang. Students hurried to their tables, voices filled the room, and everyone seemed to be moving at once.
**What does the metaphor “The cafeteria was a zoo” mean?
A. Animals were brought into the cafeteria for students to see.
B. The cafeteria was crowded, noisy, and full of activity.
C. Students were learning about animals during lunch.
D. The cafeteria was decorated with pictures of zoo animals
B. The cafeteria was crowded, noisy, and full of activity.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. “I don't think we should go,” whispered Noah as he looked toward the dark forest, “but we don't have another choice.”
B. “I don't think we should go,” whispered Noah. “But we don't have another choice.”
C. “I don't think we should go.” whispered Noah. “But we don't have another choice.”
D. “I don't think we should go,” whispered Noah, “But we don't have another choice.
B. “I don't think we should go,” whispered Noah. “But we don't have another choice.”
Which word best completes the sentence to show detail and action?
As the starting whistle blew, the determined runners ________ toward the finish line.
A. jogged
B. bolted
C. strolled
D. ambled
B. bolted